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2021 Montana Legislature Biennial reports, goals, objectives, bill tracking, budgets and more

FWP Legislative Hub >

PALA & UPL Unlocking Public Lands and Public Access Land Agreement programs are now accepting applications

Apply by March 15 >

Permit Lottery The permit drawing for 2021 Smith River floats will be held on Feb. 23.

Smith River State Park >

TIP-MONT Poachers are not hunters. They're criminals. And they're stealing your hunting opportunities.

Report a violation

Operational Updates COVID-19 response efforts to protect the public and FWP staff

2020 Operational Updates >

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Buy a License

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

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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.

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Upcoming Deadlines

Feb 22 - Fresno Reservoirs Fisheries Management Plan Advisory Committee Apply Today >
March 15 - Public Access Land Agreement and Unlocking Public Lands programs Apply Today >

Recent Public Notices

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

Public Notices

NEWS

Hunting & fishing license year begins March 1 >

February 17

The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2021 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1.