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FWP News: Review process for fishing regulations to begin soon
Public meetings to be held around state HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings in each region to gather input for the 2025-26 fishing regulations. Fishing regulations…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 391
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 391, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset today,…
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FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 2
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 2 the evening of Tuesday, March 5. The otter quotas in this region have been…
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FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on suspected poaching near Gardiner
GARDINER – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a suspected poaching near Mol Heron and Cinnabar creeks northwest of Gardiner. Game wardens recovered a…
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You have Questions? The Montana Outdoor Podcast has Answers!
Yeah, it is almost the start of a new license year for the Montana Outdoors. In less than a week it will be time to get a new fishing license…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: FWP Questions Answered
As the new license year for Montana Outdoors approaches, the deadline season kicks off, prompting anglers and hunters to renew fishing and conservation licenses and plan for special permits. Downrigger…
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FWP News: Smith River permit drawing results available
Super Permit chances still on sale through March 22 GREAT FALLS – Did you draw a Smith River Permit? Check the permit lottery results now on FWP’s website. Successful applicants will be…
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Fwp News: Vehicle access temporarily prohibited at Gritty Stone Fishing Access Site
Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure at Gritty Stone Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Yellowstone River near Worden.…
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FWP News: Hunter Education classes scheduled in Miles City
Online students ages 12-17 will need in-person field course MILES CITY – Two free in-person Hunter Education courses with field days will be offered in Miles City in March and…
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FWP News: Wolf hunting season closes in Region 3
The wolf hunting season in Region 3 will close a half hour after sunset on Monday, Feb. 19. The order halting the hunting of wolves in Region 3 came after…
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FWP News: Trapping for all marten has closed for all regions
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all marten has closed for all regions on Thursday, Feb. 15. This was the schedule end of the season. For…
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FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Regions 1 and 2
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats has closed in Regions 1 and 2 on Thursday, Feb. 15. This was the schedule end…
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FWP News: New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1
Deer and elk permit application deadline is April 1 HELENA – The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2024 hunting, fishing…
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FWP News: MONTANA STATE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD TO MEET FEBRUARY 26
HELENA – The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board will meet virtually through Zoom on Feb. 26 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will also be streamed live on the FWP website. To make…
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FWP News: Wolf trapping season set to close Feb. 15 in much of Montana
Closure mandated by court order, appeal pending HELENA – Wolf trapping season is set to close in Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks administrative regions 1, 2, and 3 at midnight…
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FWP News: FWP reopens public comment period for draft grizzly bear and wolf management plans
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reopening the public comment period for the 2024 Grizzly Bear Management Plan and Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan to ensure Montana…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet virtually February 16
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting scheduled for Feb. 16 will be held virtually only. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. It will be streamed live on…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.12.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when…
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FWP News: FWP announces changes to the reservation processes at state parks
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will implement changes this year to the reservation process for state park sites. The changes will create more opportunities for recreationists to enjoy state…
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FWP News: TEACHERS INVITED TO AQUATIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP IN WEST GLACIER
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a free aquatic education workshop for teachers this spring in West Glacier. FWP staff will lead a hands-on professional development training built…
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FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 14
Changes in place for 2024 float season Correction: Link to FWP-approved, portable, hard-sided toilets list has been updated Changes in place for 2024 float season GREAT FALLS – The deadline for Smith…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to discuss wolf quotas in western Montana
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Friday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to review the wolf harvest and quotas in FWP Regions 1…
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FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 3
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 3 as of midnight on Thursday, Feb. 8. The bobcat quota for this region has been…
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FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons close in Region 4
Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of wolves in Region 4 will close one half hour after…
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FWP News: Hunter Education in-person field day for online students set for March 2 in Billings
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Hunter Education field day for students who take the course online in Billings on Saturday, March 2, at the FWP office…
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FWP News: Elk captured in Highland Mountains test negative for brucellosis
BUTTE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Highland Mountains south of Butte as part of a multi-year Targeted Elk Brucellosis Surveillance Project. All 122 blood…
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FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests for 2024
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2024 open water season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including…
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Reminder: Field Day Requirement for Hunting Licenses
Reminder: As of January 1, 2024, FWP changed things up for young hunters aged 12 to 17. They added a mandatory, in-person field day requirement for youngsters pursuing their hunting…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 110
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 110, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet to review southwest Montana wolf quota
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m., to review the wolf harvest and quota in FWP Region 3.…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Fishing out from the Silos and Duck Creek has been productive for rainbows, walleyes and perch. Around the Silos in 20-30 feet of water and north to Hole in…
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FWP News: INFORMATIONAL FISHERIES MEETING PLANNED IN PLENTYWOOD
PLENTYWOOD – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will be holding an informational fisheries meeting at the Sheridan County Library Jubilee Room on Tuesday, February 6th, from 6-8 p.m. Regional biologist Jared…
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FWP News: Montana files notice of intent to sue over wolverine listing
UPDATE: Notice of intent linked below Montana files notice of intent to sue over wolverine listing HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
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Hunting for Mountain Lions Closure in LMU 319, 210
Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 319 HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion…
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Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 5
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 5 as of midnight on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The bobcat quota for this…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 690
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 690, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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FWP News: Commission to consider amendments on upland game bird, black bear regulations
The amendments are sponsored by Commission Chair Lesley Robinson but were requested by FWP. HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will consider two amendments to the proposed 2024 Upland…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 215
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 215, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 120
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 120, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.15.24 by FWP
There is no fishing report for the week of 1/15/24. With the extreme cold temperatures, we did not have FWP staff go out and put themselves at risk. We will…
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FWP News: Anglers, skaters, others encouraged to practice safety on ice
HELENA – It took a while to get here, but winter finally hit Montana. That means winter enthusiasts will be heading out to recreate. Whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 122
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 122, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after…
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FWP News: FAIRWEATHER FISHING ACCESS SITE CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
CLARKSTON – Fairweather Fishing Access Site has been closed due to ice jams and flooding. The combination of unsafe conditions includes flooded areas throughout the site, moving ice and debris,…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 121
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 121, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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CORRECTION: Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 103
Correction: An email was sent yesterday that incorrectly said hunting for female mountain lions closes in LMU 103. It should have stated that hunting for male mountain lions closes. Hunting for male mountain lions closes…
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FWP News: MT Mountain Lion Hunting Closures
Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 103 HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions is closed in Lion Management…
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FWP News: Incidental captures of lynx reported in northwest Montana
Bobcat trappers in northwest Montana caught two lynx last week. HELENA – Bobcat trappers in northwest Montana caught two lynx last week. Both instances were self-reported by the trappers and were…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 103
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 103, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 122
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 122, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions is closed in lion management unit 320
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 320, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset on Sunday, Dec.…
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