Members of the Tribe are employed in various occupations. Ranching and farming, government services, coal mining, and tourism create jobs for many of the people. Lodge Grass, Pryor and Crow Agency have limited services and shopping, although the staples can be attained there. A short drive of 15 minutes north of Crow Agency takes one to the off-reservation town of Hardin where larger shopping needs can be met. A short distance further, approximately an hour's drive from Crow Agency takes you to Billings, the largest city in Montana.
Billings offers much in the areas of arts, entertainment and shopping.
The annual Crow Fair, one of the largest powwows held in the United States, takes place at Crow Agency every August. There is lively competition dancing, drumming and singing, as well as food and craft concessions. Crow Agency is also near the popular tourist site of the Battle of the Big Horn National Monument. Each year they produce an excellent re-enactment of the battle. Yellowtail Dam at Big Horn Canyon provides some of the finest fishing, water sports and camping in the state of Montana.