Watch how Montana game wardens unravel inconsistent hunter stories in this Wildlands episode — plus practical tips every Montana hunter needs to know.

Those with information encouraged to report     HARDIN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a […]

Montana wardens set a deer decoy trap near Glasgow during Winter Storm Brutus — what happened next is a masterclass in how poachers get caught.

Montana wardens Bill Copen and Kyle Miller reveal a 25-year elk decoy operation near Cely Lake — and what it means for hunters in Region 2.

A poacher near Whitefish racked up 48 charges after killing 20+ mature bucks and leaving them to rot. Here’s why this case matters to every Montana hunter.

Montana game wardens are cracking down on poaching and untagged game. Here’s what wildlife crime actually costs — and why it matters to every legal hunter.

Carter J. Hickey, a 21-year-old from Ohio, faced severe legal consequences after flaunting illegal hunting activities on TikTok. He pled guilty to seventeen wildlife crimes, incurring over $33,000 in fines, jail time, and a ban on hunting. His case highlights the importance of reporting wildlife crimes to protect ethical hunting and conservation efforts.

Here’s the thing about trying to turn Montana into your personal, all-you-can-poach buffet: eventually, someone’s going to call the manager. […]

A Montana hunter’s elk gets confiscated on opening day. Here’s what the wardens found — and what every elk hunter needs to know before heading out.

Tony Zimbelman from Pondera County thought he had the ultimate bragging rights after claiming he bagged an absolute monster of […]

Well, it turns out there’s a very thin line between “stocking the freezer” and “wildlife racketeering,” and two Montana hunters […]

Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks reported over $120,000 in fines for poaching and hunting violations, highlighting the importance of compliance. Community tips helped, earning $28,000 in rewards, promoting conservation efforts.

An Idaho man's midnight hunt at Orofino Elementary earned him a failing grade. Using a crossbow and DNA-matched evidence, he bagged a $1,600 fine, jail time, and a five-year hunting ban.

A Wisconsin man just lost 10 years of Montana hunting privileges. Here's exactly what triggers long-term bans — and what every hunter must know right now.

Gemini said Montana FWP seeks information regarding a mule deer fawn illegally killed by a blow dart in Roundup. Similar incidents involving ducks occurred in Billings. Report tips to tipmont.mt.gov for rewards.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens reported a rise in illegally harvested mountain lions in central Montana in 2025, including hunters who shot lions first and only purchased hunting licenses afterward.

Idaho investigators say an archery-season trophy bull elk was illegally killed with a rifle—and then staged to look like a legal bow kill. A recovered 6.5 mm bullet, a search warrant, and additional spotlighting allegations in a separate case helped drive major penalties, including jail time, steep fines, restitution, and long-term hunting license revocations.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking the public’s help in gathering information on an unlawfully killed bull elk found on private property and left to waste. Only the head and backstraps were removed from the bull and all other meat was wasted.