Fish & Wildlife Wednesday, September 09, 2020 The annual application period is open for the Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP), a grant funding program administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The purpose of WHIP is to accomplish …
Fish & Wildlife - Region 4 Wednesday, September 09, 2020 Great Falls – Two public meetings regarding proposed conservation easements in north central Montana have been cancelled due to concerns about potential exposure to COVID-19. The public is still …
Fish & Wildlife - Region 2 Wednesday, September 09, 2020 Missoula – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking input on a proposal to remove some conifer trees on approximately 30 acres of land within its 42-acre Salmon Lake State Park to reduce …
Recreation News - Region 1 Wed Sep 09 09:27:55 MDT 2020 Kalispell – Montana State Parks announced that Lone Pine State Park is hosting its last lecture for the Lone Pine Lookout Lecture Series. Pack a picnic dinner, grab a chair or blanket and come to the …
Hunting - Region 7 Tue Sep 08 13:35:00 MDT 2020 Destination: SOUTHEAST MONTANA Southeast Montana experienced another summer with good rainfall, but conditions are rapidly drying out and fire restrictions are being implemented. The past couple of summers …
Hunting - Region 7 Tue Sep 08 13:44:00 MDT 2020 Consistent with adjustments made during spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will continue with the adjusted harvest reporting requirements for the fall black bear hunting season. The archery-only …
CWD - Region 7 Tue Sep 08 13:46:00 MDT 2020 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will continue chronic wasting disease surveillance this year in high-priority areas known as Priority Surveillance Areas in northwest, southwest and eastern Montana. Hunters who …
Aquatic Invasive Species Fri Sep 04 11:42:46 MDT 2020 Montana’s watercraft inspectors intercepted the 27th mussel-fouled vessel for the year. Last Sunday, vacationers traveling from Michigan to Glacier National Park with a kayak strapped on their van …
Fish & Wildlife - Region 3 Friday, September 04, 2020 Bozeman— Two grizzly bears have been euthanized after multiple conflicts in campsites and at residences near West Yellowstone. Conflicts with the two subadult grizzlies — a male and a female — began …
Aquatic Invasive Species Friday, September 04, 2020 Aquatic invasive species (AIS) threaten Montana’s waterways and fisheries. AIS are plants, animals and pathogens that are not native to Montana and cause harm to Montana’s native plants, animals and fish. …
Aquatic Invasive Species Fri Sep 04 13:14:18 MDT 2020 Watercraft owners are reminded that they must stop at ALL open inspection stations. Watercraft coming into Montana from out of state must be inspected prior to launching. Non-residents bringing …
Enforcement - Region 4 Friday, September 04, 2020 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking the public’s help for information on vandalism at the Ulm Bridge Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River near Ulm. FWP Game Warden Adam Gearing reports that …
Recreation News Friday, September 04, 2020 Floaters and boaters and other water recreationists hoping to get in another river float or day on the lake are urged to continue to follow water safety guidelines. “As summer winds to a close, we all want to …
Fish & Wildlife Friday, September 04, 2020 Arctic grayling habitat will be improved in Long Creek (near Lima Reservoir) by moving a portion of the stream into an old stream channel with existing high-quality vegetation. Habitat structures will be added …
Hunting Wed Sep 02 16:21:53 MDT 2020 Don't wait until it is too late. Hunters who haven't already asked permission from private landowners to hunt need to do so as soon as possible. Montana law requires hunters to obtain permission for all hunting …
Hunting Wed Sep 02 16:23:13 MDT 2020 With fire season underway in Montana, hunters should be keenly aware of the regulations in place in the locations they plan to hunt, at least until the weather begins to cool. FWP urges hunters to check in with the …
Hunting Wed Sep 02 16:23:49 MDT 2020 Despite the recent change in weather, the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) and FWP encourage hunters and campers to be cautious with their warming or campfires. Vegetation will dry …
Hunting Wed Sep 02 16:24:27 MDT 2020 The 1,200 volunteers who teach Hunter Education remind all hunters there are four basic rules of gun safety. Always point the muzzle of your gun in a safe direction. Always treat every gun as if it were loaded. Always …
Hunting Wed Sep 02 16:25:04 MDT 2020 The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks toll-free hotline for reporting wildlife poaching, property damage, and violations of fish and game laws is in operation 24 hours a day. TIP-MONT is the acronym for Turn in …
