Sep 18, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP looks for information on illegal killed bull elk in HD 380 

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking for help in finding the people responsible for killing a bull elk […]

Sep 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend begins Saturday 

HELENA – Young hunters can get a jump start this weekend on the pheasant and waterfowl seasons during the annual Youth […]

Sep 17, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Yellowstone Valley Pheasants Forever, FWP host successful 30th annual youth hunt

BILLINGS – Twenty-five budding upland bird hunters learned from some of the best hunting mentors, bird dog owners and bird dogs in […]

Sep 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye, perch and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between the Silos and Hole in the wall.  Walleye and […]

Sep 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Missouri Breaks mule deer hunters will see significant regulation changes in 2024

LEWISTOWN – The Missouri Breaks region of central Montana is a favorite area for deer hunters, but this year hunters will […]

Sep 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fishing restrictions to be lifted on Sun River in north-central Montana

GREAT FALLS – Recent cooler temperatures will allow the hoot-owl fishing restriction to be lifted Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Sun River […]

Sep 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: 2024 Hunting Forecasts

It’s fall and hunting season is upon us. Soon the mornings will be crisp and cold and the leaves will […]

Sep 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 300

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District […]

Sep 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on snowmobile grant proposals 

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2024 snowmobile grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted […]

Sep 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Shooting Range Development Grant projects receive funding 

HELENA – Approximately $260,000 was awarded to three projects through the Shooting Range Development Grant Program, which is administered by Montana […]

Sep 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Apprentice hunter application available online

Apprentices, mentors must complete, submit certification form before hunting  HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 17 […]

Sep 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Governor proclaims September Bear Aware Month

Educational activities planned around state HELENA – September is Bear Aware month in Montana and as bear activity increases and archery […]

Sep 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP announces public comment opportunities

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EAs), conservation leases and other department projects. […]

Sep 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.3.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate, from the Silos up to White Earth […]

Aug 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunters reminded of sandhill crane hunting district boundary change

BILLINGS – Sandhill crane hunters need to be aware of a hunting district boundary change in south-central Montana for the 2024 […]

Aug 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Big Hole River to close to all fishing starting at midnight

HELENA – The entire Big Hole River will be closed to fishing starting at midnight tonight, Aug. 30, due to low […]

Aug 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Still time to review, comment on proposed FWP fishing regs

Miles City – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings around the state to present proposals for the 2025-26 […]

Aug 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Public comment being accepted on proposals for October 10 commission meeting

HELENA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission is accepting public comment on agenda items for its Oct. 10 meeting. The meeting […]

Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in west-central and southwest Montana 

Correction: An earlier version of this press release indicated that a hoot-owl restriction on the Big Hole River from Tony Schoonen FAS to Maiden Rock […]

Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Tongue River Reservoir reopens to watercraft, fire evacuation lifted

MILES CITY – Although wildfires burning near Tongue River Reservoir are still not contained, fire activity has calmed enough that the […]

Aug 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up […]

Aug 23, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to host virtual meeting on waterfowl hunting zones, season dates Sept. 5

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a community meeting on waterfowl hunting regulations and zone management. The meeting […]

Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in north-central and southwest Montana

HELENA – Recent cooler temperatures will allow hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted Saturday, Aug. 24, on the entire Smith River […]

Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Angler injured in black bear attackon Stillwater River

BILLINGS – An angler was injured in a black bear attackon the Stillwater River near Beehive on the afternoon of […]

Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Youth hunters invited to apply for Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area hunt during the general rifle season

KALISPELL — The application period is opening for youth hunters to participate in a limited hunting opportunity at Bad Rock Canyon […]

Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Tongue River Reservoir State Park evacuated third time due to fire

MILES CITY – Tongue River Reservoir State Park has been evacuated a third time this summer due to a nearby […]

Aug 21, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Future Fisheries Improvement Program projects approved 

HELENA – Spawning and rearing habitat for brown and rainbow trout will be created in Kamperschroer Spring Creek, feeding into the […]

Aug 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Trapper Education field day at Miles City’s FWP office Sept. 7

MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 will host an in-person Trapper Education field day in Miles […]

Aug 19, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.19.24

Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is really holding up with action happening throughout the reservoir.  Around Hellgate and south to Goose […]

Aug 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to hold public meetings on fishing regulation proposals

Correction: A previous email did not include the full meeting dates. Meetings scheduled, draft regulations available Aug. 21 HELENA – Montana […]

Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP sites in Sweet Grass County to move out of Stage 2 fire restrictions

BILLINGS – Sweet Grass County will move out of Stage 2 fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. Montana […]

Aug 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River

WISE RIVER – Conditions in some areas of the Big Hole River have improved, allowing hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted […]

Aug 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Museum of the Rockies excavates hadrosaur fossil from Makoshika trail

Fossil will return for display in park’s visitor’s center This is a revised version of an earlier release, corrected to […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Antelope surveys show stable populations in most areas

HELENA – Last week, hunters were notified if they successfully drew an antelope license for the upcoming season. The number of […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on several rivers

HELENA – After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will lift fishing restrictions on several rivers […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Child hospitalized in black bear attack south of Red Lodge

RED LODGE – Around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, a subadult female black bear attacked and injured a child inside […]

Aug 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Information on block management, upland game bird enhancement programs available now

HELENA – Block Management Area (BMA) program information is now available at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices. The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program […]

Aug 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Corrected: FWP requests that recreationists be on the lookout for greater short-horned lizards this fall

GLASGOW – As you are hunting, hiking, and exploring Montana this fall, be sure to take a break from scanning the […]

Aug 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.12.24

Canyon Ferry: Anglers had a lot of success for walleye, perch and rainbows this past weekend fishing from Duck Creek to […]

Aug 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP lifts hoot owl fishing restriction on Yellowstone River

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the hoot owl fishing restriction on the Yellowstone River in south-central Montana, […]

Aug 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Section of Stillwater River near Absarokee reopens

ABSAROKEE – An emergency closure for boating and floating on a 3-mile section of the Stillwater River near Absarokee has been lifted, effective […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Antelope drawing results now available

HELENA – The drawing for antelope licenses is complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Grizzly bears translocated from NCDE to GYE, providing genetic augmentation 

The subadult female grizzly bear wasn’t hanging around to wait for the trap door to open all the way. She […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP lifts fishing restriction on North Fork Flathead River

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the fishing restriction on the North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana, […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Some sections of Big Hole River reopen to fishing

TWIN BRIDGES – Fishing restrictions and closures have been updated for sections of the Big Hole River on Tuesday. The following […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: License required to train bird dogs on wild game birds, training season dates coming up

HELENA – Do you plan to train your dog on wild game birds this season? If so, a bird dog training […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.5.24

Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has slowed up with a few being caught around Duck Creek on crankbaits or by anglers with […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Madison and Beaverhead counties under Stage II fire restrictions

HELENA – Beaverhead and Madison counties entered State II fire restrictions earlier today. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the counties’ […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News:Jefferson River and more sections of Big Hole River close to fishing

TWIN BRIDGES – The Jefferson River and more sections of the Big Hole River will close to fishing starting Saturday, Aug. […]

Aug 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP: Low flows trigger full fishing closure on section of Big Hole River

TWIN BRIDGES – A section of the lower Big Hole River will be closed to fishing due to low flows […]