May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Reel Big Fish
Laurel angler Jimmy Lee Boles III kicked off fishing season with a splash, landing a record-breaker!
May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report
Fish-stocking crews have been hard at work this week…
May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Spawn Stars Featuring Fort Peck Walleye
FWP’s Spring Fling–Helping Walleye Do Their Thing…
May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
May 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Lifejacket Donation Drive, May 19-23, 8 Locations
Give your old lifejacket a new adventure—donate it during #NationalSafeBoatingWeek!
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
New Fishing Season, New Rules
Montana’s rivers reopen for the season this weekend—with new rules, fewer hooks, and even fewer bull trout…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Temporary Site Closure on Upper Yellowstone River
A grizzly bear temporarily closes FAS on Yellowstone River…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Closures on Big Hole River to be lifted Thursday
Big Hole closures lifted tomorrow…
May 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
May 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Emergency Closures Alert
Portion of Big Hole River closed temporarily due to Sawlog Fire
May 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
Drawing results are officially posted!
May 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
May 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
May 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
May 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
February 2025 Bighorn River waterfowl die-off linked to starvation
Harsh late winter weather, lack of food likely caused the mortality event…
May 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
May 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
Apr 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Anglers charged by grizzly bear in Centennial Valley
Fortunately, anglers were unharmed
Apr 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
Apr 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunting for all black bears pending closure in Black Bear Management Unit 510
Here's the latest pending closure for black bear hunting…
Apr 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
Apr 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.21.25
Here is what happening in the Helena area reservoirs…
Apr 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
Apr 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
Apr 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today, April 15
Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today!
Apr 9, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
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 […]
Apr 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
Apr 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
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!
Apr 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
Mar 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ice on way out at Tongue River Reservoir
With a burst of warm winds, the ice vanishes almost overnight—spring is on the horizon, and boating season is just around the corner!
Mar 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Trapping for otters to close in Region 2
Otters Trapping Closure Notice…
Mar 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP taking comment on shooting range proposal near Logan
Montana Has Its Sights on a New Shooting Range—Public Input Wanted…
Mar 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Several changes this year for paddlefishing in Montana
New year, new rules—Montana’s 2025 paddlefish regs are here, so brush up before you cast (or snag) your line!
Mar 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Volunteer Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education instructors from south-central Montana recognized
In Montana, where hunting traditions run deep, dedicated volunteers are shaping the next generation of outdoorsmen, ensuring the legacy lives on, one safe lesson at a time. Here's a list of some who were recently recognized.
Mar 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 120
Notice of female lion hunting closure.
Mar 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.17.25
The ice fishing season is wrapping up in the Helena area, with rapidly changing conditions giving way to open water and the promise of great spring fishing ahead!
Mar 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
STATEWIDE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN 2023-2026
Montana’s diverse fisheries offer exceptional recreational opportunities while safeguarding native fish species through a new comprehensive statewide management plan.
Mar 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena to host state NASP archery tournament for Montana students
Hundreds of Montana students will take aim at the state archery tournament in Helena as part of FWP’s Archery in the Schools Program.
Mar 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Changes to hunting regulations refer to drawing statistic information online
Montana’s 2025 hunting regulations are out, and hunters will notice a big change—no more misleading drawing odds charts, but better resources for accurate stats online!
Mar 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
New funding available for community-led bear conflict prevention
New funding is now available to help Montana communities implement bear-resistant infrastructure and education initiatives to reduce human-wildlife conflicts—apply by March 24!
Mar 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.10.25
Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those willing to take precautions, the fishing has been excellent across Helena area waters.
Mar 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF WOLF CLOSURE
Attention wolf hunters, please note this latest closure…
Mar 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 422
Closure update for big cat hunters in LMU 422…
Mar 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park – Partial Closure
Access routes are shifting! Plan ahead for your trip to Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park.
Mar 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bighorn River Bird Die-Off: HPAI Ruled Out, Further Testing Underway
Good news! The bird die-off on the Bighorn River isn’t due to avian flu—but the mystery isn’t solved yet!
Mar 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.3.25
See what is happening in the Helena area reservoirs, and be cautious out there!
Mar 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 270
Please note that LMU 270 is closing to hunting of all male mountain lions tomorrow.