Mar 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP news: HUNTER AND BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA

BOZEMAN – Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes will be offered in several locations throughout southwestern Montana this year. Many of these […]

Mar 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 3.6.23

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]

Mar 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: ELK HUNTING ACCESS AGREEMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15

HELENA – Landowners have until May 15 to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Elk Hunting Access Agreement Program. These […]

Feb 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE FOR SEVERAL PROPOSALS IS MARCH 27

Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting to be held April 18 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment […]

Feb 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 313 

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Feb 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP NORTHWEST MONTANA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET FEB. 23

KALISPELL — The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 Citizen Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 23 at the […]

Feb 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP Hunting and Fishing Highlights

Highlights Hunting and fishing license year begins March 1 Hunting regulations available early this year FWP to set up hunter/bowhunter […]

Feb 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 15

GREAT FALLS – The deadline for Smith River float application is Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. […]

Feb 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: New boat validation decals required

Correction: Please see the press release immediately below for a correction on expiring boat validation decals New boat validation decals required […]

Feb 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Trappers Rock

Did you know that trapping is the most effective form of wildlife management?  Anything you learn about trapping should not […]

Feb 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.6.23

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]

Feb 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PLPW ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET FEBRUARY 16 VIA ZOOM

HELENA – The Private Land/Public Wildlife Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, Feb. 16, via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The […]

Feb 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 410

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Feb 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Trapper Education Course Information via FWP

Trapper education courses cover basic information and skills related to the safe handling of traps and trapping equipment as well […]

Feb 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTING FOR ALL MOUNTAIN LIONS TO CLOSE IN LION MANAGEMENT UNITS 391, 210

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Jan 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: SECTION OF YELLOWSTONE RIVER NEAR LIVINGSTON REOPENS

LIVINGSTON – A closure on an 8-mile section of the upper Yellowstone River has been lifted now that a damaged […]

Jan 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 104 

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Hunting District […]

Jan 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.30.23

Canyon Ferry: A few rainbows are being caught 20-35 feet deep around Hole in the Wall and Duck Creek on […]

Jan 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: WINTER’S HEAVY ICE AND SNOW COVER CAN RESULT IN FISH KILLS IN SHALLOW WATERBODIES

KALISPELL — When it comes to thick, snow-covered ice in wintertime, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. […]

Jan 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE OPEN TO REGISTRATION IN GREAT FALLS

GREAT FALLS — An in-person Hunter Education course is now open for registration in Great Falls.  There is no charge to […]

Jan 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Three grizzly bears test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza

HELENA – Three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus this fall. The three bears, one […]

Jan 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP TO HOST GRIZZLY BEAR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS IN CENTRAL MONTANA

LEWISTOWN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of grizzly bear educational programs in central Montana in […]