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Get the inside scoop on outdoor news and events
Montana Capitol building
2021 Montana Legislature Biennial reports, goals, objectives, bill tracking, budgets and more
FWP Legislative Hub >
Bull elk
Deer & Elk Licenses Hunting permit results now available! Look up results or create an account at MyFWP
MyFWP 
AIS watercraft inspection station
Clean. Drain. Dry. Protect Montana waters from AIS. Please clean, drain and dry all watercraft.
Aquatic Invasive Species >
Grizzly bear
Wildlife Conservation Montana is bear country. Stay safe around bears.
Be Bear Aware >
Madison River
F&W Commission Accepting applications for Madison River Workgroup through April 23
Apply Today >
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Operational Updates COVID-19 response efforts to protect the public and FWP staff
2020 Operational Updates >

Get Outside

Buy a License

Get your licenses and permits for fishing, hunting, floating and more.

Online Licensing 
Find a State Park

Montana's 55 state parks offer an endless array of opportunity and connection outside.

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Reserve a Campsite

Reserve a campsite at any Montana State Park through ReserveAmerica.

Make a reservation 

Important Dates

  • April 23 - Application deadline for Madison River Workgroup Apply Online >
  • May 3 - Hunting and wildlife public comment opportunities from April Fish & Wildlife Commission meeting Comment online >

Recent Public Notices

See recent notices including rules, conservation easements, decision notices, environmental assessments and public scoping.

Public Notices 

NEWS

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Outdoor Report

Fish Records

If you happen to catch the next record fish, there's some steps you need to follow to certify it for a Montana state record.

Management Programs

Help us protect the integrity of your experience outside by learning about and supporting these programs.
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