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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 […]

Jan 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 690

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

Jan 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Commission to consider amendments on upland game bird, black bear regulations

The amendments are sponsored by Commission Chair Lesley Robinson but were requested by FWP. HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife […]

Jan 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 215

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

Jan 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 120

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

Jan 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.15.24 by FWP

There is no fishing report for the week of 1/15/24. With the extreme cold temperatures, we did not have FWP […]

Jan 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Anglers, skaters, others encouraged to practice safety on ice

HELENA – It took a while to get here, but winter finally hit Montana. That means winter enthusiasts will be heading […]

Jan 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 122

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

Jan 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FAIRWEATHER FISHING ACCESS SITE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

CLARKSTON – Fairweather Fishing Access Site has been closed due to ice jams and flooding. The combination of unsafe conditions […]

Jan 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 121

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

Jan 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

CORRECTION: Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 103

Correction: An email was sent yesterday that incorrectly said hunting for female mountain lions closes in LMU 103. It should have stated that […]

Jan 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MT Mountain Lion Hunting Closures

Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 103 HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, […]

Jan 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Incidental captures of lynx reported in northwest Montana

Bobcat trappers in northwest Montana caught two lynx last week. HELENA – Bobcat trappers in northwest Montana caught two lynx last […]

Jan 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 103

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

Jan 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 122

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

Jan 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions is closed in lion management unit 320

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 320, except […]

Dec 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Application period starts Jan. 2 for Smith River permits

Changes coming for the 2024 season HELENA – Floaters hoping for a Smith River permit can apply Jan. 2 through Feb. […]