Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks

Once again, it’s time to remember three very important words for boaters; clean, drain and dry.

March 1 marks the new license year for Montana fishermen and women and for hunters, as well.

The wolf hunting season has become so popular in the northwest part of the state, that Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is asking to expand the season starting next year in Region One.

Every year sees a new generation of hunters take to the mountains and plains of Montana, and those new hunters need the proper training and instruction, not just for safety, but to truly enjoy the outdoor experience.

Montana recorded its first suspected case of chronic wasting disease in wild elk Monday.

Two grizzly bears have been killed in northwest Montana, one by a hunter and one by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks is reporting a close to average success rate for hunters during the first week of general deer and elk season.

General deer and elk hunting season begins officially at sunrise on Saturday, October 26 and closes at sunset on December 1.

The impetus for this story comes from a report of an injured bear that had to be euthanized near Kila, Montana.

Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said early this week that 9-1-1 received a call from a distressed boater that their boat was sinking on Flathead Lake, but contact was lost before the exact location could be determined.