VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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FWP News: HUNTER CHECK STATIONS, CWD SAMPLING STATIONS READY FOR GENERAL SEASON

HELENA – Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning this weekend and continue through the general rifle season. Hunters must stop at check stations that they pass, even if they have not harvested any animals. For hunters without game, the check station process will be very quick and simple. Additionally, in…

HELENA – Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning this weekend and continue through the general rifle season.

Hunters must stop at check stations that they pass, even if they have not harvested any animals. For hunters without game, the check station process will be very quick and simple.

Additionally, in northwestern, northcentral, southwestern and southcentral Montana, FWP will be operating CWD sampling stations. To view a list of sampling station locations, click here.

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