Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.3.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate, Goose Bay and Confederate […]

Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant

PAY TO PLAY!!!

On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Billings

Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education course […]

Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP REMINDER: BE BEAR AWARE WHEN RECREATING OUTDOORS

HELENA – Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded. As you make plans for […]

Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: NO FIREWORKS ON FWP PROPERTY INCLUDING FISHING ACCESS SITES

HELENA – Visiting a Montana fishing access site on July 4th is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Conservation license required to access most state lands

HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources […]

Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Emergency closure on Yellowstone River in Stillwater County

Unsafe river conditions following recent bridge collapse and train derailment BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented an emergency […]

Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft of new elk management plan

HELENA – Elk hunters interested in how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks manages elk will get a chance to weigh in […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MULTIPLE BIGHORN RIVER FISHING ACCESS SITES PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at Manuel […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: WOLVES IN MONTANA: NUMBERS DIP BUT REMAIN STRONG, QUOTA RECOMMENDATIONS RELEASED, ARM RULE LANGUAGE PROPOSED

HELENA – While the population remains strong, wolf numbers did again fall slightly in 2022, according to the 2022 Montana […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT LANGUAGE REGARDING GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on amendments to Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) addressing grizzly […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.26.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate and Confederate areas while […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWwP News: Arapooish and Grant Marsh fishing access sites partially closed due to flooding

Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Deadline for LWCF pre-applicationform is October 2

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting pre-applications for the 2024 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MISSOURI HEADWATERS STATE PARK TO HOST PRESENTATION ON FIREARMS OF THE MONTANA FRONTIER

HELENA – On Saturday, June 24, Kevin Underwood will give a presentation about the history and evolution of firearm technology in […]

Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Sign-up open for surplus drawing licenses and permits

HELENA – Starting today, hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through […]

Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MAKOSHIKA SEEKS COMMENT ON ARCHERY RANGE UPGRADES

MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to make improvements at the archery range in Makoshika State Park […]

Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.19.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught from the Silos to Pond 4, Silos to Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeks proposals for 2024 hunting license auctions

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a […]

Jun 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and art

HELENA – Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on two draft environmental assessments

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a goldfish removal project and a parking access project. […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fort Peck Reservoir angler creel survey underway through September

Anglers can assist Fort Peck fisheries management by answering a few questions FORT PECK– Anglers on Fort Peck Reservoir this […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in self-defense encounter in Madison Range

ENNIS – A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis. The person […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission makes adjustments to June 8 meeting agenda

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 8 in Helena at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters. […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – 6.7.23

By 9 pm Tuesday June 6 the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag area (Yellowstone River and lower Missouri […]

Jun 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Agenda item added to June 12 Parks and Outdoor Recreation Board meeting

HELENA – During its virtual meeting on June 12, the Montana State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Board will discuss administrative […]

Jun 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP MOVING FORWARD WITH PROJECT TO IMPROVE ARCTIC GRAYLING HABITAT IN CENTENNIAL VALLEY

LIMA – In a joint decision with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and following a draft environmental assessment, […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Deadline today, June 1, for antelope & elk/deer B license applications

The deadline for Montana hunters to apply for antelope and elk/deer B licenses is June 1.  All applications must be […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Remember to report your paddlefish this season, just like Governor Gianforte!

–Voluntarily submit a jaw sample on the Upper Missouri or Fort Peck Dredge Cuts, and receive a free paddlefish hat!– […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet June 8

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 8 in Helena at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters. […]

May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Great Falls Trapper Ed class July 22

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a trapper education field day in Great Falls on Saturday, July 22. The […]

May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Portion of Jefferson River closed to recreation

High flows and bridge repairs create hazard for recreationists THREE FORKS – A small portion of the Jefferson River is […]

May 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MAKOSHIKA TO HOST 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT FOR YOUTHS, ADULTS JUNE 17

MILES CITY – Makoshika State Park will host a 3-D Archery Shoot for youth and adults on Saturday, June 17 from […]

May 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: GAME WARDENS SEEK INFORMATION ON STOLEN SIGNS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

WHITEHALL – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on signs that were stolen from two […]

May 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.29.23

Canyon Ferry:  The walleye bite has started to really take off with the best action happening around the Goose Bay/Snaggy Bay […]

May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Application deadline for antelope and B licenses June 1

HELENA – Hunters have until June 1 to apply for antelope licenses as well as elk and deer B licenses. All […]

May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Application available for FWP’s Habitat Conservation Lease Program 

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is again accepting applications for its Habitat Conservation Lease Program.   A habitat conservation lease […]

May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – May 24, 2023

Following is the paddlefish harvest estimate after the first full week of paddlefish season.  Angler participation has been relatively light […]

May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON SEVERAL ITEMS

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several items. Below is a list of public […]

May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: GREAT FALLS FAMILY FISHING DAY JUNE 3

GREAT FALLS – Families can kick off their summer of outdoor activities by attending the Great Falls Family Fishing Day […]

May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.22.23

Canyon Ferry:  Rainbow action has slowed down as they are heading away from shore.  A few are still being caught […]

May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP takes closer look at licensing mistake, makes allowances for three license types

HELENA – After a closer review of the licenses that were mistakenly over-drawn last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is […]

May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Revisit 2023-2024 Approved Fishing Contests

In case you needed a refresher of the lineup of Montana fishing contests for 2023-2024, here you go: approved-2023-open-water-fishing-contest2.28.2023  

May 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to fix mistake in moose, big horn sheep draw

HELENA – A mistake in last week’s drawing for some moose and big horn sheep licenses will result in fewer licenses […]

May 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: YELLOW TAG PADDLEFISH SEASON STARTS MAY 15 – FIRST DAY IS A CATCH-AND-RELEASE DAY ONLY AT INTAKE

The 2023 yellow tag paddlefishing season on the Yellowstone River and Missouri River downstream of Fort Peck Reservoir starts Monday, […]

May 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing

HELENA – No fishing licenses will be required Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14. So grab your gear and […]

May 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Fishing Report by FWP 5.8.23

Canyon Ferry:  Rainbow trout are still cruising the shorelines and providing great action on the north end of the reservoir for […]

May 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Walleye Spawn Update II, May 2, 2023

The walleye trap netting and egg collection effort is in full swing in the Big Dry Arm of Fort Peck […]

May 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

REMINDER: Deadline to comment is May 11

We wanted to remind you that public comments are accepted for the June Commission meeting until May 11.  The topics […]

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP: Helena area reservoirs fishing report for the week of 5.1.23

Canyon Ferry:  The rainbow trout action continues to be great on the north end of the reservoir from shore as they […]