Aug 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Polson, Ronan, Pablo Hunters Education Class Announced
Gear up for the season—free Hunter Education classes in Polson, Ronan, and Pablo start Sept. 30th; register now to secure your spot!
Aug 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upland Gamebird Forecast for NE Montana
Mild winters, summer rains, and shifting habitats—see what that means for your fall bird hunts….
Aug 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Anglers can take precautions to avoid accidentally catching bull trout
Montana’s bull trout need cold, clear water to survive—anglers can help protect them this summer…
Aug 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Big Rock Fishing Access Site reopens after temporary closure
FAS reopens…
Aug 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Chief Plenty Coups State Park to celebrate Day of Honor August 30
Celebrate 30 years of stories at Chief Plenty Coups State Park’s Day of Honor on Aug. 30 with food, music, and a tribute to the last traditional chief of the Apsáalooke…
Aug 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Commission amendments proposed for August agenda items
From trapping setbacks to wolf quotas, Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission is weighing a list of rule tweaks — and you have until Aug. 17 to sound off…
Aug 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Antelope drawing results now available
Antelope draw results are in—did you get lucky?
Aug 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.4.25
Walleye action is hot across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs….
Aug 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hoot-owl fishing restrictions to take effect Saturday on Blackfoot River
Take notice of the Blackfoot River restrictions..
Jul 31, 2025 · Angela Montana
How One Montana Cabin is Keeping Grizzlies Out—Safely
This mountain-front cabin may be remote, but it’s at the center of Montana’s evolving grizzly story…
Jul 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Emergency closure issued for portion of Sun River
Sun River temporarily closed near Pishkun Road Bridge…
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunter, bowhunter, and trapper education classes offered in Glasgow in August
Whether you're chasing deer or setting traps, Glasgow’s August classes will point you in the right direction….
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Decision Notice – BLM Ninemile Beaver Dam Analogues FWP-DN-FSH-124-R2-25-030
FWP approves a plan to boost stream health with beaver dam analogues, no animal engineers required.
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.28.25
Walleye, perch, rainbows, and kokanee are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with early mornings, trolling rigs, and a variety of baits proving key to success…
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP releases Bear Relocation Dashboard
New bear relocation dashboard available for black bears and grizzlies..
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Some BMAs in south-central Montana change reservation dates
New reservation dates are set for several popular Block Management Areas—plan your 2025 hunt now….
Jul 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Antelope drawing date determined by wildlife surveys
Late antelope drawings = better data, smarter quotas, and more accurate opportunities.
Jul 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Full fishing closure takes effect Wednesday on section of Big Hole River
The Big Hole is heating up—full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions are now in effect.
Jul 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Black Bear Wandering in Billings
There’s a curious young black bear roaming Billings’ South Side…..
Jul 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.21.25
Walleye fishing is great across the Helena area reservoirs..
Jul 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Full fishing closure takes effect Saturday on section of Big Hole River
Full fishing closure takes effect Saturday on section of Big Hole River..
Jul 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP confirms natural fish kill in Laurel Pond caused by low oxygen
A recent fish die-off at Laurel Pond has been traced to low oxygen—not pollution…
Jul 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect on all FWP properties in Phillips County
New fire restrictions in effect…
Jul 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Surplus drawing license opportunities to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email…
Jul 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Montana Hunting Season Dates
Print this, pack it, and hunt!
Jul 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hoot-owl restrictions take effect Wednesday on section of Bitterroot River
Note the new hoot owl restrictions on the Bitterroot River…
Jul 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP lands in Beaverhead County are now under Stage I fire restrictions.
Flames are out, stoves are in—Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect…
Jul 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.14.25
Walleye and rainbow action is hot at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs!
Jul 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
New hoot-owl restrictions go into effect on some rivers in southwest, central Montana
Note the following rivers and their hoot-owl restrictions…
Jul 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Big Rock Fishing Access Site to temporarily close beginning July 21 due to construction improvement project
Big Rock Fishing Access is getting a facelift;…
Jul 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fish and Wildlife Commission scheduled to meet Aug. 21
Moose tags, river closures, and fish habitat make the agenda as FWP gears up for a their August meeting.
Jul 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP releases 2024 wolf report; population relatively stable despite increase in harvest
Montana’s wolf numbers are holding steady statewide, but Region 3 continues to see a slow decline as hunting, trapping, and management efforts take effect…
Jul 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP proposes changes to wolf regulations in effort to increase harvest
Commission to make final decision at August meeting…
Jul 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Dawson County Fire Update
Rain substantially reduced the wildfire in Glendive…
Jul 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Nonresident hunters can now check their Alternate List status online
The Alternate List gives nonresident hunters a second shot at a Montana combo tag—check your spot now on MyFWP….
Jul 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Dawson County Fire Fast, Unpredictable
In case you haven't heard…
Jul 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Heads Up Boaters—Inspections Are Working!
Montana’s AIS team stopped some seriously unwanted guests just in time for the Fourth of July!
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upcoming FWP season setting meetings this week
Mark your calendars!
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
Jun 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Surplus Central Flyway swan licenses available Monday
First-come, first-serve surplus swan licenses in the Central Flyway available soon…
Jun 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hoot-owl restrictions take effect today on section of Madison River
Be aware of hoot-owl restrictions in effect today…
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellow, green tag paddlefish seasons end with estimated 755 fish harvested
The 2025 yellow and green tag paddlefish season wrapped up June 15…
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
Jun 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
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!
Jun 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25
From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet on June 19
Mark your calendars for June 19th.
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Drawing results available for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, sandhill crane and swan
Drawing results are posted!
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cold but fun at Colstrip Kids Fishing Day
Blustery weather, big smiles—Colstrip kids cast off for Fishing Day!
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Region 7 Paddlefish Update
Last day of the yellow/green tag season is approaching!
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Reports Tips have helped in search for Voyager’s Rest FAS thief
Suspect identified and charged — no more tips sought.