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

How NYLT Changed Who I Am
March 2, 2026

SE Corner: Technology Changes. Character Endures.
February 17, 2026

Photo Contest Winners: 2026
February 17, 2026

Welcome Autumn Tigart To Team 315
February 11, 2026
District contact directory
District Chair
Rose Smith
rosella_24@hotmail.com 406-350-3031
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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