Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

FWP proposes small closure in Beattie Gulch for bison hunting

Fri Sep 21 09:12:50 MDT 2018

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a proposal to close a small portion of HD 385 in Beattie Gulch near Gardiner and on the border of Yellowstone National Park to bison hunting due to safety concerns.

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Game Wardens Investigate Illegally Killed Deer, Elk Near Whitefish

Thu Sep 20 16:14:44 MDT 2018

Kalispell, MT — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is investigating two illegally killed animals west of Whitefish and is seeking information from the public.

(Region 1 - Enforcement )

Fish & Wildlife Commission accepting applications for Madison River Negotiated Rulemaking Committee

Thu Sep 20 15:25:00 MDT 2018

The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission is accepting comment on and applications for the proposed independent Madison River Negotiated Rulemaking Committee.

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Gov. Steve Bullock announces 2018 Montana Neighbor Awards

Thu Sep 20 15:24:13 MDT 2018

A farmer from Lewistown and ranchers from Dillon were recognized Monday, Sept. 17, as the recipients of the 2018 Montana Neighbor Awards.

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FWP sets special archery deer hunt at Roundup

Thu Sep 20 15:14:27 MDT 2018

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has scheduled a special archery-only hunt for property in and around Roundup to reduce the number of mule deer in town. Special tags for the hunt go on sale on a first-come first-served basis starting at 5 a.m. Oct. 2, 2018, online or at any license dealer.

(Region 5 - Hunting )

Divers search for adult invasive mussels in Tiber

Thu Sep 20 15:14:22 MDT 2018

Divers searched for adult aquatic invasive mussels at Tiber Reservoir last week but found none.

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AIS watercraft inspections stations reduce hours

Thu Sep 20 15:13:39 MDT 2018

Labor Day weekend marked the conclusion of the summer boating season in Montana. With the decrease in boating traffic, some watercraft inspection stations are reducing hours or closing for the season. To find a watercraft inspection station, go to www.cleandraindrymt.com.

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Montana Tales and Trails: Feeling Strong?

Thu Sep 20 15:12:12 MDT 2018

Recently, I watched a Cooper’s hawk take off from a rural, gravel road, clutching a dead meadowlark in its talons.

(Region 4 - Headlines )

Feeling Strong?

Thu Sep 20 14:07:04 MDT 2018

Feeling strong? Recently, I watched a Cooper’s hawk take off from a rural, gravel road, clutching a dead meadowlark in its talons.

(Region 4 - by Bruce Auchly )

Tips for hunters to make Block Management Program work for them

Thu Sep 20 08:44:00 MDT 2018

The 2018 Hunting Access Guide is now available, directing hunters to more than 7 million acres of private, state and federal lands enrolled in Montana’s Block Management Program.

(Region 7 - Hunting )

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