Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Public comment deadline for several proposals is February 3

Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet February 22 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several […]

Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Marten research project underway during trapping season

Dear Trapper, This winter, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is starting a research project on marten in Montana. With the […]

Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Invasive Black Carp Established in Parts of Mississippi River Basin

Black carp, which are an invasive fish species in North America, are now known to be established in the wild […]

Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Man finds mountain lion eating elk on front porch [VIDEO]

What a crazy situation to encounter…on your front porch! If it happened in Colorado, it can happen in Montana! When […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 1.3.22

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 15

GREAT FALLS – Permit applications to float the Smith River will be accepted through Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Mountain lion hunting closes in several districts

Correction: See closure notice below for correction on HD 101 Mountain lion hunting closes in several districts HELENA – By order of the […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Hunters scammed into leasing 50 acres of private hunting land

Meanwhile, in Arkansas, hunters are being scammed by a man offering 50 acres of privately-leased land. Dozens of hunters were […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Catchin the big ones

Pretty cool to see people out there catching the big ones!  Be careful on the ice, folks!

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Moose scares itself after dropping antlers

For as many videos there are of animals shedding their antlers, it still never gets old.  The video below, filmed […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Current Site Restrictions and Closures via FWP – 1.3.23

Site Site Type County Region Dates Restriction Condition Brogan’s Landing Fishing Access Site Park 3 07/01/2022 – Until further notice Emergency […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: RECYCLE CHRISTMAS TREES AT SPOTTED EAGLE TO IMPROVE FISH HABITAT

MILES CITY – The Miles City chapter of Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks operate an annual Christmas […]

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Angler not to be outdone by his wife

Don Wilkins jigged up a nice salmon on Fort Peck a few minutes after his wife, Beckie, did.  See her […]

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Coyote isn’t spooked for unexpected reason

This is kind of interesting. Has anything like this happened to you after shooting a critter?

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Woman tries to feed decoys

Some decoys are so realistic, people think they’re real.  I need to check out the brand of these decoys! lol […]

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Cross Country Ski Trail groomed 12/29

Fort Peck is full of outdoor recreation opportunities.  In addition to ice fishing, if you want to take advantage of […]

Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Texas men fined $31,000 for poaching in Wyoming

GREEN RIVER, Wyoming – Matthew Adams (26) and Carl Denmon (25) of Texas, have pled guilty to numerous wildlife crimes, resulting […]

Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Additional Detections of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Montana

Helena, Mont. –  On Thursday, December 15, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) killed a small backyard […]

Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Idaho Fish and Game shares ‘Big Fish’ stories of 2022

By Connor Liess, Public Information Specialist Wednesday, December 28, 2022 – 8:39 AM MST Here are the top state record-setting […]

Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Avalanche kills 1 north of Cooke City

On December 31, 2022 a snowmobiler was killed in a very large avalanche north of Cooke City. The avalanche occurred […]