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Aug 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to hold public meetings on fishing regulation proposals

Correction: A previous email did not include the full meeting dates. Meetings scheduled, draft regulations available Aug. 21 HELENA – Montana […]

Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP sites in Sweet Grass County to move out of Stage 2 fire restrictions

BILLINGS – Sweet Grass County will move out of Stage 2 fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. Montana […]

Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River

WISE RIVER – Conditions in some areas of the Big Hole River have improved, allowing hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted […]

Aug 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Museum of the Rockies excavates hadrosaur fossil from Makoshika trail

Fossil will return for display in park’s visitor’s center This is a revised version of an earlier release, corrected to […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Antelope surveys show stable populations in most areas

HELENA – Last week, hunters were notified if they successfully drew an antelope license for the upcoming season. The number of […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on several rivers

HELENA – After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will lift fishing restrictions on several rivers […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Child hospitalized in black bear attack south of Red Lodge

RED LODGE – Around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, a subadult female black bear attacked and injured a child inside […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Information on block management, upland game bird enhancement programs available now

HELENA – Block Management Area (BMA) program information is now available at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices. The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program […]

Aug 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Corrected: FWP requests that recreationists be on the lookout for greater short-horned lizards this fall

GLASGOW – As you are hunting, hiking, and exploring Montana this fall, be sure to take a break from scanning the […]

Aug 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.12.24

Canyon Ferry: Anglers had a lot of success for walleye, perch and rainbows this past weekend fishing from Duck Creek to […]

Aug 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP lifts hoot owl fishing restriction on Yellowstone River

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the hoot owl fishing restriction on the Yellowstone River in south-central Montana, […]

Aug 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Section of Stillwater River near Absarokee reopens

ABSAROKEE – An emergency closure for boating and floating on a 3-mile section of the Stillwater River near Absarokee has been lifted, effective […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Antelope drawing results now available

HELENA – The drawing for antelope licenses is complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Grizzly bears translocated from NCDE to GYE, providing genetic augmentation

The subadult female grizzly bear wasn’t hanging around to wait for the trap door to open all the way. She […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP lifts fishing restriction on North Fork Flathead River

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the fishing restriction on the North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana, […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Some sections of Big Hole River reopen to fishing

TWIN BRIDGES – Fishing restrictions and closures have been updated for sections of the Big Hole River on Tuesday. The following […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: License required to train bird dogs on wild game birds, training season dates coming up

HELENA – Do you plan to train your dog on wild game birds this season? If so, a bird dog training […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.5.24

Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has slowed up with a few being caught around Duck Creek on crankbaits or by anglers with […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Madison and Beaverhead counties under Stage II fire restrictions

HELENA – Beaverhead and Madison counties entered State II fire restrictions earlier today. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the counties’ […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News:Jefferson River and more sections of Big Hole River close to fishing

TWIN BRIDGES – The Jefferson River and more sections of the Big Hole River will close to fishing starting Saturday, Aug. […]

Aug 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP: Low flows trigger full fishing closure on section of Big Hole River

TWIN BRIDGES – A section of the lower Big Hole River will be closed to fishing due to low flows […]

Aug 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fwp news: Fire restrictions take effect in additional counties across Montana

HELENA – More Montana counties will enter Stage I fire restrictions over the next few days. In Phillips County, Stage […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Emergency closure on portion of Stillwater River due to road construction

River will be closed to floating & boating, shore access will remain open ABSAROKEE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Stage I fire restrictions now in effect for Lewis & Clark County

Restrictions affect FWP properties in Lewis & Clark County HELENA – Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect for Lewis […]

Jul 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.29.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from Duck Creek to Pond 1, around Pond 4 and the west shore both […]

Jul 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: High water temps prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on portion of Yellowstone River

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has issued hoot-owl fishing restrictions on the Yellowstone River from the Highway 89 Bridge […]

Jul 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Additional counties in Montana placed under fire restrictions

Restrictions affect FWP properties in Madison, Silver Bow, Dawson, Powell and Powder River counties HELENA – Fire restrictions continue to spread […]

Jul 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Additional counties in Montana placed under fire restrictions

Restrictions affect FWP properties in Deer Lodge, Sweet Grass, Treasure and Stillwater counties HELENA – Fire restrictions continue to spread to other […]

Jul 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Additional counties in north-central Montana placed under fire restrictions

Restrictions affect FWP properties in Toole, Teton and Liberty counties HELENA – Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect for Toole, […]

Jul 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Surplus drawing license opportunities to be randomized

Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized […]

Jul 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Counties in south-central and southwestern Montana placed under fire restrictions

Restrictions affect FWP properties in Yellowstone, Beaverhead, Jefferson counties HELENA – As dry, hot weather continues across Montana, fire restrictions are expanding […]

Jul 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Full fishing closures take effect at midnight at the mouth of some Clark Fork River tributaries

Hoot-owl restrictions on Rock Creek, St. Regis River, North Fork Flathead River HELENA – Full fishing closures at the mouth of […]

Jul 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions placed on North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana

KALISPELL — Angling restrictions on the North Fork Flathead River go into effect at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, due to […]

Jul 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Commission action on part of wolf trapping regulations to be postponed

HELENA – Furbearer and wolf hunting and trapping regulations for the 2024-2025 season are on the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission […]

Jul 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Game wardens seek information on white-tailed deer buck poached near Red Lodge

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a white-tailed deer buck found shot and wasted […]

Jul 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Additional county in southwest Montana placed under Stage II fire restrictions

Restrictions affect FWP properties in Mineral County HELENA – Mineral County entered Stage II fire restriction on Saturday, July 20. Stage […]

Jul 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.22.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from the Silos to the ponds in 12 to 20 feet of water and […]

Jul 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Counties in north-central and southwest Montana placed under fire restrictions

Restrictions affect FWP properties in Meagher, Judith Basin, Granite, Ravalli and Missoula counties HELENA – Dry, hot weather has led […]

Jul 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers warming up: Anglers asked to help reduce stress on trout

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists are closely monitoring the water temperatures of northwest Montana rivers and streams and […]

Jul 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP SITES IN WHEATLAND COUNTY ENTER STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS

BILLINGS – Wheatland County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions last week. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the county’s lead […]

Jul 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR MULE DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN RELEASED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for public feedback on work from a citizen advisory council tasked […]

Jul 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Governor Gianforte, FWP offer appreciation to Valley County block management landowner

GLASGOW – Joining Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week visited with a longtime partner of the Block […]

Jul 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.15.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good around Ponds 2 and 3 and the river mouth in 20 feet of water. […]

Jul 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Nearby wildfires prompt officials to evacuate Tongue River Reservoir State Park

MILES CITY – Wildfires burning near Tongue River Reservoir State Park prompted a voluntary evacuation of visitors to the park […]

Jul 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Black bear euthanized after multiple conflicts in Carbon County

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks trapped and euthanized a female black bear in southern Carbon County after multiple conflicts […]

Jul 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: CORRECTED: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl restrictions on some rivers in southwest Montana

Correction: In a previous version of this press release, it was stated that the entire Clark Fork River will be under […]

Jul 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Rosebud Isle FAS Black Bear

A black bear has been frequenting the Rosebud Isle Fishing Access Site in Fishtail. Recreationists are reminded to be bear […]