Dec 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bears translocated to Yellowstone ecosystem exploring new territory, map shows
Yellowstone bears are on the move! See how relocated grizzlies are shaking up the ecosystem with their surprising new wanderings.
Dec 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Northeast Montana’s Region 6 Havre check station results for the 2024 Season
2024 Havre Check Station Wrap-Up: Hunter numbers hit their lowest since 2015, and big game harvests were below average, with mule deer and elk seeing significant declines. See what else happened…
Dec 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Lottery open for chance to hunt Bison on Blackfeet Reservation
Want a shot at bagging a bison? The Blackfeet Reservation lottery is open! $10 per chance, and you could win a guided hunt with the ultimate prize—bison meat, hide, and head.
Dec 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: General big game season ends in north-central Montana’s Region 4
North-central Montana's big game season wrapped up with a mix of mild weather, snowy finales, and some impressive stats. Hunters scored a 25% success rate, with mule deer leading the charge and elk playing hard
Dec 7, 2024 · montanaoutdoor
Sustaining Montana’s Premier Fishery: Updates on the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan
Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir is more than just a body of water—it’s a cornerstone of outdoor recreation and ecological diversity […]
Dec 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: End of general hunting season in Region 5 brings low mule deer harvest, hunter success in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season ended on Sunday, Dec. 1. In south-central Montana, biological game check stations operated […]
Dec 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: CWD testing made easy
Attention Region 5….Hunted. Harvested. Now you can test for CWD.
Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Results mixed during cold closing weekend in southeast MT’s Region 7
Did the Cold Snap Chill Success in Region 7? Find out here.
Dec 4, 2024 · montanaoutdoor
FWP Releases 2024 Pheasant Distribution Map
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) continues to expand its “Roosters for Recruitment” program, aiming to introduce new hunters to […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens soon
Muzzleloader Heritage Season is just around the corner—grab your powder and make history!
Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
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.
Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
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.
Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
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.
Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
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) […]
Nov 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
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) […]