Fish, Wildlife and Park’s, Region 7 is located in
southeastern Montana. The region continues to be known for its hunting and
fishing opportunities with small towns and friendly people. The landscape is a
prairie environment with rolling grass-covered hills, badland buttes, ponderosa
pine-covered expanses and river drainages with groves of cottonwood trees
bordering agricultural fields. Seventy five percent of the land base is
privately owned so most recreational opportunities involve landowner
cooperation and permission.
The region provides excellent mule deer and antelope hunting. Upland game bird and
waterfowl opportunities are available. Fishing in ponds/reservoirs and 3 major
rivers, the Missouri, Yellowstone and Tongue, provide a unique warm water
fishing experience. The paddlefish season in the spring is only available in
eastern Montana. Wildlife can be viewed in many locations across the landscape.
The region has six state parks, four wildlife management areas and numerous
fishing access sites for your enjoyment. Bring the family for a summer vacation
or fall hunting trip and experience the beauty and wildlife of the region.
As Montana seeks to manage the risk and stop the spread of brucellosis, hunters and landowners will be working together this fall. (August 27)
Cities and towns across the nation face several urban wildlife issues. Deer management is one widespread issue that is difficult and contentious to manage in most locations. The town of Colstrip has taken a proactive approach to deer management, adopting a Deer Management Action Plan (DMAP), approved by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in 2005. The following is an information update to the DMAP. (August 27)
Fall hunters interested in utilizing the Block Management Program are reminded to plan ahead and review the land use rules for each Block Management Area. (August 26)
By order of the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission, portions of Hunting Districts 702 (generally 2-5 miles surrounding the city of Colstrip) shall be open to archery hunting only for antlerless mule deer by resident and nonresident holders of special antlerless mule deer damage hunt license, deer "A" license (valid for either sex mule deer) or antlerless mule deer "B" license. The archery only damage hunt will run concurrently with the general archery season (September 6 – October 19) and the genera (August 25)
Fall Hunter Ed classes have been scheduled for Miles City, Sidney and Broadus. (August 19)
