VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 17, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Hunting and trapping for bobcats to close in Region 5 on Wednesday

Attention bobcat chasers…

Fishing scenes by a scenic lake.
By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting and trapping of bobcats will close in Region 5 on Wednesday, December 31st, at midnight. For more information, visit FWP’s website at https://myfwp.mt.gov/fwpPub/speciesHuntingGuide?wmrSpeciesCd=BCto check the current quota status.

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