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FWP News: FWP SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT LANGUAGE REGARDING GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on amendments to Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) addressing grizzly […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.26.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate and Confederate areas while […]
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FWwP News: Arapooish and Grant Marsh fishing access sites partially closed due to flooding
Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at […]
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FWP News: Deadline for LWCF pre-applicationform is October 2
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting pre-applications for the 2024 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) […]
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FWP News: MISSOURI HEADWATERS STATE PARK TO HOST PRESENTATION ON FIREARMS OF THE MONTANA FRONTIER
HELENA – On Saturday, June 24, Kevin Underwood will give a presentation about the history and evolution of firearm technology in […]
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FWP News: Sign-up open for surplus drawing licenses and permits
HELENA – Starting today, hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through […]
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FWP News: MAKOSHIKA SEEKS COMMENT ON ARCHERY RANGE UPGRADES
MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to make improvements at the archery range in Makoshika State Park […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.19.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught from the Silos to Pond 4, Silos to Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to […]
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FWP News: FWP seeks proposals for 2024 hunting license auctions
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a […]
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FWP News: Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and art
HELENA – Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the […]
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FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on two draft environmental assessments
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a goldfish removal project and a parking access project. […]
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FWP News: Fort Peck Reservoir angler creel survey underway through September
Anglers can assist Fort Peck fisheries management by answering a few questions FORT PECK– Anglers on Fort Peck Reservoir this […]
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FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in self-defense encounter in Madison Range
ENNIS – A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis. The person […]
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission makes adjustments to June 8 meeting agenda
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 8 in Helena at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters. […]
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FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – 6.7.23
By 9 pm Tuesday June 6 the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag area (Yellowstone River and lower Missouri […]
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Agenda item added to June 12 Parks and Outdoor Recreation Board meeting
HELENA – During its virtual meeting on June 12, the Montana State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Board will discuss administrative […]
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FWP News: FWP MOVING FORWARD WITH PROJECT TO IMPROVE ARCTIC GRAYLING HABITAT IN CENTENNIAL VALLEY
LIMA – In a joint decision with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and following a draft environmental assessment, […]
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Deadline today, June 1, for antelope & elk/deer B license applications
The deadline for Montana hunters to apply for antelope and elk/deer B licenses is June 1. All applications must be […]
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FWP News: Remember to report your paddlefish this season, just like Governor Gianforte!
–Voluntarily submit a jaw sample on the Upper Missouri or Fort Peck Dredge Cuts, and receive a free paddlefish hat!– […]
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet June 8
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 8 in Helena at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters. […]
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FWP News: Great Falls Trapper Ed class July 22
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a trapper education field day in Great Falls on Saturday, July 22. The […]
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FWP News: Portion of Jefferson River closed to recreation
High flows and bridge repairs create hazard for recreationists THREE FORKS – A small portion of the Jefferson River is […]
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FWP News: MAKOSHIKA TO HOST 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT FOR YOUTHS, ADULTS JUNE 17
MILES CITY – Makoshika State Park will host a 3-D Archery Shoot for youth and adults on Saturday, June 17 from […]
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FWP News: GAME WARDENS SEEK INFORMATION ON STOLEN SIGNS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
WHITEHALL – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on signs that were stolen from two […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.29.23
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has started to really take off with the best action happening around the Goose Bay/Snaggy Bay […]
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FWP News: Application deadline for antelope and B licenses June 1
HELENA – Hunters have until June 1 to apply for antelope licenses as well as elk and deer B licenses. All […]
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FWP News: Application available for FWP’s Habitat Conservation Lease Program
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is again accepting applications for its Habitat Conservation Lease Program. A habitat conservation lease […]
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FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – May 24, 2023
Following is the paddlefish harvest estimate after the first full week of paddlefish season. Angler participation has been relatively light […]
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FWP News: FWP SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON SEVERAL ITEMS
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several items. Below is a list of public […]
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FWP News: GREAT FALLS FAMILY FISHING DAY JUNE 3
GREAT FALLS – Families can kick off their summer of outdoor activities by attending the Great Falls Family Fishing Day […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.22.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow action has slowed down as they are heading away from shore. A few are still being caught […]
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FWP News: FWP takes closer look at licensing mistake, makes allowances for three license types
HELENA – After a closer review of the licenses that were mistakenly over-drawn last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is […]
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Revisit 2023-2024 Approved Fishing Contests
In case you needed a refresher of the lineup of Montana fishing contests for 2023-2024, here you go: approved-2023-open-water-fishing-contest2.28.2023
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FWP News: FWP to fix mistake in moose, big horn sheep draw
HELENA – A mistake in last week’s drawing for some moose and big horn sheep licenses will result in fewer licenses […]
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FWP News: YELLOW TAG PADDLEFISH SEASON STARTS MAY 15 – FIRST DAY IS A CATCH-AND-RELEASE DAY ONLY AT INTAKE
The 2023 yellow tag paddlefishing season on the Yellowstone River and Missouri River downstream of Fort Peck Reservoir starts Monday, […]
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FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
HELENA – No fishing licenses will be required Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14. So grab your gear and […]
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Helena Area Fishing Report by FWP 5.8.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout are still cruising the shorelines and providing great action on the north end of the reservoir for […]
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Walleye Spawn Update II, May 2, 2023
The walleye trap netting and egg collection effort is in full swing in the Big Dry Arm of Fort Peck […]
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REMINDER: Deadline to comment is May 11
We wanted to remind you that public comments are accepted for the June Commission meeting until May 11. The topics […]
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FWP: Helena area reservoirs fishing report for the week of 5.1.23
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout action continues to be great on the north end of the reservoir from shore as they […]
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FWP News: Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana
2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All […]
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FWP News: HUNTER, BOWHUNTER, TRAPPER ED INSTRUCTORS IN SOUTHEAST MONTANA HONORED
Caleb Bollman of Miles City named Hunter Ed Instructor of the Year MILES CITY – Volunteer Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education […]
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FWP News: Bull trout redd numbers down in some western Montana streams
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries staff are concerned about declines in the number of bull trout spawning nests, […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
HELENA – This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons kicks off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.24.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the […]
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FWP News: FWP embarks on mule deer monitoring, research, and outreach initiatives
HELENA – Hunters in Montana, along with Fish, Wildlife & Parks, are concerned about declining mule deer populations in much of […]
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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Roundup
BILLINGS – Registration is now open for an in-person hunter education course in Roundup. Orientation for the course will take place […]
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FWP News: FWP asks commission to initiate rule-making process on grizzly bear management
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for approval from the Fish and Wildlife Commission to move forward with […]
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FWP News: FWP STAFF TO PRESENT FURBEARER SUMMARIES AT MTA MEETING
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will present annual furbearer summaries during a meeting hosted by District-3 members […]
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FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15
HELENA – Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area […]