http://fwp.mt.gov/news/rss/recreation/default.html Most recent 25 news releases en en http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0259.html Montana's TIP-MONT "crimestopper" program operates year round to manage reports of recreation-related violations. Call 1-800-TIP-MONT, or 1-800-847-6668. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:53:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0259.html 2013-06-14T16:53:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0258.html "Inspect. Clean. Dry." Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:47:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0258.html 2013-06-14T16:47:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0257.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the University of Montana, the Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service are teaming up on a research study that will look at river use and recreationist experience on the Blackfoot, Bitterroot, and West Fork of the Bitterroot Rivers. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:18:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0257.html 2013-06-11T20:18:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0256.html Road access to River Junction Fishing Access Site (FAS) and campground, near Ovando, will be closed from noon on Tuesday, June 11 through noon on Thursday, June 13 while a road culvert is replaced. Wed, 29 May 2013 19:36:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0256.html 2013-05-29T19:36:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0255.html Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for volunteers for its annual Dome Mountain Clean-Up Day cosponsored by the Park County Rod and Gun Club on June 8. Volunteers will be cleaning up and removing remnants of old fencing that are dangerous to wildlife on this important elk winter range. Wed, 29 May 2013 15:06:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0255.html 2013-05-29T15:06:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0254.html Vandals need to think twice before committing a crime on a public site managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:58:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0254.html 2013-05-24T14:58:00Z 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 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 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 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 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 http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0248.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds shooting range enthusiasts that the deadline to apply for range development grants is May 1. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:47:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0248.html 2013-04-12T22:47:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0247.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds shooting range enthusiasts that the deadline to apply for range development grants is May 1. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:39:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0247.html 2013-04-05T19:39:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0246.html MILES CITY, Mont.--Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) proposes to acquire a permanent right of-way easement on 1.8 acres of accreted land located between Amelia Island Fishing Access Site and the Yellowstone River from the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC). FWP also proposes to develop the Amelia Island FAS and the accreted land adjacent to the FAS. Proposed developments include a designated parking area, a singlewide concrete boat ramp; a concrete vault latrine, informational signs, additional fencing, and improvements to the access road. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:18:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0246.html 2013-03-25T20:18:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0245.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds shooting range enthusiasts that the deadline to apply for range development grants is May 1. Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:51:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0245.html 2013-03-04T22:51:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0244.html A FWP Commission public hearing will be held on proposed new boating rules for Echo Lake on February 19, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Hampton Inn at 1140 Highway 2 west in Kalispell. The FWP Commission is proposing rule amendments based on the three petitions received from the public to change boating regulations on Echo Lake. Wed, 13 Feb 2013 22:39:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0244.html 2013-02-13T22:39:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0243.html MILES CITY, Mont.-- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) propose to lease approximately 675 acres of the 1,169 acre Isaac Homestead Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for winter-time cattle grazing to rejuvenate decadent vegetation for enhanced wildlife cover and forage. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 15:58:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0243.html 2013-02-07T15:58:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0242.html Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) proposes to renew an agricultural (crop / hay) lease on 152 acres of Elk Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The proposed lease will be for a 1-year period (April 1, 2013 – March 31, 2014). Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:51:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0242.html 2013-01-30T22:51:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0241.html Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) propose to lease approximately 272 acres of the 1,585 acre Elk Island Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for cattle grazing to better manage vegetation for wildlife cover and forage. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:49:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0241.html 2013-01-30T22:49:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0240.html Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) proposes to renew an agricultural (crop / hay) lease on 122 acres and initiate an agricultural lease on 201 acres purchased December, 2012 on Seven Sisters Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:47:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0240.html 2013-01-30T22:47:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0239.html MILES CITY, Mont.-- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) propose to lease approximately 125 acres of the 1,169 acre Isaac Homestead Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for agricultural production to increase wildlife cover and forage. Wed, 30 Jan 2013 18:00:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0239.html 2013-01-30T18:00:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0238.html A FWP Commission public hearing will be held on proposed new boating rules for Echo Lake on February 19 beginning at 7 p.m., at the Hampton Inn at 1140 Highway 2 west in Kalispell. The FWP Commission is proposing rule amendments based on the three petitions received from the public to change boating regulations on Echo Lake. The proposed amendments include: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:15:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0238.html 2013-01-17T17:15:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0237.html MILES CITY, Mont.- Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing a project to stabilize a portion of the Pumpkin Creek bank that significantly eroded during flooding and high water events in the spring of 2011. High water and flooding caused the creek bank to erode and wash out the access road within Twelve Mile Fishing Access Site Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:43:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0237.html 2013-01-15T15:43:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0236.html Now through the end of the month, members of the public are allowed to cut their own Christmas trees in designated areas on the Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area (see map attached). This is part of a habitat management project to reduce Douglas fir trees on elk and deer winter range. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:27:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0236.html 2012-11-19T21:27:00Z http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0235.html Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will offer a boating safety class on Wednesday evening, December 5 at 6:30 p.m., at the FWP office in Kalispell, 490 North Meridian Road. Montana had 11 boating fatalities in 2012; six of these deaths occurred west of the continental divide. The class will include an overview of boating safety equipment requirements and the rules of safe operation. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 21:52:00 GMT http://fwp.mt.gov/news/newsReleases/recreation/nr_0235.html 2012-11-09T21:52:00Z