Apr 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 391

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management […]

Mar 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for April agenda item

HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the April 17 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for […]

Mar 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 441

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 441, except for Limited Special […]

Mar 25, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MORE HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA

In-person classes offer hands-on learning opportunities for new hunters BOZEMAN – Additional Hunter Education classes have been scheduled in several locations […]

Mar 20, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Helena hosts state archery tournament for Montana students

Competitors were part of FWP’s Archery in the Schools Program HELENA – Nearly 500 elementary, middle and high school students competed […]

Mar 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Community bear meetings scheduled across south-central Montana

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting community bear meetings at various locations in south-central Montana this April. All […]

Mar 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

Some changes to regulations in effect; new license year began March 1 Some changes to regulations in effect; new license […]

Mar 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.18.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upcoming FWP Deadlines

This is just a reminder of some upcoming application deadlines: Smith River Super Permit – March 22 Paddlefish (white tag) […]

Mar 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Mussel-fouled boat intercepted at Anaconda inspection station

HELENA – Montana’s first mussel-fouled watercraft of the year was intercepted at the Anaconda watercraft inspection station on March 10. The […]

Mar 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes, field days offered in south-central Montana

BILLINGS – Hunter and Bowhunter Education in-person classes and field days will be offered in several locations in south-central Montana this […]

Mar 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Mule Deer Hunting Changes

As you apply for licenses and permits for the 2024 hunting season, we’d like to highlight some changes for mule […]

Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Still spots available for this cool education opportunity!

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a youth education event at this year’s Montana Taxidermist’s Association Convention in Billings […]

Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Units 100 and 445

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Units […]

Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions to close in lion management units 270 and 313

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) […]

Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Review process for fishing regulations to begin soon

Public meetings to be held around state HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings in each region […]

Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 391

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) […]

Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 2

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 2 the evening […]

Feb 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on suspected poaching near Gardiner 

GARDINER – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a suspected poaching near Mol Heron […]

Feb 24, 2024 · Angela Montana

You have Questions? The Montana Outdoor Podcast has Answers!

Yeah, it is almost the start of a new license year for the Montana Outdoors. In less than a week […]

Feb 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: FWP Questions Answered

As the new license year for Montana Outdoors approaches, the deadline season kicks off, prompting anglers and hunters to renew […]

Feb 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Smith River permit drawing results available

Super Permit chances still on sale through March 22 GREAT FALLS – Did you draw a Smith River Permit? Check the […]

Feb 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fwp News: Vehicle access temporarily prohibited at Gritty Stone Fishing Access Site

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

Feb 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter Education classes scheduled in Miles City

Online students ages 12-17 will need in-person field course MILES CITY – Two free in-person Hunter Education courses with field […]

Feb 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Wolf hunting season closes in Region 3

The wolf hunting season in Region 3 will close a half hour after sunset on Monday, Feb. 19. The order […]

Feb 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Trapping for all marten has closed for all regions

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all marten has closed for all regions on Thursday, Feb. […]

Feb 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Regions 1 and 2

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats has closed in Regions 1 […]

Feb 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1

Deer and elk permit application deadline is April 1 HELENA – The new license year opens March 1, which means that […]

Feb 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MONTANA STATE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD TO MEET FEBRUARY 26

HELENA – The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board will meet virtually through Zoom on Feb. 26 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting […]

Feb 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Wolf trapping season set to close Feb. 15 in much of Montana

Closure mandated by court order, appeal pending HELENA – Wolf trapping season is set to close in Montana Fish, Wildlife […]

Feb 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP reopens public comment period for draft grizzly bear and wolf management plans

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reopening the public comment period for the 2024 Grizzly Bear Management Plan and […]

Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet virtually February 16

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting scheduled for Feb. 16 will be held virtually only. The meeting will […]

Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.12.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP announces changes to the reservation processes at state parks

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will implement changes this year to the reservation process for state park sites. The […]

Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TEACHERS INVITED TO AQUATIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP IN WEST GLACIER

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a free aquatic education workshop for teachers this spring in West Glacier. […]

Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 14

Changes in place for 2024 float season Correction: Link to FWP-approved, portable, hard-sided toilets list has been updated Changes in place […]

Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to discuss wolf quotas in western Montana

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Friday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to […]

Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 3

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 3 as of […]

Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons close in Region 4

Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of […]

Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter Education in-person field day for online students set for March 2 in Billings

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Hunter Education field day for students who take the course online […]

Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Elk captured in Highland Mountains test negative for brucellosis

BUTTE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Highland Mountains south of Butte as part of […]

Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests for 2024

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2024 open […]

Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Reminder: Field Day Requirement for Hunting Licenses

Reminder: As of January 1, 2024, FWP changed things up for young hunters aged 12 to 17. They added a […]

Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 110

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet to review southwest Montana wolf quota

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m., to […]

Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.29.24

Canyon Ferry: Fishing out from the Silos and Duck Creek has been productive for rainbows, walleyes and perch.  Around the Silos […]

Jan 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: INFORMATIONAL FISHERIES MEETING PLANNED IN PLENTYWOOD

PLENTYWOOD – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will be holding an informational fisheries meeting at the Sheridan County Library Jubilee Room […]

Jan 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Montana files notice of intent to sue over wolverine listing

UPDATE: Notice of intent linked below Montana files notice of intent to sue over wolverine listing HELENA – Montana Fish, […]

Jan 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

Hunting for Mountain Lions Closure in LMU 319, 210

Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 319 HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife […]

Jan 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 5

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 5 as […]