District Overview
The Central District services the counties of Judith Basin, Fergus, Petroleum and Wheatland. Combined, these counties cover approximately 9,323 square miles in the central part of the state. The counties in the Central District have a total population of approximately 16,321 people with county seats being in Standford, Lewistown, Winnett and Harlowton respectively.
District resources
CENTRAL DISTRICT NEWS

SE Corner:A Spark Becomes A Fire
September 12, 2025

Welcome Drew Veitenheimer
September 10, 2025

Summer Camp Wrap Up: 2025
September 2, 2025

Welcome Alex Crawford To Team 315
September 2, 2025
District contact directory
District Chair
Ed Hanson
edspottedhorse@gmail.com 406-366-9879
District Commissioner
Gary Barta
gpbarta@qwestoffice.net 406-538-7629
District Executive
Dave Snyder
dave.snyder@scouting.org 406-366-9055
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