montana fish wildlife parks

For detailed information on specific hunting districts, licensing requirements, and land access, please refer to the Montana FWP Hunt Planner […]

Montana State Parks continue to increase in popularity with an estimated 3.2 million visitors in 2024. That’s up 3.8 percent over 2023, a 21.9 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels in 2019, and a 45 percent increase over the last 10 years.

On Saturday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Director Christy Clark, FWP staff and local stakeholders cut the ribbon on the brand-new Reed’s Slough Wildlife Viewing Area. 

Cave tours will be offered May 1 through Sept. 30.

BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season is in its final two weeks. After the first four weeks of […]

HELENA – Hunters will again have the opportunity to thank landowners who allow hunting access on their land. The “Thank a […]

It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]

  Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket […]

Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]

Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]

The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]

Boat Ramp Tramps take up too much space and take too long to launch or retrieve their boats. Others will […]

It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]

  Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket […]

Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]

Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]

The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]

Boat Ramp Tramps take up too much space and take too long to launch or retrieve their boats. Others will […]

If Old Walter, Moby Dick, or Big ED end up in your net, you may have a record book fish. […]

  It’s time to buy a new license in Montana. Some states vary with license dates. In Maryland, you renew […]

Montana fishing licenses are about to expire. Last year’s license is good until the end of February. On March 1st, […]