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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.

AIS watercraft inspection station

Clean. Drain. Dry. Protect Montana waters from AIS. Please clean, drain and dry all watercraft.

Aquatic Invasives >

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 21 - July 21 - Sign up for surplus drawing licenses and permits Sign up on MyFWP
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 >

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NEWS

Father and son fishing

Fish for free over Father’s Day weekend >

June 16

FWP seeks input on new Westslope access site on Rock Creek >

June 21

Giant Springs State Park summer trivia programs >

June 21

Plant hike at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park >

June 21

Summer Bowhunter Education camp >

June 21

Fort Owen State Park to reopen to the public July 1 >

June 21

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Outdoor Report

Controlled Burn

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

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Aquatic Invasive Species

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