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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 b...
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 e...
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 m...
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 e...
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 W...
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 f...
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 t...
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 p...
Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 130
Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 130 HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Uni...
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 p...
New boat validation decals required
Current decals expire February 28 HELENA – Owners of motorboats, sailboats or personal watercraft need to get new, free 2023-2026 validation decals for their watercraft soon. The current red decals e...
Hunter education course open to registration in Conrad
GREAT FALLS - An in-person Hunter Education course is now open for registration in Conrad. The course will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Mar. 6, 7, 9 and 10 at the Pondera Co Shooting Sports building in... 
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