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Heads Up Boaters—Inspections Are Working!
Montana’s AIS team stopped some seriously unwanted guests just in time for the Fourth of July!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.23.25
Windy, wet weather kept most anglers off the water last weekend, but those who ventured out found success….
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Surplus Central Flyway swan licenses available Monday
First-come, first-serve surplus swan licenses in the Central Flyway available soon…
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Hoot-owl restrictions take effect today on section of Madison River
Be aware of hoot-owl restrictions in effect today…
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Yellow, green tag paddlefish seasons end with estimated 755 fish harvested
The 2025 yellow and green tag paddlefish season wrapped up June 15…
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Lodgepole man charged with poaching deer and elk in Blaine and Phillips Counties–
A Lodgepole man faces multiple charges after a major poaching investigation uncovered headless deer and elk illegally killed and sold for antlers in Blaine and Phillips Counties.
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Sign-up for surplus licenses, over-the-counter B licenses now available
Hunters: Sign up now for Montana’s Surplus List to claim leftover Deer B and Elk B licenses—first come, first emailed!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25
From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..
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Drawing results available for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, sandhill crane and swan
Drawing results are posted!
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Cold but fun at Colstrip Kids Fishing Day
Blustery weather, big smiles—Colstrip kids cast off for Fishing Day!
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FWP Reports Tips have helped in search for Voyager’s Rest FAS thief
Suspect identified and charged — no more tips sought.
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FWP’s Upper Missouri Paddlefish FINAL Update
As paddlefish season winds down on the upper Missouri, low flows and light crowds set the stage for one last quiet weekend on the water…
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Return of the redband rainbow
Montana’s only native rainbow trout—the elusive redband—is swimming toward a comeback in the Kootenai, thanks to renewed conservation and hatchery efforts…
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Chasing pallids for proof of spawning
Montana biologists are on the move, tracking endangered pallid sturgeon by river and radio in hopes of witnessing a rare wild spawning event…
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FWP Reports that North Dakota couple plead guilty to hunting violations
A North Dakota couple has been fined and lost hunting privileges after illegally baiting and killing a trophy mule deer in southeast Montana.
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FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 6.9.25
Region 6 just got a fresh dose of rainbows—over 5,700 catchable trout were stocked last week across five eastern Montana ponds and reservoirs…
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FWP seeks proposals from conservation organizations for license auction
Montana FWP is now accepting proposals from conservation groups to auction or lottery off coveted 2026 hunting licenses—including, for the first time, antelope and swan…
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Upper Missouri Paddlefish Update VI, June 5, 2025
As the sixth weekend of the season nears, conditions on the Upper Missouri are shifting—what does it mean for paddlefish chasers?
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Temporary closure scheduled for DNRC parcel near Logan
Shooting range development proposal in early stages…
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Lead poisoning harming eagles in northwest Montana
Lead poisoning continues to threaten Montana’s eagles—hunters can help by choosing nonlead ammo…
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FWP’s biennial hunting season-setting process begins in June
Hunters, here’s your chance to shape Montana’s hunting regulations—join a Region 6 meeting in June and make your voice heard!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.2.25
Crank it, bounce it, or bobber it—fish are hitting just about everything right now….
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FWP Announces Several BMU Closures
There are a few Bear Management Closures that go into effect tomorrow morning…
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FWP Region 6 Rainbow Trout Stocking Report — 6.1.25
Montana FWP Region 6 stocked several local ponds with 7–9 inch rainbow trout this past week to boost fishing opportunities.
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Grizzly Bear Research Underway in Southwestern Montana: Public Advised to Heed Safety Signs
Grizzly bear capture efforts begin soon in Montana
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Public can still provide input on mule deer management through online portal
Miss a mule deer meeting? FWP still wants your input—comments open through June 27…
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Validation stickers no longer needed for watercraft in Montana
On May 1, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed this into law…
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FWP to host fun run at Brush Lake State Park to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park
Mark your calendars and get your running shoes on for a fun run for Brush Lake State Park’s 20th anniversary!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.26.26
Rainbows, walleye, and perch are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with trolling, jigging, and shoreline setups producing steady action throughout the region.
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FWP seeking applicants for northeast Montana Citizens Advisory Council
Help shape the future of Montana’s outdoors—apply now to join FWP Region 6’s Citizen Advisory Council.
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FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 5.23.25
Rain tried to slow FWP down, but they still made a splash!
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Paddlefish Harvest Estimate for First Week of 2025 Paddlefish Season
Paddlefish harvest is off to a solid start, but with river flows dropping, this weekend may be slower—plus a few key reminders to keep your season legal and smooth….
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FWP: Grizzly bear shot and killed near Choteau
Director Clark calls landowners hours after encounter to offer support
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Reel Big Fish
Laurel angler Jimmy Lee Boles III kicked off fishing season with a splash, landing a record-breaker!
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.19.25
Rainbows are hot, walleye are spotty, and trolling’s the ticket across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—just watch the weather and match the hatch with spinners, crawlers, or buggers….
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FWP Lifejacket Donation Drive, May 19-23, 8 Locations
Give your old lifejacket a new adventure—donate it during #NationalSafeBoatingWeek!
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New Fishing Season, New Rules
Montana’s rivers reopen for the season this weekend—with new rules, fewer hooks, and even fewer bull trout…
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Public Meeting: Wild and Domestic Sheep Comingling Project
Discover how you can help protect Montana’s bighorn sheep and support healthy rangelands at a public meeting in Thompson Falls on May 15—producers and goat/sheep owners encouraged to attend…
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Temporary Site Closure on Upper Yellowstone River
A grizzly bear temporarily closes FAS on Yellowstone River…
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Upper Missouri Paddlefish Update III, May 14, 2025
Paddlefish are on the move as Missouri River flows rise—find out where to expect more action and snagging activity heading into Memorial Weekend…
