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Shed hunters Blackfoot-Clearwater WMA antler hunting vehicle registration begins April 1

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2025 Montana Legislature Biennial reports, goals, objectives, strategies, measures and more

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Check Quotas Mountain lion hunting season is underway

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Montana's 55 state parks offer an endless array of opportunity and connection outside.

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Restrictions & Closures

FWP land, waterbody, angling and fire restrictions and closures across Montana.

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NEWS

New funding available for community-led bear conflict prevention >

March 12

Swift fox program at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park >

March 14

Helena to host state NASP archery tournament for Montana students >

March 14

Flathead Lake State Park volunteer stewardship program recruiting new members >

March 14

Changes to hunting regulations refer to drawing statistic information online >

March 12

Volunteer hunter, bowhunter education instructors honored at workshop in Kalispell >

March 12

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Important Dates

Apr 1 - Vehicle registration begins for Blackfoot-Clearwater antler hunting Learn more >
Apr 17 - Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting Meeting Info >

Public Comment Opportunities

Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers various opportunities for the public to comment on issues, rules, grants, environmental assessments, land acquisition, development or enhancement projects, council recommendations, hunting and fishing regulations, etc. that FWP manages.

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Mountain Lion Research in Southwestern Montana

In southwestern Montana, mountain lion monitoring biologist Ashley Hodge gathers essential information on mountain lion populations and their movement patterns. To collect this vital information, she is leaning on help from four-legged friends and their loyal owners in hopes of collaring one of Montana's most elusive mountain creatures. Join us for the latest Field Trips, from Montana FWP.

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Montana Outdoors Magazine

Hitting the Empowerment Bull’s-Eye

In more than 200 schools across Montana, archery students are building self-confidence, practicing discipline, and enjoying success in competition.

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