Montana Western Transfers Vigilante Field Ownership To Beaverhead County High School

The University of Montana Western has officially transferred ownership of Vigilante Field to Beaverhead County High School, marking a new chapter in a partnership that has spanned over 75 years.

With the completion of the new Bulldog Stadium, the Board of Regents of the Montana University System (MUS) approved the transfer earlier this academic year, which was officially recorded on March 7, 2025, by Flying S Title & Escrow.

“Montana Western is thrilled to take this next step in our long-standing partnership with Beaverhead County High School,” said UMW Chancellor Michael Reid. “Deeding over Vigilante Field and Stadium ensures that BCHS will continue to benefit from this historic space, and we are grateful to all of our generous donors who made the new Bulldog Stadium a reality. This is exciting for both our university and the community we proudly serve.”

While Vigilante Field is now under BCHS ownership, Montana Western will continue to use the track for its Track and Field program.

“Having Vigilante Field officially titled to the high school is very exciting for us,” said BCHS Superintendent, Megan Conrow. “This stadium holds a special place in our school’s history, filled with countless memories for our students, alumni, and the entire community. We are so thankful and appreciative of everyone who worked on this to ensure that Vigilante Stadium can continue to be a cornerstone of BCHS school spirit and tradition for generations to come.”

The Beavers and Bulldogs have had a long tradition of success on Vigilante Field. The last year that UMW and BCHS shared Vigilante Field, BCHS won a state football title and UMW won the Frontier Conference Championship for the first time since 1994, followed by another Frontier Conference Championship win in 2024 in the new Bulldog Stadium.

“Having the opportunity to support the continuation of the legacy of Vigilante Field at BCHS and to create an additional community facility with Bulldog Stadium at UMW has been incredible, and it’s an exciting time as we look to the bright future ahead for both schools,” said UMW Foundation Executive Director and BCHS School Board Member, Roxanne Engellant.