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FWP News: Paddlefish harvest at 536 fish
Anglers, please remember that paddlefish harvest reporting is required within 48 hours of harvest! Reporting can be accomplished by checking […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.5.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 3, 2024) The walleye bite continues to […]
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FWP News: Bowhunter Education opportunities in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks volunteer instructors have scheduled a Bowhunter Education course in Roundup June 20—23 and field […]
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FWP News: Summer astronomy events at Pictograph Cave State Park
Yellowstone Valley Astronomy Association to share knowledge and equipment BILLINGS – Pictograph Cave State Park, in partnership with the Yellowstone Valley […]
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FWP News: Deadline to purchase SuperTag chances is June 30
HELENA – Hunters have until June 30 to purchase a chance for a SuperTag for the 2024 hunting season. Eight […]
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FWP News: Marias River Wildlife Management Area deer hunting access permit drawing now open
Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by June 30 Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by […]
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FWP News: Black bear hunting closes in several districts
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears have closed in the following […]
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FWP Paddlefish Update 6.3.24
Paddlefish total near 513 fish in week 3After three weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season, the estimated total harvest […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action continues to be good while using bottom bouncers with green spinner blades with worms or leeches in […]
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FWP News: New quota changes go into effect June 1 for black bear hunters
Starting June 1, black bear seasons in several bear management units (BMU) will be subject to a new quota process […]
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FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings
Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption […]
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FWP News: FWP seeking input on proposed suppression of lake trout in Swan Lake to benefit bull trout, kokanee populations
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on a proposal to reduce the lake trout population in Swan […]
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FWP News: Great Falls Family Fishing Day June 8
The event is typically the largest fishing clinic in the state and features a series of short educational stations GREAT […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish harvest count at 347 after two weeks
After two full weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season the estimated total harvest is 347 fish (see following table […]
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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for June agenda item
CORRECTION: This email provides updated information on how to submit comments on Commissioner Burrows’ amendment. If you would like to […]
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FWP News: AIS inspection staff continues to detect mussel-fouled boats
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection stations have been busy this spring. So far, more […]
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FWP News: FWP discovers non-native aquarium pets in Montana waters
HELENA – It might seem like a good idea at the time, but dumping an aquarium pet into a lake or […]
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FWP News: Lewistown Family Fishing Day to be held June 1
LEWISTOWN – The Lewistown Family Fishing Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, […]
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FWP Paddlefish Update, reported 5.20.24
Paddlefish total at 162 after first three harvest daysFollowing is the estimated paddlefish harvest after the first three days of […]
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FWP News: Multi-year black bear population and habitat study expands to more areas around state
HELENA – This month, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks researchers will begin the second season of a multi-year study on black […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish Update: 5/16/24
Welcome to the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season! Opening day of the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season is in the […]
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FWP News: Nonresident hunters can sign up for Alternate’s List from May 15 to June 30
HELENA – Beginning tomorrow and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register for the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. Every year, Montana […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish Season Is Just About Here!
We are quickly approaching the (yellow tag) paddlefish season here in eastern Montana. Below you will find some helpful information […]
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FWP News: Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River
Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River HELENA – Recent results from an ongoing water quality […]
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FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
Conservation License still required HELENA – Want to do something special for you mom this Mother’s Day? Take her fishing. No […]
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FWP News: Wildlife Management Areas open May 15
Be ‘Bear Aware’ while exploring HELENA – Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open at noon on Wednesday, May 15. […]
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FWP News: Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
HELENA – Curious to know if you were successful in the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses? […]
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FWP News: Partial spring fish population estimates completed for Big Hole River
Trout numbers increase in some areas Trout numbers increase in some areas WISE RIVER – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]
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Mussels Found on Boat at Wibaux Check Station
Attention boaters! Let’s work together to protect Montana’s waterways from aquatic invasive species. Mussel fouled boat #15 and was intercepted […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting with hounds of all black bears will close in […]
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FWP News: Bowhunter Education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Registration open until Friday, May 10 BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an in-person Bowhunter Education course at […]
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FWP News: The Chinook Rod and Gun Club’s annual fishing day
May the Fourth be with You Today …..and on that note, check out this post by FWP about the Chinook […]
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FWP News: BEAR ACTIVITY PICKS UP IN MONTANA, BEAR AWARE HABITS CAN PREVENT CONFLICT
HAVRE – With the onset of spring weather, both species of Montana bears are active. Much of Montana has both […]
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FWP News: Antler-hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter near Wolf Creek
GREAT FALLS – A man searching for antlers shot and killed a grizzly bear on April 25 during an encounter on […]
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Volunteers and FWP Collaborate to Enhance Tiber Reservoir’s Fisheries
In a collaborative effort to bolster the warm water fisheries at Tiber Reservoir, volunteers from Walleyes Unlimited teamed up with […]
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FWP News: FWP REPAIRS, REOPENS ENNIS FISHING ACCESS SITE
ENNIS – Maintenance staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have repaired and reopened Ennis Fishing Access Site. The site […]
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Final walleye Egg Collection Count in Fort Peck
Posted April 30– -by biologist Heath Headley The weather conditions have continued to cooperate in the Big Dry Arm of […]
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FWP News: TIPS SOUGHT ON COW ELK POACHED NEAR VICTOR
VICTOR– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a cow elk that was killed on Wednesday, […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Shore anglers fishing for rainbows on the north end at Chinamen’s, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon were successful […]
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FWP News: Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site reopens
BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Stillwater River has fully reopened after a temporary closure. The site was […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
Anglers must have a White Harvest Tag to participate in catching and keeping a paddlefish from this section of the […]
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Application Deadline for Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Approaching
Reminder! The deadline to apply for moose, sheep, goat, and bison permits is May 1st (because “May the 4th be […]
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Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024
–Posted April 24– -by biologist Heath Headley It’s been a crazy roller coaster ride over the last several days at […]
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FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 4 and 18
Boat owners can test equipment before summer season BILLINGS – Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish, […]
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FWP News: Darting for Research (Bighorn Sheep)
If you have ever wondered how FWP collects data on bighorn sheep, here’s a video that allows you to go […]
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FWP News: FWP announces Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee
HELENA –The new Montana Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee will meet twice this spring and help the department identify important issues in […]
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FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024
—posted April 21— By biologist Heath Headley The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the Big Dry […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to provide action. Shore anglers at Silos, Magpie, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon […]
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FWP News: Partial closure at Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site beginning April 22
Float-in access to remain open, vehicle and walk-in access temporarily closed BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the […]