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Game wardens seek Information on Unlawfully Killed Bull Elk West of Roundup
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking the public’s help in gathering information on an unlawfully killed bull elk found on private property and left to waste. Only the head and backstraps were removed from the bull and all other meat was wasted.
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Reward offered for information on illegally introduced pike at Kalispell’s Pine Grove Pond
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is investigating the illegal introduction of northern pike into Pine Grove Pond, threatening its trout fishery. Anglers should report and remove pike to preserve the ecosystem.
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.2.26
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
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Montana 2026 Hunting Regulations Available Now
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released the 2026 hunting regulations for deer, elk, antelope, and moose, sheep, goat, and bison. Hunters should review them online before the application period.
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Important Montana Mountain Lion Hunting Updates
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has announced a closure to hunting female Mountain Lions in LMU 411 and male Mountain Lions in LMU 391, effective January 27th, 2026, after sunset.
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Helena, MT Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.26.26
Ice conditions vary greatly, affecting fishing opportunities. Rainbows, kokanee, and perch are being caught with specific baits in various locations.
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Montana Fishing Report – January 24th 2026
Ice is here, in different places, and fishing is to be had. Listen here for reports on your favorite spots […]
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Get Your Class C Trapping License in Miles City
Trapping, wildlife ethics, and real-world skills—all in one day…
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Yellow tag paddlefish phone creel survey completed
Sidney Bridge Dominated Paddlefish Harvests—Here’s Where Anglers Had the Most Success…
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Snowpack conditions at higher elevations suggest adequate streamflow this spring
Montana’s Snowpack Looks “Okay”…But There’s One Big Wild Card Still in Play…
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Helena, MT Area Reservoirs Fishing/Ice Report 1.20.26
Anglers should exercise extreme caution, as ice conditions vary greatly. Currently, there is no safe ice at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with limited fishing success at Helena Valley.
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Enroll in Miles City’s Bowhunter Education Now!
FWP is offering a bowhunter education class in Miles City from April 17-19.
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LMU 331 PENDING CLOSURE TO MALE LIONS
Montana hunters take note: male mountain lion hunting in LMU 331 will close tomorrow…
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Recycle Christmas trees at Spotted Eagle to improve fish habitat
It’s that time of year again! Give your Christmas tree a second life underwater…
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Commission changes to address hunting pressure, mule deer numbers
Could new commission changes reshape mule deer hunting as we know it?
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LMU 122 shall be closed to all hunting of male Mountain Lions
Note this male mountain lion hunting closure…
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Where Montana’s Wolf Harvest Stands Right Now
Not all WMUs are seeing the same wolf harvest activity….
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Top 10 Boone & Crockett Typical Trophy Elk Records…and More
Curious How Your Elk Measures Up? Trophy Records Are Just a Click Away….
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Game wardens seek information on four whitetail bucks dumped near Bridger
This isn’t hunting. This is theft, waste, and a crime….
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Learn the Ropes, Set the Traps, Make Your Mark
No trapping experience? No problem. Montana’s apprentice program teaches you everything you need to know…
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Hunter traffic down slightly at SE MT check stations, harvest rates mixed for Region 7
Region 7’s general season wrap-up: Mixed success but plenty of surprises…
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Montana’s Last Wolf Trapper Certification Course of the Season Filling Up
Some people have no idea this requirement even exists…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update as of 12.9.25
Montana’s Wolf Season Is Getting Interesting — And This Map Says It All…
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Wardens investigating white-tailed deer shot after hunting season near Troy
If you have any information, please contact FWP
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Northeast Montana Havre Region 6 check station results for the 2025 Season
FWP Report Shows a Huge Shift in Montana Hunting Pressure — Here’s Why…
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Montana Fishing Access Site Restrictions and Closures
Montana’s outdoors are calling… but some places aren’t answering—here’s what you need to know.
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Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens soon
Montana hunters: before you pack away your gear, you’ll want to check these late-season opportunities (and restrictions!).
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Scientists Are Racing to Save These Species… But Is It Too Late?
Discover the rarest animals in North America—and why they’re disappearing faster than you think.
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Mountain lion population monitoring planned for Libby area
This season’s research push will help Montana finally answer a big question: how many mountain lions really prowl the northwest region?
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Region 5 Final 2025 General Season Checkstation Results
Elk kept pace, deer took a breather—Montana’s big-game finale in Region 5 had surprises.
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Region 1 End-of-Season Hunters Checkstation Results
Still Want Game? Montana’s Muzzleloader Heritage Season Runs Dec. 13-21…
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FWP to host grizzly bear educational workshop in Belt
Bear Sightings Are Up—Here’s How to Avoid Conflict…
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More commission amendments to hunting regulation proposals
5,000 Nonresident Deer Hunters Could Lose Tags—Proposed Amendment Sparks Big Reactions!
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Season tempered by mild weather in Region 2, harvest totals remain on track
The Rut Is Raging—but Hunter Success Isn’t What Anyone Predicted in Region 2…
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Tips sought on white-tailed deer poached at Blue Mountain Recreation Area near Missoula
A White-Tailed Buck Was Left to Rot. The Race to Find the Shooter Is On….
