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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: MONTANA’S GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS FINAL WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season is wrapping up Nov. 26, 2023. So far this season, more […]
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FWP News: ELK SHOT, LEFT TO WASTE NEAR INGOMAR
Elk shot, left to waste near Ingomar MILES CITY – On Nov. 15, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens retrieved the […]
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R2: ELK HARVEST IS DOWN, DEER ON TRACK HEADING INTO THE FINAL STRETCH OF HUNTING SEASON IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA –With less than a week of general hunting season left, west-central Montana hunters continue to find mild weather conditions […]
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R5: Elk harvest up, deer harvest variable in much of south-central Montana for fifth weekend
BILLINGS – The general big game hunting season is nearing the end for 2023. A total of 621 hunters visited check […]
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FWP News: FWP ENCOURAGED BY EXPERIMENTAL CRAPPIE PRODUCTION
Nearly 10,000 hatchery-reared white crappie stocked at TRR MILES CITY – If all goes well, anglers could reap the benefit of […]
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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for December agenda item
HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the Dec. 14 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for […]
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R7: MILD WEATHER, AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANTELOPE CLOSER
Mild weather, ample opportunity for antelope closer MILES CITY – Hunters out and about in southeast Montana during the closing weekend […]
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON DOWN TO FINAL WEEKS
KALISPELL — Signs of the “rut” have emerged in northwest Montana as the general hunting season winds down with less than […]
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R5: Busy and warm fourth weekend of general season in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The fourth weekend of the general big game hunting season brought warm, sunny weather and more hunters than last […]
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FWP News: GAME WARDENS SEEK INFORMATION ON MOOSE POACHED ON SUN RIVER WMA
GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a bull moose that was shot on […]
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FWP News: Applications being accepted for the 2024 Montana Master Hunter Program
The Montana Master Hunter Program (MHP) is accepting applications for the 2024 program. Deadline is Nov. 30. Led by One Montana, the MHP is for hunters […]
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FWP News: Deadline for public comment on proposed hunting regulations is November 21
Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items HELENA – The […]
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Brett French reports: Facts for Those with Birds on the Brain
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is updating its Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Strategic Plan. The public can offer comments […]
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R5: Mixed results in south-central Montana as hunting season hits midway point
BILLINGS – The general big game hunting season has hit the midway point. Over the third weekend of the season, 547 […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District […]
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R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates […]
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FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13
GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a meeting in Lewistown to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
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 launches new migratory bird stamp, issues call for submissions
HELENA – To highlight the importance of wetland conservation, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching a new Migratory Bird Stamp. […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 280
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest […]
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R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO
BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, […]
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R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk […]
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FWP News: DRAFT GRAY WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
FWP solicits public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of […]
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & […]
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FWP News: Region 6 Fisheries Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
Fisheries and hatchery staff at Fort Peck concluded their annual Chinook salmon collection egg-taking efforts this week. A total 809,530 […]
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FWP News: YOUTH TRAPPING SKILLS CLASS SCHEDULED IN KALISPELL
KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration. This course is part of Montana Fish, […]
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R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm […]
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FWP News: FWP to hold additional regional meetings to discuss 2023 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently release a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management […]
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FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on deer shot and wasted in Stillwater County
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a mule deer buck found shot and wasted […]
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27 FWP, conservation […]
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R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas […]
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FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in close encounter in Gravelly Range
A hunter killed a grizzly bear Saturday during a close encounter in the Gravelly Range. ENNIS – A hunter killed a […]
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R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.23.23
Canyon Ferry: For those who ventured out on a beautiful weekend, they were met with great walleye fishing. Trolling bottom bouncers, crankbaits […]
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FWP News: Grey Bear Fishing Access Site to be used as construction staging area
Public access remains open, temporary changes to parking BILLINGS – Grey Bear Fishing Access Site (FAS), located on the Yellowstone River […]
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FWP News: HUNTER CHECK STATIONS, CWD SAMPLING STATIONS READY FOR GENERAL SEASON
HELENA – Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning this weekend and continue through the general […]
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FWP News: TURN IN POACHERS – CALL 1-800-TIP-MONT
HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks toll-free hotline for reporting wildlife poaching, property damage, and violations of fish and […]
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt comes just before general season opener
Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 19-20 this year. The two-day youth hunt is open to: legally […]
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FWP News: Bird hunters should be aware of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus was first detected in wild birds and domestic poultry in Montana in spring 2022. […]
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FWP News: FWP to host CWD sampling trainings in southwestern Montana
ree events will provide hands-on training for hunters BOZEMAN – Staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host three events […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.16.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing has slowed down with a few being caught out from the Silos in the river channel in […]
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FWP News: Fair weather for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
Harvest and hunter numbers similar to 2022, below long-term average BILLINGS – Fair weather across south-central Montana over the opening weekend […]
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet October 19
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Oct. 19 in at the State Capitol in room 317 and […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye are being caught north of White Earth in 15 feet of water and between Confederate and Pond 1 […]
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FWP News: CWD sample collection workshops scheduled in Billings and Harlowton
Hunters can learn how to collect their own samples from harvested deer, elk and moose BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & […]
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FWP News: General antelope season opens Saturday
HELENA – General antelope season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 12. For information about what to […]
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FWP News: Roundup mule deer management hunt scheduled to begin late November
Licenses go on sale November 1 at 5 a.m. BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the City of Roundup […]
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FWP News: Future Fisheries Improvement Program grant deadline is November 15
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds landowners, watershed groups and others that this winter’s deadline to apply for Future […]