HELENA –The new Montana Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee will meet twice this spring and help the department identify important issues in […]
—posted April 21— By biologist Heath Headley The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the Big Dry […]
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to provide action. Shore anglers at Silos, Magpie, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon […]
Float-in access to remain open, vehicle and walk-in access temporarily closed BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the […]
HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check […]
The course consists of an online component, an in-person field day and a written test. HELENA – Nonresident and resident trapping […]
HELENA – The Montana Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC) will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, in Helena. The […]
HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the April 17 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 5 at midnight […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management […]
HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the April 17 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 441, except for Limited Special […]
In-person classes offer hands-on learning opportunities for new hunters BOZEMAN – Additional Hunter Education classes have been scheduled in several locations […]
Competitors were part of FWP’s Archery in the Schools Program HELENA – Nearly 500 elementary, middle and high school students competed […]
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting community bear meetings at various locations in south-central Montana this April. All […]
Some changes to regulations in effect; new license year began March 1 Some changes to regulations in effect; new license […]
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
This is just a reminder of some upcoming application deadlines: Smith River Super Permit – March 22 Paddlefish (white tag) […]
HELENA – Montana’s first mussel-fouled watercraft of the year was intercepted at the Anaconda watercraft inspection station on March 10. The […]
BILLINGS – Hunter and Bowhunter Education in-person classes and field days will be offered in several locations in south-central Montana this […]
As you apply for licenses and permits for the 2024 hunting season, we’d like to highlight some changes for mule […]
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a youth education event at this year’s Montana Taxidermist’s Association Convention in Billings […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Units […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) […]
Public meetings to be held around state HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings in each region […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 2 the evening […]
GARDINER – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a suspected poaching near Mol Heron […]
Yeah, it is almost the start of a new license year for the Montana Outdoors. In less than a week […]
As the new license year for Montana Outdoors approaches, the deadline season kicks off, prompting anglers and hunters to renew […]
Super Permit chances still on sale through March 22 GREAT FALLS – Did you draw a Smith River Permit? Check the […]
Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure at Gritty Stone […]
Online students ages 12-17 will need in-person field course MILES CITY – Two free in-person Hunter Education courses with field […]
The wolf hunting season in Region 3 will close a half hour after sunset on Monday, Feb. 19. The order […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all marten has closed for all regions on Thursday, Feb. […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats has closed in Regions 1 […]
Deer and elk permit application deadline is April 1 HELENA – The new license year opens March 1, which means that […]
HELENA – The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board will meet virtually through Zoom on Feb. 26 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting […]
Closure mandated by court order, appeal pending HELENA – Wolf trapping season is set to close in Montana Fish, Wildlife […]
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reopening the public comment period for the 2024 Grizzly Bear Management Plan and […]
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting scheduled for Feb. 16 will be held virtually only. The meeting will […]
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will implement changes this year to the reservation process for state park sites. The […]
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a free aquatic education workshop for teachers this spring in West Glacier. […]
Changes in place for 2024 float season Correction: Link to FWP-approved, portable, hard-sided toilets list has been updated Changes in place […]
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Friday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to […]
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 3 as of […]
Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of […]
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Hunter Education field day for students who take the course online […]
BUTTE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Highland Mountains south of Butte as part of […]