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Fishing restrictions lifted today on sections of several rivers

Sep-09-25 by Angela Montana

Cooler water temps mean fishing restrictions are lifted on the Upper Bitterroot, Upper Madison, and Shields rivers—but low flows have forced a full closure on the North Fork Blackfoot to protect bull trout…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.8.25

Sep-08-25 by Angela Montana

Canyon Ferry’s walleyes are on the chew, with bottom bouncers and bright colors pulling fish from the depths for anglers willing to chase them…

Full Curl Wildlife Management Area reopens Sept. 4

Sep-03-25 by Angela Montana

The Knowles Fire has cooled enough for Full Curl WMA to reopen, but hazard trees and loose rocks still lurk…

FWP Hunter Ed Field Day Set for Conrad

Sep-03-25 by Angela Montana

Ready to hunt this fall? FWP’s hunter education field day in Conrad could be your ticket…

Fishing restrictions to be lifted on the Blackfoot and Upper Rock Creek Thursday

Sep-03-25 by Angela Montana

Fishing restrictions on the Blackfoot River and upper Rock Creek will be lifted Sept. 4 as cooler water temperatures ease stress on fish…

Mule deer fawn shot, left to waste on Billings Rod and Gun Club archery range

Sep-03-25 by Angela Montana

Warden seeks public’s help after a mule deer fawn was found shot with an arrow and left to waste…

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.2.25

Sep-02-25 by Angela Montana

The perch bite has been amazing lately inside the Canyon and around other points and weed beds throughout Holter while using jigs and worms…”

Reminders for upland game bird hunters and archers 

Aug-31-25 by Angela Montana

Upland bird and archery openers are coming fast—don’t forget the bear spray…

FWP Hunter Ed Field Day Set for Conrad

Sep-03-25 by Angela Montana

Ready to hunt this fall? FWP’s hunter education field day in Conrad could be your ticket…

Fishing restrictions to be lifted on the Blackfoot and Upper Rock Creek Thursday

Sep-03-25 by Angela Montana

Fishing restrictions on the Blackfoot River and upper Rock Creek will be lifted Sept. 4 as cooler water temperatures ease stress on fish…

Mule deer fawn shot, left to waste on Billings Rod and Gun Club archery range

Sep-03-25 by Angela Montana

Warden seeks public’s help after a mule deer fawn was found shot with an arrow and left to waste…

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.2.25

Sep-02-25 by Angela Montana

The perch bite has been amazing lately inside the Canyon and around other points and weed beds throughout Holter while using jigs and worms…”

Reminders for upland game bird hunters and archers 

Aug-31-25 by Angela Montana

Upland bird and archery openers are coming fast—don’t forget the bear spray…

Hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted, adjusted on several Montana rivers 

Aug-31-25 by Angela Montana

Cooler temps let FWP lift hoot-owl restrictions on multiple Montana rivers, with the Madison shifting from closure to hoot-owl…

Hunter Education courses scheduled in south-central Montana

Aug-26-25 by Angela Montana

Learn firearm safety, hunting ethics, and outdoor skills from experienced instructors at free, in-person Hunter Education courses now open for registration across south-central MT…

Polson, Ronan, Pablo Hunters Education Class Announced

Aug-26-25 by Angela Montana

Gear up for the season—free Hunter Education classes in Polson, Ronan, and Pablo start Sept. 30th; register now to secure your spot!

Upland Gamebird Forecast for NE Montana

Aug-21-25 by Angela Montana

Mild winters, summer rains, and shifting habitats—see what that means for your fall bird hunts….

Anglers can take precautions to avoid accidentally catching bull trout

Aug-20-25 by Angela Montana

Montana’s bull trout need cold, clear water to survive—anglers can help protect them this summer…