Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks :: Recent News (RSS) http://fwp.mt.gov/news/rss/default.html Most recent 25 news articles en en FWP offers Program related to CRP enrollment. http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/hunting/nr_1922.html Sign up time is here for the popular Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters program. Mon, 20 May 2013 22:35:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/hunting/nr_1922.html 2013-05-20T22:35:00Z FWP Seeks Comment on Madison River Recommendations http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0253.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks welcomes the public to comment on the recommendations made by the Madison River Citizen Advisory Committee (MCAC) towards FWP’s development of a draft recreation management plan for the Madison River. Mon, 20 May 2013 18:06:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0253.html 2013-05-20T18:06:00Z Flooding Forces Closure of Harry Morgan FAS http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0252.html Flood conditions prompted Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) to close Harry Morgan Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the North Fork of the Blackfoot River today. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:12:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0252.html 2013-05-17T17:12:00Z FWP Seeks Comment on Proposed Boating Regulations Changes on Alva, Marshall and Harpers Lakes http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0251.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking comments through June 14 on a proposal to modify boating regulations on Alva, Marshall and Harpers Lakes in the Clearwater drainage. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:09:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0251.html 2013-05-17T17:09:00Z FWP To Offer Free Paddle Fest June 15 At Spring Meadow Lake http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/education/nr_0357.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a free Paddle Fest June 15 from noon to 3 p.m. at Spring Meadow Lake State Park, 2715 Country Club Drive in Helena. This event offers the community an introduction to many different paddling sports. Paddling stations will be set up along the north and west shore. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/education/nr_0357.html 2013-05-17T14:21:00Z FWP To Offer Free Paddle Fest June 15 At Spring Meadow Lake http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0250.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a free Paddle Fest June 15 from noon to 3 p.m. at Spring Meadow Lake State Park, 2715 Country Club Drive in Helena. This event offers the community an introduction to many different paddling sports. Paddling stations will be set up along the north and west shore. Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0250.html 2013-05-17T14:21:00Z Montana Wild To Offer Free Screening of The Whale May 29 http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/education/nr_0269.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a free screening of "The Whale" on May 29 at Montana Wild. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:26:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/education/nr_0269.html 2013-05-15T17:26:00Z FWP looking for information on antelope slaughter http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/enforcement/nr_0149.html Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are looking for information about an incident about a month ago when as many as 30 antelope were killed illegally southeast of Billings. The state’s TIP-MONT program is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a conviction in the case. Tue, 14 May 2013 21:53:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/enforcement/nr_0149.html 2013-05-14T21:53:00Z Spring Black Bear Season To Close In Bear Management Unit 700 http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/closures/huntingDistricts/nr_0869.html By order of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Unit 700 will close one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Tue, 14 May 2013 18:22:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/closures/huntingDistricts/nr_0869.html 2013-05-14T18:22:00Z Landowner Tells FWP He Will Forfeit Permission to Kill Second Wolf http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishAndWildlife/nr_0516.html The Gardiner area landowner who lost thirteen of his sheep to wolves late last month has asked Fish, Wildlife and Parks to amend his shoot on sight permit granting permission to take a second wolf. The landowner says he will be shipping his cow/calf pairs which were grazing in the area of the depredation to summer pasture in another location at the end of the week, while his remaining live sheep were moved immediately following the depredation event. Therefore, the landowner says there will no longer be a need for the permit. Tue, 14 May 2013 17:37:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishAndWildlife/nr_0516.html 2013-05-14T17:37:00Z Paddlefish Harvest Ends: Fort Benton To Fort Peck Dam http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0752.html GLASGOW, Mont. – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the FWP Commission have closed the 2013 paddlefish harvest season on the Upper Missouri River from Fort Benton to Fort Peck Dam at 12 noon Sunday May 12, 2013. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:44:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0752.html 2013-05-14T15:44:00Z Free Firewood Cutting at Mount Haggin WMA http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0249.html Firewood cutting for personal use is allowed by permit (free) on the Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area through August 31st, and the access road is now open. Mon, 13 May 2013 17:13:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0249.html 2013-05-13T17:13:00Z Tips Sought in Game Case http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/enforcement/nr_0148.html GLENDIVE, Mont.-- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials are seeking information from the public about a mule deer buck that was recently shot and abandoned on Dawson County Road 238, also locally known as the Pleasant View Road. Mon, 13 May 2013 15:45:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/enforcement/nr_0148.html 2013-05-13T15:45:00Z FWP Announces Spotted Dog WMA Workgroup Members http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/councilsAndCommittees/nr_0053.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has announced its selection of 18 area residents to serve on a workgroup for the Spotted Dog Wildlife Management Area (WMA), near Deer Lodge. Fri, 10 May 2013 21:36:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/councilsAndCommittees/nr_0053.html 2013-05-10T21:36:00Z Public Comment to be taken on Proposal to waive Angling Limits On Lena Lake within the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0751.html On May 9, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission tentatively approved a proposal to waive the daily and possession bag limits for Lena Lake within the Bob Marshall Wilderness area through August 31, 2013 pending public comment. The public comment period will extend from May 10-May 21 and comments must be provided in writing either through the FWP Fishing email address (fwpfsh@mt.gov) or addressed to Don Skaar, Fisheries Office, FWP, 1420 East 6th Avenue, Helena, MT 59620. The FWP Commission will evaluate public comments and consider final approval of this proposal at their June 5 meeting. Fri, 10 May 2013 19:09:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishing/nr_0751.html 2013-05-10T19:09:00Z FWP Seeks Comment On Wolf Hunting And Trapping Proposals http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/commission/nr_0125.html The Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking public comment on a number of proposed changes to the 2013-14 wolf hunting and trapping seasons. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:44:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/commission/nr_0125.html 2013-05-10T17:44:00Z FWP Seeks Comment On Wolf Hunting And Trapping Proposals http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/headlines/nr_4080.htlm The Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking public comment on a number of proposed changes to the 2013-14 wolf hunting and trapping seasons. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:44:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/headlines/nr_4080.htlm 2013-05-10T17:44:00Z Native versus Exotic http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishAndWildlife/nr_0515.html What looks a bit like a pigeon, walks like a pigeon, but is not a pigeon? Fri, 10 May 2013 17:22:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishAndWildlife/nr_0515.html 2013-05-10T17:22:00Z Check Opening Days For Shed Antler Hunting On Wildlife Management Areas http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishAndWildlife/nr_0514.html Shed-antler hunters and other recreationists planning to visit a Montana Wildlife Management Area are reminded that while many popular WMAs open at noon on May 15, several do not open until June 1. It is illegal to enter a state WMA prior to its formal opening day. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:18:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishAndWildlife/nr_0514.html 2013-05-10T17:18:00Z If You Care - Leave Them There http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/headlines/nr_4079.html Every spring Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issues its traditional message to Montanans to leave new born fawns and other infant wildlife where people find them. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:13:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/headlines/nr_4079.html 2013-05-10T17:13:00Z Feeding Deer Is Against The Law http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/enforcement/nr_0147.html Feeding deer—long known to be detrimental to wildlife and to the public—is also prohibited by law in Montana. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:12:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/enforcement/nr_0147.html 2013-05-10T17:12:00Z Vandals Need To Think Twice http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/enforcement/nr_0146.html Vandals need to think twice before committing a crime on a public site managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Fri, 10 May 2013 17:11:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/enforcement/nr_0146.html 2013-05-10T17:11:00Z FWP Offers Program Related To CRP Enrollment http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishAndWildlife/nr_0513.html Sign up time is here for the popular Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters program. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:29:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/fishAndWildlife/nr_0513.html 2013-05-10T16:29:00Z 2013 SuperTag Chances On Sale Now http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/hunting/nr_1921.html Montana's SuperTag chances for the hunt of a lifetime are on sale. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hopes to beat last year's sales that topped 76,400 SuperTag chances sold. Proceeds from SuperTag sales go to enhance hunting access and enforcement. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:25:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/hunting/nr_1921.html 2013-05-10T16:25:00Z Surplus Nonresident Elk And Deer Hunting Licenses Available http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/hunting/nr_1920.html Nonresident hunters can now choose among Montana deer, elk and big game combination hunting licenses to purchase online or over-the-counter at any Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks office. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:23:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/hunting/nr_1920.html 2013-05-10T16:23:00Z