Montana FWP

Chief Plenty Coups State Park to celebrate Day of Honor August 30

Aug-14-25 by Angela Montana

Celebrate 30 years of stories at Chief Plenty Coups State Park’s Day of Honor on Aug. 30 with food, music, and a tribute to the last traditional chief of the Apsáalooke…

Commission amendments proposed for August agenda items

Aug-13-25 by Angela Montana

From trapping setbacks to wolf quotas, Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission is weighing a list of rule tweaks — and you have until Aug. 17 to sound off…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.4.25

Aug-04-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye action is hot across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs….

How One Montana Cabin is Keeping Grizzlies Out—Safely

Jul-31-25 by Angela Montana

This mountain-front cabin may be remote, but it’s at the center of Montana’s evolving grizzly story…

Hunter, bowhunter, and trapper education classes offered in Glasgow in August

Jul-28-25 by Angela Montana

Whether you’re chasing deer or setting traps, Glasgow’s August classes will point you in the right direction….

Decision Notice – BLM Ninemile Beaver Dam Analogues FWP-DN-FSH-124-R2-25-030

Jul-28-25 by Angela Montana

FWP approves a plan to boost stream health with beaver dam analogues, no animal engineers required.

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.28.25

Jul-28-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye, perch, rainbows, and kokanee are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with early mornings, trolling rigs, and a variety of baits proving key to success…

FWP releases Bear Relocation Dashboard 

Jul-25-25 by Angela Montana

New bear relocation dashboard available for black bears and grizzlies..

Some BMAs in south-central Montana change reservation dates

Jul-25-25 by Angela Montana

New reservation dates are set for several popular Block Management Areas—plan your 2025 hunt now….

Hunter, bowhunter, and trapper education classes offered in Glasgow in August

Jul-28-25 by Angela Montana

Whether you’re chasing deer or setting traps, Glasgow’s August classes will point you in the right direction….

Decision Notice – BLM Ninemile Beaver Dam Analogues FWP-DN-FSH-124-R2-25-030

Jul-28-25 by Angela Montana

FWP approves a plan to boost stream health with beaver dam analogues, no animal engineers required.

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.28.25

Jul-28-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye, perch, rainbows, and kokanee are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with early mornings, trolling rigs, and a variety of baits proving key to success…

FWP releases Bear Relocation Dashboard 

Jul-25-25 by Angela Montana

New bear relocation dashboard available for black bears and grizzlies..

Some BMAs in south-central Montana change reservation dates

Jul-25-25 by Angela Montana

New reservation dates are set for several popular Block Management Areas—plan your 2025 hunt now….

Antelope drawing date determined by wildlife surveys

Jul-24-25 by Angela Montana

Late antelope drawings = better data, smarter quotas, and more accurate opportunities.

Full fishing closure takes effect Wednesday on section of Big Hole River

Jul-22-25 by Angela Montana

The Big Hole is heating up—full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions are now in effect.

Black Bear Wandering in Billings

Jul-21-25 by Angela Montana

There’s a curious young black bear roaming Billings’ South Side…..

FWP confirms natural fish kill in Laurel Pond caused by low oxygen

Jul-17-25 by Angela Montana

A recent fish die-off at Laurel Pond has been traced to low oxygen—not pollution…