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Articles with the Tag: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks

Briefs for Feb. 15, 2023

Game wardens seek information on three deer shot, wasted in Ferndale News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on three deer found shot and wasted in the Swan River north of the Montana 209 bridge in Fern...

Hunter education class schedule announced

News from the MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Hunter education courses are scheduled across northwest Montana, including in Kalispell, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Eureka, and Plains. Registration is free and available at: https://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education. Dates, locations...

Briefs for Feb. 8, 2023

Suicide prevention class to be held News from St. Ignatius Police ST. IGNATIUS — On Wednesday, March 22, we will be hosting MLEA post credit training on QPR Suicide Prevention in Saint Ignatius. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer. More information about QPR can be found at: qprinsti...

Montana legislators, senators, governor welcome grizzly delisting progress

News from Montana Legislature, U.S. Senate, Governor Gianforte HELENA — Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth, R-Hamilton, released the following statement in response to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s acceptance of Montana’s petition to delist grizzly bears from the Endangere...

Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board to meet in February, March

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet in February and March. All interested persons are invited to attend. A meeting on Feb. 8, 2023 will be live streamed via Microsoft Teams starting at 1 p.m. Login information is posted ...

FWP seeking input on Somers Beach State Park plan

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a draft development plan for Somers Beach State Park on Flathead Lake. The plan builds on public input gathered in 2022 and proposes a variety of new recreational amenities at the...

Smith River permit application deadline is Feb.15

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks GREAT FALLS – Permit applications to float the Smith River will be accepted through Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. 21. Celebrated for its spectacular scenery, remote location and excellent fishing, floating the Smith River is one of Mont...

Wolf trapping opens in all occupied grizzly bear habitat across the state

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife staff completed its final assessment of grizzly bear activity in occupied grizzly bear habitat. Effective Saturday, Dec. 24, wolf trapping season is open in all areas of occupied grizzly bear habitat ...

Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program advisory council to meet

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — The Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) advisory council will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at 9 a.m. at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks conference room. People can attend via Zoom or in-person. WHIP was established during the 2017 ...

Start your New Year off right with a First Day Hike

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Kick off the New Year right with a First Day Hike at a state park near you. On Jan. 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host First Day Hikes at Flathead Lake State Park (Wayfarers, West Shore, and Lone Pine units), as well as other state...


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