So much of the Montana way of life involves the landscape and wildlife of our great state. Read below for the latest stories related to activities of the Department of Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks. For information on licenses, state parks, and camping, visit their website.
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
FWP Bear Expert Says the ‘Hip Strip Bear’ is Back in Missoula
FWP bear expert Jamie Jonkel told us on Monday that he was not surprised that a large black bear was spotted on the University of Montana campus early in the morning.
Montana Black Bear Gets Trapped in ‘Su-BEAR-Ru’ for Over 8 Hours
If you had to think of the most popular vehicle in Montana, you would probably lean towards an F-150 or Ram 1500. But, in all fairness, the vehicle of choice for many Montanans is a Subaru Outback. You cannot throw a rock in Missoula without hitting a Subaru...
Sentencing for Man Illegally Trafficking Animal Parts in Montana
Looking at the charges, it appears Montana black bears got the worst of it. But other species suffered some losses, too.
Western Montana Asked to be on the Lookout for Snapping Turtles
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks are asking anyone who discovers snapping turtles in Western Montana to report them.
Montana FWP Holds Press Conference on Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Some birds in Montana have been tested recently and found to be infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which has been confirmed in central and western states, including Montana.
Montana FWP Explains Computer Error in Deer and Elk Tag Drawing
Last Thursday, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks held its annual deer and elk permit drawings, after which a computer error was discovered that affected about three percent of applications in 10 Montana hunting districts.
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Introduces New Mobile App
Montana hunters and fishermen know the frustration of soggy, ripped or even missing hunting and fishing licenses, deer or elk tags.
Montana Anglers Asked to Kill This Fish in the Yellowstone River
Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks is asking anglers to voluntarily kill smallmouth bass in the upper Yellowstone River until an emergency rule can be implemented.
Critical Boat Inspection Stations to Start This Month in Montana
The first line of defense against aquatic invasive species.
Millions Visit Montana State Parks in 2021
Continued popularity for our state parks.