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Hunter traffic down slightly at SE MT check stations, harvest rates mixed
Hunters report seeing more pronghorn and deer…
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Deer Everywhere, Elk… Not So Much; Northwest Montana’s Region 1 Hunting Hits Mid-Season
Deer Cooperate, Elk Pull a Vanishing Act—Who’s Winning Northwest Montana?
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Deer Rut Explodes in Region 2, Elk Still Ghosting Hunters
Deer Take Over Region 2, Elk Give the Silent Treatment..
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In Region 4, Elk Steal the Spotlight… By Hiding; Deer Hunters Remain Slightly Luckier
In Region 4, Montana Hunters Are Bagging Deer… But Elk Are Winning Hide-and-Seek..
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Fort Peck Cracks 895K: Chinook Egg Take Complete
FWP nets nearly 900K Chinook eggs at Fort Peck, setting the stage for next spring’s salmon stocking despite shifting fish ages and forage challenges.
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Reminder of Closure in Active Grizzly Bear Area
Reminder of closure caused by dead horse in active grizzly bear area…
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R3 Check Station Harvest Results Nov 8-9, 2025
Mild weather and elusive game mark the halfway point of Montana’s general hunting season in the southwest…
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R2 Check Station Results 11.10.25
Deer harvests are on the rise in west-central Montana as the rut kicks in and hunter activity increases midway through the general big game season…
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Hunters in south-central Montana are seeing steady harvests and participation as the 2025 big game season reaches its midway point.
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R2 Check Station Harvest Results – 2nd Week
Early season reports show steady elk and deer harvests across west-central Montana…
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R1 Check Station Harvest Results – 2nd Week
Northwest Montana hunters are finding success despite fewer hitting the field this season…
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FWP releases deer, elk and black bear regulations proposals
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released proposals for 2026/2027 deer, elk and black bear regulations for public comment.
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Whitebird Fishing Access Site reopens to motorized vehicles
BILLINGS – The Whitebird Fishing Access Site (FAS) is now open to motor vehicle traffic. The FAS closed to motorized access […]
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Your Season, Your Say…FWP Seeks Input on 2026–27 Hunting Regs
FWP is hitting the road (and the web) to share proposed 2026–27 hunting regs—join a meeting near you, weigh in on the changes, and help shape Montana’s next hunting seasons before the Dec. 4 commission vote.
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Final Salmon Egg Collection Finished on Fort Peck
Fort Peck Hatchery wrapped up a successful season!
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R5 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend
Warm weather marked the opening of Montana’s 2025 big game season, with hunter turnout and harvest results varying widely across south-central check stations…
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R4 Check Station Results for 2025 Opening Weekend
Hunters saw higher success rates and strong harvest numbers during the 2025 opening weekend along the Rocky Mountain Front, with deer and elk harvests well above average.
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R1 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend
Northwest Montana’s general deer and elk season opened strong, with hunters reporting higher success on white-tailed deer and elk compared to last year, as the 2025 season gets underway through Nov..
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Full fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
The full fishing closure on the upper Big Hole River has been lifted after flows improved—just in time for anglers to enjoy fall fishing before spawning closures remain downstream…
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Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 4; only archery equipment allowed..
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Tips sought on vandalism at Kelly Island Fishing Access Site
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a vandalism that occurred last month at the Kelly Island Fishing Access Site (FAS) Spurgin Road entrance in Missoula.
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Pheasant hunting season to open October 11
Get ready, hunters — pheasant season opens Oct. 11, and FWP is releasing thousands of birds statewide for an action-packed opener!
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Chinook salmon spawn and egg collection effort
It’s salmon season in Montana—FWP crews are out collecting Chinook for spawning, so watch for electrofishing activity and snag responsibly as the fall run heats up…
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CWD sampling available during archery, general season in south-central MT
Montana hunters can get free, fast CWD testing in Billings this season, helping FWP track and manage the fatal deer disease spreading across the state.
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Montana Beaver Transplant Program Environmental Assessment out for review
Montana FWP is seeking public comment on a proposed Beaver Transplant Program that aims to restore habitats, reduce conflicts, and boost natural water resilience across the state.
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New agenda item added to Thursday’s Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting
MT’s Fish and Wildlife Commission will weigh a proposed change to 2025 deer hunting rules after a surge of hemorrhagic and bluetongue viruses hit whitetail populations in the northeast…
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Large predator relocation notification law goes into effect
New law requires public notification before relocating large predators…
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Waterfowl season opens Saturday
Montana’s waterfowl season opens Oct. 4, with new zones, a collectible bird stamp, and plenty of ducks, geese—and even swans (by permit) waiting for hunters.
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Angling brings more than $1 billion to Montana’s economy, study shows
Montana’s world-class fishing isn’t just a pastime—it reeled in $1.27 billion in spending and supported over 15,000 jobs in 2024…
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Fire restrictions lifted for FWP lands in Big Horn County
Attention if you’re recreating in Big Horn County…
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Revamped Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program launches
Montana hunters who complete the revamped Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program can sharpen their ethics, learn to respect private land, and enter to win outdoor gear.
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Bird hunters should be aware of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds
As waterfowl season opens Oct. 4, Montana FWP urges hunters and bird owners to stay vigilant against highly pathogenic avian influenza, a virus still impacting wild birds, poultry, and even some mammals.
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Fishing restrictions lifted today on sections of several rivers
Cooler water temps mean fishing restrictions are lifted on the Upper Bitterroot, Upper Madison, and Shields rivers—but low flows have forced a full closure on the North Fork Blackfoot to protect bull trout…
