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FWP News: Hunting closed for all bighorn sheep in Hunting District 303
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) 303 is closed. The bighorn sheep quota in this HD has been met.…
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FWP News: Additional commission amendments proposed for November meeting
HELENA – Fish and Wildlife Commissioner K.C. Walsh, from Region 4, is proposing two amendments to the proposed fishing regulations, which are on the agenda for the Nov. 12 commission meeting.…
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FWP News: Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 5 at 5 a.m., only archery equipment allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the City of Roundup have scheduled an archery-only mule deer…
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FWP News: Section of Big Hole River reopens to fishing
Fishing closures due to low flows and spawning still in effect in other sections ANACONDA – Improved flows have allowed a section of the Big Hole River to be reopened to…
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Helena Areas Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.21.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleye are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to Pond 1 and around Confederate in 15-20 feet of water while using…
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FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
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FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and success throughout the region were relatively consistent with recent years…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and 2 in 15-25 feet of water while using jigs, bottom-bouncers…
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date reminder for all sportsmen looking to get some critters this…
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the two-day Montana teachers’ convention, when students are out of school.…
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP fisheries and hatchery staff. There are definitely Chinook salmon present…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate in 20-30 feet of water while using bottom-bouncers with flashers…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 3 Rundown with Warren Hansen and Morgan Jacobsen
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout ALL the Hunting Opportunities in Region 3 in Southwest Montana! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger…
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FWP News: General antelope season opens October 12
HELENA – General antelope season opens Saturday, Oct. 12, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10. For information about what to expect this season, check out Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunting forecast.…
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FWP News: FWP, The Base Camp to host bear safety workshop in Billings October 10
Free event will include presentation and bear spray training BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and The Base Camp will host a bear safety workshop at The Base Camp…
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FWP News: Lottery to be held for guided hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Opportunities for guided bison and elk hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation are available through a lottery system. The lottery is a way FWP partners with the Blackfeet Tribe to…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears closed in Black Bear Management Units 510 and 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Units (BMUs) 510 and 520 is closed. The black bear quota in…
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep closed in Hunting District 500
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) 500 is closed. The bighorn sheep quota in this HD…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.30.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 30-40 feet of water around Confederate and from the Silos to the river mouth in 15-25 feet of water while using bottom-bouncers with…
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FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties
BILLINGS – County officials have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the lead of local counties on fire restrictions and FWP sites in…
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FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted on FWP sites in Big Horn County
MILES CITY – Noting decreased dangers from forest and range fires, Big Horn County Commissioners lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions on Sept. 21 at midnight. Since Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks…
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FWP News: FWP and DNRC working on new EA for shooting facility at Logan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is shifting its approach toward a potential shooting range easement application on state trust land near Logan. FWP staff are working on a comprehensive…
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FWP News: FWP releases online tool to track grizzly bear mortality
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released a new online tool today that provides the public with up-to-date information on known grizzly bear mortalities across the state. The Grizzly Bear…
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FWP News: Fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
HELENA – Cooler temperatures and rain have improved fishing conditions on the Big Hole River. A full fishing closure has been in effect for the entire river since Aug. 31. Effective…
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FWP News: South Sandstone FAS receives boat dock donation
Denbury, Inc., Exxon Mobil subsidiary, helps FWP enhance site MILES CITY – Thanks to a generous donation from Denbury Inc., a subsidiary of Exxon Mobil Corporation, visitors to South Sandstone…
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FWP News: FWP looks for information on illegal killed bull elk in HD 380
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking for help in finding the people responsible for killing a bull elk in Tizer Basin south of Helena. The bull elk was…
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FWP News: Youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend begins Saturday
HELENA – Young hunters can get a jump start this weekend on the pheasant and waterfowl seasons during the annual Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Weekend, Sept. 21 and 22. FWP releases…
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FWP News: Yellowstone Valley Pheasants Forever, FWP host successful 30th annual youth hunt
BILLINGS – Twenty-five budding upland bird hunters learned from some of the best hunting mentors, bird dog owners and bird dogs in the area at the Yellowstone Valley Chapter of Pheasants Forever…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.16.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye, perch and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between the Silos and Hole in the wall. Walleye and rainbows are being caught around White Earth on jigs or…
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FWP News: Missouri Breaks mule deer hunters will see significant regulation changes in 2024
LEWISTOWN – The Missouri Breaks region of central Montana is a favorite area for deer hunters, but this year hunters will need to carefully check the regulations, since opportunities to hunt…
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Fishing restrictions to be lifted on Sun River in north-central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Recent cooler temperatures will allow the hoot-owl fishing restriction to be lifted Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Sun River from the mouth of Muddy Creek to the Highway 287…
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FWP News: 2024 Hunting Forecasts
It’s fall and hunting season is upon us. Soon the mornings will be crisp and cold and the leaves will be turning. Under the Big Sky, this is the season…
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 300
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District (HD) 300, one-half hour after sunset on Sunday, September 8, 2024.…
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FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on snowmobile grant proposals
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2024 snowmobile grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted through Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 5 p.m. Montana’s Snowmobile Program…
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FWP News: Shooting Range Development Grant projects receive funding
HELENA – Approximately $260,000 was awarded to three projects through the Shooting Range Development Grant Program, which is administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Project Club Award Laurel Rod &…
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FWP News: Apprentice hunter application available online
Apprentices, mentors must complete, submit certification form before hunting HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 17 and 18, and general deer season opens Oct. 26. Now…
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FWP News: Governor proclaims September Bear Aware Month
Educational activities planned around state HELENA – September is Bear Aware month in Montana and as bear activity increases and archery hunters take the field, Gov. Greg Gianforte, Montana Fish, Wildlife…
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FWP News: FWP announces public comment opportunities
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EAs), conservation leases and other department projects. For more information, including how to submit comments, click on…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate, from the Silos up to White Earth and north of White Earth. Using bottom bouncers with blue…
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FWP News: Hunters reminded of sandhill crane hunting district boundary change
BILLINGS – Sandhill crane hunters need to be aware of a hunting district boundary change in south-central Montana for the 2024 season. The portion of Stillwater County north of I-90 was…
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FWP News: Big Hole River to close to all fishing starting at midnight
HELENA – The entire Big Hole River will be closed to fishing starting at midnight tonight, Aug. 30, due to low flows, high water temperatures and an unseasonably warm and dry…
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FWP News: Still time to review, comment on proposed FWP fishing regs
Miles City – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings around the state to present proposals for the 2025-26 fishing regulations, answering questions from the public, and seeking public…
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FWP News: Public comment being accepted on proposals for October 10 commission meeting
HELENA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission is accepting public comment on agenda items for its Oct. 10 meeting. The meeting will be held at the Montana State Capitol in Room…
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in west-central and southwest Montana
Correction: An earlier version of this press release indicated that a hoot-owl restriction on the Big Hole River from Tony Schoonen FAS to Maiden Rock FAS would be lifted. That hoot-owl restriction remains in place until further…
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FWP News: Tongue River Reservoir reopens to watercraft, fire evacuation lifted
MILES CITY – Although wildfires burning near Tongue River Reservoir are still not contained, fire activity has calmed enough that the reservoir has reopened to watercrafts and an evacuation warning has…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up to White Earth. Using bottom bouncers with spinner blades, crankbaits…
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FWP News: FWP to host virtual meeting on waterfowl hunting zones, season dates Sept. 5
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a community meeting on waterfowl hunting regulations and zone management. The meeting will be held Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. …
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in north-central and southwest Montana
HELENA – Recent cooler temperatures will allow hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted Saturday, Aug. 24, on the entire Smith River and Jefferson River and on the Madison River from Ennis…
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FWP News: Angler injured in black bear attackon Stillwater River
BILLINGS – An angler was injured in a black bear attackon the Stillwater River near Beehive on the afternoon of Wednesday, Aug. 21. The angler, an adult male, was fishing…
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FWP News: Youth hunters invited to apply for Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area hunt during the general rifle season
KALISPELL — The application period is opening for youth hunters to participate in a limited hunting opportunity at Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area near Columbia Falls. Bad Rock Canyon WMA…
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