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FWP News: Wolf harvest closes in WMU 313
HELENA – Wolf harvest in wolf management unit (WMU) 313 will close at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The harvest quota of […]
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FWP News: FWP releases wolf trapping season proposal for Nov. 12 commission meeting
HELENA – The final piece of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda for Nov. 12 was released today outlining […]
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FWP News: 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest. This is the […]
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MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.22.24
As of October 22, 2024, the wolf harvest numbers are in, and it’s been an active season so far. Hunters […]
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FWP News: Hunting closed for all bighorn sheep in Hunting District 303
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
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FWP News: Additional commission amendments proposed for November meeting
HELENA – Fish and Wildlife Commissioner K.C. Walsh, from Region 4, is proposing two amendments to the proposed fishing regulations, which […]
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FWP News: Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 5 at 5 a.m., only archery equipment allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and […]
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FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishing
Fishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a […]
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Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]
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FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
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FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the […]
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 3 Rundown with Warren Hansen and Morgan Jacobsen
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout ALL the Hunting Opportunities in Region 3 in Southwest Montana! […]
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FWP News: General antelope season opens October 12
HELENA – General antelope season opens Saturday, Oct. 12, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10. For information about what to expect […]
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FWP News: FWP, The Base Camp to host bear safety workshop in Billings October 10
Free event will include presentation and bear spray training BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and The Base Camp […]
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FWP News: Lottery to be held for guided hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Opportunities for guided bison and elk hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation are available through a lottery system. The lottery […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears closed in Black Bear Management Units 510 and 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Units […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep closed in Hunting District 500
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.30.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 30-40 feet of water around Confederate and from the Silos to the river […]
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FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties
BILLINGS – County officials have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the lead […]
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FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted on FWP sites in Big Horn County
MILES CITY – Noting decreased dangers from forest and range fires, Big Horn County Commissioners lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions on […]
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FWP News: FWP and DNRC working on new EA for shooting facility at Logan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is shifting its approach toward a potential shooting range easement application on state trust […]
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FWP News: FWP releases online tool to track grizzly bear mortality
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released a new online tool today that provides the public with up-to-date information on […]
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FWP News: Fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
HELENA – Cooler temperatures and rain have improved fishing conditions on the Big Hole River. A full fishing closure has been […]
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FWP News: South Sandstone FAS receives boat dock donation
Denbury, Inc., Exxon Mobil subsidiary, helps FWP enhance site MILES CITY – Thanks to a generous donation from Denbury Inc., […]
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FWP News: FWP looks for information on illegal killed bull elk in HD 380
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking for help in finding the people responsible for killing a bull elk […]
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FWP News: Youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend begins Saturday
HELENA – Young hunters can get a jump start this weekend on the pheasant and waterfowl seasons during the annual Youth […]
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FWP News: Yellowstone Valley Pheasants Forever, FWP host successful 30th annual youth hunt
BILLINGS – Twenty-five budding upland bird hunters learned from some of the best hunting mentors, bird dog owners and bird dogs in […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye, perch and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between the Silos and Hole in the wall. Walleye and […]
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FWP News: Missouri Breaks mule deer hunters will see significant regulation changes in 2024
LEWISTOWN – The Missouri Breaks region of central Montana is a favorite area for deer hunters, but this year hunters will […]
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Fishing restrictions to be lifted on Sun River in north-central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Recent cooler temperatures will allow the hoot-owl fishing restriction to be lifted Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Sun River […]
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FWP News: 2024 Hunting Forecasts
It’s fall and hunting season is upon us. Soon the mornings will be crisp and cold and the leaves will […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 300
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District […]
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FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on snowmobile grant proposals
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2024 snowmobile grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted […]
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FWP News: Shooting Range Development Grant projects receive funding
HELENA – Approximately $260,000 was awarded to three projects through the Shooting Range Development Grant Program, which is administered by Montana […]
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FWP News: Apprentice hunter application available online
Apprentices, mentors must complete, submit certification form before hunting HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 17 […]
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FWP News: Governor proclaims September Bear Aware Month
Educational activities planned around state HELENA – September is Bear Aware month in Montana and as bear activity increases and archery […]
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FWP News: FWP announces public comment opportunities
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EAs), conservation leases and other department projects. […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate, from the Silos up to White Earth […]
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FWP News: Hunters reminded of sandhill crane hunting district boundary change
BILLINGS – Sandhill crane hunters need to be aware of a hunting district boundary change in south-central Montana for the 2024 […]
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FWP News: Big Hole River to close to all fishing starting at midnight
HELENA – The entire Big Hole River will be closed to fishing starting at midnight tonight, Aug. 30, due to low […]
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FWP News: Still time to review, comment on proposed FWP fishing regs
Miles City – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings around the state to present proposals for the 2025-26 […]
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FWP News: Public comment being accepted on proposals for October 10 commission meeting
HELENA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission is accepting public comment on agenda items for its Oct. 10 meeting. The meeting […]
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in west-central and southwest Montana
Correction: An earlier version of this press release indicated that a hoot-owl restriction on the Big Hole River from Tony Schoonen FAS to Maiden Rock […]
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FWP News: Tongue River Reservoir reopens to watercraft, fire evacuation lifted
MILES CITY – Although wildfires burning near Tongue River Reservoir are still not contained, fire activity has calmed enough that the […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up […]