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FWP News: Lottery open for chance to hunt Bison on Blackfeet Reservation
Want a shot at bagging a bison? The Blackfeet Reservation lottery is open! $10 per chance, and you could win a guided hunt with the ultimate prize—bison meat, hide, and…
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The Bear That Walked 5,000 Miles and Disappeared
From the far reaches of Montana and Idaho, Ethyl racked up 5,000 miles and rewrote the book on bear behavior. Was she lost, or just the ultimate adventurer? Her story…
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FWP News: General big game season ends in north-central Montana’s Region 4
North-central Montana’s big game season wrapped up with a mix of mild weather, snowy finales, and some impressive stats. Hunters scored a 25% success rate, with mule deer leading the…
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FWP News: Final Check Station Season Results for Region 2
Here is your Region 2 FWP check station update for the 2024 season.
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Two deer shot, one left to waste and one removed, in eastern Blaine County, wardens seeking information
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding two deer that were shot after the general season in eastern Blaine County.
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Expecting the Unexpected while Hunting
When you’re out hunting, the wilderness always has a surprise up its sleeve. This hunter found himself in an unexpected situation.
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Helicopter flights to survey deer population near Salmon and Challis begin soon
Beginning in mid-December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned in the Salmon…
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FWP News: End of general hunting season in Region 5 brings low mule deer harvest, hunter success in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season ended on Sunday, Dec. 1. In south-central Montana, biological game check stations operated on both Saturday and Sunday in Big Timber, Columbus, Lavina…
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Mastering the Art of Pheasant Hunting in a Comeback Year
It’s more than luck—pheasant hunting is about patterns, patience and letting your dog do the work–check out these tips.
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FWP News: Results mixed during cold closing weekend in southeast MT’s Region 7
Did the Cold Snap Chill Success in Region 7? Find out here.
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FWP Releases 2024 Pheasant Distribution Map
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) continues to expand its “Roosters for Recruitment” program, aiming to introduce new hunters to the field and bolster conservation efforts. Now in its third…
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Governor Gianforte Announces Leadership Change at Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
HELENA, Mont – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Christy Clark as Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP). “Christy Clark is a strong…
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Study of remains found in Montana reveals mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans
from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and other large animals for food. Their research sheds new light…
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Theft of firearms from Billings pawnshop burglary sends Joliet man to prison for more than six years
A Joliet man who admitted to stealing firearms from a Billings pawnshop during a burglary was sentenced today to six years and five months in prison, to be followed by…
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FWP News: Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens soon
Muzzleloader Heritage Season is just around the corner—grab your powder and make history!
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BLM seeks comments on Cottonwood / Weatherman Draw Travel Management Plan
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM Billings Field Office is accepting public comments on an environmental assessment regarding travel management on BLM-managed lands in Carbon County until Jan. 2, 2025. The…
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BLM to conduct controlled burns of slash piles through March 2025
The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will conduct controlled burns of slash piles from Dec. 3, 2024, through March 2025. These burns will take place in Beaverhead, Broadwater,…
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Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts
Kalispell, MT, December 3, 2024 — Starting today through early April (depending on snow conditions), the Flathead Avalanche Center will provide daily forecasts of avalanche conditions seven days a week. Forecasts…
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From Big Game to Big Chores: Welcome to ‘Yes, Dear’ Season
The camo’s back in the closet, and the honey-do list is out—’Yes, Dear’ season has officially started!
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FWP News: Hunting season wraps up with increased success in northwest Montana
Hunting season wrapped up in Region 1 with a successful harvest increase in northwest Montana! Want to know the numbers and what’s next? Check it out here.
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FWP News: Big game hunting season wrapped up Dec. 1 with harvest totals up slightly in west-central Montana
The 2024 big game season wrapped up in Region 2 with higher elk and deer harvests in west-central Montana. See how the numbers stacked up.
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Montana Goose Hunting: Strategies for a Bountiful Season
Montana is a paradise for waterfowl hunting enthusiasts. The state’s untouched landscapes provide ideal habitats for Canada geese, attracting hunters from all over the country who seek exceptional hunting experiences.…
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Public Land, Private Victory!
Dan Greer’s 180-class muley from public land proves that hard work still leads to success!
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U.S Fish and Wildlife Urges Hunters To Go Lead-Free
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made hunting greener this fall by offering cool perks for hunters who swapped lead ammo for eco-friendly alternatives at seven National Wildlife Refuges.
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Game on and Game over
Well, folks, here we are—the finale of Montana’s general rifle season. The sun is setting not just on the horizon, but on weeks of early mornings, frozen fingers and that…
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When the Chase is Real…
Jay Burger, an avid hunter who also happens to be a professional bass fisherman, thought opening day of firearm season in Indiana was going to be all about patiently waiting…
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Real Nice Deer taken in Western Montana
Joe Lipski and Donnie Larson of Missoula shot a couple of great looking bucks this month. Congratulations!
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Turkeys, Trophies, and Thanks
Ah, Thanksgiving—the one time of year we gather around the table to celebrate gratitude, family and enough food to feed a small elk herd. But for Montana hunters, there’s one…
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An Elk That Horsed Around for a While…
If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there in western Montana, all alone, trying to figure out life’s…
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FWP News: R4–Hunter numbers and harvest success mixed in north-central Montana during fourth week of hunting season
GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has been welcomed by hunters and hunter success rates remain good,…
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Bull elk and whitetail buck shot and left in south Blaine County, wardens seeking information
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk and whitetail buck that were shot, had their heads removed, and were left to waste…
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Eyeing Those Ivories? Here’s How to Get them Super Quickly and Simply
When it comes to elk, those pearly ivories aren’t just teeth—they’re like gold to many hunters…and non-hunters. Whether you want to turn them into jewelry, household items or if you…
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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 in Hunting District (HD) 502 will close one-half hour after sunset on Wednesday, Nov.…
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Battle of the Backyard Bucks: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer
Oh, deer. They’re one of the more common mascots of the woods, the stars of hunting season for many, and, occasionally, the culprits behind your smashed-up bumper. But not all…
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“He’s not super heavy, but he’s tall”
When you just can’t help but messing with a fellow hunter. lol
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“SHRAPNEL” ON THE HUNT AGAIN!!! by Montana Grant
If there was ever another Lewis and Clark Expedition, they would need to take Kirk “Shrapnel” Stovall along as the expedition hunter. Kirk is a premier sportsman and hunter. He…
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Heavy-Horned Speedgoats!
We have been sent some crazy non-typical bucks, and this antelope is no exception! Check out the horns on this beast! Cody Huseby of Gillette, Wyoming included a photo of…
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3 suspects charged in 2023 poaching case
TOWNSEND – Three people were charged this month in Broadwater County courts following an almost year-long investigation by game wardens into several animals killed in 2023. The investigation began with…
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Big Sky, Big Birds
If you’re looking to bag some pheasants, Montana has some. With the season kicking off in October, you’ve got plenty of time to roam the rolling prairies and river bottoms.…
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FWP News: Region 5 Game check station results through week four of the general hunting season in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season is in its final two weeks. After the first four weeks of the season, mule deer harvests have been below average for…
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Montana Muley Hunt
Hunting mule deer in Montana isn’t just a pastime—it’s a part of life for some. Chasing these bucks is as much about the adventure as it is about filling the…
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Deer Down, Bear Around
If you’re heading out for deer season, don’t forget your bear tag… You never know when your deer might catch the attention of a hungry bear. It’s better to be…
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Tips sought on deer and elk poached in West Fork of the Bitterroot
HAMILTON– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on several deer and one elk shot and left to waste in the West Fork of the Bitterroot during…
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The Perfect Basket
Some folks are all about those picture-perfect whitetail baskets, and this one’s definitely checking the boxes. You don’t run into a beauty like this every day! (Via https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17mL9VWtzA/)
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Tame the Taste of the Wild with Mountain Lion Meat Tacos
Looking for a dish that’s as fierce as it is flavorful? Enter mountain lion tacos—an unexpected twist on taco night that’s as wild as the mountains themselves!
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Tips sought on white-tailed deer killed near Potomac
POTOMAC– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a white-tailed deer buck that was killed last week near Potomac in the Blackfoot Valley. The buck was found…
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Governor Gianforte Announces Transition at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Dustin Temple, director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), will retire at the end of the year after a long career…
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2024
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 346,025 recreation visits in October 2024. This is a 16% increase from October 2023 (299,127 recreational visits). This October’s visitation showed…
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