Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
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, […]
Nov 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
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. […]
Oct 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
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) […]
Oct 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]
Oct 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 3 Rundown with Warren Hansen and Morgan Jacobsen
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout ALL the Hunting Opportunities in Region 3 in Southwest Montana! […]
Oct 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: General antelope season opens October 12
HELENA – General antelope season opens Saturday, Oct. 12, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10. For information about what to expect […]
Oct 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP, The Base Camp to host bear safety workshop in Billings October 10
Free event will include presentation and bear spray training BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and The Base Camp […]
Oct 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Lottery to be held for guided hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Opportunities for guided bison and elk hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation are available through a lottery system. The lottery […]
Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears closed in Black Bear Management Units 510 and 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Units […]
Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep closed in Hunting District 500
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.30.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 30-40 feet of water around Confederate and from the Silos to the river […]
Sep 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties
BILLINGS – County officials have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the lead […]
Sep 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted on FWP sites in Big Horn County
MILES CITY – Noting decreased dangers from forest and range fires, Big Horn County Commissioners lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions on […]
Sep 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP and DNRC working on new EA for shooting facility at Logan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is shifting its approach toward a potential shooting range easement application on state trust […]
Sep 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP releases online tool to track grizzly bear mortality
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released a new online tool today that provides the public with up-to-date information on […]
Sep 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
HELENA – Cooler temperatures and rain have improved fishing conditions on the Big Hole River. A full fishing closure has been […]
Sep 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: South Sandstone FAS receives boat dock donation
Denbury, Inc., Exxon Mobil subsidiary, helps FWP enhance site MILES CITY – Thanks to a generous donation from Denbury Inc., […]