Feb 18, 2026 · Angela Montana
Montana Wolf Harvest Update (Feb. 17, 2026): 229 Wolves Taken Toward 452-Quota; WMU 313 Closed
FWP reports 229 wolves harvested statewide toward a 452-wolf quota (excluding WMUs 313 and 316). Region 1 leads with 96, followed by Region 2 (73) and Region 3 (49). Region 3 remains open (49 of 60), WMU 316 is open (1 of 3), and WMU 313 has closed after reaching its 3-wolf limit. The general season and trapping run through March 15.
Feb 18, 2026 · Angela Montana
Montana Boat Inspection Stations Reopen March 7: Key Watercraft Inspection Dates, Locations, and AIS Reports
Montana watercraft inspection stations reopen March 7 in Dillon, Ravalli, and Anaconda as Fish, Wildlife & Parks highlights another year of keeping invasive mussels out of state waters. New AIS reports underscore strong prevention statewide—and a growing risk from boats returning from out-of-state waters.
Feb 17, 2026 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Fishing & Ice Report (Feb. 17, 2026): Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter & Helena Valley Reservoir
Montana FWP’s latest Helena-area reservoir update: ice is extremely variable, with open water in spots. Here’s where anglers are finding rainbows, walleye, perch, kokanee, and burbot—plus what’s being used and where conditions are unsafe.
Feb 14, 2026 · Angela Montana
Elk captured on the Crow Reservation test negative for brucellosis
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, with the Crow Tribe, captured 99 elk to study migration and brucellosis presence. GPS collars were fitted to track their movement and inform wildlife management decisions.
Feb 11, 2026 · Angela Montana
New Backcountry Camping Rules at Beartooth WMA
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will no longer allow caching supplies at Beartooth Wildlife Management Area, enforcing a leave-no-trace policy starting May 15 for visitors during hunting season.
Feb 10, 2026 · Angela Montana
Enroll in Spring 2026 Montana Hunter Safety Classes
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers various hunter education options this spring, including in-person classes and online courses, required for hunters born after January 1, 1985. Classes fill quickly.
Feb 9, 2026 · Angela Montana
Hunting and trapping for bobcats to close in Region 4 on Wednesday
Bobcat hunting and trapping in Montana Region 4 ends on February 11 at midnight. Hunters should check quota status online to ensure compliance with regulations before the season closes.
Feb 9, 2026 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.9.26
Anglers should exercise caution due to varying ice conditions. Fishing yields include rainbows at Canyon Ferry and Helena Valley, while Hauser and Holter have mostly open water and unstable ice.
Feb 5, 2026 · Angela Montana
Game wardens seek Information on Unlawfully Killed Bull Elk West of Roundup
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking the public’s help in gathering information on an unlawfully killed bull elk found on private property and left to waste. Only the head and backstraps were removed from the bull and all other meat was wasted.
Feb 3, 2026 · Angela Montana
Reward offered for information on illegally introduced pike at Kalispell’s Pine Grove Pond
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is investigating the illegal introduction of northern pike into Pine Grove Pond, threatening its trout fishery. Anglers should report and remove pike to preserve the ecosystem.
Feb 2, 2026 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.2.26
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
Jan 27, 2026 · Angela Montana
Montana 2026 Hunting Regulations Available Now
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released the 2026 hunting regulations for deer, elk, antelope, and moose, sheep, goat, and bison. Hunters should review them online before the application period.
Jan 26, 2026 · Angela Montana
Important Montana Mountain Lion Hunting Updates
The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has announced a closure to hunting female Mountain Lions in LMU 411 and male Mountain Lions in LMU 391, effective January 27th, 2026, after sunset.
Jan 26, 2026 · Angela Montana
Helena, MT Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.26.26
Ice conditions vary greatly, affecting fishing opportunities. Rainbows, kokanee, and perch are being caught with specific baits in various locations.
Jan 24, 2026 · Miguel Lee
Montana Fishing Report – January 24th 2026
Ice is here, in different places, and fishing is to be had. Listen here for reports on your favorite spots […]
Jan 23, 2026 · Angela Montana
Get Your Class C Trapping License in Miles City
Trapping, wildlife ethics, and real-world skills—all in one day…
Jan 22, 2026 · Angela Montana
Yellow tag paddlefish phone creel survey completed
Sidney Bridge Dominated Paddlefish Harvests—Here’s Where Anglers Had the Most Success…
Jan 22, 2026 · Angela Montana
Snowpack conditions at higher elevations suggest adequate streamflow this spring
Montana’s Snowpack Looks “Okay”…But There’s One Big Wild Card Still in Play…
Jan 21, 2026 · Angela Montana
Cooney Ice Report 1.20.26
Cooney Ice: Green Light in Some Spots, Red Flag in Others…
Jan 20, 2026 · Angela Montana
Helena, MT Area Reservoirs Fishing/Ice Report 1.20.26
Anglers should exercise extreme caution, as ice conditions vary greatly. Currently, there is no safe ice at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with limited fishing success at Helena Valley.
Jan 19, 2026 · Angela Montana
LMU 204 PENDING CLOSURE TO MALE LIONS
Upcoming mountain lion hunting closure…
Jan 19, 2026 · Angela Montana
Enroll in Miles City’s Bowhunter Education Now!
FWP is offering a bowhunter education class in Miles City from April 17-19.
Jan 15, 2026 · Angela Montana
Why Helicopters Are Following Elk (And Why It Matters)
Helicopters + Elk = ?
Jan 11, 2026 · Angela Montana
LMU 331 PENDING CLOSURE TO MALE LIONS
Montana hunters take note: male mountain lion hunting in LMU 331 will close tomorrow…
Jan 9, 2026 · Angela Montana
LMU 441 pending closure to female lions
Notice to big cat hunters….
Jan 6, 2026 · Angela Montana
LMU 322 pending closure to male lions
Note this male mountain lion hunting change for LMU 322…..
Jan 5, 2026 · Angela Montana
Trapping for otters to close in Region 5
If you're otter trapping, this one is for you…
Dec 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
LMU 313 pending closure to female lions
This one is for the big cat hunters!..
Dec 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunting and trapping for bobcats to close in Region 5 on Wednesday
Attention bobcat chasers…
Dec 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
LMU 121 pending closure to male lions
Attention big cat holiday hunters…
Dec 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Recycle Christmas trees at Spotted Eagle to improve fish habitat
It's that time of year again! Give your Christmas tree a second life underwater…
Dec 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Late-Season Elk Alert!
Hunters, the doors just opened to some serious late-season elk action…
Dec 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Commission changes to address hunting pressure, mule deer numbers
Could new commission changes reshape mule deer hunting as we know it?
Dec 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
LMU 122 shall be closed to all hunting of male Mountain Lions
Note this male mountain lion hunting closure…
Dec 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Region 6 pending closure to swift fox
Notice of swift fox closure…
Dec 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
LMU 320 open to harvest of all lions
Attention, big cat hunters…
Dec 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Where Montana’s Wolf Harvest Stands Right Now
Not all WMUs are seeing the same wolf harvest activity….
Dec 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Top 10 Boone & Crockett Typical Trophy Elk Records…and More
Curious How Your Elk Measures Up? Trophy Records Are Just a Click Away….
Dec 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Game wardens seek information on four whitetail bucks dumped near Bridger
This isn’t hunting. This is theft, waste, and a crime….
Dec 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Learn the Ropes, Set the Traps, Make Your Mark
No trapping experience? No problem. Montana’s apprentice program teaches you everything you need to know…
Dec 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunter traffic down slightly at SE MT check stations, harvest rates mixed for Region 7
Region 7's general season wrap-up: Mixed success but plenty of surprises…
Dec 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana’s Last Wolf Trapper Certification Course of the Season Filling Up
Some people have no idea this requirement even exists…
Dec 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Notice of Mountain Lion Closure
This one is for the big cat hunters…
Dec 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Wolf Harvest Update as of 12.9.25
Montana's Wolf Season Is Getting Interesting — And This Map Says It All…
Dec 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wardens investigating white-tailed deer shot after hunting season near Troy
If you have any information, please contact FWP
Dec 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Northeast Montana Havre Region 6 check station results for the 2025 Season
FWP Report Shows a Huge Shift in Montana Hunting Pressure — Here’s Why…
Dec 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Fishing Access Site Restrictions and Closures
Montana’s outdoors are calling… but some places aren’t answering—here’s what you need to know.
Dec 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens soon
Montana hunters: before you pack away your gear, you’ll want to check these late-season opportunities (and restrictions!).
Dec 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Scientists Are Racing to Save These Species… But Is It Too Late?
Discover the rarest animals in North America—and why they’re disappearing faster than you think.
Dec 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Mountain lion population monitoring planned for Libby area
This season’s research push will help Montana finally answer a big question: how many mountain lions really prowl the northwest region?