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Revisit 2023-2024 Approved Fishing Contests
In case you needed a refresher of the lineup of Montana fishing contests for 2023-2024, here you go: approved-2023-open-water-fishing-contest2.28.2023
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FWP News: FWP to fix mistake in moose, big horn sheep draw
HELENA – A mistake in last week’s drawing for some moose and big horn sheep licenses will result in fewer licenses […]
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FWP News: YELLOW TAG PADDLEFISH SEASON STARTS MAY 15 – FIRST DAY IS A CATCH-AND-RELEASE DAY ONLY AT INTAKE
The 2023 yellow tag paddlefishing season on the Yellowstone River and Missouri River downstream of Fort Peck Reservoir starts Monday, […]
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FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
HELENA – No fishing licenses will be required Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14. So grab your gear and […]
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Helena Area Fishing Report by FWP 5.8.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout are still cruising the shorelines and providing great action on the north end of the reservoir for […]
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Walleye Spawn Update II, May 2, 2023
The walleye trap netting and egg collection effort is in full swing in the Big Dry Arm of Fort Peck […]
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REMINDER: Deadline to comment is May 11
We wanted to remind you that public comments are accepted for the June Commission meeting until May 11. The topics […]
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FWP: Helena area reservoirs fishing report for the week of 5.1.23
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout action continues to be great on the north end of the reservoir from shore as they […]
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FWP News: Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana
2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All […]
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FWP News: HUNTER, BOWHUNTER, TRAPPER ED INSTRUCTORS IN SOUTHEAST MONTANA HONORED
Caleb Bollman of Miles City named Hunter Ed Instructor of the Year MILES CITY – Volunteer Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education […]
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FWP News: Bull trout redd numbers down in some western Montana streams
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries staff are concerned about declines in the number of bull trout spawning nests, […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
HELENA – This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons kicks off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.24.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the […]
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FWP News: FWP embarks on mule deer monitoring, research, and outreach initiatives
HELENA – Hunters in Montana, along with Fish, Wildlife & Parks, are concerned about declining mule deer populations in much of […]
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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Roundup
BILLINGS – Registration is now open for an in-person hunter education course in Roundup. Orientation for the course will take place […]
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FWP News: FWP asks commission to initiate rule-making process on grizzly bear management
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for approval from the Fish and Wildlife Commission to move forward with […]
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FWP News: FWP STAFF TO PRESENT FURBEARER SUMMARIES AT MTA MEETING
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will present annual furbearer summaries during a meeting hosted by District-3 members […]
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FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15
HELENA – Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area […]
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FWP News: SPRING BLACK BEAR HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15
HELENA — The spring black bear hunting season starts April 15. Here are some reminders for the 2023 season: There […]
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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education […]
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FWP News: PROLONGED WINTER WEATHER MAY LEAD TO MORE WINTER-KILLED ANIMALS
BOZEMAN – Southwest Montana this year may see more winter-killed animals than normal due to prolonged winter weather. Winter mortality […]
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FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON
BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at […]
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FWP News: Latrines vandalized at multiple FWP properties near Billings
Game wardens seek information on the events BILLINGS – Since the beginning of the year, latrine risers, which include the pedestal, […]
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FWP News: Fur handling clinic scheduled for April 1 in Columbia Falls
KALISPELL – Registration is open for a free fur handling clinic in Columbia Falls on April 1. The clinic is […]
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FWP news: HUNTER AND BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
BOZEMAN – Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes will be offered in several locations throughout southwestern Montana this year. Many of these […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 3.6.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]
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FWP News: ELK HUNTING ACCESS AGREEMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15
HELENA – Landowners have until May 15 to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Elk Hunting Access Agreement Program. These […]
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FWP News: PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE FOR SEVERAL PROPOSALS IS MARCH 27
Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting to be held April 18 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 313
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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FWP News: FWP NORTHWEST MONTANA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET FEB. 23
KALISPELL — The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 Citizen Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 23 at the […]
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FWP Hunting and Fishing Highlights
Highlights Hunting and fishing license year begins March 1 Hunting regulations available early this year FWP to set up hunter/bowhunter […]
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FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 15
GREAT FALLS – The deadline for Smith River float application is Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. […]
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FWP News: New boat validation decals required
Correction: Please see the press release immediately below for a correction on expiring boat validation decals New boat validation decals required […]
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Trappers Rock
Did you know that trapping is the most effective form of wildlife management? Anything you learn about trapping should not […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.6.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]
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FWP News: PLPW ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET FEBRUARY 16 VIA ZOOM
HELENA – The Private Land/Public Wildlife Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, Feb. 16, via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The […]
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 410
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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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 […]
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FWP News: HUNTING FOR ALL MOUNTAIN LIONS TO CLOSE IN LION MANAGEMENT UNITS 391, 210
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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FWP News: SECTION OF YELLOWSTONE RIVER NEAR LIVINGSTON REOPENS
LIVINGSTON – A closure on an 8-mile section of the upper Yellowstone River has been lifted now that a damaged […]
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 104
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Hunting District […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.30.23
Canyon Ferry: A few rainbows are being caught 20-35 feet deep around Hole in the Wall and Duck Creek on […]
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FWP News: WINTER’S HEAVY ICE AND SNOW COVER CAN RESULT IN FISH KILLS IN SHALLOW WATERBODIES
KALISPELL — When it comes to thick, snow-covered ice in wintertime, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. […]
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FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE OPEN TO REGISTRATION IN GREAT FALLS
GREAT FALLS — An in-person Hunter Education course is now open for registration in Great Falls. There is no charge to […]
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FWP News: Three grizzly bears test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
HELENA – Three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus this fall. The three bears, one […]
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FWP News: FWP TO HOST GRIZZLY BEAR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS IN CENTRAL MONTANA
LEWISTOWN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of grizzly bear educational programs in central Montana in […]