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MT Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program

The goal of the Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program is to efficiently and responsibly conserve and enhance upland game bird habitats and populations, providing quality public hunting opportunities for present and future generations.

Habitat
Enhancement

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Pheasant
Releases

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Open
Fields

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Advisory
Council

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Strategic
Plan

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Read plan (PDF icon and link 3.7 MB)

Access
Guide

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Resources

  • Life After CRP (pdf icon and link to Life After CRP - Publication 1.9 MB)
    This publication was created through a collaborative effort of the following Montana agencies and organizations: Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Farm Service Agency, Ducks Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever.
  • Life After CRP - February 2013 Insert (pdf icon and link to Life After CRP - February 2013 Insert 245 KB)
    The insert contains up-to-date information on various conservation and habitat programs available to landowners and lessees.
  • UGB Habitat Enhancement Literature Review (UGB Habitat Enhancement Literature Review 206 KB)
  • UGB Hunting Guide
  • Removing Pets from Traps - Instructional Video (2 versions of the same video)
  • Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters - FWP Outdoor Reports Video
  • Wildlife Friendly Fences (UGB Habitat Enhancement Literature Review 4 MB)