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Hunting Our hunting forecasts detail what you can expect for deer, elk, pronghorn and upland seasons

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Photo of hunters at Block Management sign in box

Hunting 2025 Block Management Access Guide and Maps are available online

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Hunting 2025 Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Access Guide and Maps are available online

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Get your licenses and permits for fishing, hunting, floating and more.

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Find a State Park

Montana's 55 state parks offer an endless array of opportunity and connection outside.

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Restrictions & Closures

FWP land, waterbody, angling and fire restrictions and closures across Montana.

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NEWS

FWP’s private land access programs help both hunter, landowners >

October 15

Pheasant release program contributes to our hunting heritage >

October 22

Hunters: Stop at all designated check stations >

October 22

Prevalence of hemorrhagic disease varies year to year >

October 22

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Important Dates

Oct 16-17 - Youth deer-only hunt Learn more >

Public Comment Opportunities

Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers various opportunities for the public to comment on issues, rules, grants, environmental assessments, land acquisition, development or enhancement projects, council recommendations, hunting and fishing regulations, etc. that FWP manages.

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Cutthroat Cowboy: Fishing Opportunity at a High Mountain Lake

FWP has many tools at its disposal for planting fish to enhance recreational opportunities, including helicopters, planes, and trucks. However, there are some remote spots where horses are required to transport fish safely. Join Montana FWP as they "hoof it" to a remote lake outside of Anaconda.

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Upland Imports

Montana Outdoors Magazine

Transplanted from other states or other continents, Montana's introduced upland bird species are now a welcome presence for many hunters. Here's how they arrived and where to find them.