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

Fill It Up & Win 2026
October 19, 2026

Safety First: Staying Alert For Wildlife On The Road
October 12, 2026

Eat Wings, Raise Funds: 2026
October 7, 2026

You Can Help More Montana Youth Experience Scouting
September 28, 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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