Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks

Final numbers have been posted for hunting season in Montana and the numbers are looking good.

The Montana general rifle hunting season officially ended on Sunday, but there are more opportunities for hunters through the winter.

The opening weekend for western Montana hunters was a success for the most part.

HAMILTON, Mont. (AP) — In the wake of a moose being shot and killed after charging a man walking his dog, wildlife officials are warning Montana residents to be wary of moose due to rutting season. The Ravalli Republic reports (http://bit...

Traffic accidents are on the increase in western Montana as wildlife are being struck by vehicles as they cross state and interstate highways.

MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife officials say there has been a surge of bear deaths along Montana highways as more bears have been making their way down to river valleys in search of food ahead of their winter hibernation.

BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Wildlife officials say a woman survived a bear attack along the Yellowstone River near Emigrant after her dog intervened and chased the bear away.

Bears are still causing problems in some Missoula neighborhoods.

Missoula has been no stranger to bears over the last few weeks and Thursday was no exception. Vivica Crowser with Montana Fish Wildlife and parks said there’s recently been a sort of "bear roundup" because bears are on the hunt for berries and fruit trees.

Leaves are already starting to change colors as Montana heads into fall and campgrounds around the region will begin shutting down services here in the near future.