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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released the 2026 hunting regulations for deer, elk, antelope, and moose, sheep, goat, and bison. Hunters should review them online before the application period.

Important Montana Mountain Lion Hunting Updates

Jan-26-26 by Angela Montana

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The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has announced a closure to hunting female Mountain Lions in LMU 411 and male Mountain Lions in LMU 391, effective January 27th, 2026, after sunset.

Helena, MT Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.26.26

Jan-26-26 by Angela Montana

FWP Montana Fishing Reports Montana Ice Fishing Reports

Ice conditions vary greatly, affecting fishing opportunities. Rainbows, kokanee, and perch are being caught with specific baits in various locations.

Montana Fishing Report – January 24th 2026

Jan-24-26 by Miguel Lee

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Ice is here, in different places, and fishing is to be had. Listen here for reports on your favorite spots […]

Get Your Class C Trapping License in Miles City

Jan-23-26 by Angela Montana

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Trapping, wildlife ethics, and real-world skills—all in one day…

Yellow tag paddlefish phone creel survey completed

Jan-22-26 by Angela Montana

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Sidney Bridge Dominated Paddlefish Harvests—Here’s Where Anglers Had the Most Success…

Snowpack conditions at higher elevations suggest adequate streamflow this spring

Jan-22-26 by Angela Montana

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Montana’s Snowpack Looks “Okay”…But There’s One Big Wild Card Still in Play…

Cooney Ice Report 1.20.26

Jan-21-26 by Angela Montana

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Cooney Ice: Green Light in Some Spots, Red Flag in Others…

Helena, MT Area Reservoirs Fishing/Ice Report 1.20.26

Jan-20-26 by Angela Montana

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Anglers should exercise extreme caution, as ice conditions vary greatly. Currently, there is no safe ice at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with limited fishing success at Helena Valley.

LMU 204 PENDING CLOSURE TO MALE LIONS

Jan-19-26 by Angela Montana

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Upcoming mountain lion hunting closure…

Enroll in Miles City’s Bowhunter Education Now!

Jan-19-26 by Angela Montana

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FWP is offering a bowhunter education class in Miles City from April 17-19.

Why Helicopters Are Following Elk (And Why It Matters)

Jan-15-26 by Angela Montana

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Helicopters + Elk = ?

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Trapping for otters to close in Region 5

Jan-05-26 by Angela Montana

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If you’re otter trapping, this one is for you…

LMU 313 pending closure to female lions

Dec-30-25 by Angela Montana

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This one is for the big cat hunters!..

Hunting and trapping for bobcats to close in Region 5 on Wednesday

Dec-29-25 by Angela Montana

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Attention bobcat chasers…

Snowpack conditions at higher elevations suggest adequate streamflow this spring

Jan-22-26 by Angela Montana

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Montana’s Snowpack Looks “Okay”…But There’s One Big Wild Card Still in Play…

Cooney Ice Report 1.20.26

Jan-21-26 by Angela Montana

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Cooney Ice: Green Light in Some Spots, Red Flag in Others…

Helena, MT Area Reservoirs Fishing/Ice Report 1.20.26

Jan-20-26 by Angela Montana

FWP Montana Fishing Reports Montana Ice Fishing Reports

Anglers should exercise extreme caution, as ice conditions vary greatly. Currently, there is no safe ice at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with limited fishing success at Helena Valley.