Time is running short for hunters to register with Fish, Wildlife and Parks for game-damage hunting opportunities on private land this year. Registration takes place online, and the deadline is July 15. A final game damage roster, randomly generated from all the online registrations, will be posted by Aug 1. Hunts could take place anytime from Aug. 15 through Feb.15, 2008. FWP will contact hunters on the game damage rosters if opportunities arise. To register, go online at fwp.mt.gov.
(Headlines - June 29, 2007)
Montana wildlife officials today hailed the federal decision to remove the bald eagle from the list of threatened and endangered species.
"Montana’s bald eagle population now stretches from border to border, east to west and north to south," said Jeff Hagener, director of Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. "The Yellowstone River is once again has bald eagle nests along its entire length and eagles are occupying territories that have been vacant for than 200 years. We welcome the decision to delist the bald
(Wild Things - June 29, 2007)
A 10-pounder on 8-pound test monofilament line sounds like a good catch when fishing, but it’s not if the 10-pounder happens to be a Canada goose. In recent weeks, at least two geese at Lake Josephine in Billings’ Riverfront Park got tangled in fishing line and needed to be helped. Therefore Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is reminding anglers to be responsible with discarded fishing line.
(Headlines - June 29, 2007)
The Fourth of July often signals the transition from the cooler days of early summer to the steady midsummer heat in Montana. This year appears to be no exception, and hot, dry weather lies ahead in the forecast. Keep yourself fishing longer by wearing lightweight, loose fitting clothing that gives protection from the sun.
(Fishing - June 28, 2007)
Beavertail Hill and Salmon Lake State Parks will host special programs Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. The programs are free and open to the public and will include talks on Mark Twain’s journeys through Montana and Glacial Lake Missoula.
(Headlines - June 26, 2007)
Faced with litter, vandalism and growing campfire and off-road vehicle impacts at Newlan Creek Reservoir near White Sulphur Springs, state officials are asking for public comment on two proposals to collect camping fees there. The popularity of the 265-acre reservoir has taxed the ability of Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials to keep up with the growing use and abuse of the surrounding land.
(Headlines - June 26, 2007)
Winning posters from the annual Montana State Parks poster contest are now on display at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Headquarters on North Meridian Road in Kalispell.
(Headlines - June 26, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, is distributing a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the Lincoln County Sno-Kats for the purpose of grooming previously approved trails on the Kootenai National Forest in Lincoln County.
(Headlines - June 26, 2007)
More than 100,000 Chinook salmon were killed last weekend when primary and backup power to the Fort Peck Fish Hatchery failed.
(Headlines - June 25, 2007)
Applications are being accepted for Fort Peck Walleye Safari, a BOW event on Fort Peck Reservoir in northeastern Montana.
(Headlines - June 25, 2007)
Boat safe. Two words that mean a great deal at this time of year. With temperatures rising to summertime highs in the 80’s and 90’s, life jackets can get stiflingly warm. But nothing is more important to safe boating than properly wearing the correct PFD (personal floatation device).
(Fishing - June 22, 2007)
The 14th annual Fishing Without Barriers Day on Flathead Lake came off successfully under sunny skies today.
(Headlines - June 21, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites the public to comment on a draft environmental assessment for proposed improvements to the Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park entrance and replacement of the park’s maintenance shop.
(Headlines - June 20, 2007)
On Saturday June 15, 2007 a wolf killed a domestic calf in the Pinkham Creek drainage of northwest Montana near Eureka.
(Headlines - June 20, 2007)
FWP is conducting road maintenance on Upper Thompson Road in the Thompson Chain of Lakes Fishing Access Site between Kalispell and Libby.
(Headlines - June 20, 2007)
Yesterday, USDA Wildlife Services (WS) confirmed that a wolf had injured and killed nine lambs at a ranch just southwest of Big Timber
(Headlines - June 19, 2007)
Join Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and Kate Senger Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. at Salmon Lake State Park to hear the famous tale of the Corps of Discovery’s journey through Montana. Relive the old days and imagine what Montana and the West used to look like through the stories of Lewis & Clark.
(Headlines - June 18, 2007)
When the weather gets hot, head to the reservoir at Cooney State Park just 40 miles south of Billings for some relief. Make a weekend of boating, fishing or playing and stay in one of the five campgrounds on site.
(Headlines - June 18, 2007)
The bugs are out. For fly fishers in Montana, hearing that statement in June usually means one thing: the annual hatch of giant salmonflies has begun. Salmonfly is the common term for a large specie of stonefly, an aquatic insect common in Montana streams. Most stoneflies spend from one to three years of their life underwater in a nymphal stage, grazing on algae and underwater plants & detritus.
(Fishing - June 15, 2007)
Biologists will be sampling fish in Swan Lake this fall in an effort to assess and enumerate the non-native lake trout population in the lake.
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
The annual Fishing Without Barriers Day will be held on Flathead Lake on Thursday, June 21.
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
Fireworks maybe fun to shoot off and part of America’s Fourth of July birthday bash, but they are illegal on all Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ lands. Every year around the Fourth of July, people especially those living in towns, buy fireworks, then look for a place out of town to shoot them off. The local fishing access site or state park presents an inviting spot. Don’t do it.
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
Current brown trout numbers in the Missouri River between Holter Dam and the town of Cascade appear to be slightly above long-term averages, a state fisheries biologist says. “Steady as she goes,” says Grant Grisak, Fish, Wildlife and Parks fisheries biologist in Great Falls.
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
Montana's State Parks bring the real Montana real close for residents and their visitors. Many of the state's 50 state parks are close to Montana communities, making them an easy and inexpensive drive. The only fees for residents are for special services such as overnight camping, showers, some guided tours, special events and cabin, tipi and yurt rentals. Some Fishing Access Sites also require a camping fee.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Make this a year for adventure by making reservations at a Montana State Park for a cabin or tipi. CABIN RENTAL To rent a one-room cabin at Lewis & Clark Caverns call: 406-287-3541. This peaceful, rustic retreat is a perfect way to extend a day of adventure. Each cabin contains one double bed, one bunk bed, table with chairs, electrical outlets and electrical baseboard heat.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Park to actively plan geocaching activities within the park. Geocaching? "We were looking for a family-oriented activity that would increase visitor's knowledge of the park, get kids outside walking around, and give visitors a reason to return again soon to the park," said Ray Heagney, Missouri Headwaters State Park manager. "Geocaching does all that and more.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Geocaching, a "techno-sport," could not exist without GPS devices and the Internet. Geocaching is basically a hunt, using a GPS device and GPS coordinates, for a treasure box of trinkets and mementos stashed by another player. All or most communication between players about stashes hidden and found is via the Internet. Groundspeak, Inc., a privately owned corporation in Seattle, was started in 2000 to manage Geocaching.com , the Internet headquarters for the sport.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
You know that the new outdoor sport of geocaching has arrived in Montana when Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has a policy on the books and a formal permitting system in place. "Geocaching is a great reason for folks to get outdoors and get active, and that means it is also something FWP needs to get involved in managing, especially at state parks sites," said Chas Van Genderen, FWP Parks Division assistant administrator.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
At Rosebud Battlefield State Park, on thousands of acres of rolling prairie in southeastern Montana, little has changed since June 17, 1876. But the site's future promises changes of all sorts. To help manage that change, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is inviting Montanan's and others in a year-long process to develop a management plan for the park.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Montana’s 316 Fishing Access Sites are among the best places in the state to fish or camp. Now a new, full-color guide to these special places is available at all Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices at no charge.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Fishing Access Sites in Montana provide public access on some of the most spectacular waters in the U.S. Here are some examples: Arapooish Fishing Access Site , is located on the Bighorn River just north of Hardin. Two Leggins is the next access site upstream and Grant Marsh is the next access site down stream from Arapooish. Anglers catch brown and rainbow trout, and burbot. The site has a concrete boat ramp, trailer access and vault latrines.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Montana's State Parks host about 1.85 million visitors annually. Though the itinerary usually includes touring the park site, wildlife viewing, camping, fishing and hiking, for most a road trip to enjoy the real Montana isn't complete without a little shopping. A recent study by the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana at Missoula found that 26 to 44 percent of all nonresident travelers named recreational shopping as a common activity during travel.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Visitors to Montana's Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park will be treated to a first ever true-to-life view of the caverns' Paradise room. This favorite among the caverns' locations now boasts the latest in cave lighting technology. The new lighting enhances the natural reds and purples in the rock and other subtleties never seen before. The project to relight the caverns has been underway for two years.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
If you plan to recreate near the water at a Montana State Park this summer, don’t be surprised if you are asked to complete a visitor satisfaction survey . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will survey visitors this summer at Montana State Parks near Kalispell, Whitefish and at Tongue River Reservoir State Park in southeastern Montana to gather information about how well these parks are meeting the needs of visitors.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Montana State Parks are "Real Montana, Real Close." These parks annually offer a rich selection of ways to experience and learn about Montana including storytelling, demonstrations, presentations on biology, archaeology, history, and even a sleep over for kids at Ulm Pishkun State Park. Read on for a sampling of upcoming events. For a full list of events scheduled at Montana State Parks this summer, please visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks web site at fwp.mt.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee has led the recovery of the grizzly bear in the lower 48 states since 1983. Committee experts say that bear spray is critical to grizzly bear recovery because it effectively deters grizzly bears and helps humans to avoid injury. Bear pepper spray is not a substitute for taking the proper precautions to avoid a bear in the first place. The IGBC recommends its use only as a deterrent in a confrontation with an aggressive or attacking bear.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Professional photographers know that to get great wildlife shots they need to use telephoto lenses and be very patient. Most professionals practice some form of low-impact photography and devote years to obtaining particular shots. Generally accepted wildlife photography etiquette includes: View and photograph from an established observation area or the trail when hiking.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
If you see infant wildlife—whether it is in the woods or in your backyard, please follow Montana’s wildlife law and leave the animal alone. Remember: it is illegal to possess or care for a wild animal. Should someone bring a deer fawn to FWP, they’ll be asked to take the animal back to the site where it was found. FWP file photo of a whitetailed-deer fawn is available.
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission agreed in May to change the 2007 Antelope Season opening date to Oct. 7. The opening date is listed as Oct. 14 in the 2007 antelope hunting regulations. The Nov. 11 closing date was not changed. The change was made in response to requests to maintain the Columbus Day holiday weekend opener tradition. With the change, the archery only antelope season will overlap the general antelope season for a week—Oct. 7-13.
(Hunting - June 15, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said applications for ice-fishing contests proposed for next winter are due in the Helena FWP office on or before July 1. Applications for contests may be approved, denied or approved with conditions. Conditions placed on contests may help to minimize fish mortality, regulate harvest, reduce user conflicts or require additional access site maintenance when needed.
(Fishing - June 15, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a proposed license fee increase for game bird farms that raise and sell upland game birds to the public. FWP authorities said there are about 80 such game bird farms in Montana. First time game bird farm license application fees would increase from $25 to $100 and annual license renewal fees would go from $15 to $50. The new fees will cover FWP’s increased costs for overseeing game bird farms.
(Hunting - June 15, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed changes to the rule on hunting season extensions at a public meeting June 27 at 7 p.m. at FWP headquarters, 1420 East Sixth Ave., in Helena The proposed changes would make it easier to extend hunting seasons in hunting districts where game populations are over objective and the harvest falls below what was anticipated. Public comments may also be made until July 5 by mail to: Quentin Kujala, FWP, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, Mt.
(Hunting - June 15, 2007)
Hunters interested in participating in game-damage hunting opportunities on private land this year need to register online beginning Friday, June 15 with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Game damage occurs when animals like elk, deer, and antelope concentrate on private farms and ranches and eat crops and hay.
(Hunting - June 15, 2007)
A new law aimed at bringing Montana families together and honoring wounded U.S. military veterans offers some youths, senior citizens, and Purple Heart vets the opportunity to fish, hunt most game birds, for free in Montana. The new opportunity, signed into law May 8 by Gov. Brian Schweitzer, provides free Conservation Licenses to resident minors who are at least 12 years old and under 15, and to residents 62 or older.
(Hunting - June 15, 2007)
HELENA - Mike Halligan, Director of Government Relations for Washington Corporations, announced today that Dennis Washington will donate a conservation easement on 240 acres of prime recreation property along the Smith River to the State of Montana. "All Montanans are beneficiaries of this extraordinary gift," said Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer. "In a state blessed with so many natural treasures, the Smith River is one of Montana’s crown jewels.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Department of Livestock are seeking nominations for individuals to serve on a statewide board that will direct a new program to reduce livestock losses caused by wolves and reimburse ranchers for wolf-related losses.
(Hunting - June 15, 2007)
As the summer boating season begins, FWP urges all boaters to follow three basic rules on the water: 1. Designate a skipper who won’t drink alcoholic beverages while on duty. 2. Have approved lifejackets on board and readily accessible for every passenger, and require children under 12 years of age to abide by the law by wear their lifejackets when on board. 3. Do not exceed a boat’s safe carrying capacity.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
As boaters plan for a summer of fun it is a good time to plan to take Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ home-study course for motorboat and personal watercraft operators. Those 13 years of age or older who successfully complete the course will receive a motorboat operator’s certificate.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Women interested in kayaking are invited to a one-day beginning kayak class sponsored by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The two sessions, July 21 and 22, will be held at Hyalite Reservoir, south of Bozeman in the Gallatin National Forest beginning at 9 a.m. each day. “Kayaking is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports in the country.
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
If last summer vaporized before you could float the Missouri River, camp out under the stars, or visit a Montana State Park, you aren’t alone. Millions of Americans are determined to make this summer different, according to John de Graaf, coordinator of Take Back Your Time, a national organization addressing over work and over scheduling in the U.S.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Montana State Parks annually offer a rich selection of summer learning experiences including storytelling, demonstrations, history, and even a sleep over for kids at Ulm Pishkun State Park this year. Read on for a sampling of upcoming events. For a full list of events scheduled at Montana State Parks this summer, please visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks web site at fwp.mt.gov on the Parks and Recreation page.
(Parks - June 15, 2007)
Join the “Major” at Beavertail Hill State Park on June 22nd at 8 pm for an informative and entertaining evening. The program is free and open to the public.
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
Mountain lion sightings are rumored but unconfirmed in northeastern Montana, but FWP advises residents to be vigilant and prepared to encounter lions in the region.
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
Bowhunter Ed course scheduled for June 26-30 in Glasgow Students are required to pre-register for a five-day, 12-hour Bowhunter Education course scheduled June 26-30 in Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Quonset classroom on U.S. Highway 2 West in Glasgow. For the first time this year, Bowhunter Education students age 18 and older can opt to take a portion of the course over the Internet.
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
Apply by Wednesday, June 20 for a seat in a boat during Walleyes Unlimited's Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, June 23 on Fort Peck Reservoir
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
Registration is open June 15 through July 15
(Headlines - June 15, 2007)
Pictograph Cave State Park, just five miles south of Billings, invites visitors to participate in a number of programs this month as a way to enjoy the outdoors without having to travel long distances.
(Headlines - June 14, 2007)
A Bowhunters Education course has been scheduled for the Broadus area June 23-24.
(Hunting - June 14, 2007)
To better understand how whirling disease has affected trout in the 30-mile blue ribbon section of the Missouri River downstream of Holter dam, state fisheries workers are looking at trout spawning behavior.
(Headlines - June 14, 2007)
A favorite pastime in early June by upland bird hunters is guessing how the bird hatch is going, pheasants mostly. Pheasant hatching peaks about the end of the first week of June, which also is the peak of north central Montana’s wet weather. Too much rain can wash out nests or kill newly hatched chicks. Too little rain can lead to lack of vegetation for cover and insects, which young birds need for survival. Drought also stresses adult birds, leading to a drop in nesting success.
(Headlines - June 14, 2007)
Six black bears have been reported in the Bonner-West Riverside neighborhoods this spring, mostly attracted by unsecured garbage in dumpsters. Bears that become dependent on garbage for food can cause problems for area residents and themselves, said Jamie Jonkel, Bear Management Specialist for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).
(Headlines - June 12, 2007)
Three calves where confirmed killed by wolves in the Bitterroot Valley recently. Two wolves from the Brooks Creek Pack were lethally removed June 5 and 6 and additional removals have been authorized.
(Headlines - June 11, 2007)
Hunters interested in participating in game-damage hunting opportunities on private land this year need to register online beginning Friday, June 15 with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Game damage occurs when animals like elk, deer, and antelope concentrate on private farms and ranches and eat crops and hay.
(Hunting - June 11, 2007)
A new law aimed at bringing Montana families together and honoring wounded U.S. military veterans offers some youths, senior citizens, and Purple Heart vets the opportunity to fish, hunt most game birds, for free in Montana. The new opportunity, signed into law May 8 by Gov. Brian Schweitzer, provides free Conservation Licenses to resident minors who are at least 12 years old and under 15, and to residents 62 or older.
(Fishing - June 11, 2007)
Wolves killed six sheep and injured five sheep recently in southwest Montana. USDA Wildlife Services confirmed the depredations on June 8 and 9.
(Headlines - June 11, 2007)
The public is cordially invited to Beavertail Hill State Park on June 15th for an evening with Mark Twain.
(Headlines - June 11, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks provides many opportunities for the public to get out and explore the natural, cultural, and historical aspects of their local state parks. Each opportunity is an interpretive program, which could include a campfire, nature walk, slideshow, or even hands on presentations. This summer every Saturday evening from June 16 until August 18 at Salmon Lake State Park there will be an interpretive presentation by a speaker regarding the overall theme, Ancient Highways
(Headlines - June 11, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for a fuels reduction project on two parcels of department land on McGregor Lake in Flathead County.
(Headlines - June 08, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Department of Livestock are seeking nominations for individuals to serve on a statewide board that will direct a new program to reduce livestock losses caused by wolves and reimburse ranchers for wolf-related losses.
(Headlines - June 08, 2007)
HELENA - Mike Halligan, Director of Government Relations for Washington Corporations, announced today that Dennis Washington will donate a conservation easement on 240 acres of prime recreation property along the Smith River to the State of Montana. “All Montanans are beneficiaries of this extraordinary gift,” said Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer. “In a state blessed with so many natural treasures, the Smith River is one of Montana’s crown jewels.
(Parks - June 08, 2007)
In response to a petition for a no-wake zone filed by some Swan Lake property owners, FWP enforcement officers will increase patrols and educational contacts on the north end of Swan Lake
(Headlines - June 07, 2007)
Much of Western Montana has special rules for boaters. Boating rules apply to all Western Montana public lakes and reservoirs – any lake with public access – and to all lakes surrounded by Plum Creek Timber Company lands in FWP’s Regions 1 and 2.
(Headlines - June 07, 2007)
The annual Fishing Without Barriers Day will be held on Flathead Lake on Thursday, June 21
(Headlines - June 07, 2007)
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has hired a Grizzly Bear Management Specialist for the Cabinet-Yaak ecosystem.
(Headlines - June 07, 2007)
A second young male grizzly was caught on May near Swan Lake and moved to Sullivan Creek in the South Fork drainage.
(Headlines - June 07, 2007)
This is a brief synopsis of fishing conditions and reports from select waters across the state. For more detailed information, contact a fly shop, bait store, or boat marina for the particular water. For detailed information on river flows, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=flow What a difference some rain can make.
(Fishing - June 07, 2007)
Montana State Parks and the Western Montana Astronomical Society invite the public on June 9th for an evening of star gazing at Council Grove State Park. Join us for a guided tour of the night sky and explore the universe through our telescopes or you can bring your own.
(Headlines - June 05, 2007)
Montana’s Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission will meet June 14 in Columbus at the United Bank, 36 9 th Street North beginning at 8:30 a.m.
(Commission - June 05, 2007)
Saturday dawned clear with sunshine and a slight breeze for the 50th anniversary celebration of Medicine Rocks State Park. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in cooperation with the Ekalaka Chamber of Commerce and Custer Country celebrated the anniversary on June 2, 2007at the park which is located just north of Ekalaka, MT.
(Parks - June 04, 2007)
Anglers are invited to a public meeting in Glasgow on Wednesday, June 13 from 7-9 p.m. to learn more about proposed 2008-2011 fishing rules and even propose some of their own.
(Headlines - June 04, 2007)
Young anglers with a yen to fish but no gear of their own can check out pre-rigged fishing rods from several tackle check-out sites across the Hi-Line.
(Headlines - June 04, 2007)
With the general stream-fishing season open, anglers are planning a summer's worth of fishing trips. Those plans should include a review of the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 2007 fishing regulations for regulation changes. "New or changed regulations are displayed in bold italics to make it easier to identify them," said FWP Fisheries Operations Bureau Chief Karen Zackheim.
(Headlines - June 01, 2007)
As Montanan's prepare for a summer in the great outdoors, they can learn about Montana's black and grizzly bears by visiting the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Be Bear Aware web pages. "New on FWP's Bear Aware web pages are photos and streaming video of bears in action," said Ron Aasheim, FWP Communications and Education division administrator. Aasheim said the images are fun to browse, and a good way to learn about bear behavior, body language and movement.
(Headlines - June 01, 2007)
FWP reminds those planning commercial activities on sites managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks that commercial-use permits are now required. Examples of commercial uses include guided angling and whitewater rafting, guided walks and tours, guided trail rides and commercial filming. Permits for these and other commercial activities help manage commercial uses on FWP-managed lands.
(Headlines - June 01, 2007)
Governor Brian Schweitzer and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking nominations for citizens who wish to be considered for appointment to the Private Land/Public Wildlife (PL/PW) Council. The council, appointed by Gov. Schweitzer, is made up of citizens representing the interests of hunters, anglers, landowners, and outfitters. Members work to address issues related to hunting and fishing access and the management of Montana’s public wildlife resources.
(Headlines - June 01, 2007)
If you plan to recreate near the water at a Montana State Park this summer, don’t be surprised if you are asked to complete a visitor satisfaction survey . Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will survey visitors this summer at Montana State Parks near Kalispell, Whitefish and at Tongue River Reservoir State Park in southeastern Montana to gather information about how well these parks are meeting the needs of visitors.
(Headlines - June 01, 2007)
Montana State Parks annually offer a rich selection of summer learning experiences including storytelling, demonstrations, and history. For a full list of events scheduled at Montana State Parks this summer, please visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks web site at fwp.mt.gov on the Parks and Recreation page. Here are some examples of upcoming events. Great Falls of the Missouri River Park Ranger Hour Giant Springs State Park June 8 at 1 p.m.
(Parks - June 01, 2007)
Montana's landscape wouldn't be the same without the mule deer that populate the state's flat sage-brush prairie lands of the east, rugged mountains and low riparian zones of the west and almost everywhere in-between. Montana's mule deer and white-tailed deer are considered "New World" deer, a group that some believe may have evolved about 5 million years ago in the forests of North America and Siberia. "Old World" deer evolved in Asia. There are about 34 species of deer worldwide.
(Headlines - June 01, 2007)
This is a brief synopsis of fishing conditions and reports from select waters across the state. For more detailed information, contact a fly shop, bait store, or boat marina for the particular water. For detailed information on river flows, visit: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mt/nwis/current?type=flow Catch-and-release has been popular with conservation-minded anglers for decades.
(Fishing - June 01, 2007)
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