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
Montana Wolf Trapping Season Underway says Local FWP Official
Montana’s annual wolf trapping and snaring season is officially underway, says Vivaca Crowser, District 2 Education and Program Manager for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.
Volunteers Help Rescue Madison River Fish After Dam Malfunction
The Governor's Office, MT FW&P, and Northwestern Energy are closely monitoring the situation and working to fix the malfunction. Meanwhile, volunteers are stepping up to help save fish.
Hot Weather and No Snow – Bad for Montana Hunters
Most numbers show a slow hunting season in south-western Montana this year.
Stunning Bull Moose Gets Early Start on Xmas Shopping in Bozeman
The bull moose was spotted in the parking lot of a business near N. 19th Ave. in Bozeman.
Cutest Thing You’ll See Today: Baby Bobcat at Red Lodge Sanctuary
Meet Doug! The newest addition at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge.
Hunting Season in Southwest Montana Off to a Great Start
Hunters are having above-average success in some areas of southwest Montana.
Big Game Hunter Dies After Zombie Deer Comes Back from The Dead
A story that will haunt you while you hunt. A story of a deer hunter who died after a deer he shot attacked him.
Montana Hunters Kill Charging Grizzly in Self Defense
The incident is currently under investigation.
Stage Two Fire Restrictions Lifted from Northwestern Montana
Fire managers across western and northwestern Montana have lifted Stage Two fire restrictions, according to Education and Program Manager Dillon Tabish with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Montana FWP Restricts Bitterroot River Fishing
The main stem of the river goes to "hoot owl."