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Articles with the Tag: Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks

Watercraft inspection stations open across Montana

HELENA — With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All vehicles transporting any type of boat, including canoes, kayaks, paddleboards and rafts are required to stop at all inspection stations they encounter.   Watercraft inspection stations are Montana’s ...

Deadline reminder for hunting applications

HELENA — The deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison is Monday, May 1. The deadline to apply for elk B, deer B, and antelope is Thursday, June 1. All applications must be completed online or at an FWP office. Most FWP offices with license sales are open Monday through ...

FWP asks commission to initiate rule-making process on grizzly management FWP asks commission to initiate  rule-making process on grizzly management

News from the MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for approval from the Fish and Wildlife Commission to move forward with a rule making process on administrative rules that address state management of grizzly bears. The request comes as the Monta...

Hunting permit drawing results now available

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can find their results online. You can see your results by visiting: fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand c...

FWP developing visitor amenities at Somers Beach State Park on Flathead Lake FWP developing visitor amenities at Somers Beach State Park on Flathead Lake

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is moving forward with development plans for Somers Beach State Park on the north shore of Flathead Lake. FWP is modifying its preferred plans for the new 106-acre state park based on public input. The d...

Fisheries grant deadline nears

HELENA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds landowners, watershed groups and others that this summer’s deadline to apply for Future Fisheries Improvement Program (FFIP) grants is May 15. The goal of FWP’s Future Fisheries Program is to restore rivers, streams and lakes to improve...

Springtime bear activity increasing in northwest Montana Springtime bear activity increasing in northwest Montana

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Bears tipping over garbage cans. Bears climbing onto porches pursuing bird feeders. Bears in back yards. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff in northwest Montana have started receiving familiar phone calls in springtime, when bears re-eme...

FWP accepting applications from landowners for Block Management

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting applications from landowners who are interested in participating in the 2023 Block Management Program. Block Management is a cooperative effort between landowners and FWP to help manage wildlife and pu...

Reminders from Fish, Wildlife & Parks

MONTANA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently put together some important springtime reminders for hunters and outdoor recreationists:  —  The deadline for deer and elk permit applications is April 1. Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk licenses, but they sho...

Fur handling clinic scheduled

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Registration is open for a free fur handling clinic in Columbia Falls on April 1.  The clinic is hosted by the Montana Trapper’s Association and Montana Fur Harvesters. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. —3 p.m. at 287 Midnight L...


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