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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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Man Shoots Potentially Largest Whitetail of All Time, Indicted on 23 Criminal Charges
What a story… Ohio resident Christopher “CJ” Alexander faces a legal battle following the hunt of a lifetime. After allegedly harvesting what could be one of the largest whitetail deer…ever…,…
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FWP News: Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
HELENA – Curious to know if you were successful in the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses? The wait is over. The drawings are complete. There are…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear Management Unit (BMU) 510 one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, May…
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Five Types of Hunters
With archery season opening four months, tjhis video seemed like the perfect video to share today.
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting with hounds of all black bears will close in Black Bear Management Unit (BMU) 700 one-half hour after sunset…
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Application Deadline for Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Approaching
Reminder! The deadline to apply for moose, sheep, goat, and bison permits is May 1st (because “May the 4th be with you” is too late). For Elk B, Deer B,…
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TURKEY TREK!!! by Montana Grant
Not everyone is a Turkey chaser. These amazing birds are not an easy target. Hunting Spring Gobblers takes incredible patience and skills. Tactics and strategy will help create an opportunity…
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TURKEY TRADITIONS!!! by Montana Grant
Spring is a great time to hunt and camp. Most hunting happens in the Fall but calling in Spring Gobblers is an amazing tradition. There is something magical about hunting…
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How to Clean a Wild Turkey
Cleaning a wild turkey doesn’t have to be a daunting task–and don’t forget the Dawn dish soap, according to this hunter. We know hunters have their different ways of doing…
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A DIY Turkey Decoy that won’t break the bank
For turkey hunters looking to save some bucks while still enhancing their hunting game, DIY turkey decoys offer a cost-effective solution. Crafting your own decoys from readily available materials can…
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Is it hunting season yet?
When it’s time to hit the hills (or mountains in some cases) and get out to try and tag some critters, there are some stages that many hunters go through,…
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Buck approaches hunters
When you’re out hunting and the buck is well aware you won’t be interested in shooting it…but it gets too comfortable around you….
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TATS TELL A STORY!!! by Montana Grant
As the Montana weather improves, the parkas, flannel, and sweaters will start coming off and reveal the personal Tats of many Montanans. Some will be old and others newer. Maybe…
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Make Scoring Easy with the Rackulator
Tired of asking other people to score your racks? Rackulator is the only electronic big game scoring device that makes scoring your trophy simple, fast, and accurate. Through step-by-step instructions,…
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TARGETING TURKEYS!!! by Montana Grant
Spring turkey time is just around the corner. Gobblers will be calling hens to mate and welcome new broods of turkeys into a bountiful and healthy environment. Calling gobblers into…
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Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 391
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 391, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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The Couple that Hunts Together…
For those of you who still have elk and deer permit applications on your brain (the deadline is today–that is no April Fool’s Day joke, either!), here’s an entertaining video…
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Nevada’s first big-game moose hunt will be tiny as unusual southern expansion defies climate change
Get ready for a historic event in Nevada as the state gears up for its first-ever moose hunting season this fall! With the moose population “surging” to over 100 in…
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REMINDER: Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1
Some changes to regulations in effect; new license year began March 1 HELENA – Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk permits and nonresident combination licenses. Hunters…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 441
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 441, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset today, March 25. The mountain lion quota in…
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FWP News: MORE HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
In-person classes offer hands-on learning opportunities for new hunters BOZEMAN – Additional Hunter Education classes have been scheduled in several locations throughout southwestern Montana. Many of these classes are or will…
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FWP News: Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1
Some changes to regulations in effect; new license year began March 1 Some changes to regulations in effect; new license year began March 1 HELENA – Hunters have until April 1…
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Archery season is less than six months away
As the ice thaws and winter bids farewell, we reflect on another memorable ice fishing season here in Montana. However, as one season ends, another eagerly awaits its turn. Summer…
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Upcoming FWP Deadlines
This is just a reminder of some upcoming application deadlines: Smith River Super Permit – March 22 Paddlefish (white tag) – March 22 Deer and Elk, Special Permits – April…
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Tennessee Poaching Results in Lifetime Hunting Bans
According to a press release from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, two Greene County men, Shelby Gene Church and Gene Allen Church, have had their hunting privileges revoked for life…
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FWP News: Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes, field days offered in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Hunter and Bowhunter Education in-person classes and field days will be offered in several locations in south-central Montana this spring. These classes are taught by skilled volunteer instructors and…
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FWP News: Mule Deer Hunting Changes
As you apply for licenses and permits for the 2024 hunting season, we’d like to highlight some changes for mule deer permits, B licenses, and antlerless deer hunting in Montana.…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Units 100 and 445
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Units (LMUs) 100 and 445, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after…
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FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions to close in lion management units 270 and 313
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 270 and female mountain lions in LMU 313, except for Limited Special…
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Funny Hunting Memes Collection
With a lot of anti-hunters and/or anti-trappers in Missoula and other big cities across the state, we wanted to celebrate sportsmen and our heritage with some funny memes. We’ve rounded…
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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: 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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Deer Hunting to Duck Hunting to Deer Hunting
A seasoned deer hunter decides to shake things up and try his hand at bird hunting…but that is the only time he sees a buck! Who knew bird hunting could…
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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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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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From Cheating Angler to Cleared Hunter: Cominsky’s Legal Journey
Looks like Chase Cominsky’s had quite the rollercoaster ride with the law. First, he was caught up in that fishing tournament scandal, then he dodged some serious deer poaching charges,…
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Coyote showdown with elk hunter
Have you ever been bothered by a coyote when you’re hunting elk? Coyotes are territorial animals and may exhibit aggressive behavior towards perceived intruders, especially during the breeding season or…
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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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Five very UNIQUE wildlife mounts
Check out these mounts that are not just impressive but downright legendary! Get ready to be blown away by five insanely cool and creative masterpieces that would turn any house…
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The Best Duck Blind Ever
Put yourself in the webbed feet of a duck, and imagine encountering this thing—you’d never suspect it’s a blind! View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
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First Wisconsin Mountain Lion Killed in 115 Years
Meet Benjamin Karasch (pictured on the right) from Eau Claire – the bowhunter who had a showdown with a mountain lion on November 11, 2023, in Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Spotting…
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Rare footage of wolf catching beaver
We know that wolves include beavers in their meal plans, but actually seeing footage of this is very rare. Check out the story: This is an *amazingly rare* and fascinating…
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Wolf Hunting Success
Effective wolf management in Montana is essential for maintaining healthy ecosystems, preserving biodiversity, preventing overpopulation, and addressing human-wildlife conflicts. It involves a balance between conservation, livestock protection, and the cultural…
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When you realize you need to hunt where the deer are…
Sometimes, your hunting spot might not be where the deer are–so, you have to fix that. Have you ever seen a deer blind move this fast?’
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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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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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Stunning table tailored for bird hunters
Now, THIS is a table. Take a look at this bird dog table. Wow.
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