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Water Management FWP and CSKT are working together to implement new Milltown Water Right Framework in 2025
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Drawing Results Available Drawing results for deer, elk permits and nonresident combo licenses now available!
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Shed Hunters Blackfoot-Clearwater WMA antler hunting opener details
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Hunting Deadline Deer B, elk B, and antelope are open for applications until June 1
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Nonresident Hunters Alternate's List opens for sign up May 15
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2025 Montana Legislature Biennial reports, goals, objectives, strategies, measures and more
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FWP land, waterbody, angling and fire restrictions and closures across Montana.

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Public Comment Opportunities

Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers various opportunities for the public to comment on issues, rules, grants, environmental assessments, land acquisition, development or enhancement projects, council recommendations, hunting and fishing regulations, etc. that FWP manages.

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White-nose Syndrome Research | Bats

 

FWP has begun its annual surveillance for Pseudogymnoascus destructans, the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats. This disease has caused devastating declines in bat populations across North America, and it was first detected in Montana in 2021. Since the detection, Montana FWP has begun to see declines in bat populations within the state. Tune in to witness the crucial steps being taken to safeguard our winged night mammals!

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Ghosts in the Woods

Montana Outdoors Magazine

Canada lynx live secretive lives in the backwoods of Montana, but new research is helping unveil some of their mysteries


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