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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Press Releases

393 Press Releases
  • Published on October 5, 2020 - 15:28 GMT

    Black bear season to close in HD 520

    Hunting District Restrictions, Closures & Reopenings Mon Oct 05 08:32:06 MDT 2020 By order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, the season for hunting of all black bears in BMU 520, in south central Montana, will close one-half hour after …

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  • Published on October 2, 2020 - 21:35 GMT

    FWP seeks information on cattle shooting

    Enforcement Fri Oct 02 14:45:31 MDT 2020 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ game wardens are seeking information for criminal trespass connected to a red angus cow-calf pair that were shot with multiple arrows, approximately between Sept. 20 and 23. The …

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  • Published on October 1, 2020 - 20:58 GMT

    FWP Region 7 offers new doe/fawn antelope license, valid only in two hunting districts

    Hunting - Region 7 Thu Oct 01 14:05:00 MDT 2020 Antelope With the antelope rifle season a couple weeks away, many folks are gearing up to go afield. There is a new harvest opportunity starting this year: hunters who drew the Region 7 either-sex (007-20) or …

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  • Published on October 1, 2020 - 15:38 GMT

    Reward offered for trophy deer poached south of Billings

    Enforcement - Region 5 Thursday, October 01, 2020 South Hills mule deer poached BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is offering a reward for information about a trophy mule deer buck killed illegally and left to waste near Stratford Road in the …

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  • Published on September 30, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

    FWP seeks public comment on Montana Forest Legacy Program updates

    Fish & Wildlife Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on updates to the Montana Forest Legacy Program’s Assessment of Need document. The Forest Legacy Program, which is administered by the U.S. …

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  • Published on September 30, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

    Donate a hunting license to disabled veterans armed forces members

    Hunting Wednesday, September 30, 2020 Montana law allows residents and nonresidents to donate their hunting license and or special permit to a disabled military veteran or disabled active duty service member. This year, there is a higher interest among …

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  • Published on September 30, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

    Hunters can help prevent spread of AIS

    Aquatic Invasive Species Wed Sep 30 14:01:07 MDT 2020 Hunters who use boats to access waterfowl or big game hunting areas can help prevent aquatic invasive species from infesting Montana’s wetlands, rivers and lakes.  The three steps of Clean, Drain, Dry …

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  • Published on September 30, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

    AIS Pass required for nonresident hunters with boats

    Aquatic Invasive Species Wed Sep 30 14:01:41 MDT 2020 FWP reminds nonresidents hunters planning to bring their watercraft into Montana that they must purchase a Vessel AIS Prevention Pass (AISPP) before launching on state waters. The Vessel AISPP was …

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  • Published on September 30, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

    Mussel boat #29 and #30 intercepted at watercraft inspection stations

    Aquatic Invasive Species Wednesday, September 30, 2020 The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Anaconda watercraft inspection station intercepted a watercraft carrying invasive mussels on Thursday, Sept. 24, making it the 30th mussel boat stopped this year. …

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  • Published on September 30, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

    FWP seeking comment on proposed Musselshell River rehabilitation work

    Fish & Wildlife - Region 5 Wednesday, September 30, 2020 BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking for public comment on a proposal to reconnect a channel of the Musselshell River southwest of Melstone that was cut off by flooding. Flood …

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  • Published on September 30, 2020 - 20:39 GMT

    Upcoming dates to remember

    Hunting Wed Sep 30 14:05:07 MDT 2020 Sept 30:  Sage grouse season closes Sept 30:  Deadline to purchase bonus points and NR preference points Oct 3: Duck & goose season opens-both flyways Oct 3: Sandhill Crane & swan opens-Central flyway Oct 9: …

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  • Published on September 29, 2020 - 21:37 GMT

    Park After Dark Guided Hike at Flathead Lake State Park-Wayfarers

    Recreation News - Region 1 Tue Sep 29 15:04:27 MDT 2020 (Bigfork, MT) – Flathead Lake State Park invites you to explore the park after dark! Join a park ranger on a 1.5 mile guided hike around the Wayfarers unit of Flathead Lake State Park to discover all …

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  • Published on September 25, 2020 - 17:52 GMT

    Notice of public hearing on proposed amendment and adoption - recreational use on the Madison River

    Commission Friday, September 25, 2020 BEFORE THE FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA   In the matter of the amendment of ARM 12.11.501 and the adoption of NEW RULES I through XVI pertaining to recreational use on the Madison River ) ) ) ) …

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  • Published on September 24, 2020 - 21:20 GMT

    Sixth Avenue closure changes access to FWP headquarters office in Helena

    Headlines Thu Sep 24 14:13:45 MDT 2020 Phase I of the Montana Heritage Center construction project begins Sept. 29. At that time, Sixth Avenue will close permanently between Sanders and Roberts streets. During Phase 1, the south-side, public entrance to …

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  • Published on September 24, 2020 - 18:55 GMT

    All mountain lion hunting to close in HD's 321, 332 & 334

    Hunting District Restrictions, Closures & Reopenings Thu Sep 24 11:42:27 MDT 2020 All mountain lion hunting to close in HD’S 321, 332 & 334   The hunting of all mountain lions in southwestern Montana hunting districts 321, 332 & 334 which …

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  • Published on September 23, 2020 - 21:44 GMT

    Fish consumption advisory issued for Piedmont Pond

    Fish & Wildlife - Region 3 Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has issued a fish consumption advisory for Piedmont Pond, south of Whitehall. The Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology (MBMG) conducted water sampling in the area …

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  • Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:09 GMT

    Low flows trigger fishing closure on portion of Big Hole River

    Waterbody Restrictions, Closures & Reopenings Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Bozeman, MT — A full fishing closure is now in place for a portion of the Big Hole River due to low flows. The closure extends 46 river miles from the Saginaw Bridge on Skinner …

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  • Published on September 23, 2020 - 19:09 GMT

    Gallatin River to close temporarily near Nixon Bridge

    Waterbody Restrictions, Closures & Reopenings Wed Sep 23 12:32:38 MDT 2020 Bozeman, MT — A small section of the Gallatin River will be closed to recreationists next week during a phase of construction on Nixon Bridge, just north of Manhattan. The …

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  • Published on September 22, 2020 - 22:43 GMT

    Youth Waterfowl and Pheasant Weekend approaches

    Hunting Tue Sep 22 14:40:01 MDT 2020 Montana’s young hunters and their hunting mentors will have a special treat the weekend of September 26 and 27, when they can take advantage of a statewide youth-only waterfowl and pheasant hunt. Licensed hunters or …

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  • Published on September 21, 2020 - 19:32 GMT

    Wolf season to close in WMU 313

    Hunting District Restrictions, Closures & Reopenings Mon Sep 21 11:54:20 MDT 2020 The hunting and trapping of all wolves in Montana Wolf Management Unit 313, which include portions of Park County, will close Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 at one half-hour …

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