Wildlife and Parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are looking for information on several moose poaching cases that occurred in the upper clark fork area between missoula and deer lodge.

An attorney for the state of Montana says a possible settlement is being discussed with Park County officials who are suing to block the migration of wild bison out of Yellowstone National Park. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks legal chief Robert Lane said Wednesday the talks have focused on whether the state can manage the animals in a way that protects public safety...

State wildlife officials say a wolf pup was killed when it was struck by a car on U.S. Highway 93 about two miles south of Darby. Fish, Wildlife and Parks Warden Lou Royce says the female pup was killed either late Sunday night or Monday morning.

A Hamilton-area rancher has shot three wolves on his property over the past five weeks. Julie Schram says her husband, Dave, shot and killed two wolves Monday morning within 300 yards of their house and just a few feet from where a group of goats and sheep were standing...

Officials say two wolf attacks on private ranches south of Butte and another attack at a private ranch west of Helena has resulted in the deaths of four calves and one of the wolves. Nathan Lance of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says that the attacks took place on ranches near Dell, Polaris and Avon.

This is the time of year that you will see young deer and young elk alone. Often what appears to be an orphaned animal, usually is not. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is reminding residents not to pick-up deer fawns or other