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Articles with the Tag: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks

Permit deadlines draw near

News from Montana FWP MONTANA — April 1 is deadline to purchase chances for Smith River Super Permit. Those who were unlucky in the Smith River permit draw for the 2022 float season have another chance to score a river trip of a lifetime.  In addition to the regular private float trip p...

Be bear aware when recreating outdoors

News from Montana FWP MONTANA — As winter gives way to spring, recreationists are taking advantage of the warmer weather to get outside. However, this is also the time of year bears are emerging from their dens and conflicts with people tend to increase. Bears can be found throughout Montana. I...

2022 Spring Mack Days begin

News from the CSKT Natural Resources Department FLATHEAD LAKE — The 40th Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake will begin on March 17 and end on May 15. This year’s event will focus on nine weeks of lake trout fishing, consisting of 60 total fishing days. Up to $225,000 in cash and prizes w...

Mountain lions lethally removed

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — This winter, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks lethally removed three adult mountain lions from Wild Horse Island State Park in collaboration with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. FWP received reports of lion sightings from landow...

Hunter education courses open for registration Hunter education courses open for registration

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Hunter education courses are open to registration in Kalispell, Polson, Eureka, and Plains.  Registration is free and available online at: https://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education. Additional courses will become available this spring...

Hunting, fishing license year begins March 1

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — The 2022 license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy new hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most s...

Conservation fee increase for tribal lands in effect

News from Fish, Wildlife, Recreation & Conservation PABLO — Due to the increase in recreation pressure on CSKT Tribal lands, including developed and primitive sites, it was determined a conservation permit fee increase was necessary in all resident categories. Fee increases will be used for ad...

Briefs for Feb. 23, 2022

Attend Lake County Spring Job Fair POLSON — Plan to attend the 2022 Lake County Spring Job Fair on Wednesday, March 9, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Red Lion Inn & Suites, 209 Ridgewater Drive. If you are looking for a new career or searching for a summer job, this is the place to be. For more in...

Commission approves 2022-23 hunting regulations

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — At its Feb. 4 meeting, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved hunting regulations for the 2022 and 2023 hunting seasons with a significant focus on changes to elk hunting opportunities. All final regulations approved at the meeting wil...

Public Access Land Agreement deadline approaches

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks MONTANA — Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement (PALA) Program. These programs are designed to provide rec...


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