The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be celebrating hunting and fishing on Oct. 23 with an event for families at the University of Wyoming football game in Laramie. Join Game and Fish in the Tailgate Zone in the Indoor Practice Field facility beginning at 10:30 a.m. until kickoff for the homecoming game against the New Mexico Lobos. “We ...
WGFD seeking help from hunters to collect CWD samples from mule deer & elk
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department needs help from hunters this fall to collect samples from mule deer and elk for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing in target hunt areas. In the Big Horn Basin, Game and Fish aims to collect samples from at least 200 adult mule deer bucks or adult elk in the following areas: Species Herd Unit Hunt Area Mu...
Glendive
Becky TitusDuring the shutdown period of the COVID pandemic, Becky was instrumental in organizing a cruise night in Glendive. This event got people out of their homes and showed great hometown pride. At one of the turnaround spots organizations like the Food Bank, Animal Rescue, and individual medical fundraisers set up donation drop-offs for ...
Baker
Amanda DeGrand When neighbors call, Amanda is quick to respond. She is a true Tow Rope Hero in her rural community. You will find her helping out at all the neighbors at brandings in the spring and then again when fall comes around she is hard at it helping with preg checking, pre-conditioning, and shipping calves. She not only gives endless h...
South Central MT. Antelope Harvest down from 2019
The number of antelope hunters who stopped at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ south central Montana check stations over the weekend and the number of checked animals both were down from 2019 and well below the historic average. FWP wildlife biologists operated check stations at Big Timber, Broadview and Billings during both Saturday and ...
Somers Beach Interim Development proposal
In October 2021 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks acquired the 106-acre Somers Beach on the northwest shore of Flathead Lake for inclusion into Montana’s state park system. The previous owners permitted public access to the property for many years, and designation as a state park will perpetuate public enjoyment and access. A long-term vision...
Miles City
John & Jennifer Goff This incredible couple is renovating the Miles City Theatre for the community! Evin Wiebers Evin Weibers has helped when needed many times and deserves a nomination as a Tow Rope Hero. Whether it’s early in the morning or before his work obligations he always can be counted on to help out. Jeff Shaw Jeff is...
Wyoming Landowner of the Year Recognition
Seven landowners from across the state were recognized by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department with the 2021 Landowner of the Year awards. Now in their 26th year, these awards honor the outstanding practices in wildlife management, habitat improvement, access for hunters and anglers and conservation techniques by these individuals and families...
MT State Parks & Rec. Board Mtg. Oct. 7th.
The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board will meet in person on Oct. 7, beginning at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Montana State Capitol in Room 303. Interested members of the public may comment during the meeting in person or via Zoom. To listen to the meeting and for information on how to join the meeting via Zoom, click on the ...
WGFD asking trappers to report sighting of most elusive Wildlife species
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking trappers to report sightings of Wyoming’s most elusive wildlife species. During the fall and winter, trappers often visit remote locations and see many species of wildlife in pursuit of furbearers. In Wyoming, furbearer season opens Oct. 1 for beaver, marten, mink, muskrat and weasel. Badger, anot...