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Hunting 2026 Block Management Access Guide and Maps are available online

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Hunting 2026 Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Access Guide and Maps are available online

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Hunter Ethics Help protect the hunt in Montana: take the Hunter-Landowner Stewardship test and enter to win a raffle

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Montana's 55 state parks offer an endless array of opportunity and connection outside.

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

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NEWS

Do the right thing: Keep these tips in mind as you head into the field this season >

September 16

Construction-related Blackfoot River floating closure lifted in Milltown area >

October 2

Grizzly bear killed in close encounter in Trego area >

October 2

Region 1 commissioner proposes amendments to 2027-2028 Fishing Regulations >

October 1

Spooky tour offered at Pictograph Cave State Park October 24 >

October 1

Chinook salmon egg collection, snagging, and archery taking place on Fort Peck Reservoir >

September 30

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Important Dates

Oct 7 - Bighorn Sheep Restoration Advisory Panel Meeting See Agenda >
Oct 14 - Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting See Agenda >

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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Public Calendar

Meetings + Events

Check out FWP's public calendar for events, workshops, educational programs, meetings and more happening across Montana.

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Myths and Misconceptions of Montana Mule Deer

Are mule deer populations affected by one single factor? Do predators, hunting, weather, or habitat alone tell the whole story? In this video, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks tackle common myths and misconceptions about mule deer management in Montana.

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