-
Temporary closure scheduled for DNRC parcel near Logan
Shooting range development proposal in early stages…
-
Lead poisoning harming eagles in northwest Montana
Lead poisoning continues to threaten Montana’s eagles—hunters can help by choosing nonlead ammo…
-
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!
-
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.2.25
Crank it, bounce it, or bobber it—fish are hitting just about everything right now….
-
FWP Announces Several BMU Closures
There are a few Bear Management Closures that go into effect tomorrow morning…
-
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.
-
Grizzly Bear Research Underway in Southwestern Montana: Public Advised to Heed Safety Signs
Grizzly bear capture efforts begin soon in Montana
-
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…
-
Validation stickers no longer needed for watercraft in Montana
On May 1, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed this into law…
-
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!
-
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.
-
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.
-
FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 5.23.25
Rain tried to slow FWP down, but they still made a splash!
-
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….
-
FWP: Grizzly bear shot and killed near Choteau
Director Clark calls landowners hours after encounter to offer support
-
Reel Big Fish
Laurel angler Jimmy Lee Boles III kicked off fishing season with a splash, landing a record-breaker!
-
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….
-
FWP Lifejacket Donation Drive, May 19-23, 8 Locations
Give your old lifejacket a new adventure—donate it during #NationalSafeBoatingWeek!
-
New Fishing Season, New Rules
Montana’s rivers reopen for the season this weekend—with new rules, fewer hooks, and even fewer bull trout…
-
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…
-
Temporary Site Closure on Upper Yellowstone River
A grizzly bear temporarily closes FAS on Yellowstone River…
-
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…
-
When School Goes Outdoors: A Day of Discovery at Downstream
Fifth graders swapped desks for dirt and textbooks for tackle boxes during a wild day of birdwatching, fishing, and hands-on learning at Fort Peck’s Outdoor Classroom.
-
WMAs Are Opening Soon: Time to Get Wild (Respectfully)
Time to dust off the binoculars—Montana’s wild VIP lounges are opening for the season, but remember: you’re a guest, not the main attraction….
-
Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
Drawing results are officially posted!
-
Here are the latest estimates from spring trout surveys for the upper Jefferson River basin
FWP and MSU research in upper Jefferson River basin continues…
-
Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
Skip the flowers—take Mom fishing for free this Mother’s Day and reel in some memories instead.
-
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.5.25
From shoreline strikes to deep-water trolls, rainbows and walleyes are keeping Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter anglers reeling in the action—no matter your bait, there’s a bite waiting…
-
February 2025 Bighorn River waterfowl die-off linked to starvation
Harsh late winter weather, lack of food likely caused the mortality event…
-
We want your input! FWP hosts statewide workshops to get input for new mule deer management plan
Montana FWP wants your voice in shaping the future of mule deer—join a local workshop to weigh in on the new statewide management plan and help steer the herd in the right direction.
-
How To Snag and Release Paddlefish with FWP
Snagging a river dinosaur might sound crazy to some, but in Montana, it’s just another paddlefish season….
-
2025 Fort Peck walleye spawn FINAL update, April 20th
Warm water temps have sparked a major surge in walleye activity—and the numbers coming out of Fort Peck might just surprise you.
-
Hunting for all black bears pending closure in Black Bear Management Unit 510
Here’s the latest pending closure for black bear hunting…
-
FWP continues partnering with Boy Scouts to turn Christmas trees into fish habitat
Glasgow’s Boy Scout Troop 861 is turning Christmas trees into fish habitats this year, helping perch spawn and keeping the Trout Pond clean—all while earning their stripes as eco-friendly heroes.
-
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.21.25
Here is what happening in the Helena area reservoirs…
-
Walleye Spawn Update III, April 16th
Walleye egg collection is surging at Fort Peck’s Big Dry Arm, with steady catches, ripe females, and nearly 30 million eggs already in the hatchery queue.
-
Elk and Deer Permit Drawing Results Are In
Montana’s big game permit results are in—time to find out if you’re chasing dreams this fall or chasing leftovers….
-
Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today, April 15
Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today!
-
FWP reminder: Black Bear Management Unit 530 opens later for spring hunting than rest of state
BILLINGS – Black bear hunters are advised of a change in Bear Management Units (BMUs) and spring season dates in the […]
-
Montana’s Two-Steps to the Tag, Online Course + Field Day
Hunter ed gets real when students step off the screen and into the safety zone…
-
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.7.25
Rainbows are on the move and biting from the banks to the boats—find out where to cast, what to toss, and why now’s the time to fish before someone else snags your spot!
-
Commission closes bighorn sheep hunting in HD 622
Bighorn sheep hunting in Montana’s HD 622 is officially off the table after an emergency closure—biologists counted just five sheep in the latest survey.
