May 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Nonresident hunters can sign up for Alternate’s List from May 15 to June 30
HELENA – Beginning tomorrow and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register for the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. Every year, Montana […]
May 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Paddlefish Season Is Just About Here!
We are quickly approaching the (yellow tag) paddlefish season here in eastern Montana. Below you will find some helpful information […]
May 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River
Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River HELENA – Recent results from an ongoing water quality […]
May 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
Conservation License still required HELENA – Want to do something special for you mom this Mother’s Day? Take her fishing. No […]
May 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Wildlife Management Areas open May 15
Be ‘Bear Aware’ while exploring HELENA – Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open at noon on Wednesday, May 15. […]
May 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
HELENA – Curious to know if you were successful in the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses? […]
May 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Partial spring fish population estimates completed for Big Hole River
Trout numbers increase in some areas Trout numbers increase in some areas WISE RIVER – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife […]
May 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]
May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Mussels Found on Boat at Wibaux Check Station
Attention boaters! Let’s work together to protect Montana’s waterways from aquatic invasive species. Mussel fouled boat #15 and was intercepted […]
May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting with hounds of all black bears will close in […]
May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bowhunter Education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Registration open until Friday, May 10 BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an in-person Bowhunter Education course at […]
May 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: The Chinook Rod and Gun Club’s annual fishing day
May the Fourth be with You Today …..and on that note, check out this post by FWP about the Chinook […]
May 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: BEAR ACTIVITY PICKS UP IN MONTANA, BEAR AWARE HABITS CAN PREVENT CONFLICT
HAVRE – With the onset of spring weather, both species of Montana bears are active. Much of Montana has both […]
May 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Antler-hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter near Wolf Creek
GREAT FALLS – A man searching for antlers shot and killed a grizzly bear on April 25 during an encounter on […]
May 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Volunteers and FWP Collaborate to Enhance Tiber Reservoir’s Fisheries
In a collaborative effort to bolster the warm water fisheries at Tiber Reservoir, volunteers from Walleyes Unlimited teamed up with […]
May 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP REPAIRS, REOPENS ENNIS FISHING ACCESS SITE
ENNIS – Maintenance staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have repaired and reopened Ennis Fishing Access Site. The site […]
May 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Final walleye Egg Collection Count in Fort Peck
Posted April 30– -by biologist Heath Headley The weather conditions have continued to cooperate in the Big Dry Arm of […]
Apr 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: TIPS SOUGHT ON COW ELK POACHED NEAR VICTOR
VICTOR– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a cow elk that was killed on Wednesday, […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Shore anglers fishing for rainbows on the north end at Chinamen’s, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon were successful […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site reopens
BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Stillwater River has fully reopened after a temporary closure. The site was […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
Anglers must have a White Harvest Tag to participate in catching and keeping a paddlefish from this section of the […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Application Deadline for Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Approaching
Reminder! The deadline to apply for moose, sheep, goat, and bison permits is May 1st (because “May the 4th be […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024
–Posted April 24– -by biologist Heath Headley It’s been a crazy roller coaster ride over the last several days at […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 4 and 18
Boat owners can test equipment before summer season BILLINGS – Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish, […]
Apr 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Darting for Research (Bighorn Sheep)
If you have ever wondered how FWP collects data on bighorn sheep, here’s a video that allows you to go […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP announces Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee
HELENA –The new Montana Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee will meet twice this spring and help the department identify important issues in […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024
—posted April 21— By biologist Heath Headley The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the Big Dry […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to provide action. Shore anglers at Silos, Magpie, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon […]
Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Partial closure at Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site beginning April 22
Float-in access to remain open, vehicle and walk-in access temporarily closed BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting permit drawing results now available
HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping licenses for resident and nonresidents available for purchase
The course consists of an online component, an in-person field day and a written test. HELENA – Nonresident and resident trapping […]
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee to meet April 23 in Helena
HELENA – The Montana Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC) will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, in Helena. The […]
Apr 12, 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 […]
Apr 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 5
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 5 at midnight […]
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 […]