Important Changes for Those Getting Fishing and Hunting Licenses
March 1 marks the new license year for Montana fishermen and women and for hunters, as well.
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
FWP Proposing an Expansion of the Wolf Hunting Season
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.
Montana FWP Seeks Volunteer Hunter and Bow Hunter Instructors
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.
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Wild Elk – First in Montana
Montana recorded its first suspected case of chronic wasting disease in wild elk Monday.
Two Grizzly Bears Dead – One Euthanized – One Shot by Hunter
Two grizzly bears have been killed in northwest Montana, one by a hunter and one by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.
Average Success Numbers for the First Week of Hunting Season
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.
FWP Tips for a Successful Deer and Elk Hunt on Opening Weekend
General deer and elk hunting season begins officially at sunrise on Saturday, October 26 and closes at sunset on December 1.
Montana FWP – Don’t Try to Scare a Bear Away with a Shotgun
The impetus for this story comes from a report of an injured bear that had to be euthanized near Kila, Montana.
Lake County Authorities and FWP Rescue Boaters on Flathead Lake
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.
Mountain Lion Encounter Draws Warnings and Advice from FWP
A mountain biker near Whitefish had a close encounter with a mountain lion and her cubs last week, and even though no one was hurt, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Education and Program Manager Dylan Tabish reminds hikers and mountain bikers to be aware of wildlife confrontations.