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Free Fishing For All on Father's Day Weekend [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:04:33 +0000

In honor of fathers and grandfathers everywhere, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is opening up all state streams, rivers and lakes for free fishing on Father's Day weekend.

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Reserve Your Memorial Weekend Campsite From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Online [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:23 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks continues a very popular campsite reservation program, enabling families to have a guaranteed space at many of Montana's state parks.

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A Rainy Start to the 2013 Montana Fishing Season [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:05 +0000

Rain soaked many who set out to start the 2013 Montana fishing season, but that did not deter thousands of men, women and children who set out to fish the state's lakes, rivers and streams.

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Fish Wildlife and Parks Warns Missoulians to Stay Out of Swollen Rivers and Streams [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:40:52 +0000

Unseasonably warm weather and recent heavy rain have brought Missoula area rivers and streams to very high levels. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Fishing Site Access Coordinator Chet Crowser said on Tuesday, that its just too risky to be out on the water floating or rafting right now.

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When Does Fishing Open on Montana's Rivers and Streams?

Joy Larson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:21:20 +0000

If you’re an avid fisherman here in Western Montana then you probably already know what I’m going to tell you. However, if you are a recreational fisherman, then this information might be helpful to you. This could keep you out of hot water with Fish and Game, because as it turns out, fishing is not a year-round sport in all Montana districts. Here are the general regulations regarding when Montana’s rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs are open to anglers.

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Hunter's Safety – A Rite of Passage

Joy Larson — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:15:35 +0000

If you have a child that is 11 years of age or older, they are eligible to take the hunter education course that is required by the state in order to purchase a hunting license. Due to a law passed in 2003, all people born after the January 1, 1985 must show a certificate of completion for this course in order to get their license.

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Wolf Hunting Update [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:23:04 +0000

The Montana wolf hunting season is in its final two weeks.

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Wolf Hunting and Legislation Update [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:25:48 +0000

The wolf hunting season continues in Montana, with 156 total having been harvested so far — 104 by hunters and 52 by trappers.

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Trapping Setbacks Required on Lake Como Ski Trails [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:06:36 +0000

Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King has signed an order to require 150 foot setbacks from cross-country ski trails around Lake Como.

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Statewide Youth Deer Hunt Thursday and Friday [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:03:38 +0000

This Thursday and Friday, the two days before the general rifle hunting season have been set aside as the statewide youth deer hunt, according to Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.

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Over 1,700 Want Wolf Trapping Training in Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:06:40 +0000

Interest in wolf trapping in Montana has surprised officials at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Spokesman Ron Aasheim says over 1,700 requests for more information about wolf trapping certification courses have been received, and classes are overflowing.

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Montana Fishing Comments Needed

Denny Bedard — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:48:19 +0000

Montana fisheries officials are seeking comment on a six-year plan, inlcuding a public comment meeting in Missoula Tuesday evening.

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Mountain Lion Spotted at Harpers Lake [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:25:20 +0000

Mountain lion hangs around campers at Harper's Lake.

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Wildlife for Kids Day This Saturday [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:43:30 +0000

Kids and Wildlife Day is this Saturday sponsored by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.

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Wolf Hunting Meeting This Week in Helena [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:26:05 +0000

Wolf hunting meeting this week in Helena.

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River Safety Tips from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:17:01 +0000

River safety tips from Vivaca Crowser with Montana FWP.

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FWP Offers Float-In Campsites on the Blackfoot River [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:16:55 +0000

Float-in campsites now available on the Blackfoot River.

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Park or Pasture for American Buffalo [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:35:51 +0000

Park or pasture? Where should the buffalo roam? Public comment wanted

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New Restrictions On Missoula Area Rivers [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:33:32 +0000

New restrictions on motorized watercraft on western Montana rivers from FWP

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Human-Bear Conflict – Second Take [Part V] [AUDIO]

Ed Nesselroad — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:00:01 +0000

Today we wrap-up our look at Human-Bear Conflicts in the Friday Final. Education provides a key to reducing unwanted or unfortunate encounters between people and bears. But, education is part providing information and part providing motivation. If people don

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