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FWP News: Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 5 at 5 a.m., only archery equipment allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the City of Roundup have scheduled an archery-only mule deer…
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A Successful Youth Hunt with Mom!
Kristin Hammond had one proud mom moment during the youth hunt when her son Colt bagged his very first buck! After a morning of hiking and chasing mule deer with…
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FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
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11 Year Old Bags Nice Buck During Youth Hunt
Braxton Griffith who is 11 years old, bagged a real nice muley buck on Thursday during the Montana Youth Hunt. What a dandy!!!!! Congratulations!
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Antelope Down by Dillon
Joe Lipski, and Donnie Larson with help of Mike Wamsley of Missoula had a great antelope hunting trip this week down by Dillon. Great work!
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Game wardens seek information on two mule deer bucks shot and wasted near Billings
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on two mule deer bucks that were shot and wasted…
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Youth Hunter Tags First Buck
Trevor Fletcher shared these photos on Montana Hunting & Fishing’s Facebook page with the caption “My boy got his first buck today.” What an awesome way to spend time with…
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2 cases of wasted game meat dumped in Idaho
On October 11, Idaho Fish and Game District Conservation Officer Tim Klucken received calls regarding several carcasses and wasted meat from both mule deer and elk found in Game Management…
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Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance in homicide investigation
From Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office: We are seeking the public’s assistance on the homicide of Dustin Kjersem, whose body was discovered on Saturday, Oct. 12, in a tent approximately 2.5…
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Escaped prescribed burn torches 208 acres near Nevada Lake
Nevada Lake Fire Southwestern Land Office Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Fire Protection – Clearwater Unit Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Nevada Lake Wildlife Management Area Fire Information:…
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Black bear cubs from Butte transferred out of FWP Wildlife Center
Cubs will be placed in a zoo HELENA – Two black bear cubs that were captured in August in Butte are on their way to a zoo for permanent placement. The two cubs…
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FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and success throughout the region were relatively consistent with recent years…
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Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy
Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped it off by snagging a great-looking antelope. Perfect way to…
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Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged a solid antelope, and Cooper’s right there helping Dad show…
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From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!
Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and scored himself a solid antelope. Great start to the season,…
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Montana Hunting and Fishing Reports for 10-12-24
Two more hunting seasons open today. Not to mention phenomenal fall fishing is being reported around the state. Hear all of the latest hunting and fishing reports from our correspondents.…
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date reminder for all sportsmen looking to get some critters this…
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the two-day Montana teachers’ convention, when students are out of school.…
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The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. Now it’s your turn! Listen, get inspired, and create your…
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TOO BIG TOO HANDLE!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and anglers love to brag about getting the Big One. We dream about a Buck with a huge rack or a fish that won’t fit into the cooler, net,…
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[WATCH] How to Skin a Squirrel in Less than 2 Minutes
Ever wondered how to skin a squirrel in under two minutes? It’s easier than you think, according to Will Brantley with Realtree.com! we’re about to show you how it’s done!…
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Archery Antelope Success!
Fred Fanizzi stuck one heck of a nice antelope buck that was also shared on Hunt Montana. Excellent work! This was Fred’s caption: Hard work and persistence paid off earlier…
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Black bear with three cubs enters Lake City home, attacks 74-year-old
Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded Thursday night when a 74-year-old man was attacked by a black bear inside his home on the north side of Lake City after the bear…
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Bull Elk Down!
We are proud to share Montana hunters and the critters they tag. Thank you to Hunt Montana for sharing, and congrats to Becky Riley! Here is their caption: The ladies…
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23 Years and 23 Days–A Hunt to Remember
The Facebook page “Hunt Montana” posted this, and although we aren’t sure of the hunter’s name, the story was worth posting–congratulations! Hard to put this one in words… Coming back…
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F&G seeks information regarding the killing of grizzly bear in Clark County west of Island Park Reservoir
A reward is being offered for information leading to a citation in this case On September 2nd, an adult female grizzly bear was found shot and killed in Clark County…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 3 Rundown with Warren Hansen and Morgan Jacobsen
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout ALL the Hunting Opportunities in Region 3 in Southwest Montana! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: “Ribeye of the Sky” Sandhill Crane Recipe
Kokanee Quinn discovered a spectacular recipe by CoastMonthly.com that will make you want to hunt more sandhill crane! They call it the “ribeye of the sky” for a reason—sandhill crane…
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Hunt Big, Give Back Bigger: Missoula Firefighters’ Elk Raffle
Hurry up, folks! The Missoula Firefighters Benevolent Association’s elk hunt raffle tickets are flying off the shelf, and you don’t want to miss out! Every single dollar from ticket sales…
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FWP News: General antelope season opens October 12
HELENA – General antelope season opens Saturday, Oct. 12, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10. For information about what to expect this season, check out Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunting forecast.…
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A Global Pursuit of Big Game
If you’re thinking about an international hunting adventure and money isn’t a big concern, Venator Safaris in New Zealand is an option to consider. They just wrapped up a killer…
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Drawing for elk hunting at Montana Correctional Enterprise ranch on Thursday
#MTCorrections offers cow elk hunting opportunities to the public through special access rifle hunting permits on the Montana Correctional Enterprise ranch in Deer Lodge. The drawing for these permits will…
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Montana Man Sentenced for Federal Wildlife Trafficking Charges as Part of Yearslong Effort to Create Giant Hybrid Sheep for Captive Hunting
A Montana man was sentenced today to six months in prison for committing two felony wildlife crimes — a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act and substantively violating the Lacey Act —…
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Search on Eagle Peak in Yellowstone National Park moves from rescue to recovery, scales back
After 11 days of searching, Yellowstone will scale back efforts to locate Austin King in the vicinity of Eagle Peak and transition from a rescue to recovery today, Oct. 2.…
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Montana Man had Dream Trip to Alaska
Meet Dan Greer from Florence! He just wrapped up one incredible blast-and-cast adventure up in Alaska. After six days of chasing that elusive Dall sheep, he finally nailed it on…
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Plague in a Blind Idaho Deer? Yup, But No Cause for Concern
Hunters in North Idaho and Washington already have their eyes on chronic wasting disease (CWD), but now there’s something new to watch for—plague in deer, according to a recent story…
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FWP News: Lottery to be held for guided hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Opportunities for guided bison and elk hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation are available through a lottery system. The lottery is a way FWP partners with the Blackfeet Tribe to…
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The Gray Wolf Controversy Continues
The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed a brief in support of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across the Lower 48…
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Soak in History at Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs
Back in the late 1920s, an oil rigger struck liquid gold—well, more like a gushing well of hot water—in Phillips County, just west of Glasgow. What started as a cowboy’s…
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FWP News: FWP releases final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public process analyzing how the state intends to manage the iconic…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears closed in Black Bear Management Units 510 and 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Units (BMUs) 510 and 520 is closed. The black bear quota in…
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12-Year-Old Hunter’s Shot Ends Bear Attack on Dad
Yikes! A 12-year-old boy became a hero when he saved his dad from a bear attack during a hunting trip in Wisconsin. Owen Beierman shot the black bear as it…
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When wolves get too close to Hunters
In wolf news across the country…. Chase Melton, a 19-year-old hunter from Sugar Camp, was out with a couple of younger buddies near St. Germain when things got crazy real…
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Search continues for man missing from Yellowstone National Park
(Update) Active search and rescue in remote southeast corner of Yellowstone. Public’s assistance requested. – Yellowstone National Park, with assistance from Grand Teton National Park, Park County, Wyoming, and Teton…
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Section of Highline Trail remains closed after bear encounter
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 23, 2024] – A section of Highline Trail in Glacier National Park remains closed from Haystack Butte to Granite Park Chalet after a visitor’s encounter with a bear…
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