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 By Montana FWP    News    September 21, 2023 

Hunter shoots and injures grizzly bear near Fairfield

GREAT FALLS – A hunter shot and wounded a grizzly bear on Tuesday near Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area near Fairfield. The surprise encounter happened on the morning of Sept. 12. The hunter...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    August 24, 2023

Antelope quota ranges allow for biologists to tailor license numbers to herd health

HELENA – Two weeks ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ biologists were busy flying over Montana’s prairies counting pronghorn, or antelope. This week antelope licenses were drawn for the...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    August 3, 2023

Events scheduled at Great Falls area state parks

GREAT FALLS – Several events are scheduled in August at Giant Springs and First Peoples Buffalo Jump state parks near Great Falls. There is no cost to Montana residents to attend the programs. An...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    August 3, 2023

License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity

HELENA – Anyone training bird dogs using game birds not raised in captivity needs to hold a bird dog training license, whether on private or public land. If you are training dogs with...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    July 27, 2023

FWP announces new supervisor for Region 4

GREAT FALLS - Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has selected Jason Rhoten to serve as the new supervisor for the Region 4 administrative area. Rhoten began his FWP career in 2010 as the Glendive area...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    July 20, 2023

White-nose syndrome detected in Lick Creek Cave

GREAT FALLS – During a recent survey of bats at Lick Creek Cave in Cascade County, biologists detected the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS). WNS is a fungal disease that has killed over...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    July 20, 2023

Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshop scheduled for July 29 at Lake Elmo

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a workshop with the Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program at Lake Elmo on July 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop costs $35 and includes...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    July 13, 2023

New FWP program to focus on developing shooting-sports facilities

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on how it should move forward with developing shooting ranges throughout the state. An online survey is open now to gauge public...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    July 6, 2023

FWP launches new public portal to report sightings of sick or dead fish

HELENA - As part of the department’s response to declining trout populations in the Jefferson Basin, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks today launched a new web portal to collect information from member...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    June 29, 2023

FWP's license donor program benefits disabled vets

HELENA – Hunters who will not be able to use their license this season have the opportunity to donate that license. Residents and nonresidents can donate their hunting license to a disabled...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    June 29, 2023

Information sought on grizzly bear killed near Conrad

GREAT FALLS – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks game wardens and are seeking information on a grizzly bear cub that was shot and killed along East Lake Road near...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    June 22, 2023

Sign-up open for surplus drawing licenses and permits

HELENA – Starting today, hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through MyFWP on the FWP website. The resulting Surplus License List will be...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    June 15, 2023

Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and art

HELENA – Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the next fishing regulations booklet. Winners will see their work on the front...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    June 15, 2023

FWP seeking public comment on two draft environmental assessments

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a goldfish removal project and a parking access project. For more information, including how to submit comments, click on the...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    June 1, 2023

Application available for FWP's Habitat Conservation Lease Program

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is again accepting applications for its Habitat Conservation Lease Program. A habitat conservation lease is a voluntary, incentive-based agreement between...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    June 1, 2023

Great Falls Family Fishing Day June 3

GREAT FALLS – Families can kick off their summer of outdoor activities by attending the Great Falls Family Fishing Day event scheduled for Saturday June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon, at Wadsworth Pond...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    April 27, 2023

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 from Fort Benton downstream to Fort Peck Dam. Anglers must have a White...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    April 27, 2023

Deadline reminder for hunting applications

HELENA – The deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison is Monday, May 1; the deadline to apply for elk B, deer B, and antelope is Thursday, June 1. All applications must...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    April 27, 2023

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 the state. In response to this concern, FWP is embarking on research...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    April 20, 2023

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 a rule making process on administrative rules that address state...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    April 20, 2023

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 the state. In response to this concern, FWP is embarking on research...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    April 20, 2023

Application deadline extended for West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objec

HELENA – Applications for the West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Committee (WC LEPOC) will be accepted through midnight on April 30. The committee will advise the Montana Fish and...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    April 6, 2023

First Peoples Buffalo Jump Park begins summer hours

First Peoples Buffalo Jump Park begins summer hours GREAT FALLS – First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will begin summer operating hours on April 10, when the visitor center and gates will be open...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    March 30, 2023

REMINDERS FOR SHED HUNTERS

REMINDERS FOR SHED HUNTERS Mar 24, 2023 10:17 AM Most wildlife management areas open May 15; block management areas not open for shed hunting without landowner permission HELENA – With warmer...

 
 By Montana FWP    News    March 2, 2023

Commission approves fishing regulation change for paddlefish in the lower Yellowstone River

New regulation prohibits snagging in the intake fish bypass channel HELENA – During its meeting on Feb. 22, the Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted a new regulation that prohibits snagging of...

 

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