Moiese is located on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana. A nearby attraction is the National Bison Range established in 1908 to provide a sanctuary for the American bison it is one of the oldest National Wildlife Refuges in the US. It also provides habitat for elk, deer, pronghorn, black bears, and coyotes. More than 200 species of birds also call this home and include eagles, hawks, meadowlarks, bluebirds, ducks, and geese.