Aug 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS AND CROSS COCHRANE DAM
GREAT FALLS – Bicyclists and hikers will have a unique chance to access and cross over the Missouri River at Cochrane […]
Aug 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Arapooish and Swinging Bridge fishing access sites reopen
Maintenance work completed after flood damages BILLINGS – Arapooish and Swinging Bridge fishing access sites (FASes) have been reopened for full […]
Aug 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Increased enforcement on improper wildlife attractant storage in Red Lodge
City officials, FWP working together on ongoing issue RED LODGE – The City of Red Lodge and Montana Fish, Wildlife & […]
Aug 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Grizzly bear killed by Whitefish men in self defense
A pair of Whitefish men killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last weekend in the Whitefish Range north of Whitefish. […]
Aug 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.28.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch are being caught in 10-15 feet of water between Duck Creek and Pond 1 and between […]
Aug 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Mountain Lion spotted in Lockwood
FWP received a report of a mountain lion in Lockwood on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 22. At this time, […]
Aug 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapper education field day set for September 30 in Billings
Certification required to purchase Class C Trapping License BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a trapper education field […]
Aug 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fwp News: Fishing closures and restrictions lifted on most Montana rivers
HELENA – Effective today, all fishing restrictions and closure on rivers in Montana are lifted, with the exception of hoot […]
Aug 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: PORTIONS OF FLATHEAD, CLARK FORK RIVERS IN SANDERS COUNTY TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE DANGER
KALISPELL — Portions of the Flathead and Clark Fork rivers in Sanders County are closed due to wildfire danger. Montana Fish, […]
Aug 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: PORTION OF JEFFERSON RIVER TO BE CLOSED DURING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
CORRECTION: Portion of Jefferson River to be closed during bridge replacement A previous version of this news release published on […]
Aug 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP and partners create videos on recreating safely, ethically on rivers
Part of broader outdoor ethics effort – #MontanaMindset HELENA – Ever get in a traffic jam at a boat ramp? How […]
Aug 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.21.23
Canyon Ferry: Great walleye fishing can be found between Pond 1 and the river channel as well as between the […]
Aug 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP SITES IN GRANITE COUNTY ENTER STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
PHILIPSBURG – Granite County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions on August 15, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the county’s […]
Aug 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: 2024 FISH REGS PUBLIC MEETING IN MILES CITY AUG. 29
MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 will host a 2024 Fishing Regulations public meeting on Tuesday, […]
Aug 16, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: High water temps prompt daily fishing restriction for lower Madison River
THREE FORKS – A daily fishing restriction will be in effect for the lower Madison River starting today, Aug. 16. A […]
Aug 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.14.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good throughout the reservoir with the most action being from Pond 4 to Hole-in-the-Wall, north of […]
Aug 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Antelope quota ranges allow for biologists to tailor license numbers to herd health
Populations looking healthy in most areas HELENA – Two weeks ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ biologists were busy flying over […]
Aug 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: State agencies issue mountain whitefish consumption advisory on Yellowstone River near train derailment
Additional fisheries contamination sampling planned BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from Montana Department of Public Health […]
Aug 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: KALISPELL TRAPPER EDUCATION FIELD DAY, VIRTUAL WOLF TRAPPER CERTIFICATION SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER
KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting an upcoming trapper education field day in Kalispell and a virtual […]
Aug 9, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: GRIZZLY BEAR EUTHANIZED AFTER BECOMING FOOD CONDITIONED IN BIG SKY
Unsecured attractants create human safety risks BIG SKY – A grizzly bear was captured and euthanized earlier this month after […]
Aug 8, 2023 · Angela Montana
Antelope drawing results are in!
Did you draw an antelope tag? Check at fwp.mt.gov now!
Aug 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Mountain lion euthanized in Lockwood
Poor physical condition and abnormal behavior threatened public safety BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens euthanized a […]
Aug 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.7.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good throughout the reservoir with the hot spots being from Confederate to Pond 1, Pond 4 […]
Aug 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS TAKING EFFECT ACROSS NORTHWEST MONTANA
KALISPELL — Interagency fire managers are implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions across northwest Montana. Under stage 2 restrictions, building, maintaining, attending, or […]
Aug 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: CELEBRATE ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY AT LAKE ELMO AUGUST 11
All-terrain wheelchair available for free public use BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana State Parks Foundation are […]
Aug 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some streams in southwest Montana
HELENA – Fishing restriction and closures on several streams in southwest Montana will be lifted at midnight tonight because of recent […]
Aug 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
3 Women injured by otter while floating
Three women were injured by an otter Wednesday evening while floating on the Jefferson River. About 8:15 p.m., the three […]
Aug 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP wins multiple national communication awards
HELENA – The Association for Conservation Information awarded Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks top honors in two communications categories at the […]
Aug 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Keep aquatic invasive species prevention in mind when recreating on water
HELENA – So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected 66,000 watercraft for aquatic invasive species. Of those, 35 […]
Aug 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Montana Fishing Restrictions and Closures
If you’re heading to any of the following rivers to go fishing: Beaverhead River Big Hole River Bitterroot River Clark […]
Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: RECENT GRIZZLY BEARS IN AREAS JUST OUTSIDE OF MISSOULA SERVE AS AN EXTRA REMINDER TO BE BEAR AWARE
MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of grizzly bears in different drainages just outside of Missoula […]
Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: PONDERA COUNTY ENTERS STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
GREAT FALLS – Pondera County has entered Stage 1 fire restrictions, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has followed the […]
Aug 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Partial closure lifted at Grant Marsh Fishing Access Site
Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River access BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at Grant Marsh […]
Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity
Training season with wild birds on public lands begins Aug. 1 for residents HELENA –Anyone training bird dogs using game birds […]
Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP to work with partners to determine cause of trout declines on rivers in southwest Montana
Studies to focus on fish mortality, origins and health HELENA – Dead trout. Sick trout. Trout with fungus on their skin. […]
Jul 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Electric fence workshop scheduled in Red Lodge August 19
Free workshop will educate public on effective bear deterrent BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, in partnership with the U.S. […]
Jul 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Nuisance bears causing conflicts in Red Lodge
Bears getting into human or pet foods result in unnatural bear behavior and threats to human safety BILLINGS – Montana Fish, […]
Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Warm water prompts full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions on parts of some western and southwestern Montana streams
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions will be in effect […]
Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
UPDATE: West Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Fatality
West Yellowstone update: Following Saturday’s tragic human fatality from a grizzly bear encounter on the Buttermilk Trail, FWP staff have […]
Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on shooting range grant proposals
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on shooting range grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted through […]
Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fatal Grizzly Bear Mauling near West Yellowstone
In the morning hours of Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along with Montana Fish, Wildlife & […]
Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: PORTION OF MARSHALL CREEK WMA CLOSED DUE TO COLT FIRE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2023 SEELEY LAKE– Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks issued a temporary closure today on a portion […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter Education classes, Trapper Education field day scheduled in southwestern Montana
In-person classes offer hands-on training for new hunters and trappers BOZEMAN – Hunter Education classes and a Trapper Education field […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Surplus drawing license and permit applications to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Partial closure lifted at Manuel Lisa Fishing Access Site
Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River access, boat ramp remains closed BILLINGS – A partial closure that was […]
Jul 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP adjusts mule deer quotas in response to spring surveys
HELENA – While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, […]
Jul 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl restrictions on Jefferson, Beaverhead and Bitterroot rivers
Fishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions […]
Jul 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: MISSOURI HEADWATERS SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES: BEING BEAR AWARE
THREE FORKS – Missouri Headwaters State Park will host a program featuring guest speaker Game Warden Sgt. Matt Wemple, who […]
Jul 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME DETECTED IN LICK CREEK CAVE
GREAT FALLS – During a recent survey of bats at Lick Creek Cave in Cascade County, biologists detected the fungus that […]
Jul 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Who Needs a Conservation License?
Everything you need to know about a conservation license can be found here: Beginning July 1, everyone ages 12 and […]