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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Press Releases

393 Press Releases
  • Published on May 11, 2020 - 14:43 GMT

    Spring Black Bear Season To Close In Bear Management Unit 700

    Hunting District Restrictions, Closures & Reopenings Mon May 11 08:43:52 MDT 2020 By order of the Montana Fish &Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Unit 700 will close one-half hour after sunset on Monday, May 11, …

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  • Published on May 6, 2020 - 22:40 GMT

    Smith River floaters should prepare for protocol changes

    Recreation News Wed May 06 16:40:36 MDT 2020 The Smith River float season started a few weeks late this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but with spring finally coming on strong in Montana, floaters can expect a great experience. On April 10, FWP …

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  • Published on May 6, 2020 - 22:39 GMT

    Brush Lake State Park to remain closed until May 15

    Recreation News Wed May 06 16:39:56 MDT 2020 Glasgow — Brush Lake State Park, Region 6’s only state park, is not yet open for day-use or camping, and will remain closed through May 14, opening on May 15.  Normally, the park is open May 1-Nov. 1. The gate …

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  • Published on May 6, 2020 - 22:39 GMT

    Mallard’s Rest FAS on Yellowstone River to close for road repairs

    Fishing Wednesday, May 06, 2020 Bozeman — Mallard’s Rest Fishing Access Site will be closed from Wednesday, May 13, through Friday, June 5, for road improvements. The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission on April 23 approved the temporary closure for …

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  • Published on May 6, 2020 - 22:38 GMT

    Governor’s Grizzly Bear Advisory Council to host video conference online in May

    Councils & Committees News Wednesday, May 06, 2020 Kalispell — The Governor’s Grizzly Bear Advisory Council will convene through video conference for its May meeting and the event will be streamed live online for the public. The citizen council will …

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  • Published on May 6, 2020 - 22:37 GMT

    FWP extends Open Fields enrollment period

    Fish & Wildlife Wed May 06 16:37:12 MDT 2020 Landowners interested in applying for Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters through the state Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program have until May 22 to submit an application. Open Fields is a voluntary, extra- …

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  • Published on May 6, 2020 - 22:36 GMT

    Coal Creek Conservation Easement finalized, securing considerable public access

    Fish & Wildlife Wed May 06 16:36:30 MDT 2020 Miles City — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has completed the 10,072-acre Coal Creek Conservation Easement in Custer and Prairie counties. The easement, which is located about 12 miles south of Terry, is …

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  • Published on May 6, 2020 - 22:35 GMT

    New landowner access program seeking applicants, deadline May 29

    Fish & Wildlife Wed May 06 16:35:32 MDT 2020 Currently, millions of public land acres in Montana are inaccessible. Fish Wildlife & Parks new Public Lands Access Land Agreement encourages landowners to help open up and improve access to these …

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  • Published on May 1, 2020 - 21:26 GMT

    FWP, other state agencies experiencing phone issues

    Inside FWP - Region 7 Fri May 01 15:26:00 MDT 2020 Callers to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks may encounter connection issues due to a problem with the state phone system. We are working to resolve the issue. Questions and comments can also be emailed. …

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  • Published on May 1, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

    FWP, other state agencies experiencing phone issues

    Inside FWP Fri May 01 14:39:41 MDT 2020 Callers to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks may encounter connection issues due to a problem with the state phone system. We are working to resolve the issue. Questions and comments can also be emailed. General …

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  • Published on May 1, 2020 - 20:38 GMT

    FWP seeking public comment on several items

    Hunting Fri May 01 14:38:24 MDT 2020 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is requesting public review and comment on the following items. Supporting information on these items can be found on our website under “Opportunity for Public Comment” at fwp.mt.gov/ …

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  • Published on May 1, 2020 - 20:37 GMT

    FWP reports avian cholera outbreak at Lake Frances

    Fish & Wildlife Fri May 01 14:37:12 MDT 2020 Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks biologists have completed an investigation into a waterfowl die-off at Lake Frances experienced near the town of Valier in north central Montana. The die-off was the result …

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  • Published on May 1, 2020 - 20:36 GMT

    Grizzly Bears Euthanized Near Columbia Falls

    Fish & Wildlife Fri May 01 14:36:18 MDT 2020 Kalispell — Two grizzly bears were euthanized earlier this week after the bears became food conditioned from accessing bird feeders, unsecured chicken feed, and other sources near residences north of …

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