Opportunity for Public Comment:
2009 Proposed Furbearer Quota
2009 Proposed Bison Season and Quotas
Elkhorn Mountain Elk Observations Pilot Project
2009 Licenses
Available Licenses—2009 licenses are available for purchase online, at FWP Offices and at FWP License Providers. We have provided a complete listing of all available licenses, for residents and nonresidents, deadlines to apply, and costs. [Learn more].
Nonresidents Deer & Elk Combination Licenses—Find out everything you need to know, as a nonresident, about the 2009 Deer & Elk Combination License. [Learn more].
Hunters interested in taking part in any game-damage hunting opportunities on private land this year must register online by July 15 with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. (June 26)
Montana Fish,Wildlife & Parks reminds hunters that an unlimited number of five dollar SuperTag chances are available for fall 2009 hunts. Eight lucky hunters will win the chance to hunt a moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat, elk, deer, antelope, mountain lion and bison in any legal district open for that species. (April 17)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks tested about 2,000 deer, elk and moose collected during the 2008-2009 hunting season and did not detect chronic wasting disease in any of the animals tested. (June 26)
A new state law offers nonresident youths—12-15 years of age—a substantial discount on an upland game bird hunting license. (May 29)
With the coming of spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Elkhorn Working Group are inviting landowners, hunters, hikers and others who enjoy the Elkhorn Mountains southeast of Helena to help monitor the area's elk and other wildlife. (May 15)
Montana’s TIP-MONT "crimestopper" program is at work year round because wildlife crimes and vandalism occur year round. It is a good idea to keep the TIP-MONT number handy. It is 1-800-TIP-MONT, or 1-800-847-6668. (February 20)
Montana's effort to better understand the risk and spread of brucellosis by seeking the help of hunters and landowners produced good results for researchers and several rewards for some lucky participants. (June 12)
