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Candlelight tours at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

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CWD tag on elk antler
Chronic Wasting Disease CWD testing, sampling stations, carcass disposal and more information for hunters.
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Elk herd
Hunting Late elk shoulder seasons are happening now. Refer to regulations for specific hunting district details.
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Cow elk
Hunting Some Elk B license holders will have extended seasons in select west-central Montana districts
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Muzzleloader
Hunting Special muzzleloader heritage hunting season: Dec 11-19
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Wolves running
Hunting Wolf harvest status for the 2021-2022 hunting season. (Updated daily)
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Smith River
Recreation Management Smith River State Park Environmental Assessment now available
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BMA Hunters
Now Available! The 2021 Block Management Access Guide and Maps are available online.
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UGB hunter and dog
Now Available! 2021 Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Access Guide and Maps are available online.
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Floaters on Smith River

FWP to host two Smith River meetings >

November 29

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold two virtual public meetings in early December to review potential updates to the 2009 Smith River State Park and River Corridor Recreation Management Plan and answer questions about the plan from the public.

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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 17-19 & 21-23 - Candlelight tours at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park Learn more >

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