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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District (HD) 502, one-half hour after sunset on Saturday, Nov. 4. The…
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FWP News: FWP launches new migratory bird stamp, issues call for submissions
HELENA – To highlight the importance of wetland conservation, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching a new Migratory Bird Stamp. “We know the value of wetland habitat to the landscape…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 280
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 280, one-half hour after sunset Thursday, Nov 2. The…
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest Montana. Snowfall began last week across most of the region…
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R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO
BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, those who hunted in the sunny, cold weather experienced success…
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R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk and deer harvest totals slightly down from last season and…
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FWP News: DRAFT GRAY WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
FWP solicits public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of wolves across Montana The draft 2023 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation…
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & Parks access program. Now hunters have a simple way to…
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FWP News: Region 6 Fisheries Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
Fisheries and hatchery staff at Fort Peck concluded their annual Chinook salmon collection egg-taking efforts this week. A total 809,530 eggs were collected this season, which was the second most…
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FWP News: YOUTH TRAPPING SKILLS CLASS SCHEDULED IN KALISPELL
KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration. This course is part of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ outdoor skills program. The class in Kalispell…
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R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of…
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FWP News: FWP to hold additional regional meetings to discuss 2023 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently release a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of wolves across the state. In December, FWP…
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FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on deer shot and wasted in Stillwater County
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a mule deer buck found shot and wasted on private land between Fishtail and Absarokee in Stillwater County.…
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27 FWP, conservation organizations hosting workday to improve habitat connectivity BILLINGS – Hunters and…
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R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas of southwestern Montana, despite seasonably mild weather. Wildlife biologists with…
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FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in close encounter in Gravelly Range
A hunter killed a grizzly bear Saturday during a close encounter in the Gravelly Range. ENNIS – A hunter killed a grizzly bear Saturday during a close encounter in the Gravelly…
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R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general hunting season opening weekend. The general season opened Saturday, Oct.…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 411, one-half hour after sunset today, Oct. 23. The…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.23.23
Canyon Ferry: For those who ventured out on a beautiful weekend, they were met with great walleye fishing. Trolling bottom bouncers, crankbaits and spoons in green, yellow or gold colors was producing…
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FWP News: Grey Bear Fishing Access Site to be used as construction staging area
Public access remains open, temporary changes to parking BILLINGS – Grey Bear Fishing Access Site (FAS), located on the Yellowstone River west of Big Timber, will be used as a staging…
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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…
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FWP News: TURN IN POACHERS – CALL 1-800-TIP-MONT
HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks toll-free hotline for reporting wildlife poaching, property damage, and violations of fish and game laws is in operation 24 hours a day. TIP-MONT…
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt comes just before general season opener
Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 19-20 this year. The two-day youth hunt is open to: legally licensed 12 to 15-year-olds who have completed hunter education and…
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FWP News: Bird hunters should be aware of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus was first detected in wild birds and domestic poultry in Montana in spring 2022. HELENA – Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus was first detected…
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FWP News: FWP to host CWD sampling trainings in southwestern Montana
ree events will provide hands-on training for hunters BOZEMAN – Staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host three events this month to train hunters how to collect samples from…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.16.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing has slowed down with a few being caught out from the Silos in the river channel in 15-20 feet of water while using bottom bouncers with various…
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FWP News: Fair weather for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
Harvest and hunter numbers similar to 2022, below long-term average BILLINGS – Fair weather across south-central Montana over the opening weekend of general antelope season led to good hunting conditions. Overall,…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet October 19
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Oct. 19 in at the State Capitol in room 317 and online via Zoom. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m.…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye are being caught north of White Earth in 15 feet of water and between Confederate and Pond 1 in 20 feet of water while using bottom bouncers or…
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FWP News: CWD sample collection workshops scheduled in Billings and Harlowton
Hunters can learn how to collect their own samples from harvested deer, elk and moose BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering two free instructional workshops for hunters to…
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FWP News: General antelope season opens Saturday
HELENA – General antelope season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 12. For information about what to expect this season, check out Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunting…
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FWP News: Roundup mule deer management hunt scheduled to begin late November
Licenses go on sale November 1 at 5 a.m. BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the City of Roundup have scheduled an archery-only mule deer hunt in and around…
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FWP News: Future Fisheries Improvement Program grant deadline is November 15
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds landowners, watershed groups and others that this winter’s deadline to apply for Future Fisheries Improvement Program grants is Nov. 15. The goal of…
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FWP News: FWP to release more pheasants prior to opener October 7
HELENA – Pheasant season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7. To increase hunters’ opportunity for success, and to help encourage more hunters to participate this year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will…
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FWP News: GOOD TIME TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM
HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 19 and 20, and general deer season opens Oct. 21. Now is a good time to consider signing up for…
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FWP News: Public comment hearing on new rules and amendments pertaining to grizzly bear management to be postponed
HELENA – A public comment hearing that was scheduled for Oct. 20 to consider the adoption of new Administrative Rules of Montana and an amendment regarding grizzly bear management will be…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District (HD) 510, one-half hour after sunset on Wednesday, Oct 4. The…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.2.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing continues to be good with reports of rainbows and perch being caught as well. The south end around the Silos is the area with the most walleye action…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District (HD) 520, one-half hour after sunset on Sunday, Oct 1. The…
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FWP News: FWP issues statement on Montana Stream Access Law
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has recently received questions on Montana’s Stream Access Law and how it is applied across the state. For landowners and recreationists alike, it’s important…
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FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter in Beattie Gulch
GARDINER – A hunter killed a grizzly bear Tuesday in an encounter in Beattie Gulch, an area north of Gardiner. The hunter was reportedly charged by the bear before shooting…
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MT Wolf Trapping Certification Class, Oct 25 (virtual)
If you’re still needing to get your Wolf Trapping Certification, there is a course scheduled for October 25, 2023 that has registration open. It is a virtual course that includes…
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FWP News: TRAVELERS’ REST STATE PARK ANNOUNCES OFF-SEASON HOURS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
The park has been busy with public programs, with more planned this fall LOLO –Travelers’ Rest State Park and visitor center will move to slightly reduced off-season hours on October…
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FWP News: Fishing closures during spawning to begin for sections of Big Hole, Ruby, Beaverhead rivers
Fishing will close starting Oct. 1 for sections of the Big Hole, Ruby and Beaverhead rivers to protect trout during spawning season. Regulations aim to reduce angling impacts on…
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FWP News: CITY OF HAVRE DEVELOPS URBAN DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN, HOLDING URBAN DEER HUNT
HAVRE – To help with expanding deer populations, the City of Havre has initiated an urban deer management plan which includes an archery hunting opportunity for antlerless mule deer within and…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.25.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes and a few perch are being caught in 25-30 feet of water from the Silos to the Hole in the Wall area and north of White Earth on…
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FWP News: BEARS EUTHANIZED AFTER CONFLICTS WITH PEOPLE IN FORTINE, NORTH FORK AREAS
KALISPELL — Two grizzly bears were captured and euthanized after several conflicts with people in the Fortine and North Fork areas in northwest Montana. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks received numerous…
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FWP News: Update: Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special meeting September 25
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Monday, Sept. 25, via Zoom. The meeting will begin at 8 a.m. The commission will act on edits to Administrative Rule…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 309
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 309, one-half hour after sunset on Saturday, Sept. 23.…
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FWP News: State agencies issue consumption advisory for all fish species on Yellowstone River near train derailment
Various polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons present, source unknown BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS), Montana Department of Environmental…
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