FWP Archives - Page 19 of 20

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 […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana

2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTER, BOWHUNTER, TRAPPER ED INSTRUCTORS IN SOUTHEAST MONTANA HONORED

Caleb Bollman of Miles City named Hunter Ed Instructor of the Year MILES CITY – Volunteer Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Bull trout redd numbers down in some western Montana streams

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries staff are concerned about declines in the number of bull trout spawning nests, […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River

HELENA – This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons kicks off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.24.23

Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP embarks on mule deer monitoring, research, and outreach initiatives

HELENA – Hunters in Montana, along with Fish, Wildlife & Parks, are concerned about declining mule deer populations in much of […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Roundup

BILLINGS – Registration is now open for an in-person hunter education course in Roundup. Orientation for the course will take place […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP asks commission to initiate rule-making process on grizzly bear management

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for approval from the Fish and Wildlife Commission to move forward with […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP STAFF TO PRESENT FURBEARER SUMMARIES AT MTA MEETING

BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will present annual furbearer summaries during a meeting hosted by District-3 members […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15

HELENA – Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area […]

Apr 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: SPRING BLACK BEAR HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15

HELENA — The spring black bear hunting season starts April 15. Here are some reminders for the 2023 season: There […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club

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

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PROLONGED WINTER WEATHER MAY LEAD TO MORE WINTER-KILLED ANIMALS

BOZEMAN – Southwest Montana this year may see more winter-killed animals than normal due to prolonged winter weather. Winter mortality […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON

BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at […]

Mar 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Latrines vandalized at multiple FWP properties near Billings

Game wardens seek information on the events BILLINGS – Since the beginning of the year, latrine risers, which include the pedestal, […]

Mar 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fur handling clinic scheduled for April 1 in Columbia Falls

KALISPELL – Registration is open for a free fur handling clinic in Columbia Falls on April 1. The clinic is […]