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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education […]
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FWP News: PROLONGED WINTER WEATHER MAY LEAD TO MORE WINTER-KILLED ANIMALS
BOZEMAN – Southwest Montana this year may see more winter-killed animals than normal due to prolonged winter weather. Winter mortality […]
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FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON
BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at […]
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FWP News: Latrines vandalized at multiple FWP properties near Billings
Game wardens seek information on the events BILLINGS – Since the beginning of the year, latrine risers, which include the pedestal, […]
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FWP News: Fur handling clinic scheduled for April 1 in Columbia Falls
KALISPELL – Registration is open for a free fur handling clinic in Columbia Falls on April 1. The clinic is […]
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FWP news: HUNTER AND BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
BOZEMAN – Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes will be offered in several locations throughout southwestern Montana this year. Many of these […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 3.6.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]
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FWP News: ELK HUNTING ACCESS AGREEMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15
HELENA – Landowners have until May 15 to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Elk Hunting Access Agreement Program. These […]
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FWP News: PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE FOR SEVERAL PROPOSALS IS MARCH 27
Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting to be held April 18 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 313
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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FWP News: FWP NORTHWEST MONTANA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET FEB. 23
KALISPELL — The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 Citizen Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 23 at the […]
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FWP Hunting and Fishing Highlights
Highlights Hunting and fishing license year begins March 1 Hunting regulations available early this year FWP to set up hunter/bowhunter […]
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FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 15
GREAT FALLS – The deadline for Smith River float application is Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. […]
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FWP News: New boat validation decals required
Correction: Please see the press release immediately below for a correction on expiring boat validation decals New boat validation decals required […]
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Trappers Rock
Did you know that trapping is the most effective form of wildlife management? Anything you learn about trapping should not […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.6.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]
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FWP News: PLPW ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET FEBRUARY 16 VIA ZOOM
HELENA – The Private Land/Public Wildlife Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, Feb. 16, via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The […]
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 410
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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Trapper Education Course Information via FWP
Trapper education courses cover basic information and skills related to the safe handling of traps and trapping equipment as well […]
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FWP News: HUNTING FOR ALL MOUNTAIN LIONS TO CLOSE IN LION MANAGEMENT UNITS 391, 210
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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FWP News: SECTION OF YELLOWSTONE RIVER NEAR LIVINGSTON REOPENS
LIVINGSTON – A closure on an 8-mile section of the upper Yellowstone River has been lifted now that a damaged […]
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 104
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Hunting District […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.30.23
Canyon Ferry: A few rainbows are being caught 20-35 feet deep around Hole in the Wall and Duck Creek on […]
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FWP News: WINTER’S HEAVY ICE AND SNOW COVER CAN RESULT IN FISH KILLS IN SHALLOW WATERBODIES
KALISPELL — When it comes to thick, snow-covered ice in wintertime, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. […]
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FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE OPEN TO REGISTRATION IN GREAT FALLS
GREAT FALLS — An in-person Hunter Education course is now open for registration in Great Falls. There is no charge to […]
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FWP News: Three grizzly bears test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
HELENA – Three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus this fall. The three bears, one […]
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FWP News: FWP TO HOST GRIZZLY BEAR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS IN CENTRAL MONTANA
LEWISTOWN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of grizzly bear educational programs in central Montana in […]