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FWP News: Rosebud Isle FAS Black Bear
A black bear has been frequenting the Rosebud Isle Fishing Access Site in Fishtail. Recreationists are reminded to be bear aware while exploring.-Carry bear spray in an accessible place and…
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FWP News: Return of the Redband Rainbow
FWP hatchery restarting native rainbow trout stock KALISPELL — Montana’s only native rainbow trout is making a comeback in the northwest corner of the state. Rainbow trout are common throughout much…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.8.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is really turning on throughout the reservoir. The best areas are Pond 4, Pond 2 to Duck Creek, and north of White Earth on the west…
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FWP News: NO FIREWORKS ON FWP PROPERTY INCLUDING FISHING ACCESS SITES
Visiting a Montana fishing access site on July Fourth is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at home. Fire season in Montana is just around the corner. This…
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FWP News: PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AIS THIS FOURTH OF JULY, AND ALWAYS
38,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – As boaters and other water recreationists gear up for the July Fourth holiday, they need to follow the rules to prevent…
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FWP News: Nonresident hunters can check their Alternates List status online
HELENA – Nonresident hunters who registered to be placed on the Alternates List can now check their status on MyFWP: myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action. Every year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks gets several unused nonresident…
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FWP News: Spring and Summer Hunter Ed Courses Complete!
Several hunter education courses have taken place across Region 6 this spring and summer, bringing in a bunch of new certified graduates! Some of the graduating classes are shown [above].…
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FWP News: Pallid Sturgeon Larval Drift Study
A study currently underway in the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck Reservoir is testing how well pallid sturgeon larvae survive and move in the river during their…
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FWP News: Black bear near Colstrip captured, relocated
MILES CITY – A young male black bear that had been getting into garbage in and around Colstrip residential areas in recent days was successfully captured, tranquilized, tagged and relocated…
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FWP News: Spring deer, elk surveys show mixed results
Areas of some increase, but still areas of decline or stable numbers Some areas are reducing antlerless B licenses to grow herds HELENA – Biologists conducting spring deer and elk surveys…
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FWP News: FWP director addresses state of mule deer in eastern Montana
BILLINGS – Monday, alongside Wildlife Manager Brett Dorak, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple held a press conference to address the status of eastern Montana’s mule deer. “Our job…
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FWP News: Paddlefish count at 775 after six weeks
After six weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season the estimated harvest is 775 fish. See the following table for more details. Only one week remains before the 2024 paddlefish…
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FWP Paddlefish Update 6.20.24
No chart for today, but only 6 fish were harvested on Tues-Wed. Total harvest is at 753. River conditions look to be quickly declining so projections for the weekend are…
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FWP News: Drawing results available for elk B, deer B, antelope, crane and swan
HELENA – Eager to finalize your fall hunting plans? The drawings for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, crane and swan are complete. Hunters can check their results online. There…
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FWP News: Bear safety training event happening in Bozeman
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will host a free bear safety event next week to offer training and hands-on practice with inert bear spray and other safety resources.…
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FWP News: Sign-up for surplus drawing licenses begins June 19
HELENA – Starting tomorrow, June 19, hunters can sign up for the Surplus License List, which is a list of leftover licenses that were not distributed by the drawing. The list…
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FWP HEADQUARTERS TO BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON JUNE 19
HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Headquarters Building, located at 1420 East 6th Avenue in Helena, will be closed to the public on Wednesday, June 19, for some construction…
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Joint News Release: Cutthroat trout conservation project continues in upper Shields River watershed
WILSALL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, in collaboration with the Custer Gallatin National Forest, will begin additional phases of an ongoing project to conserve native Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the…
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FWP News: To help baby animals survive, leave them alone
HELENA – They look so cute and helpless. But your efforts to help could end up harming the animal and reducing its chances to survive. It’s important to understand that wildlife…
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FWP seeks proposals for 2025 hunting license auctions
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a competitive auction or lottery for some 2025 licenses. Licenses available…
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FWP News: Hunters can soon register online for the Game Damage Hunt Roster
Hunters also can register to be placed on a bison game damage roster. HELENA – Hunters interested in participating in game damage hunt opportunities need to register online for the Hunt…
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FWP News: Northern pike detected in Bull River
FWP asking anglers to report catches or observations of pike in Clark Fork tributary KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking anglers to report any northern pike caught or…
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FWP News: Lake Elmo was Stocked Two Days Ago
Exciting news from Lake Elmo! On June 11, 400 Yellowstone cutthroat trout, measuring 6 to 16 inches, were stocked from the Yellowstone River Trout Hatchery in Big Timber. FWP reminds…
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Restrictions and Closures
If you need a refresher on what is closed or you’re looking for restrictions, take a look at this page on FWP: fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions You will find the most recent updates…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 103
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear Management Unit (BMU) 103 one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, June…
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Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 319
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear Management Unit (BMU) 319 one-half hour after sunset today, Monday, June…
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FWP News: Vehicle access temporarily closed at Whitebird Fishing Access Site due to flooding
Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure at Whitebird Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Stillwater River near Columbus due to…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.10.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action has been a little slow with some anglers finding success between Ponds 1 and 3 and from Pond 4 to the Silos while using bottom bouncers with…
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FWP News: Anglers: If you don’t know, let it go
HELENA – Anglers planning to fish the Eastern Fishing District need to be aware of endangered pallid sturgeon. Anglers are encountering these fish more and more each year due, in part, to successful…
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FWP News: Paddlefish count at 557 heading into weekend
Harvest days are limited to every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturdays (in all yellow tag areas). Catch and release days are every Sunday, Monday, and Thursdays (only allowed at Intake…
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FWP News: Paddlefish harvest at 536 fish
Anglers, please remember that paddlefish harvest reporting is required within 48 hours of harvest! Reporting can be accomplished by checking the fish at the Intake cleaning station, roving FWP creel…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.5.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 3, 2024) The walleye bite continues to be good inside the Canyon near the Gates of the…
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FWP News: Bowhunter Education opportunities in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks volunteer instructors have scheduled a Bowhunter Education course in Roundup June 20—23 and field day for online Bowhunter Education students in Billings June 29.…
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FWP News: Summer astronomy events at Pictograph Cave State Park
Yellowstone Valley Astronomy Association to share knowledge and equipment BILLINGS – Pictograph Cave State Park, in partnership with the Yellowstone Valley Astronomy Association (YVAA), is hosting three night sky viewing events…
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FWP News: Deadline to purchase SuperTag chances is June 30
HELENA – Hunters have until June 30 to purchase a chance for a SuperTag for the 2024 hunting season. Eight hunters will win a SuperTag license for one of the…
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FWP News: Marias River Wildlife Management Area deer hunting access permit drawing now open
Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by June 30 Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by June 30 SHELBY – Hunters who want to hunt deer on…
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FWP News: Black bear hunting closes in several districts
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears have closed in the following Black Bear Management Units (BMUs) on Monday, June 3. BMU…
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FWP Paddlefish Update 6.3.24
Paddlefish total near 513 fish in week 3After three weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season, the estimated total harvest is 513 fish.
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action continues to be good while using bottom bouncers with green spinner blades with worms or leeches in 20 to 25 feet of water around Ponds 2 and 3,…
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FWP News: New quota changes go into effect June 1 for black bear hunters
Starting June 1, black bear seasons in several bear management units (BMU) will be subject to a new quota process for the remaining two week HELENA – Starting June 1, black…
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FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings
Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from the Montana Department of…
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FWP News: FWP seeking input on proposed suppression of lake trout in Swan Lake to benefit bull trout, kokanee populations
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on a proposal to reduce the lake trout population in Swan Lake to improve bull trout KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife &…
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FWP News: Great Falls Family Fishing Day June 8
The event is typically the largest fishing clinic in the state and features a series of short educational stations GREAT FALLS – Families can kick off their summer of outdoor activities…
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FWP News: Paddlefish harvest count at 347 after two weeks
After two full weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season the estimated total harvest is 347 fish (see following table for more details). Paddlefish are widely distributed and being caught…
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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for June agenda item
CORRECTION: This email provides updated information on how to submit comments on Commissioner Burrows’ amendment. If you would like to submit a comment, please follow the instructions in the last…
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FWP News: AIS inspection staff continues to detect mussel-fouled boats
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection stations have been busy this spring. So far, more than 10,000 watercraft have been inspected, with 16 of those…
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FWP News: FWP discovers non-native aquarium pets in Montana waters
HELENA – It might seem like a good idea at the time, but dumping an aquarium pet into a lake or river is not good for the pet or for the…
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FWP News: Lewistown Family Fishing Day to be held June 1
LEWISTOWN – The Lewistown Family Fishing Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Frog Ponds in Lewistown. The event features short…
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FWP Paddlefish Update, reported 5.20.24
Paddlefish total at 162 after first three harvest daysFollowing is the estimated paddlefish harvest after the first three days of the 2024 yellow tag season.
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FWP News: Multi-year black bear population and habitat study expands to more areas around state
HELENA – This month, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks researchers will begin the second season of a multi-year study on black bears aimed at better understanding and estimating the population across…
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