Oct 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24

Nic work, wolfers!  Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!

Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

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! […]

Oct 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

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) […]

Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 27, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

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., […]

Sep 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Sep 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

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. […]

Sep 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Aug 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Aug 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Aug 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Aug 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Aug 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to host virtual meeting on waterfowl hunting zones, season dates Sept. 5

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a community meeting on waterfowl hunting regulations and zone management. The meeting […]

Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in north-central and southwest Montana

HELENA – Recent cooler temperatures will allow hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted Saturday, Aug. 24, on the entire Smith River […]

Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Angler injured in black bear attackon Stillwater River

BILLINGS – An angler was injured in a black bear attackon the Stillwater River near Beehive on the afternoon of […]

Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Youth hunters invited to apply for Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area hunt during the general rifle season

KALISPELL — The application period is opening for youth hunters to participate in a limited hunting opportunity at Bad Rock Canyon […]

Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Tongue River Reservoir State Park evacuated third time due to fire

MILES CITY – Tongue River Reservoir State Park has been evacuated a third time this summer due to a nearby […]