http://fwp.mt.gov/news/rss/drought/default.html Most recent 25 news releases en en http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0120.html At 12:01 a.m. today, fire restrictions at all FWP properties in Region 3 were lifted – this includes fishing access sites, wildlife management areas, and Montana State Parks. Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:14:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0120.html 2012-10-17T16:14:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0119.html It's hot, it's dry and wildfire prevention must be the top priority for all early season hunters in Montana. Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:25:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0119.html 2012-08-24T17:25:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0118.html A wildfire near the Beartooth Wildlife Management Area has led Fish, Wildlife and Parks on Wednesday to close the popular area over a concern for public safety. Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:32:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0118.html 2012-08-22T21:32:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0117.html Given a considerable decline in Jefferson River streamflow over the past week, the Jefferson River Watershed Council is alerting anglers and water users that conservation measures may be forthcoming. Possible measures are detailed in the Jefferson River Drought Management Plan (created in 1999 to assist water users and anglers in dealing with severe water shortages). Mon, 06 Aug 2012 22:28:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0117.html 2012-08-06T22:28:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0116.html With more than 30 Montana counties under official fire restrictions, recreationists need to be prepared to prevent wildfires statewide. Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:55:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0116.html 2012-07-27T14:55:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0115.html With the effects of extended hot, dry weather, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks today advised anglers on three central Montana rivers that all fishing would close daily from 2 p.m. to midnight until conditions improve. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 22:20:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0115.html 2012-07-25T22:20:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0114.html Summer 2012 brought large fires that burned through the Ashland Ranger District of Custer National Forest; however there is encouraging news for those planning to hunt the area this fall. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:44:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0114.html 2012-07-18T19:44:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0113.html Almost all of the counties in FWP Region 7 are currently under some level of fire restrictions. Many BLM recreation areas in the Miles City-area, as well as most of the Custer National Forest are also experiencing fire restrictions. For a current list of counties and areas affected, please check here. Tue, 17 Jul 2012 19:02:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0113.html 2012-07-17T19:02:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0112.html The BLM Miles City Field Office has issued Fire Closure Orders closing three areas to public use due to current extreme fire conditions. The Closure Orders are intended to protect property and resources from human caused fire starts. Thu, 05 Jul 2012 14:19:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0112.html 2012-07-05T14:19:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0111.html Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has added restrictions, including a ban on campfires, to its properties in south central Montana to address extreme and deteriorating wildfire conditions. Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:44:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0111.html 2012-06-29T16:44:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0110.html Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect on all federal, state, and private land in Powder River and Custer counties at noon and in Carter County at midnight, Thursday, June 28, 2012. The Ashland District of the Custer National Forest will go to Stage 2 restrictions Thursday at midnight, with all human entry onto the forest restricted. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:07:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0110.html 2012-06-27T22:07:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0105.html Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has restricted use of most fire on its south central Montana fishing access sites and wildlife management areas because of extreme fire danger. Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:52:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0105.html 2012-06-27T20:52:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0109.html Stage 1 fire restrictions have been lifted on all private, state, tribal and federal lands within Blaine, Chouteau and Hill counties, effective Oct. 11 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:30:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0109.html Ron Selden 2011-10-11T22:30:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0108.html Stage I fire restrictions were rescinded on all private, state and federal lands within Fergus, Golden Valley, Judith Basin, Petroleum, Phillips, Roosevelt and Valley counties effective on Wed., Oct. 5. However, the restrictions will remain in effect on all private, state and federal lands within Blaine, Chouteau and Hill counties until further notice. Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:28:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0108.html Ron Selden 2011-10-05T15:28:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0107.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials reminds hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts that the wildland fire danger is high, with increasing numbers of counties instating Stage I fire restrictions. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:59:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0107.html 2011-09-09T16:59:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0104.html Due to the continuing hot and dry weather conditions, Stage 1 fire restrictions will go into effect within the Lewistown Fire Restrictions Area, which includes much of northcentral Montana, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 9, 2011. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:38:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0104.html Ron Selden 2011-09-07T17:38:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0103.html With Montana's upland game bird season set to open on Sept. 1—and the big game archery season to follow on Sept. 3—Montana Fish, Wildife & Parks is urging hunters to be fire aware and take extra precautions to avoid starting a fire. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:22:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0103.html Dwayne Andrews 2011-08-26T14:22:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0102.html With some antelope archery hunting underway and other hunting seasons coming soon, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks urges hunters to prepare for Montana's fire season. Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:27:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0102.html 2011-08-25T21:27:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0098.html At the request of fire officials, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks closed a seven-mile stretch of the lower Blackfoot River from Wisherd Bridge to the confluence with the Clark Fork today. FWP says the closure is necessary for public safety as aircraft dip water out of the river to fight the West Riverside Fire. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:22:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0098.html 2011-08-24T21:22:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0099.html The 2011 fall hunting season is just a few weeks away and the early archery-hunting season began in mid-August. Landowners and land management agencies are concerned, as more folks will be out in the countryside. The fire danger is moderate to high and hunters should take precautions against starting a prairie fire. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:03:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0099.html Dwayne Andrews 2011-08-15T18:03:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0100.html With record flooding this spring and rain in July, it is easy to forget that August is fire season in Montana, say Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials. Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:26:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0100.html Dwayne Andrews 2011-08-09T14:26:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0101.html With record flooding this spring and rain in July, it is easy to forget that August is fire season in Montana, say Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:36:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0101.html 2011-08-05T17:36:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0097.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region 7 will adopt Stage I Fire Restrictions in Treasure County in cooperation with local governments. This order will go into effect on Friday July 23, 2010, 12:01 a.m. (midnight) for Amelia Island & Isaac Homestead Wildlife Management Area’s and Meyer’s Bridge Fishing Access Site. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:00:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0097.html 2010-07-22T06:00:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0096.html Effective at noon, Thursday, August 6, 2009 acreage under MFWP management in Treasure County are under Stage 1 fire restrictions. This affects Isaac Homestead Wildlife Management Area, Meyers Bridge Fishing Access Site and Amelia Island. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0096.html 2009-08-05T06:00:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0095.html Fire restrictions in all state parks, fishing access sites, and wildlife management areas in Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) Region 5 will be lifted Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 12:01 a.m. Stage I and II fire restrictions have been in effect in Big Horn, Carbon, Golden Valley, Musselshell, Stillwater, Sweet Grass, Wheatland, and Yellowstone Counties since mid-July. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 06:00:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/drought/nr_0095.html 2007-10-02T06:00:00Z