trapping

Bill would protect ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs when trapping FWP lands

Feb-21-25 by Angela Montana

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..

Some 2025 Hunting Regulations Are Available Online

Feb-19-25 by Angela Montana

Some 2025 regulations are out, but trapping and certain species regs are not available just yet…

Seven Wolves Down for this Montana Trapper

Feb-18-25 by Angela Montana

Seven wolves, relentless dedication, and a mission to keep Montana’s wolf management strong!

FWP News: Trap setback requirements removed from most seasonally closed roads in Ravalli County

Nov-27-24 by Angela Montana

HAMILTON – The Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed and approved a change to the Montana trapping regulations this month that removes […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: The Trapping Debate: Heroes, Villains, or Something in Between?

Nov-23-24 by Angela Montana

Learn the REAL Facts About Trapping in Montana!  This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks […]

Incidental Catches at Home…

Apr-08-24 by Angela Montana

In case you didn’t know, April 7, 2024 was International Beaver Day, a holiday created in 2009 by Beavers Wetlands […]

FWP News: YOUTH TRAPPING SKILLS CLASS SCHEDULED IN KALISPELL

Oct-26-23 by Angela Montana

KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration. This course is part of Montana Fish, […]

Our Own Worst Enemy by F4WM President, Robert Roman

Oct-04-23 by Angela Montana

     Trapping, fishing, and hunting seasons are in full swing in Idaho and Montana’s seasons (if they are not […]

FWP News: Trap setback requirements removed from most seasonally closed roads in Ravalli County

Nov-27-24 by Angela Montana

HAMILTON – The Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed and approved a change to the Montana trapping regulations this month that removes […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: The Trapping Debate: Heroes, Villains, or Something in Between?

Nov-23-24 by Angela Montana

Learn the REAL Facts About Trapping in Montana!  This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks […]

Incidental Catches at Home…

Apr-08-24 by Angela Montana

In case you didn’t know, April 7, 2024 was International Beaver Day, a holiday created in 2009 by Beavers Wetlands […]

FWP News: YOUTH TRAPPING SKILLS CLASS SCHEDULED IN KALISPELL

Oct-26-23 by Angela Montana

KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration. This course is part of Montana Fish, […]

Our Own Worst Enemy by F4WM President, Robert Roman

Oct-04-23 by Angela Montana

     Trapping, fishing, and hunting seasons are in full swing in Idaho and Montana’s seasons (if they are not […]

MT Wolf Trapping Certification Class, Oct 25 (virtual)

Sep-28-23 by Angela Montana

If you’re still needing to get your Wolf Trapping Certification, there is a course scheduled for October 25, 2023 that […]

Probation for man who released bobcat from legal trap

Jun-02-23 by Angela Montana

Circuit Court Judge John Prokos out of Rock Springs, Wyoming gave Adam Roich, 40, probation after he pleaded no contest […]

Anti group asks Biden to ban beaver trapping and hunting

Mar-02-23 by Angela Montana

It is and will always be a neverending battle. Meateater.com obtained a “leaked letter asking Biden to ban beaver trapping […]

Trapper Education Course Information via FWP

Feb-01-23 by Angela Montana

Trapper education courses cover basic information and skills related to the safe handling of traps and trapping equipment as well […]