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June 26

FWP releases Grizzly Bear Conflict Dashboard >

July 11

PLPW Advisory Committee to meet July 16 and 17 in Helena >

July 11

Hoot-owl restrictions take effect Friday on some rivers in southwest Montana  >

July 10

New hoot-owl restrictions go into effect on some rivers in southwest, central Montana >

July 9

Fish marking strategy helps biologists differentiate between wild trout and hatchery trout >

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One of the last populations of native Arctic grayling

Montana is home to the last population of native Arctic grayling in the lower 48 states. This fish species can be found in the Centennial Valley, specifically in Red Rock Lake and Creek and the upper Big Hole River area. Unfortunately, due to challenges related to overwintering in the Centennial Valley, the number of Arctic grayling has declined. Montana FWP continues to manage and monitor these fish to preserve the graylings in their natural habitat.

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A Prairie Powerhouse

Montana Outdoors Magazine

A reliable walleye and perch factory with five state fish records for other species, Nelson Reservoir endures the vagaries of drought and drawdown. But can it survive its own popularity?