Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game check stations have reported in on the latest weekend of general rifle season and the numbers are down from last year.
Mule deer numbers is the Bitterroot Valley haven’t been up to par, as shown in previous years, even in the valley’s trophy district. A recent survey showed dwindling numbers compared to years past, with little explanation.
The Montana Fish and Wildlife and Parks Commission met in Helena on Thursday, December 12 and spent most of the morning discussing the devastation of the state's whitetail and mule deer population.
The Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Commission meeting in Bozeman increased the number of bison hunting licenses in the Gardiner and West Yellowstone area.