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Flush With Birds: A look at Montana’s remarkably diverse upland bird populations. READ MORE >>

A Boom in a Silent Sport: Along with more participants, bow­hunting is attracting increased regulatory scrutiny.
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Clinging to Existence:Mountain goats have managed to survive for thousands of years in some of the state’s most brutal, unforgiving environments. So why are some populations now declining? READ MORE >>

Drawing a Line: Club members participating in the Sportsman User Value Mapping Project are saying, “Don’t develop where we hunt and fish.” READ MORE >>

A Beginner’s Guide to Duck Hunting in Montana: Basic advice on one of the state’s least crowded hunting opportunities. READ MORE >>

OUR POINT OF VIEW : Read agency insights from M. Jeff Hagener, Director of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. READ OUR POINT OF VIEW >>

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Montana Outdoors is a bi-monthly publication of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks that promotes the conservation and sustainable use of Montana's fish, wildlife and state parks.

Fish

Westslope cutthroats
Conserving Westslopes on the East Slope FWP, federal agencies, and conservation groups are working to prevent westslope cutthroat trout populations east of the Continental Divide from disappearing forever.

Wildlife

Mountain lions
A Close Look at Mountain Lions: What a ten-year study uncovered about cougars, their kittens, and the effects of heavy hunting pressure.

Montana's State Parks

Parks maintenance
In Fine Working Order: It takes expertise, money, innovation, and a stubborn sense of thrift to keep Montana’s 50 state parks and 320 fishing access sites clean, safe, and functional.

Montana lifestyle

Braising techniques
Venison Alchemy: Slow, moist cooking can turn even the toughest deer, pronghorn, or elk cuts into delicious, fork-tender entrees.