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FWP News: FWP analyzing environmental impacts for potential new state park
Montana’s 56th state park might be on the horizon! Thanks to a generous land donation, this historic site at the confluence of the Judith and Missouri Rivers could soon offer camping, fishing, hiking, and a deep dive into Montana’s rich cultural history.
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FWP News: Hunting season wraps up with increased success in northwest Montana
Hunting season wrapped up in Region 1 with a successful harvest increase in northwest Montana! Want to know the numbers and what’s next? Check it out here.
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FWP News: Big game hunting season wrapped up Dec. 1 with harvest totals up slightly in west-central Montana
The 2024 big game season wrapped up in Region 2 with higher elk and deer harvests in west-central Montana. See how the numbers stacked up.
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FWP News: Reminders as trapping season gets underway in much of the state
HELENA – Trapping season gets into full swing on Dec. 1 with the opening of bobcat, marten, and fisher seasons. Trapping […]
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FWP News: R4–Hunter numbers and harvest success mixed in north-central Montana during fourth week of hunting season
GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has […]
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FWP News: FWP to host meeting in Red Lodge to help residents reduce bear conflicts
BILLINGS – Have you ever had your dumpster raided? Bird feeder destroyed? Chickens killed? Perhaps you’ve observed neighbors or tourists not […]
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FWP Offers Educator Resources to Teachers
Hey teachers! Ready to take your classroom on a virtual adventure? Dive into Montana’s incredible wildlife with our expert-led virtual […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
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FWP News: Mountain lion population monitoring planned for eastern Pioneer Mountains and Highland Mountains
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists and experienced houndsmen will be conducting field work this winter in the […]
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FWP News: CWD detected for first time in Hunting District 404
Hunters are encouraged to submit samples for CWD testing GREAT FALLS – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently detected in a […]
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FWP News: Vehicle access temporarily prohibited at Rosebud Isle Fishing Access Site
Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure, effective immediately, at Rosebud […]
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FWP News: Region 5 Game check station results through week four of the general hunting season in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season is in its final two weeks. After the first four weeks of […]
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FWP News: R1-General hunting season hits half-way point with mild weather, mixed hunter participation and success in southwestern Montana
FWP looking for CWD samples from white-tailed deer near Gallatin River BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season reached the half-way point […]
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FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on bull elk killed and wasted near Dillon
DILLON – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are looking for information on a bull elk that was […]
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FWP News: Commission passes regulations aimed at bull trout protection
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved additional protections for bull trout in Hungry Horse Reservoir and the South […]
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FWP News: Free Supplemental Trapping Permit available online, FWP office
Required for nongame, predator trappers operating within court-established area HELENA – During the 2024-2025 trapping season, those who are targeting predators […]
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FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekends
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and the overall harvest is expected to increase with the […]
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FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, hunting district 501 as described in the current Moose, Sheep […]
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FWP News: Antlerless elk season to close in Hunting District 442
GREAT FALLS – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, Hunting District 442, in a portion of Lewis and […]
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FWP News: R4-Deer and elk harvest remains above average in north central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Based on data collected at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks check station in Augusta, the overall deer and […]
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FWP News: Wolf trapping season proposal for November commission meeting
FWP Director Dustin Temple explains the FWP proposal to the Fish and Wildlife Commission on trapping regulations for 2024/2025. Folks, […]
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FWP News: Dead wolf discovered in WMU 313
GARDINER – Last week, a mortality signal from a Yellowstone National Park collar led authorities to a wolf that appears to […]
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FWP News: Wardens investigating live mule deer buck shot with arrow in Billings neighborhood
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a […]
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R4 Check Station Update: Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general season
GREAT FALLS – Through the second Sunday of the general rifle season, about 15 percent more hunters than last year […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series – Hunt Smarter in Region 2…not Harder!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives deep with Region 2 Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley from Montana […]
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FWP fisheries and hatchery staff had a busy and productive fall Chinook spawning season on Fort Peck
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fort Peck fisheries and hatchery staff wrapped up the annual Chinook salmon egg-taking efforts on […]
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Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24
Fifty-one wolves have been harvested in Montana as of October 31, 2024—shoutout to the hunters who’ve successfully tagged one this […]
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FWP News: Game wardens seek information on whitetail buck shot and wasted near Billings
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information […]
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R5 Checkstation Update: High temps and elk harvests in south-central Montana for opening weekend of the general season
BILLINGS – Saturday, Oct. 26, marked a special occasion for many in Montana, as the 2024 big game general hunting […]
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FWP News: In-person Hunter Ed Field Day this Saturday
In-person Hunter Ed field day available this Saturday at Spotted Eagle Rec Area in Miles City Last chance this season […]
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FWP News: Game wardens seek information on mule deer doe shot and wasted in Big Snowy Mountains
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.28.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has really slowed down with a few being caught around the Silos, Duck Creek and the […]
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update via FWP 10.28.24
Forty-six wolves have been harvested across the state, with WMU 313 being the only Wolf Management Unit that has closed […]
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GRIZZLY # 399 by Montana Grant
The notorious Grizzly Sow, 399, finally met her match. A traffic incident at the Grand Teton entrance was her demise. […]
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through portal on FWP website
HELENA – Hunters will again have the opportunity to thank landowners who allow hunting access on their land. The “Thank a […]
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FWP News: Wolf harvest closes in WMU 313
HELENA – Wolf harvest in wolf management unit (WMU) 313 will close at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The harvest quota of […]
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FWP News: FWP releases wolf trapping season proposal for Nov. 12 commission meeting
HELENA – The final piece of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda for Nov. 12 was released today outlining […]
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FWP News: 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest. This is the […]
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MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.22.24
As of October 22, 2024, the wolf harvest numbers are in, and it’s been an active season so far. Hunters […]
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FWP News: Hunting closed for all bighorn sheep in Hunting District 303
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
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FWP News: Additional commission amendments proposed for November meeting
HELENA – Fish and Wildlife Commissioner K.C. Walsh, from Region 4, is proposing two amendments to the proposed fishing regulations, which […]
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FWP News: Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 5 at 5 a.m., only archery equipment allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and […]
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FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishing
Fishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a […]
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Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]
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FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
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FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the […]
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]