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Commission Amendments either proposed or sponsored by commissioners are available for public comment

Comment by Dec. 7 >

Wolves running in snow

Trapping News Judge’s order halts wolf trapping and snaring season in most of Montana

North Wildcat Coulee

Habitat North Wildcat Coulee along the Lower Yellowstone River approved by the Montana Land Board

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Gratitude Goes a Long Way Hunters can thank landowners for access and share stories through our new online portal

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Calling All Artists The Montana Migratory Bird Stamp is kicking off with a contest for art to use on the 2024 stamp

Contest Details >

Bison Hunts Opportunities for lottery for a guided guaranteed bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation

Lone wolf in snow

Wildlife Management 2023 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan released for public comment

Comment online >

Yellowstone cutthroat trout

Fisheries Management Montana's new Statewide Fisheries Management Plan for 2023-2026 is now available

Hunt Pheasants will be released around the state this fall through FWP's Roosters for Recruitment progam

Release Sites >

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Block Management The 2023 Block Management access guide and maps are available online

Bird hunters afield

UGBEP 2023 Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program access guide and maps now available online

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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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Restrictions & Closures

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

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NEWS

More commission amendments proposed for December agenda items >

November 27

Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Canada geese at Laurel’s South Pond >

December 1

FWP adopts new elk management plan and environmental assessment >

December 1

More commission amendments proposed for December agenda items >

December 1

General hunting season ends in northwest Montana with similar check station results as last year >

December 1

CORRECTION: Fish and Wildlife Commission to hold special training December 13 >

December 1

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Important Dates

Dec 13 - Fish and Wildlife Commission special meeting Learn more >
Dec. 14 - Fish and Wildlife Commission Meeting Learn More >
Dec 19 - Public comment deadline for Draft Wolf Management Plan Comment online >
Dec 19 - State Parks and Recreation Board meeting Learn more >
Dec 30 - Public comment deadline for Draft Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program Strategic Plan 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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Wolverine Watcher

An 83-year-old volunteer is changing what we know about the state’s rarest large carnivores.

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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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