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Upcoming Meeting Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet Friday, Sept. 24

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Season Setting Comment by Oct 20 on Montana's 2022-2023 hunting regulation changes

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Block Management Hunters may encounter BMA restrictions and closures due to high fire danger.

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

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Recreation Management Updating the Smith River State Park and River Corridor Recreation Management Plan

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Now Available! The 2021 Block Management Access Guide and Maps are available online.

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Now Available! 2021 Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Access Guide and Maps are available online.

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Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft inspections and AIS Prevention pass information for boaters.

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

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

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Buy a License

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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

Potential changes to 2022, 2023 hunting regulations available to review online >

September 21

24-hour waiting period no longer required after black bear hunting license purchase >

September 23

Low water levels will limit waterfowl hunting opportunities at Canyon Ferry WMA >

September 22

Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet Sept. 24 >

September 22

FWP sets urban archery deer hunt in Roundup >

September 22

Madison River Work Group to hold second meeting Sept. 22 >

September 21

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Important Dates

Sept 24 - Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting Learn more >
Sept 25-26 - Youth Waterfowl and Pheasant Weekend learn more >
Sept 26 - Deadline to comment on 2022 Fishing Regulations Comment online >
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

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Aquatic Invasive Species

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Future Fisheries

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