Nov 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

R2: ELK HARVEST IS DOWN, DEER ON TRACK HEADING INTO THE FINAL STRETCH OF HUNTING SEASON IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA

MISSOULA –With less than a week of general hunting season left, west-central Montana hunters continue to find mild weather conditions […]

Nov 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

R5: Elk harvest up, deer harvest variable in much of south-central Montana for fifth weekend

BILLINGS – The general big game hunting season is nearing the end for 2023. A total of 621 hunters visited check […]

Nov 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP ENCOURAGED BY EXPERIMENTAL CRAPPIE PRODUCTION

Nearly 10,000 hatchery-reared white crappie stocked at TRR MILES CITY – If all goes well, anglers could reap the benefit of […]

Nov 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for December agenda item 

HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the Dec. 14 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for […]

Nov 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

R7: MILD WEATHER, AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANTELOPE CLOSER

Mild weather, ample opportunity for antelope closer MILES CITY – Hunters out and about in southeast Montana during the closing weekend […]

Nov 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON DOWN TO FINAL WEEKS

KALISPELL — Signs of the “rut” have emerged in northwest Montana as the general hunting season winds down with less than […]

Nov 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

R5: Busy and warm fourth weekend of general season in south-central Montana

BILLINGS – The fourth weekend of the general big game hunting season brought warm, sunny weather and more hunters than last […]

Nov 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: GAME WARDENS SEEK INFORMATION ON MOOSE POACHED ON SUN RIVER WMA

GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a bull moose that was shot on […]

Nov 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Applications being accepted for the 2024 Montana Master Hunter Program

The Montana Master Hunter Program (MHP) is accepting applications for the 2024 program. Deadline is  Nov. 30. Led by One Montana, the MHP is for hunters […]

Nov 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Deadline for public comment on proposed hunting regulations is November 21

Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items HELENA – The […]

Nov 11, 2023 · Kamp Cook

Brett French reports: Facts for Those with Birds on the Brain

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is updating its Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Strategic Plan. The public can offer comments […]

Nov 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

R5: Mixed results in south-central Montana as hunting season hits midway point

BILLINGS – The general big game hunting season has hit the midway point. Over the third weekend of the season, 547 […]

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 700

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

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern Montana

BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates […]

Nov 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13

GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a meeting in Lewistown to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 […]

Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502

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

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP launches new migratory bird stamp, issues call for submissions

HELENA – To highlight the importance of wetland conservation, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching a new Migratory Bird Stamp. […]

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 280

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

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK

KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest […]

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO

BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, […]

Oct 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA

MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk […]

Oct 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: DRAFT GRAY WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

FWP solicits public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of […]

Oct 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website

HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & […]

Oct 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Region 6 Fisheries Friday, Oct. 27, 2023

Fisheries and hatchery staff at Fort Peck concluded their annual Chinook salmon collection egg-taking efforts this week. A total 809,530 […]

Oct 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: YOUTH TRAPPING SKILLS CLASS SCHEDULED IN KALISPELL

KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration. This course is part of Montana Fish, […]

Oct 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana

Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm […]

Oct 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to hold additional regional meetings to discuss 2023 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently release a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management […]

Oct 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on deer shot and wasted in Stillwater County

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a mule deer buck found shot and wasted […]

Oct 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER.  Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER.  Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27 FWP, conservation […]

Oct 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana

BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas […]

Oct 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in close encounter in Gravelly Range

A hunter killed a grizzly bear Saturday during a close encounter in the Gravelly Range. ENNIS – A hunter killed a […]

Oct 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana

BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general […]

Oct 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411

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

Oct 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.23.23

Canyon Ferry: For those who ventured out on a beautiful weekend, they were met with great walleye fishing.  Trolling bottom bouncers, crankbaits […]

Oct 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Grey Bear Fishing Access Site to be used as construction staging area

Public access remains open, temporary changes to parking BILLINGS – Grey Bear Fishing Access Site (FAS), located on the Yellowstone River […]

Oct 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTER CHECK STATIONS, CWD SAMPLING STATIONS READY FOR GENERAL SEASON

HELENA – Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning this weekend and continue through the general […]

Oct 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TURN IN POACHERS – CALL 1-800-TIP-MONT

HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks toll-free hotline for reporting wildlife poaching, property damage, and violations of fish and […]

Oct 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt comes just before general season opener

Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 19-20 this year. The two-day youth hunt is open to: legally […]

Oct 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Bird hunters should be aware of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus was first detected in wild birds and domestic poultry in Montana in spring 2022. […]

Oct 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to host CWD sampling trainings in southwestern Montana

ree events will provide hands-on training for hunters BOZEMAN – Staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host three events […]

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. […]