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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Press Releases

287 Press Releases
  • Published on June 4, 2020 - 03:01 GMT

    Inspectors find more boats transporting invasive species into Montana

    Aquatic Invasive Species Wednesday, June 03, 2020 Flowing Wells mussels and weeds on fuel line Anaconda - red rim melania snails Montana watercraft inspection stations have intercepted 13 boats carrying invasive mollusks into the state this year. As of May …

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  • Published on June 4, 2020 - 03:01 GMT

    What boat owners should know about AIS

    Aquatic Invasive Species Wednesday, June 03, 2020 Aquatic invasive species (AIS) are non-native plants, animals or pathogens that can invade new waterbodies by hitching a ride on watercraft and gear. AIS can include mussels, snails, fish, plant fragments …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 23:31 GMT

    After two grizzly bears recently killed, important to review bear safety, ID tips

    Fish & Wildlife Tuesday, June 02, 2020 Two grizzly bears were killed by black bear hunters last week on the Rocky Mountain Front west of Great Falls. Both incidents are under investigation by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The circumstances of …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 23:31 GMT

    Comment sought on draft environmental assessment for proposed conservation easement

    Fish & Wildlife - Region 7 Tuesday, June 02, 2020 Miles City — A public comment period has begun for a draft environmental assessment for the proposed W-Bar Conservation Easement on 6,751 deeded acres in Wibaux County. A public, in-person meeting is …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 22:25 GMT

    White-nose syndrome kills North Dakota bats near Montana border

    Fish & Wildlife - Region 7 Tue Jun 02 14:27:19 MDT 2020 Disease has killed 6.7 million bats in North America since 2006 So far, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hasn’t found signs of the deadly white-nose syndrome (WNS) in the state’s bat populations …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 22:25 GMT

    Grizzly bear euthanized near Fortine after accessing food attractants

    Fish & Wildlife - Region 1 Tue Jun 02 14:32:48 MDT 2020 Residents reminded to reduce or secure food attractants to avoid wildlife conflicts Kalispell — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks euthanized a grizzly bear near Fortine after it became habituated …

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  • Published on June 2, 2020 - 05:16 GMT

    Flooding restricts traffic at south central Montana fishing access sites

    Fishing - Region 5 Mon Jun 01 18:10:22 MDT 2020 BILLINGS – High water from spring runoff has flooded parts of at least 10 fishing access sites in south central Montana, prompting Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to restrict traffic in them to walk-in only. …

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  • Published on June 1, 2020 - 18:06 GMT

    FWP to open offices, visitor centers to customers June 3

    COVID-19 Monday, June 01, 2020 Social distancing, other protocols will be in place HELENA—As the state moves into Phase 2 of Gov. Steve Bullock’s Reopening the Big Sky Plan, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices and visitor centers will open to the …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 01:43 GMT

    Orphaned grizzly cubs going to Bearizona Wildlife Park

    Fish & Wildlife Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Working jointly, staff from Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service found a home for three grizzly bear cubs that were orphaned last month. The cubs will be placed at Bearizona …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 01:42 GMT

    Grizzly bear attacks mountain biker near Spanish Peaks

    Fish & Wildlife - Region 3 Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Bozeman — A man in his 60s was attacked by a grizzly bear Monday while mountain biking in the Spanish Peaks area near Big Sky in Gallatin County. The man, who was alone at the time of the attack, was …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 01:42 GMT

    Two bull elk found shot, left to waste in southern Blaine County

    Enforcement - Region 6 Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Glasgow – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens are seeking any information regarding two bull elk that were found shot and left to waste approximately two and a half miles southwest of …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 01:42 GMT

    Voyager’s Rest FAS traffic restricted because of flooding

    Fishing - Region 5 Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Billings – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has limited traffic to walk-in only at its Voyagers Rest fishing access site northeast of Worden because of flooding. High spring runoff in the Yellowstone River pushed …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 01:42 GMT

    FWP enrolling landowners for Block Management Program

    Hunting Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Regional map - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is enrolling landowners across the state who are interested in participating in the Block Management Program. Block Management is a cooperative effort between landowners and …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 01:42 GMT

    Decision notice issued for future of Elbow Lake Dam on the Clearwater River

    Fish & Wildlife - Region 2 Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation issued a Decision Notice today to allow natural processes to continue to degrade Elbow Lake Dam.  The …

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  • Published on May 27, 2020 - 01:42 GMT

    New landowner access program deadline extended to June 19

    Fish & Wildlife Tuesday, May 26, 2020 The deadline landowners to enroll in Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ new Public Lands Access Land Agreement has been extended to June 19. The program encourages landowners to help open up and improve access to …

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  • Published on May 26, 2020 - 23:41 GMT

    Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet May 28

    Commission Tuesday, May 26, 2020 The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission will meet May 28 using the video conferencing platform Zoom. Details on how to access the meeting will be posted on fwp.mt.gov closer to the meeting date. The meeting will also be …

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  • Published on May 22, 2020 - 19:08 GMT

    FWP seeks public's help identifying CWD-symptomatic animals

    CWD Friday, May 22, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2020 FWP seeks public’s help identifying CWD-symptomatic animals Bozeman, MT — A follow-up test has confirmed a positive case of chronic wasting disease in a white-tailed deer buck that was euthanized …

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  • Published on May 22, 2020 - 04:43 GMT

    FWP dedicated to protecting Montana’s waterways

    Aquatic Invasive Species Thu May 21 16:23:04 MDT 2020 Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Montana, and as boaters venture out to our rivers and lakes, please keep in mind the rules aimed at protecting our waters and preventing the …

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  • Published on May 22, 2020 - 04:43 GMT

    Nonresident hunters have until July 7 to sign up for Alternate’s List

    Hunting Thu May 21 16:37:14 MDT 2020 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks gets a number of unused nonresident combination licenses (big game combination, general elk and general deer) returned by customers each year. FWP resells these returned licenses …

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  • Published on May 22, 2020 - 01:00 GMT

    Bannack State Park to reopen with limited services

    Recreation News Thu May 21 16:35:32 MDT 2020 Bozeman — Bannack State Park will reopen on May 22 with limited services for visitors. The park will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most of the buildings in the town site will not be open to visitors at this time …

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