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River Recreation Apply online for the annual Smith River float permit lottery.

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Season Setting 2022/2023 hunting regulations proposals are available for public comment through Jan. 21

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

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Surplus Licenses

Available hunting surplus licenses for the 2021 season.

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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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Restrictions & Closures

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

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NEWS

As ice recreation season begins, anglers, others encouraged to practice safety >

December 22

It’s that time of year when ice anglers and other recreationists head out to Montana's “hard” waters for the winter season.

Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program council to meet on Jan. 20 >

January 14

Shooting range development grant application deadline is Feb. 1 >

January 14

Hunting for male mountain lions re-opens in hunting district 210 >

January 12

FWP seeks comments on expanding Poindexter Slough Fishing Access Site >

January 12

FWP offering reward for information in case of two wasted deer >

January 12

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Important Dates

Jan 21 - Deadline to comment on 2022-2023 proposed hunting regulations Comment online >
Feb 15 - End of CWD hunts in several Region 3 hunting districts learn more >
Feb 15 - Deadline to apply for Smith River permit lottery Smith River State Park >

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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