Candlelight tours at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

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Chronic Wasting Disease CWD testing, sampling stations, carcass disposal and more information for hunters.

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Hunting Late elk shoulder seasons are happening now. Refer to regulations for specific hunting district details.

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Hunting Some Elk B license holders will have extended seasons in select west-central Montana districts

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Hunting Special muzzleloader heritage hunting season: Dec 11-19

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Hunting Wolf harvest status for the 2021-2022 hunting season. (Updated daily)

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Recreation Management Smith River State Park Environmental Assessment now available

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Now Available! The 2021 Block Management Access Guide and Maps are available online.

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Now Available! 2021 Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Access Guide and Maps are available online.

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Surplus Licenses

Available hunting surplus licenses for the 2021 season.

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Restrictions & Closures

FWP land, waterbody, angling and fire restrictions and closures across Montana.

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NEWS

Changes to late elk shoulder season currently in effect >

December 3

With general season at an end, elk hunters still have opportunity with late antlerless elk seasons in many hunting districts around the state.

PLPW Council to meet in Helena December 17 >

December 3

Upper Madison River fishing closure to be lifted Friday >

December 2

2021 Hunting season summary for Region 4 - Augusta Check Station >

December 1

Bull elk killed north of Sand Springs, meat left to waste >

December 1

Guided Rock Art Hike at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park >

December 1

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Important Dates

Dec 7 - Virtual public meeting for Smith River management proposals Learn more >
Dec 8 - Deadline to comment on bait seining waters Learn more >
Dec 11-19 - Muzzleloader heritage hunting season Learn more
Dec 15 - Deadline to comment on Smith River Management Plan Environmental Assessment Comment online >
Dec 15 - Hearing on proposed repeal pertaining to rest/rotation and walk/wade rules on the Madison River Learn more >
Dec 17-19 & 21-23 - Candlelight tours at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park Learn more >

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