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FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings
Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption […]
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FWP News: FWP seeking input on proposed suppression of lake trout in Swan Lake to benefit bull trout, kokanee populations
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on a proposal to reduce the lake trout population in Swan […]
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FWP News: Great Falls Family Fishing Day June 8
The event is typically the largest fishing clinic in the state and features a series of short educational stations GREAT […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish harvest count at 347 after two weeks
After two full weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season the estimated total harvest is 347 fish (see following table […]
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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for June agenda item
CORRECTION: This email provides updated information on how to submit comments on Commissioner Burrows’ amendment. If you would like to […]
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FWP News: AIS inspection staff continues to detect mussel-fouled boats
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection stations have been busy this spring. So far, more […]
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FWP News: FWP discovers non-native aquarium pets in Montana waters
HELENA – It might seem like a good idea at the time, but dumping an aquarium pet into a lake or […]
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FWP News: Lewistown Family Fishing Day to be held June 1
LEWISTOWN – The Lewistown Family Fishing Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, […]
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FWP Paddlefish Update, reported 5.20.24
Paddlefish total at 162 after first three harvest daysFollowing is the estimated paddlefish harvest after the first three days of […]
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FWP News: Multi-year black bear population and habitat study expands to more areas around state
HELENA – This month, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks researchers will begin the second season of a multi-year study on black […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish Update: 5/16/24
Welcome to the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season! Opening day of the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season is in the […]
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FWP News: Nonresident hunters can sign up for Alternate’s List from May 15 to June 30
HELENA – Beginning tomorrow and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register for the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. Every year, Montana […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish Season Is Just About Here!
We are quickly approaching the (yellow tag) paddlefish season here in eastern Montana. Below you will find some helpful information […]
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FWP News: Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River
Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River HELENA – Recent results from an ongoing water quality […]
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FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
Conservation License still required HELENA – Want to do something special for you mom this Mother’s Day? Take her fishing. No […]
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FWP News: Wildlife Management Areas open May 15
Be ‘Bear Aware’ while exploring HELENA – Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open at noon on Wednesday, May 15. […]
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FWP News: Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
HELENA – Curious to know if you were successful in the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses? […]
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FWP News: Partial spring fish population estimates completed for Big Hole River
Trout numbers increase in some areas Trout numbers increase in some areas WISE RIVER – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]
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Mussels Found on Boat at Wibaux Check Station
Attention boaters! Let’s work together to protect Montana’s waterways from aquatic invasive species. Mussel fouled boat #15 and was intercepted […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting with hounds of all black bears will close in […]
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FWP News: Bowhunter Education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Registration open until Friday, May 10 BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an in-person Bowhunter Education course at […]
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FWP News: The Chinook Rod and Gun Club’s annual fishing day
May the Fourth be with You Today …..and on that note, check out this post by FWP about the Chinook […]
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FWP News: BEAR ACTIVITY PICKS UP IN MONTANA, BEAR AWARE HABITS CAN PREVENT CONFLICT
HAVRE – With the onset of spring weather, both species of Montana bears are active. Much of Montana has both […]
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FWP News: Antler-hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter near Wolf Creek
GREAT FALLS – A man searching for antlers shot and killed a grizzly bear on April 25 during an encounter on […]
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Volunteers and FWP Collaborate to Enhance Tiber Reservoir’s Fisheries
In a collaborative effort to bolster the warm water fisheries at Tiber Reservoir, volunteers from Walleyes Unlimited teamed up with […]
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FWP News: FWP REPAIRS, REOPENS ENNIS FISHING ACCESS SITE
ENNIS – Maintenance staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have repaired and reopened Ennis Fishing Access Site. The site […]
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Final walleye Egg Collection Count in Fort Peck
Posted April 30– -by biologist Heath Headley The weather conditions have continued to cooperate in the Big Dry Arm of […]
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FWP News: TIPS SOUGHT ON COW ELK POACHED NEAR VICTOR
VICTOR– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a cow elk that was killed on Wednesday, […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Shore anglers fishing for rainbows on the north end at Chinamen’s, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon were successful […]
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FWP News: Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site reopens
BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Stillwater River has fully reopened after a temporary closure. The site was […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
Anglers must have a White Harvest Tag to participate in catching and keeping a paddlefish from this section of the […]
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Application Deadline for Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Approaching
Reminder! The deadline to apply for moose, sheep, goat, and bison permits is May 1st (because “May the 4th be […]
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Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024
–Posted April 24– -by biologist Heath Headley It’s been a crazy roller coaster ride over the last several days at […]
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FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 4 and 18
Boat owners can test equipment before summer season BILLINGS – Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish, […]
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FWP News: Darting for Research (Bighorn Sheep)
If you have ever wondered how FWP collects data on bighorn sheep, here’s a video that allows you to go […]
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FWP News: FWP announces Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee
HELENA –The new Montana Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee will meet twice this spring and help the department identify important issues in […]
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FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024
—posted April 21— By biologist Heath Headley The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the Big Dry […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to provide action. Shore anglers at Silos, Magpie, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon […]
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FWP News: Partial closure at Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site beginning April 22
Float-in access to remain open, vehicle and walk-in access temporarily closed BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the […]
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FWP News: Hunting permit drawing results now available
HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check […]
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FWP News: Trapping licenses for resident and nonresidents available for purchase
The course consists of an online component, an in-person field day and a written test. HELENA – Nonresident and resident trapping […]
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FWP News: Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee to meet April 23 in Helena
HELENA – The Montana Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC) will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, in Helena. The […]
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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for April agenda item
HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the April 17 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for […]
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FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 5
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 5 at midnight […]
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Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 391
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management […]
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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for April agenda item
HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the April 17 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for […]
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 441
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 441, except for Limited Special […]
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FWP News: MORE HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
In-person classes offer hands-on learning opportunities for new hunters BOZEMAN – Additional Hunter Education classes have been scheduled in several locations […]
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FWP News: Helena hosts state archery tournament for Montana students
Competitors were part of FWP’s Archery in the Schools Program HELENA – Nearly 500 elementary, middle and high school students competed […]