Complete guide to hunting in Big Sky Country.
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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 […]
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Wardens investigating pair of elk left to waste north of Libby
KALISPELL — Wardens are seeking information on a pair of elk that were shot and left to waste and a […]
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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 […]
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HUNT SAFE, HUNT SMART!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting is a Blood Sport. It is important that the spilled blood is not yours. Whenever you are dealing with […]
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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 […]
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Grizzly bear relocated
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an […]
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Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
On the evening of Oct. 26, a hunter shot and killed a sow grizzly bear in self-defense while it was […]
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Calling All Young Montana Hunters–Share Your Story and Win Big!
Montana is a state that loves its hunting traditions, and we’re celebrating it with a contest just for young hunters! […]
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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. […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Big Game and Big Surprises in Region 7
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout Hunting Opportunities in Region 7 in Southeast Montana! This week […]
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Chronic wasting disease detected for first time in wild deer in Flathead Valley
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently detected in a white-tailed deer in Kalispell. This is the first time CWD has […]
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Grizzly Bear 399 Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Snake River Canyon
JACKSON – On the evening of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, grizzly bear 399 was fatally struck by a vehicle on […]
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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 […]
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Citations issued for off-roading incident in Big Hole River
FWP game wardens recently issued citations to four individuals following an off-roading incident on the Big Hole River on Sept. […]
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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 […]
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A Successful Youth Hunt with Mom!
Kristin Hammond had one proud mom moment during the youth hunt when her son Colt bagged his very first buck! […]
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FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
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11 Year Old Bags Nice Buck During Youth Hunt
Braxton Griffith who is 11 years old, bagged a real nice muley buck on Thursday during the Montana Youth Hunt. […]
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Antelope Down by Dillon
Joe Lipski, and Donnie Larson with help of Mike Wamsley of Missoula had a great antelope hunting trip this week […]
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Game wardens seek information on two mule deer bucks 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 […]
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Youth Hunter Tags First Buck
Trevor Fletcher shared these photos on Montana Hunting & Fishing’s Facebook page with the caption “My boy got his first […]
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2 cases of wasted game meat dumped in Idaho
On October 11, Idaho Fish and Game District Conservation Officer Tim Klucken received calls regarding several carcasses and wasted meat […]
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Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance in homicide investigation
From Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office: We are seeking the public’s assistance on the homicide of Dustin Kjersem, whose body was […]
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Escaped prescribed burn torches 208 acres near Nevada Lake
Nevada Lake Fire Southwestern Land Office Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Fire Protection – Clearwater Unit Montana Fish, […]
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Black bear cubs from Butte transferred out of FWP Wildlife Center
Cubs will be placed in a zoo HELENA – Two black bear cubs that were captured in August in Butte are on their […]
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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 […]
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Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy
Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped […]
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From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!
Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and […]
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Montana Hunting and Fishing Reports for 10-12-24
Two more hunting seasons open today. Not to mention phenomenal fall fishing is being reported around the state. Hear all […]
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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 […]
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Black bear with three cubs enters Lake City home, attacks 74-year-old
Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded Thursday night when a 74-year-old man was attacked by a black bear inside his home […]
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Bull Elk Down!
We are proud to share Montana hunters and the critters they tag. Thank you to Hunt Montana for sharing, and […]
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23 Years and 23 Days–A Hunt to Remember
The Facebook page “Hunt Montana” posted this, and although we aren’t sure of the hunter’s name, the story was worth […]
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F&G seeks information regarding the killing of grizzly bear in Clark County west of Island Park Reservoir
A reward is being offered for information leading to a citation in this case On September 2nd, an adult female […]
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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! […]
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Hunt Big, Give Back Bigger: Missoula Firefighters’ Elk Raffle
Hurry up, folks! The Missoula Firefighters Benevolent Association’s elk hunt raffle tickets are flying off the shelf, and you don’t […]
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Drawing for elk hunting at Montana Correctional Enterprise ranch on Thursday
#MTCorrections offers cow elk hunting opportunities to the public through special access rifle hunting permits on the Montana Correctional Enterprise […]
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Montana Man Sentenced for Federal Wildlife Trafficking Charges as Part of Yearslong Effort to Create Giant Hybrid Sheep for Captive Hunting
A Montana man was sentenced today to six months in prison for committing two felony wildlife crimes — a conspiracy to violate […]
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Search on Eagle Peak in Yellowstone National Park moves from rescue to recovery, scales back
After 11 days of searching, Yellowstone will scale back efforts to locate Austin King in the vicinity of Eagle Peak […]
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Soak in History at Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs
Back in the late 1920s, an oil rigger struck liquid gold—well, more like a gushing well of hot water—in Phillips […]
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FWP News: FWP releases final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public […]
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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 […]
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Search continues for man missing from Yellowstone National Park
(Update) Active search and rescue in remote southeast corner of Yellowstone. Public’s assistance requested. – Yellowstone National Park, with assistance […]
