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Hunting and trapping for bobcats to close in Region 4 on Wednesday
Bobcat hunting and trapping in Montana Region 4 ends on February 11 at midnight. Hunters should check quota status online to ensure compliance with regulations before the season closes.
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California Bans Fur Trapping, but Not Fur Sales
California has banned recreational animal trapping and fur sales, becoming the first state to do so. Supporters view this as progress, while critics see it as a largely symbolic gesture.
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Meet the Stars at the 2026 Montana Spring Rendezvous
The Montana Fur Harvesters Spring Rendezvous, scheduled for May 15–16, 2026, at Majestic Valley Arena, promises expanded activities, a chance to meet ‘Mountain Men’ cast members, and engaging community experiences.
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The Important Wildlife Tool Many Avoid Talking About
Skye Goode wasn’t just trapping…she was learning how the land really works…
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Montana Wolf #3 Down
Montana Wolf Trapper lands his third wolf of the season and gives an unfiltered look at the challenges that come with the job…
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A Gift for Trappers That They Will Actually Use
This simple tool is changing how trappers handle non-targets…
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Spoiler Alert: Hunters Were ‘Posting’ Long Before Social Media
What makes YOU hit ‘post’ after a successful hunt or catch?
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Bucket List Series: Arctic Fox Fur Coat
From public-speaking panic to fur-coat dreams come true, here is how one person went from trapping for wildlife management to finally treating herself to the real deal — and loving every fluffy second of it.
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Fish and Wildlife Commission reopens Region 4 wolf harvest
Please note that Region 4 reopens for wolf harvests..
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Bill would protect ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs when trapping FWP lands
House Bill 436 aims to protect Montana’s ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs at FWP access points where trapping is conducted—helping recreationists make safer choices for their pets. Read more from Brett French here..
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Some 2025 Hunting Regulations Are Available Online
Some 2025 regulations are out, but trapping and certain species regs are not available just yet…
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Seven Wolves Down for this Montana Trapper
Seven wolves, relentless dedication, and a mission to keep Montana’s wolf management strong!
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FWP News: Trap setback requirements removed from most seasonally closed roads in Ravalli County
HAMILTON – The Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed and approved a change to the Montana trapping regulations this month that removes […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The Trapping Debate: Heroes, Villains, or Something in Between?
Learn the REAL Facts About Trapping in Montana! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks […]
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Incidental Catches at Home…
In case you didn’t know, April 7, 2024 was International Beaver Day, a holiday created in 2009 by Beavers Wetlands […]
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FWP News: YOUTH TRAPPING SKILLS CLASS SCHEDULED IN KALISPELL
KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration. This course is part of Montana Fish, […]
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Our Own Worst Enemy by F4WM President, Robert Roman
Trapping, fishing, and hunting seasons are in full swing in Idaho and Montana’s seasons (if they are not […]
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MT Wolf Trapping Certification Class, Oct 25 (virtual)
If you’re still needing to get your Wolf Trapping Certification, there is a course scheduled for October 25, 2023 that […]
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Probation for man who released bobcat from legal trap
Circuit Court Judge John Prokos out of Rock Springs, Wyoming gave Adam Roich, 40, probation after he pleaded no contest […]
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Anti group asks Biden to ban beaver trapping and hunting
It is and will always be a neverending battle. Meateater.com obtained a “leaked letter asking Biden to ban beaver trapping […]
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Trapper Education Course Information via FWP
Trapper education courses cover basic information and skills related to the safe handling of traps and trapping equipment as well […]
