Black bears are among us in southeastern Montana, even if we don’t often see them. Bears are constantly foraging for food, and it’s not unusual for them to wander into residential areas where they may come in contact with humans. To raise awareness of black bears and their behaviors, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host an outdoor “Be ...
Be Bear Aware Campfire Talk
Black bears are among us in southeastern Montana, even if we don’t often see them. Bears are constantly foraging for food, and it’s not unusual for them to wander into residential areas where they may come in contact with humans. To raise awareness of black bears and their behaviors, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host an outdoor “Be ...
Check Specific Recent Details regarding So. Cent. MT FWP properties
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks added fire restrictions to all of its properties in Yellowstone County this week, but lifted traffic restrictions at many of its fishing access sites along the Yellowstone River in south central Montana. FWP posted limits on campfires and other burning at all of its properties in Yellowstone County after the co...
Check Specific Recent Details regarding So. Cent. MT FWP properties
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks added fire restrictions to all of its properties in Yellowstone County this week, but lifted traffic restrictions at many of its fishing access sites along the Yellowstone River in south central Montana. FWP posted limits on campfires and other burning at all of its properties in Yellowstone County after the co...
Young animals deserve our consideration
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is receiving calls from people who have picked up deer fawns, young birds or other newly born wildlife. It’s important to remember that FWP no longer accepts, holds or rehabilitates moose, deer, elk and most other animals. Diseases (such as Chronic Wasting Disease) are a concern when moving moose, deer...
Young animals deserve our consideration
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is receiving calls from people who have picked up deer fawns, young birds or other newly born wildlife. It’s important to remember that FWP no longer accepts, holds or rehabilitates moose, deer, elk and most other animals. Diseases (such as Chronic Wasting Disease) are a concern when moving moose, deer...
WY Big Game Draw Results ready now
A woman was bitten by what investigators believe to be a bear while camping last week in Beehive Basin just northwest of Big Sky. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks was notified of the incident on Friday. According to the victim, she and another person were camping on private land near the Beehive Basin trailhead when they were awakened earl...
Free Fishing in MT Father’s Day Weekend
Whether you’re tying on a salmon fly or putting a night crawler onto a hook, during Father’s Day weekend, everyone in Montana can fish for free. While this family-oriented opportunity allows anyone to fish without a license on June 20-21, all other fishing rules and regulations are in effect and must be followed. FWP encourages all would-be...
Free Fishing in MT Father’s Day Weekend
Whether you’re tying on a salmon fly or putting a night crawler onto a hook, during Father’s Day weekend, everyone in Montana can fish for free. While this family-oriented opportunity allows anyone to fish without a license on June 20-21, all other fishing rules and regulations are in effect and must be followed. FWP encourages all would-be...
WY Sage Grouse Working Group
The South Central Sage Grouse Working Group will meet on June 22 to discuss 2020 Wyoming Sage Grouse Conservation Project proposals and funding allocation. The working group will also receive a brief update on ongoing sage grouse research and 2020 lek monitoring. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, June 22, at the Saratoga Town H...