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FWP News: Stage 1 fire restrictions rescinded in Wheatland County
BILLINGS – Stage 1 fire restrictions have been rescinded for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks properties in Wheatland County.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