Montana FWP

R2 Check Station Harvest Results – 2nd Week

Nov-04-25 by Angela Montana

Early season reports show steady elk and deer harvests across west-central Montana…

R1 Check Station Harvest Results – 2nd Week

Nov-04-25 by Angela Montana

Northwest Montana hunters are finding success despite fewer hitting the field this season…

FWP releases deer, elk and black bear regulations proposals

Nov-01-25 by Angela Montana

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released proposals for 2026/2027 deer, elk and black bear regulations for public comment.  

Whitebird Fishing Access Site reopens to motorized vehicles

Oct-31-25 by Angela Montana

BILLINGS – The Whitebird Fishing Access Site (FAS) is now open to motor vehicle traffic. The FAS closed to motorized access […]

Your Season, Your Say…FWP Seeks Input on 2026–27 Hunting Regs

Oct-30-25 by Angela Montana

FWP is hitting the road (and the web) to share proposed 2026–27 hunting regs—join a meeting near you, weigh in on the changes, and help shape Montana’s next hunting seasons before the Dec. 4 commission vote.

R5 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend

Oct-30-25 by Angela Montana

Warm weather marked the opening of Montana’s 2025 big game season, with hunter turnout and harvest results varying widely across south-central check stations…

R4 Check Station Results for 2025 Opening Weekend

Oct-28-25 by Angela Montana

Hunters saw higher success rates and strong harvest numbers during the 2025 opening weekend along the Rocky Mountain Front, with deer and elk harvests well above average.

R1 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend

Oct-27-25 by Angela Montana

Northwest Montana’s general deer and elk season opened strong, with hunters reporting higher success on white-tailed deer and elk compared to last year, as the 2025 season gets underway through Nov..

Your Season, Your Say…FWP Seeks Input on 2026–27 Hunting Regs

Oct-30-25 by Angela Montana

FWP is hitting the road (and the web) to share proposed 2026–27 hunting regs—join a meeting near you, weigh in on the changes, and help shape Montana’s next hunting seasons before the Dec. 4 commission vote.

R5 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend

Oct-30-25 by Angela Montana

Warm weather marked the opening of Montana’s 2025 big game season, with hunter turnout and harvest results varying widely across south-central check stations…

R4 Check Station Results for 2025 Opening Weekend

Oct-28-25 by Angela Montana

Hunters saw higher success rates and strong harvest numbers during the 2025 opening weekend along the Rocky Mountain Front, with deer and elk harvests well above average.

R1 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend

Oct-27-25 by Angela Montana

Northwest Montana’s general deer and elk season opened strong, with hunters reporting higher success on white-tailed deer and elk compared to last year, as the 2025 season gets underway through Nov..

Full fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River

Oct-27-25 by Angela Montana

The full fishing closure on the upper Big Hole River has been lifted after flows improved—just in time for anglers to enjoy fall fishing before spawning closures remain downstream…