Oct 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

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 & […]

Oct 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

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 […]

Oct 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to release more pheasants prior to opener October 7

HELENA – Pheasant season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7. To increase hunters’ opportunity for success, and to help encourage more hunters […]

Oct 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: GOOD TIME TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM

HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 19 and 20, and general deer season opens Oct. 21. […]

Oct 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Public comment hearing on new rules and amendments pertaining to grizzly bear management to be postponed

HELENA – A public comment hearing that was scheduled for Oct. 20 to consider the adoption of new Administrative Rules of […]

Oct 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 510

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District […]

Oct 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.2.23

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing continues to be good with reports of rainbows and perch being caught as well.  The south end around […]

Sep 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 520

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District […]

Sep 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP issues statement on Montana Stream Access Law

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has recently received questions on Montana’s Stream Access Law and how it is applied […]

Sep 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter in Beattie Gulch

GARDINER – A hunter killed a grizzly bear Tuesday in an encounter in Beattie Gulch, an area north of Gardiner. […]

Sep 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Wolf Trapping Certification Class, Oct 25 (virtual)

If you’re still needing to get your Wolf Trapping Certification, there is a course scheduled for October 25, 2023 that […]

Sep 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TRAVELERS’ REST STATE PARK ANNOUNCES OFF-SEASON HOURS AND UPCOMING EVENTS

The park has been busy with public programs, with more planned this fall  LOLO –Travelers’ Rest State Park and visitor […]

Sep 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fishing closures during spawning to begin for sections of Big Hole, Ruby, Beaverhead rivers

Fishing will close starting Oct. 1 for sections of the Big Hole, Ruby and Beaverhead rivers to protect trout during […]

Sep 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: CITY OF HAVRE DEVELOPS URBAN DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN, HOLDING URBAN DEER HUNT

HAVRE – To help with expanding deer populations, the City of Havre has initiated an urban deer management plan which includes […]

Sep 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.25.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes and a few perch are being caught in 25-30 feet of water from the Silos to the Hole […]

Sep 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: BEARS EUTHANIZED AFTER CONFLICTS WITH PEOPLE IN FORTINE, NORTH FORK AREAS

KALISPELL — Two grizzly bears were captured and euthanized after several conflicts with people in the Fortine and North Fork areas […]

Sep 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Update: Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting September 25

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Monday, Sept. 25, via Zoom. The meeting will begin at 8 […]

Sep 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 309

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

Sep 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: State agencies issue consumption advisory for all fish species on Yellowstone River near train derailment

Various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons present, source unknown BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from Montana Department of […]

Sep 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.18.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught in 20-25 feet of water north of White Earth on the west shore and north […]

Sep 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 501

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District […]

Sep 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend starts September 23

HELENA – Youth hunters can get a head start on pheasant and waterfowl hunting during the 2023 Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl […]

Sep 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP game wardens swear in 9-year-old girl as honorary warden

WEST YELLOWSTONE – On Sept. 15, 9-year-old Sarah Simons of Texas was sworn in as Montana’s first ever honorary game […]

Sep 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter shoots and injures grizzly bear near Fairfield

FWP staff continue to search for the bear GREAT FALLS – A hunter shot and wounded a grizzly bear on Tuesday […]

Sep 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP concludes field investigation into grizzly bear attack near Big Sky

Evidence indicates bear attacked defensively BIG SKY – Bear specialists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have concluded a field investigation […]

Sep 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: With help from game wardens in other states, Montana FWP enforcement seizes several game animals killed illegally

HELENA – Montana game wardens from around the state, including Kalispell, Billings and Miles City, recently traveled to Michigan, West Virginia, […]

Sep 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Stage 1 fire restrictions rescinded in Wheatland County

BILLINGS – Stage 1 fire restrictions have been rescinded for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks properties in Wheatland County. FWP properties […]

Sep 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Partnership continues to promote hunter behavior

It’s up to us. Respect access. Protect the hunt HELENA – To promote the importance of hunter ethics and improved hunter […]

Sep 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: More than 88,000 watercraft inspected for aquatic invasive species

HELENA – So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected more than 86,000 watercraft for aquatic invasive species. […]

Sep 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.11.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught in 20-25 feet of water north of White Earth on the west shore, around Confederate […]

Sep 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Bear aware education event in Billings September 14

Bear spray demonstrations, safety tips at home and afield BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a bear awareness […]

Sep 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: YOUTH TRAP SHOOT, SAFETY REFRESHER SET FOR SEPT. 16 IN MILES CITY

Youth Trap Shoot, Safety Refresher set for Sept. 16 in Miles City Pre-registration required for free event previewing Youth Pheasant […]

Sep 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Kick-off events scheduled around state for youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend

HELENA – The 2023 Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Weekend is fast approaching, and several kick-off events are scheduled around the state. […]

Sep 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP accepting open water fishing contest applications 

Deadline is November 1  HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting open water fishing contests applications for the 2024 […]

Sep 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: GREAT FALLS HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

GREAT FALLS — An in-person hunter education course is now open for registration in Great Falls. There is no charge to […]

Sep 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fishing restrictions lifted on Madison and Sun rivers

HELENA – Effective today, hoot owl restrictions are lifted on all sections of the Madison River and Sun River. These were […]

Sep 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.5.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught in 20-25 feet of water between the Silos and White Earth along the west shore […]

Sep 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeking high school student for Future Fisheries citizen review panel

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking a current high school student to fill a two-year term on the […]

Sep 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Angler kills grizzly bear in self-defense encounter

BOZEMAN – An angler killed a grizzly bear in self-defense this week in the Tom Miner Basin. The encounter happened […]

Sep 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PORTIONS OF FLATHEAD, CLARK FORK RIVERS IN SANDERS COUNTY REOPENED; FIRE RESTRICTIONS RESCINDED

KALISPELL — Portions of the Flathead and Clark Fork rivers in Sanders County are reopened after being closed due to fire […]

Aug 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Governor proclaims September Bear Aware Month

Educational activities planned around state HELENA – As grizzly bear populations and distribution increase across Montana, it’s more important than ever […]

Aug 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: 2023 UPLAND GAME BIRD FORECAST

Destination: NORTHWEST MONTANA Pheasant hunting on the Ninepipe Wildlife Management Area near Ronan and surrounding area could be positive compared to […]

Aug 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: 2023 HUNTING SEASON DATES

2023 Big game hunting seasons Pronghorn 900 series        Aug. 15–Nov. 12 Archery           Sept. 2–Oct. 6 General           Oct. 7–Nov. 12 Bighorn […]

Aug 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: 2023 BIG GAME HUNTING FORECAST

HELENA – Are you ready for hunting season? FWP can help. In addition to the following hunting forecast, FWP provides online information about […]