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Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AIS THIS FOURTH OF JULY, AND ALWAYS

38,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – As boaters and other water recreationists gear up for the July […]

Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Nonresident hunters can check their Alternates List status online

HELENA – Nonresident hunters who registered to be placed on the Alternates List can now check their status on MyFWP: myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action. Every […]

Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Spring and Summer Hunter Ed Courses Complete!

Several hunter education courses have taken place across Region 6 this spring and summer, bringing in a bunch of new […]

Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Pallid Sturgeon Larval Drift Study

A study currently underway in the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck Reservoir is testing how well pallid […]

Jul 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Black bear near Colstrip captured, relocated

MILES CITY – A young male black bear that had been getting into garbage in and around Colstrip residential areas […]

Jun 27, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Spring deer, elk surveys show mixed results

Areas of some increase, but still areas of decline or stable numbers Some areas are reducing antlerless B licenses to […]

Jun 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP director addresses state of mule deer in eastern Montana

BILLINGS – Monday, alongside Wildlife Manager Brett Dorak, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple held a press conference to […]

Jun 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Paddlefish count at 775 after six weeks

After six weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season the estimated harvest is 775 fish. See the following table for […]

Jun 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP Paddlefish Update 6.20.24

No chart for today, but only 6 fish were harvested on Tues-Wed. Total harvest is at 753. River conditions look […]

Jun 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Drawing results available for elk B, deer B, antelope, crane and swan

HELENA – Eager to finalize your fall hunting plans? The drawings for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, crane and […]

Jun 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Bear safety training event happening in Bozeman

BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will host a free bear safety event next week to offer training and […]

Jun 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Sign-up for surplus drawing licenses begins June 19

HELENA – Starting tomorrow, June 19, hunters can sign up for the Surplus License List, which is a list of leftover […]

Jun 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP HEADQUARTERS TO BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON JUNE 19

HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Headquarters Building, located at 1420 East 6th Avenue in Helena, will be closed […]

Jun 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

Joint News Release: Cutthroat trout conservation project continues in upper Shields River watershed

WILSALL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, in collaboration with the Custer Gallatin National Forest, will begin additional phases of an […]

Jun 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: To help baby animals survive, leave them alone

HELENA – They look so cute and helpless. But your efforts to help could end up harming the animal and reducing […]

Jun 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP seeks proposals for 2025 hunting license auctions

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a […]

Jun 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunters can soon register online for the Game Damage Hunt Roster

Hunters also can register to be placed on a bison game damage roster. HELENA – Hunters interested in participating in game […]

Jun 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Northern pike detected in Bull River

FWP asking anglers to report catches or observations of pike in Clark Fork tributary KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks […]

Jun 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Lake Elmo was Stocked Two Days Ago

Exciting news from Lake Elmo! On June 11, 400 Yellowstone cutthroat trout, measuring 6 to 16 inches, were stocked from […]

Jun 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Restrictions and Closures

If you need a refresher on what is closed or you’re looking for restrictions, take a look at this page […]

Jun 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 103

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

Jun 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 319

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

Jun 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Vehicle access temporarily closed at Whitebird Fishing Access Site due to flooding

Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure at Whitebird Fishing Access […]

Jun 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.10.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye action has been a little slow with some anglers finding success between Ponds 1 and 3 and from […]

Jun 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Anglers: If you don’t know, let it go

HELENA – Anglers planning to fish the Eastern Fishing District need to be aware of endangered pallid sturgeon. Anglers are encountering these fish […]

Jun 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Paddlefish count at 557 heading into weekend

Harvest days are limited to every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturdays (in all yellow tag areas). Catch and release days […]

Jun 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Paddlefish harvest at 536 fish

Anglers, please remember that paddlefish harvest reporting is required within 48 hours of harvest! Reporting can be accomplished by checking […]

Jun 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.5.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 3, 2024) The walleye bite continues to […]

Jun 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Bowhunter Education opportunities in south-central Montana

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks volunteer instructors have scheduled a Bowhunter Education course in Roundup June 20—23 and field […]

Jun 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Summer astronomy events at Pictograph Cave State Park

Yellowstone Valley Astronomy Association to share knowledge and equipment BILLINGS – Pictograph Cave State Park, in partnership with the Yellowstone Valley […]

Jun 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Deadline to purchase SuperTag chances is June 30

HELENA – Hunters have until June 30 to purchase a chance for a SuperTag for the 2024 hunting season. Eight […]

Jun 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Marias River Wildlife Management Area deer hunting access permit drawing now open

Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by June 30 Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by […]

Jun 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Black bear hunting closes in several districts

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears have closed in the following […]

Jun 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP Paddlefish Update 6.3.24

Paddlefish total near 513 fish in week 3After three weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season, the estimated total harvest […]

Jun 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.3.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye action continues to be good while using bottom bouncers with green spinner blades with worms or leeches in […]

May 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: New quota changes go into effect June 1 for black bear hunters

Starting June 1, black bear seasons in several bear management units (BMU) will be subject to a new quota process […]

May 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

May 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

May 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

May 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

May 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

May 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

May 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

May 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

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, […]

May 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

May 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]

May 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

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 […]