Keep Montana's TIP-MONT Program Number Handy

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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—1-800-TIP-MONT or 1-800-847-6668.

Anytime you have information about poaching, or other hunting and fishing violations, or vandalism in a Montana State Park or on U.S. Forest Service lands, you can act immediately to report the details of the crime by calling TIPMONT.

The TIP-MONT program rewards callers who report natural resource crimes and a caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 if the information leads to an arrest.

To help ensure information you share with TIP-MONT makes a difference:

* note the details and write them down immediately;

* watch for identifying numbers such as those on a license plate, OHV, boat hull or plane tail;

* note exactly when and where the violation occurred;

* get physical descriptions of the people involved, including approximate weight, height, hair color and clothing;

* describe the location of physical evidence and do not move, collect or touch the evidence;

* write down the phone numbers and addresses of any additional witnesses.

The TIP-MONT hotline enables everyone to participate in preserving our state’s outdoor heritage. To report violations or suspected violations call 1-800-TIP-MONT.  

For more information, visit FWP’s TIP-MONT web page.