Read news releases about current fire and drought conditions.

Find updates on the current fire and drought status.

Due to current dry conditions and HIGH FIRE DANGER throughout much of Montana, hunters may encounter BMA closures or restrictions. Some BMA cooperators may be reluctant to make access commitments until weather conditions improve. Hunters should contact regional FWP staff and/or BMA landowners prior to making final hunting trip plans to identify any possible land closures, BMA use restrictions, or other actions which might affect their hunting activities.

Current BMA Fire Restrictions and Closures

Read news releases about emergency fire and/or drought conditions that may affect your recreational use of Fishing Access Sites as well as other public lands.

Find a list of all Fishing Access Sites currently affected by restrictions or closures, including fire restrictions and closures. Please check waterbodies (below) as well to ensure the appropriate waterbody doesn't have other restrictions.

Read news releases about emergency conditions of waterbodies or parts thereof, that may affect your fishing or other recreational activities. These emergencies may be due to fire, drought, weather, or other unforeseen dangers.

Find a list of all waterbodies currently affected by restrictions or closures, including fishing restrictions and closures. Please check Fishing Access Sites (above), State Parks (below), and Wildlife Management Areas (below) as well to ensure the appropriate land doesn't have other restrictions.

Read news releases about closures of various hunting districts.

See current quota statuses:

• bighorn sheep quota status 10 KB
• black bear quota status
• furbearer quota status
• mountain lion quota status
• wolf quota status

Read news releases about emergency fire and/or drought conditions that may affect your recreational use of State Parks as well as other public lands.

Visit stateparks.mt.gov to check individual parks for restrictions and closures.

Read news releases about emergency fire and/or drought conditions that may affect your recreational use of Wildlife Management Areas as well as other public lands.

Find a list of all WMAs currently affected by restrictions or closures, including fire restrictions and closures. Please check waterbodies (above) as well to ensure the appropriate waterbody doesn't have other restrictions.

WMAs that provide critical winter range for big game are typically close to public use from December 1 to noon on May 15. WMA open and close dates may vary.

• WMA Open-Close Dates chart 89 KB
• Search individual WMAs for seasonal closure information specific to that WMA.