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FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekends
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and the overall harvest is expected to increase with the […]
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FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, hunting district 501 as described in the current Moose, Sheep […]
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FWP News: Antlerless elk season to close in Hunting District 442
GREAT FALLS – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, Hunting District 442, in a portion of Lewis and […]
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FWP News: R4-Deer and elk harvest remains above average in north central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Based on data collected at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks check station in Augusta, the overall deer and […]
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FWP News: Wolf trapping season proposal for November commission meeting
FWP Director Dustin Temple explains the FWP proposal to the Fish and Wildlife Commission on trapping regulations for 2024/2025. Folks, […]
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FWP News: Dead wolf discovered in WMU 313
GARDINER – Last week, a mortality signal from a Yellowstone National Park collar led authorities to a wolf that appears to […]
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FWP News: Wardens investigating live mule deer buck shot with arrow in Billings neighborhood
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a […]
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R4 Check Station Update: Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general season
GREAT FALLS – Through the second Sunday of the general rifle season, about 15 percent more hunters than last year […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series – Hunt Smarter in Region 2…not Harder!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives deep with Region 2 Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley from Montana […]
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FWP fisheries and hatchery staff had a busy and productive fall Chinook spawning season on Fort Peck
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Fort Peck fisheries and hatchery staff wrapped up the annual Chinook salmon egg-taking efforts on […]
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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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FWP News: Game wardens seek information on whitetail buck 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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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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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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FWP News: Game wardens seek information on mule deer doe shot and wasted in Big Snowy Mountains
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.28.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has really slowed down with a few being caught around the Silos, Duck Creek and the […]
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update via FWP 10.28.24
Forty-six wolves have been harvested across the state, with WMU 313 being the only Wolf Management Unit that has closed […]
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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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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through portal on FWP website
HELENA – Hunters will again have the opportunity to thank landowners who allow hunting access on their land. The “Thank a […]
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FWP News: Wolf harvest closes in WMU 313
HELENA – Wolf harvest in wolf management unit (WMU) 313 will close at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. The harvest quota of […]
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FWP News: FWP releases wolf trapping season proposal for Nov. 12 commission meeting
HELENA – The final piece of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda for Nov. 12 was released today outlining […]
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FWP News: 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest. This is the […]
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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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FWP News: Hunting closed for all bighorn sheep in Hunting District 303
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
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FWP News: Additional commission amendments proposed for November meeting
HELENA – Fish and Wildlife Commissioner K.C. Walsh, from Region 4, is proposing two amendments to the proposed fishing regulations, which […]
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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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FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishing
Fishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a […]
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Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 […]
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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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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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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]
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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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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the […]
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]
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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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FWP News: General antelope season opens October 12
HELENA – General antelope season opens Saturday, Oct. 12, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10. For information about what to expect […]
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FWP News: FWP, The Base Camp to host bear safety workshop in Billings October 10
Free event will include presentation and bear spray training BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and The Base Camp […]
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FWP News: Lottery to be held for guided hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Opportunities for guided bison and elk hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation are available through a lottery system. The lottery […]
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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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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep closed in Hunting District 500
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.30.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 30-40 feet of water around Confederate and from the Silos to the river […]
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FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties
BILLINGS – County officials have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the lead […]
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FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted on FWP sites in Big Horn County
MILES CITY – Noting decreased dangers from forest and range fires, Big Horn County Commissioners lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions on […]
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FWP News: FWP and DNRC working on new EA for shooting facility at Logan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is shifting its approach toward a potential shooting range easement application on state trust […]
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FWP News: FWP releases online tool to track grizzly bear mortality
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released a new online tool today that provides the public with up-to-date information on […]
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FWP News: Fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
HELENA – Cooler temperatures and rain have improved fishing conditions on the Big Hole River. A full fishing closure has been […]
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FWP News: South Sandstone FAS receives boat dock donation
Denbury, Inc., Exxon Mobil subsidiary, helps FWP enhance site MILES CITY – Thanks to a generous donation from Denbury Inc., […]
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FWP News: FWP looks for information on illegal killed bull elk in HD 380
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking for help in finding the people responsible for killing a bull elk […]
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FWP News: Youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend begins Saturday
HELENA – Young hunters can get a jump start this weekend on the pheasant and waterfowl seasons during the annual Youth […]