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Free BBQ, Big Topics & Your Voice–Don’t Miss This!

MTSFW will bring the BBQ and the gun giveaway—you bring your voice. July 26 in Dillon.

10 Year Old Catches Nice Fort Peck Walleye

At just 10 years old, Cooper Green hooked a walleye worth bragging about at Fort Peck!

New CWD Management Zone, Deer B License created in Kalispell after detections at landfill

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has established a new Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone in Hunting District 170 near Kalispell following the detection of CWD in whitetail deer at the Flathead County Landfill in October 2024.

Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office to search for missing man

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team will be conducting a large-scale search operation in the Bear Canyon and New World Gulch areas this Saturday and Sunday, June 28–29.

Did You Know: The Ice-Cold Survival Skills of the Wood Frog

Not all tough Montanans wear flannel—some freeze solid for eight months and still wake up ready to party…

Surplus Central Flyway swan licenses available Monday

First-come, first-serve surplus swan licenses in the Central Flyway available soon…

Sign-up for surplus licenses, over-the-counter B licenses now available

Hunters: Sign up now for Montana’s Surplus List to claim leftover Deer B and Elk B licenses—first come, first emailed!

Price Fixing Allegations Rock Archery Industry

Turns out your pricey bow might’ve cost more than it should have—archery giants are being accused of teaming up to keep prices sharp and discounts dead…

FWP seeks proposals from conservation organizations for license auction

Montana FWP is now accepting proposals from conservation groups to auction or lottery off coveted 2026 hunting licenses—including, for the first time, antelope and swan…

Fishin’ for Hits with Morgan Wallen—and Fake Licenses

Morgan Wallen’s new album comes with “hunting and fishing IDs” — but fans found out the hard way you can’t tag a buck or cast a line with a collector’s edition CD……

This Week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast: Mule Deer, Management, and Public Voices

What Has Been Causing the Decline in Montana’s Mule Deer Populations? It is More Than CWD!

Bighorn bill prompted choices: auction or lottery?

BRETT FRENCH | bfrench@billingsgazette.com When it comes to raising money for moose and bighorn sheep conservation in Montana, is it […]

Hooked On Fun–Take a Kid Fishing (No License Required)

Reel in the weekend right—free fishing, fresh bait, and hot food are all on the hook for Mother’s Day in Montana at Tongue River Marina!

Former US Forest Service law enforcement officer pleads guilty to fraud

A Thompson Falls man accused of falsifying time and attendance records admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

Forest Service Announces Hiring of Firefighters

Up to 50 Permanent Firefighter and Fire Management Positions Available Regionally.

Love Might Have a Price Tag for Rams

Turns out love could be blind and concussed for rams in the bighorn sheep world…

Interior Secretary directs National Park Service to keep parks open and staffed

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued an order late Thursday that directs the National Park Service to ensure the National Park System “is properly staffed to support the operating hours and needs of each park unit.”

When Ice Fishing Becomes a Rescue Mission

A peaceful day of ice fishing shattered in an instant…

Ice on way out at Tongue River Reservoir

With a burst of warm winds, the ice vanishes almost overnight—spring is on the horizon, and boating season is just around the corner!

Public notice: BIA considers spraying 2,000 acres, reservoir draw down to control EWM in Pablo Reservoir

Public comments are being accepted through April 3rd for a proposal that would allow for the drawdown of Pablo Reservoir and aerial herbicide treatment of 2,000 acres to reduce Eurasian Water Milfoil. The treatment would begin in fall 2025 and could be repeated, up to 3 times over 10 years.

Fort Peck Ice Update by Fort Peck Marina 3.26.25

Conditions are about to change!

Surf’s up under the ice!

When you need Dramamine to go ice fishing……

Forest Service Chief Schultz announces acting regional forester for Northern Region

USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz today announced Kristin Bail will serve as acting regional forester for the Northern Region, effective March 31, 2025. Bail will temporarily succeed Regional Forester Leanne Marten as she reaches her long-planned retirement date after 34 years of service.  

Chasing Ice: For Some, the Season’s Over

Some anglers are stuck dreaming of frozen lakes, while others are packing their gear and chasing the last ice—where do you stand?

NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 120

Notice of female lion hunting closure.

LAST ICE HEIST!!!

As Canyon Ferry’s ice fades fast, one last thrilling ice fishing adventure delivers big trout and bigger lessons—before the season slips away! More from Montana Grant here!

ICE DOESN’T CARE!!!

As Montana’s late-season ice thins and conditions become unpredictable, anglers are urged to stay cautious—no fish is worth the risk.

Postal Service Lures Customers with New Stamps

The stamps showcase five popular lure designs through striking close-up photographs.

NOTICE OF WOLF CLOSURE

Attention wolf hunters, please note this latest closure…

NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 422

Closure update for big cat hunters in LMU 422…

Montana Licenses, Permits and Regulations for 2025-2026

Guess what? The 2025-2026 fishing season kicked off yesterday—so if you haven’t wet a line yet, you’re already a day behind! Get your new license before getting out there!

Little Anglers, Big Adventures while Ice Fishing with Kids-N-Snow

From drilling holes to reeling in their first catch, Kids-N-Snow is turning West Yellowstone’s little adventurers into ice fishing pros! Check out their March Kids Ice Fishing Camp highlights!

NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 270

Please note that LMU 270 is closing to hunting of all male mountain lions tomorrow.

Ice Fishing Just Took a Strange Turn for Mike Violette—You Have to See This!

Mike Violette drilled into the ice expecting fish—but what he found bubbling beneath the surface left him with a mystery…

Ice Update by Hell Creek Marina 3.1.25

Notice for recreationalists and anglers at Hell Creek, this update is for you!

LAST DAY LICENSE!!!

With Montana hunting and fishing licenses expiring, Montana Grant hit Canyon Ferry for a last-chance ice fishing adventure—huge rainbows, fast action, and the kind of ‘physical therapy’ only fishermen understand! Read more here!

Solid Day of Ice Fishing On Tongue River Reservioir

Mike from Midway RV shared some pictures of his fishing adventure this past weekend on Tongue River Reservoir. Tongue River […]

Lake Mary Ronan Ice Update 2.27.25

Local anglers are sharing firsthand reports on Lake Mary Ronan’s ice conditions—here’s one report..

Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Ice and Fishing Report 2.27.25

With warming temps and honeycombed ice, conditions are getting tricky—proceed with caution, but if you’re lucky, there are still some big lakers and northerns waiting to bite!

Hell Creek Marina Ice Update 2.27.25

The main lake is getting sketchy, and the ice is becoming more unpredictable with the warmer weather…

Hell Creek Marina Ice Update 2.24.25

While the ice is still solid, keep an eye out for quick changes…

Bighorn sheep license quotas reduced in HD 622 due to population concerns

Hunters first reported unhealthy sheep in HD 622 in September of 2024, and the five 2024 ram license holders reported seeing 80 percent fewer sheep than sheep hunters have reported in the past. In addition, other observations by area landowners and FWP staff have also noted fewer sheep.

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