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FWP News: FWP seeking comment on proposals for June commission meeting
Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting June 8, comment deadline May 11 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public…
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FWP News: 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…
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Brett French reports: A Beartooth Mountain fishing primer
Each summer a crew of Fish, Wildlife & Parks employees backpacks into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Their goal is to sample…
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FWP News: AREA TURKEY POPULATIONS STABLE AHEAD OF SPRING OPENER
MILES CITY – Montana’s spring turkey season is set to open on Saturday, April 15. Southeast Montana’s turkey populations are…
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FWP News: FWP STAFF TO PRESENT FURBEARER SUMMARIES AT MTA MEETING
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will present annual furbearer summaries during a meeting hosted by District-3 members…
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FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15
HELENA – Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area…
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FWP News: SPRING BLACK BEAR HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15
HELENA — The spring black bear hunting season starts April 15. Here are some reminders for the 2023 season: There…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.12.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on…
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When the unexpected happens
Well, that was unexpected! Have you ever had wildlife inside your home? If so, what happened?
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Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.11.23
Steelhead angler effort started to shift upstream during the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest…
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X-ray of python eaten by cottonmouth
We don’t have an invasive species issue involving Burmese pythons in Montana like Florida does, thank goodness. However, here is…
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Dirt biking in bear country
Bears don’t mess around, so make sure if you are ever confronted by a bear that you don’t mess around,…
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2023 Spring Mack Days 4th Week Update
An Easter Surprise and a catch of a lifetime happened for Bryan Long of Columbia Falls over the fourth weekend…
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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education…
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FWP News: PROLONGED WINTER WEATHER MAY LEAD TO MORE WINTER-KILLED ANIMALS
BOZEMAN – Southwest Montana this year may see more winter-killed animals than normal due to prolonged winter weather. Winter mortality…
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FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON
BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at…
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Polar Bear Hunts Caribou – First Ever Recorded Video
Wow! Have you ever seen a polar bear hunting a caribou? If you haven’t seen it in person, and you…
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How steep is too steep for you?
It’s springtime, and the snow is melting in a lot of Montana, but some people are still skiing. If you’re…
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The Montana Outdoor Podcast: The Wizard of the Waterways
This is our last installment in our series “How to Find the Right Boat For You”! We have had a…
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Brett French reports: FWP launches new bighorn studies
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks will launch two new bighorn sheep studies in July, part of a…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.6.23
Still lots of ice at Fresno. Walleye fishing remains good. Best fishing is jigging main lake points in low light…
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Fishin and Lovin Everyday with Catchin the Big Ones
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.6.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on…
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MTSFW 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser, April 22nd
MARK YOUR CALENDARS, FOLKS! Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (MTSFW) is hosting their 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser at…
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FWP News: BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS SOUGHT
MILES CITY – If you have a particular outdoor skill and are interested in sharing it with others, you might make…
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FWP News: YORK’S ISLANDS FISHING ACCESS SITE REOPENED
TOWNSEND – York’s Islands Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River has reopened. The site was closed in December due…
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Updated Lake Elevation Forecast for Fort Peck by USACE
Attached you will find an updated forecast which has improved since March 1st. Under the Basic Forecast, Fort Peck may…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet via Zoom on April 18
Public can comment through Zoom HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet April 18 via Zoom. The meeting will…
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Yikes! Skier rescues snowboarder in Washington [VIDEO]
Yikes is right! And maybe add a “whew”! If you are out there spring skiing, let this video be a…
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Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.4.23
Over the past week, the majority of steelhead angler effort and catch on the upper Salmon River was located downstream…
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F&G Conservation Officer kills two dogs attacking elk in Southeast Idaho
In February of this year, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) received a report of “dogs harassing and attacking elk”. According…
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State Park News via FWP
KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites families to Lone Pine State Park on Saturday, April 8 for an Easter-themed outdoor adventure.…
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2023 Spring Mack Days: 3rd Week Update
The fish are biting on Flathead Lake but the weather did not cooperate during the third weekend of the nine-week…
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Mountain Lake in Colorado Produces Record Brookie
Meanwhile in Colorado, here’s one for the books! It’s always awesome to break a record while fishing, but how cool…
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When you know your kiddo loves fishing
It’s fantastic to see the youngsters enjoying every part of fishing. Click the image below to watch this happy baby…
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Golden Retriever defends its territory against bear
This is the kind of dog you need in Alaska! Fearless. Changing Pretty’s name to Legend! He has always been…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Small Town that is Huge on Knowledge and Boating Success
There is a small town in Central Montana that is home to an amazing business that for years has been…
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Nelson and Fresno Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 3.30.23
Fresno has very good ice conditions. The main lake points are still fishing well for walleye. Jigging is the best…
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Wishin you were fishin? Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones!
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from…
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Brett French reports: Despite hunter pleas, legislation limiting nonresident hunters killed
Tuesday’s session of the Legislature featured four bills aimed at limiting nonresident hunters and another to make it easier for…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.30.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on…
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FWP News: Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1
HELENA – Hunters have until Saturday, April 1, to apply for deer and elk permits. Hunters can take advantage of the…
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Organizations collaborate to provide track chair for disabled veteran
Ah, we will start this article by stating just how much we appreciate every single veteran out there. We are…
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Rare and unexpected lynx attack!
Imagine never seeing a lynx before, and, the one time you do, this happens…. (CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO WATCH)
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FWP News: Latrines vandalized at multiple FWP properties near Billings
Game wardens seek information on the events BILLINGS – Since the beginning of the year, latrine risers, which include the pedestal,…
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Bears just want to have fun!
Just a reminder (because it is 2023) that if you see a bear playing in your yard–do not approach it…
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Plowing at Going to Sun Road at GNP
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to plow Going to the Sun Road in the spring at…
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Orvis endorses The Bitterroot Mile Club as premier fly-fishing lodge
Montana riverfront luxury property joins industry leader’s exclusive list of world-class resorts HAMILTON, Mont. — March 28, 2023 — The Bitterroot Mile…
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American hunter bags “Man-eating Dinosaur of a Croc” in Africa
Garrett Wales of Brock, Texas, recently shot an absolute monster. Wales was on a 10-day hunting trip at Humani Ranch…

