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. […]

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 […]