bird hunting

Bird hunters warned about algal blooms

Oct-02-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Before your dog gets into the water or drinks out of a pond or lake, check for harmful algal blooms (HABs), which may appear like pea soup, spilled paint, grass clippings, or water that is discolored.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Final Conservation Plan for Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District

Oct-02-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the availability of the final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP), associated final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District. This action is not related to the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge nor its CCP.

2025 Migratory Bird Stamp announced 

Mar-31-25 by Moosetrack Megan

FWP launched the Migratory Bird Stamp contest in 2024 to help raise additional awareness and appreciation for wetlands conservation and the benefits of intact wetlands to people and wildlife.

FWP seeks comment on 2025–2026 Migratory Bird Regulations and 2026–2030 federal zones and splits for Montana

Mar-17-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Based on public feedback, FWP is proposing a change to Central Flyway Zones to affect Sweet Grass and Stillwater counties, moving from Zone 1 to Zone 2, in southern Montana and corresponding dates associated with the split.

U.S. Bird Populations Continue Alarming Decline, New Report Finds

Mar-17-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The report, produced by a coalition of leading science and conservation organizations, reveals continued widespread declines in American bird populations across all mainland and marine habitats, with 229 species requiring urgent conservation action.

Bill that would designate quail as upland game bird in Montana moves forward

Jan-20-25 by Moosetrack Megan

HB 57, introduced by Rep. Paul Fielder (Republican, Thompson Falls), would add the non-native quail as a game species.

Brett French reports: Facts for Those with Birds on the Brain

Nov-11-23 by Kamp Cook

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is updating its Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Strategic Plan. The public can offer comments […]

LOVEY DOVEY!!!

Aug-20-23 by Montana Grant

Dove season is just around the corner. Veteran dove hunters appreciate this fast shooting and tasty game bird. In most […]

ETHICAL HUNTERS!!!

Aug-19-23 by Montana Grant

Hunting in Montana and other places is being ruined by non-ethical hunters, poachers, and loss of access to public and […]

ANSWERING THE CALL!!!

Apr-20-23 by Montana Grant

When a hunter calls in the game it is very exciting. Animal calls let the hunter talk to the animals. […]

SINGLE SHOT GOBBLER!!!

Mar-30-23 by Montana Grant

One shot, one kill! This is the goal of great hunters. Primitive weapons certainly allow this to happen. An archer […]

Bill that would designate quail as upland game bird in Montana moves forward

Jan-20-25 by Moosetrack Megan

HB 57, introduced by Rep. Paul Fielder (Republican, Thompson Falls), would add the non-native quail as a game species.

Brett French reports: Facts for Those with Birds on the Brain

Nov-11-23 by Kamp Cook

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is updating its Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Strategic Plan. The public can offer comments […]

LOVEY DOVEY!!!

Aug-20-23 by Montana Grant

Dove season is just around the corner. Veteran dove hunters appreciate this fast shooting and tasty game bird. In most […]

ETHICAL HUNTERS!!!

Aug-19-23 by Montana Grant

Hunting in Montana and other places is being ruined by non-ethical hunters, poachers, and loss of access to public and […]

ANSWERING THE CALL!!!

Apr-20-23 by Montana Grant

When a hunter calls in the game it is very exciting. Animal calls let the hunter talk to the animals. […]

SINGLE SHOT GOBBLER!!!

Mar-30-23 by Montana Grant

One shot, one kill! This is the goal of great hunters. Primitive weapons certainly allow this to happen. An archer […]

SOMETHING NEW!!!

Mar-19-23 by Montana Grant

Plan on doing something new this hunting and fishing season. Life is to too short to pick just one item […]