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AIS watercraft inspection station

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Herd of elk on field

Hunt Roster Hunters interested in game damages need to register online for the Hunt Roster through MyFWP.

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Lower Yellowstone River

Yellowstone River The new Lower Yellowstone Advisory Committee will help to enhance access along the river corridor.

Drawings complete Deer B, elk B & antelope 900 drawing results now available! Look up results at MyFWP.

Fisheries Management The Lake Elmo State Park Improvement Project aims to remove a recently discovered AIS, the Asian clam.

Hunter with deer harvest

Alternate's List Nonresident hunters can add their names to the Alternates List until June 30, 2021 through MyFWP.

Wildlife Conservation Montana is bear country. Stay safe around bears.

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Important Dates

June 24 - Fish & Wildlife Commission meeting See agenda >
June 30 - Deadline Nonresident Alternate's List Sign up on MyFWP
July 11 - Deadline for public comment on proposed brown trout fishing regulation changes on some rivers Comment online >
July 21 - Deadline for surplus drawing licenses and permits Sign up on MyFWP

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First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

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June 21

Missouri Headwaters Summer Speaker Series: Into the wild with Gifford Pinchot and John Muir >

June 23

Missouri Headwaters Summer Speaker Series: Jedediah Smith and the Fur Trade Era >

June 23

When recreating on the water this summer, be safe and follow the law! >

June 23

2020 Madison River report to NorthWestern Energy finalized >

June 22

Cooney Reservoir reopens for recreational use >

June 22

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Controlled Burn

For the first time, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks uses fire to benefit wildlife.

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