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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Not all bird dogs are born hunters….

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are […]

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

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