Hunt It's Up To Us. Respect Access. Protect the Hunt.

1. Plan ahead for access

Be considerate. Ask first, but not at 4 a.m. or on the morning of your hunt.

Interactive Hunt Planner

2. Respect private property

Pick up trash and leave gates the way you found them.

Watch: Hunter Ethics

3. Practice safe hunting

Know your target and take time to think through the situation. Don't rush.

Hunter Education

4. Turn in poachers

If you witness a fish and game violation or property vandalism, call 1-800-TIP-MONT or contact your local warden.

Watch: It's Up to Us: TIP-MONT

5. Gratitude goes a long way

Access improves when landowners are respected and hunters are grateful for the access provided.

Thank a Landowner

Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Program

Promoting responsible hunter behavior and better hunter-landowner relations

At FWP, we understand the importance of strong relationships between hunters and landowners.

To help promote hunter ethics and the importance of investing in hunter/landowner relations, we recently relaunched our Hunter Landowner Stewardship Project online course.  

Take the test for a chance to win Leupold binoculars!

Complete the test by Feb. 15, 2025, and enter to win a pair of Leupold binoculars, valued at $250, donated by Capital Sports in Helena and Leupold. One entry per person.  

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