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 […]

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 […]