Montana State Parks Feel Less Stress
The weather was the probable cause for lower numbers.
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Hunting Camps See Less Success in Western Montana
Not a record-breaking year in either direction - up or down.
Hot Weather and No Snow – Bad for Montana Hunters
Most numbers show a slow hunting season in south-western Montana this year.
Grizzly Bear Killed Near Ovando – Restrictions Remain in Place
Wildlife officials trapped and killed a grizzly bear early Friday morning that they believe may be responsible for the attack that killed 65 year-old Leah Davis Lokan of Chico, California, an incident that has garnered worldwide media attention.
Bears are in Montana Neighborhoods Looking for Food, Says FWP
This is the time of year where bears are out looking to stock up before winter and many are finding food near our homes.
FWP to Ask Legislature for Cash for New Hunting License System
This week and next, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials are holding meetings throughout the state to discuss a potential new automated licensing system that would be used both for Hunting licenses and camp site reservations
Donated Wild Game is Largest Source of Protein at Msla Food Bank
A program called Hunters against Hunger is helping feed Montanans all across the state, but Missoula has some catching-up to do.
Violations, Warnings Issued During Opening Weekend Hunt
Over opening weekend for general rifle season, FWP wardens issued nine citations and 12 warnings in Region 2 alone.
'Wolf-Like Animal' Discovered in Central Montana, FWP Testing DNA
If you had to find a storybook photo of the big bad wolf from Little Red Riding Hood- this one definitely comes close. Check out this "wolf-like" creature that was killed near Denton, Montana.
Hunting Season Ends on High Note, More Doe Opportunities Likely
This past weekend was the end of general rifle season and although there were about one thousand less hunter trips recorded, Fish, Wildlife and Parks Public Information Officer Vivica Crowser says the season ended well.