Montana FWP

Fortunately, anglers were unharmed

Warm water temps have sparked a major surge in walleye activity—and the numbers coming out of Fort Peck might just surprise you.

Here’s the latest pending closure for black bear hunting…

Glasgow’s Boy Scout Troop 861 is turning Christmas trees into fish habitats this year, helping perch spawn and keeping the Trout Pond clean—all while earning their stripes as eco-friendly heroes.

Here is what happening in the Helena area reservoirs…

Walleye egg collection is surging at Fort Peck’s Big Dry Arm, with steady catches, ripe females, and nearly 30 million eggs already in the hatchery queue.

Montana’s big game permit results are in—time to find out if you’re chasing dreams this fall or chasing leftovers….

Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today!

BILLINGS – Black bear hunters are advised of a change in Bear Management Units (BMUs) and spring season dates in the […]

Hunter ed gets real when students step off the screen and into the safety zone…

Rainbows are on the move and biting from the banks to the boats—find out where to cast, what to toss, and why now’s the time to fish before someone else snags your spot!

Bighorn sheep hunting in Montana’s HD 622 is officially off the table after an emergency closure—biologists counted just five sheep in the latest survey.

Montana’s big game permit results are in—time to find out if you’re chasing dreams this fall or chasing leftovers….

Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today!

BILLINGS – Black bear hunters are advised of a change in Bear Management Units (BMUs) and spring season dates in the […]

Hunter ed gets real when students step off the screen and into the safety zone…

Rainbows are on the move and biting from the banks to the boats—find out where to cast, what to toss, and why now’s the time to fish before someone else snags your spot!

Bighorn sheep hunting in Montana’s HD 622 is officially off the table after an emergency closure—biologists counted just five sheep in the latest survey.

With a burst of warm winds, the ice vanishes almost overnight—spring is on the horizon, and boating season is just around the corner!

Otters Trapping Closure Notice…

Montana Has Its Sights on a New Shooting Range—Public Input Wanted…

New year, new rules—Montana’s 2025 paddlefish regs are here, so brush up before you cast (or snag) your line!

In Montana, where hunting traditions run deep, dedicated volunteers are shaping the next generation of outdoorsmen, ensuring the legacy lives on, one safe lesson at a time. Here’s a list of some who were recently recognized.

Notice of female lion hunting closure.