http://fwp.mt.gov/news/rss/recreation/default.html Most recent 25 news releases en en http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0200.html Don't be embarrassed this summer by that old green decal on your boat! Fri, 18 May 2012 20:06:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0200.html 2012-05-18T20:06:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0199.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds Montanans planning camping, fishing and float trips to check the rules and regulations governing stream access. Montana’s 1985 Stream Access Law enables water-related recreation, including fishing, floating, swimming, and boating on rivers and streams even if they flow past private land—but only up to the ordinary high water mark. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:59:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0199.html 2012-05-18T19:59:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0198.html The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will kick off National Safe Boating Week in Montana with a boat safety check and other tips at Gull Boats and RV (2601 W. Broadway) in Missoula on Saturday, May 19 from 10a.m.-4p.m. Fri, 11 May 2012 17:22:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0198.html 2012-05-11T17:22:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0197.html Harper’s Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS), on the Clark Fork River just west of Missoula, is open with new and improved facilities, including a concrete boat ramp, latrine and gravel parking area. Fri, 11 May 2012 17:13:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0197.html 2012-05-11T17:13:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0196.html The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will kick off National Safe Boating Week in Helena on May 19 with free boat safety inspections and a barbeque, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., on Hwy. 12 East in the Les Schwab/Carpet Barn parking lot. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:11:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0196.html 2012-05-11T14:11:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0195.html The most important question boaters will hear this summer is, "Do you know where your boat has been?" Montana's aquatic invasive species watercraft inspection program is gearing up for another summer—and the first question inspectors will ask is, "Where has your boat been in the past 30 days." More than 45 newly trained Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks seasonal employees will man the check stations beginning in mid May in key locations throughout the state. Fri, 04 May 2012 18:38:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0195.html 2012-05-04T18:38:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0194.html The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will kick off National Safe Boating Week in Montana on May 19 with events in Helena, Missoula, and Billings. Fri, 04 May 2012 17:08:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0194.html 2012-05-04T17:08:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0193.html In Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, there have already been nine fatal boating accidents since mid-March. One of the nine occurred in Montana. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:58:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0193.html 2012-04-27T16:58:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0192.html If your motorboat, sailboats or personal watercraft has been in storage for awhile and you're servicing it for the 2012 season, don't forget that watercraft need to sport the new, free 2011-2014 validation decals. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:49:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0192.html 2012-04-20T15:49:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0191.html Youngsters ages 13 and 14 who hope to operate a motorboat, jet ski or other personal watercraft with 10 horsepower motor or more this summer must have a valid motorboat operator's safety certificate or be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:40:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0191.html 2012-04-11T21:40:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0190.html If your motorboat, sailboats or personal watercraft has been in storage for awhile and you're servicing it for the 2012 season, don't forget that watercraft need to sport the new, free 2011-2014 validation decals. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:59:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0190.html 2012-04-11T16:59:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0189.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds shooting range enthusiasts that the deadline to apply for range development grants is May 1. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:57:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0189.html 2012-04-11T16:57:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0188.html Youngsters ages 13 and 14 who hope to operate a motorboat, jet ski or other personal watercraft with 10 horsepower motor or more this summer must have a valid motorboat operator's safety certificate or be accompanied by someone 18 years of age or older. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:24:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0188.html 2012-04-06T15:24:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0187.html If your motorboat, sailboats or personal watercraft has been in storage for awhile and you're servicing it for the 2012 season, don't forget that watercraft need to sport the new, free 2011-2014 validation decals. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:20:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0187.html 2012-04-06T15:20:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0186.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds shooting range enthusiasts that the deadline to apply for range development grants is May 1. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:58:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0186.html 2012-04-06T14:58:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0185.html Bear experts commonly refer to bear attractants. What is a bear attractant? Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:45:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0185.html 2012-03-16T18:45:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0184.html The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed new rule that would establish a statewide "no-wake zone" at all commercial marinas in Montana. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:12:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0184.html 2012-02-24T19:12:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0183.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds shooting range enthusiasts that the deadline to apply for range development grants is May 1. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:09:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0183.html 2012-02-24T19:09:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0182.html The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed new rule that would establish a statewide "no-wake zone" at all commercial marinas in Montana. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:02:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0182.html 2012-02-16T16:02:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0181.html Boaters will find more than boats at the Helena Boat Show Feb. 17, 18, and 19 at the Helena Fairgrounds. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks enforcement personnel and members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will be there to answer questions on boating safety and Montana's boating laws. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:58:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0181.html 2012-02-14T19:58:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0180.html Changes to motorized boating regulations went into effect Nov. 26 for some Missoula area rivers, including parts of the Clark Fork, Bitterroot and Blackfoot. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:55:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0180.html 2011-11-28T23:55:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0179.html The 1902 bridge owned by Fort Keogh suffered extensive structural damage this spring (2011) due to ice flows, very high water and debris accumulation on the abutments. Plans are under development for demolition of the super structure this fall, before ice-over. Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:41:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0179.html 2011-11-03T14:41:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0178.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reports that 10 boating accidents this spring and summer resulted in 11 fatalities. Another 15 boating accidents resulted in injuries or property damage. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:13:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0178.html 2011-10-21T16:13:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0177.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on changes to commercial-use fees at FWP's State Parks, fishing access sites and wildlife management areas. The proposed changes would establish a $100 minimum annual fee for water-based outfitters and would assess a $50 late fee for failing to pay permit fees or submit records on time. There is also a proposal to clarify FWP's role in selecting a fee system from the various options in the fee rule. This fee rule was last updated in 2009. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:50:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0177.html 2011-10-21T15:50:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0176.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on changes to commercial-use fees at FWP's State Parks, fishing access sites and wildlife management areas. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:50:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0176.html 2011-10-17T22:50:00Z