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Elk herd
Season Setting Comment by Oct 20 on Montana's 2022-2023 hunting regulation changes
Comment online >
Wild fire
Block Management Hunters may encounter BMA restrictions and closures due to high fire danger.
Current restrictions >
Wolves running
Hunting Wolf harvest status for the 2021-2022 hunting season. (Updated daily)
Current status 
Smith River
Recreation Management Updating the Smith River State Park and River Corridor Recreation Management Plan
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BMA Hunters
Now Available! The 2021 Block Management Access Guide and Maps are available online.
Download today >
UGB hunter and dog
Now Available! 2021 Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Access Guide and Maps are available online.
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AIS watercraft inspection station
Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft inspections and AIS Prevention pass information for boaters.
Clean. Drain. Dry. >
Lower Yellowstone River
Yellowstone River The new Lower Yellowstone Advisory Committee will help to enhance access along the river corridor.
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Grizzly bear
Wildlife Conservation Montana is bear country. Stay safe around bears.
Be Bear Aware >

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Buy a License

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

Online Licensing 
Surplus Licenses

Available hunting surplus licenses for the 2021 season.

Current List 
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

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Important Dates

  • Sept 28 - Deadline to apply for Northwest Lion Ecoregional Population Committee Learn more >
  • Oct 20 - Deadline for public comment on 2022-2023 season setting, hunting regulation changes Comment online >

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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Bird Hunting Bear Aware

Tips on how to be bear safe when bird hunting.
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Management Programs

Help us protect the integrity of your experience outside by learning about and supporting these programs.
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