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Conservation

Stewarding Montana's fish and wildlife resources

Species Conservation and Management

Montana’s fish and wildlife resources are very much a part of what defines Montana and Montanans.

On the go Many Montana wildlife species migrate or move seasonally from one habitat to another

Wildlife Migration >

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

Be Bear Aware >

Watercraft inspection station

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

Aquatic Invasive Species >

Recovering America's Wildlife

Federal Funding Legislation New federal funding would bolster conservation, education and recreation in Montana

Fisheries Management Upper Missouri River Management Plan

Species Management and Research

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff are responsible for the conservation and management of 600+ birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians and their habitat across the state.

Aquatic Invasive Species

Bats

Bears

Beaver

Bobcat

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Chronic Wasting Disease

Deer

Elk

Moose

Nongame Wildlife

Sharp-tailed Grouse

Wolves

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FWP has compiled a set of fish and wildlife recommendations for subdivision development in the state. Subdivision Recommendations >
Montana's strategy for wildlife movement and migration View the full strategy >
Elk Management Plan Initial Guidance Citizens Group Past meeting information >
Governor's Grizzly Bear Advisory Council (GBAC) Council information >

Clean. Drain. Dry.

Protect Montana waters from aquatic invasive species.

Protect our waters