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Beginner Fly Casting Classes At Montana Wild June 17

Thu, 06/06/2013 - 15:25
Montana Wild will host a free fly casting class with a Federation of Fly Fishers Master Certified Instructor on June 17 at Spring Meadow Lake State Park in Helena.

Spring Meadow Lake Kids' Fishing Extravaganza June 13

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 09:33
Montana Wild will host a one hour long free kids fishing event on Thursday, June 13 at 6 p.m. in front of the Montana Wild Education Center, 2668 Broadwater Ave., next to Spring Meadow Lake State Park off Highway 12 West.

Montana Wild Bat Walk June 7

Tue, 06/04/2013 - 08:45
The fascinating world of bats will be the topic June 7th at Montana Wild, 2668 Broadwater Ave., just off U.S. Highway 12 West near Spring Meadow Lake State Park.

Don't Handle Wildlife

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 16:39
As spring turns to summer, Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks (FWP) receives a large number of calls regarding deer fawns and other young wildlife. FWP urges the public not to pick-up deer fawns, even if they appear sick or in need of help. Often, the adult deer is close by, or will be returning to its fawn soon. Left alone, a fawn might have a chance in the wild; but once it is picked up and picks up human scent, it is more likely to be abandoned.

FWP Commission Tour Of Milk River Ranch Canceled Due To Weather

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 11:53
Wet weather and poor road conditions have led to the cancelation of the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' tour of the Milk River Ranch near Havre that was set for Tuesday, June 4.

Region 3 Citizens Advisory Committee to Meet Thursday

Mon, 06/03/2013 - 09:52
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 3 Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet in Bozeman on Thursday, June 6 at the FWP Regional Office (1400 S. 19th Ave.) from 12:30-5:30 p.m. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend.

Flood Waters Close Kinsey Bridge FAS; Twelve Mile FAS Re-opened

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 15:44
MILES CITY, Mont.--Flood conditions prompted Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) to close Kinsey Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Yellowstone River. Twelve Mile FAS on the Tongue River has reopened as of Monday, June 3.

Southeast Montana Elk Numbers Continue to Rise

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 10:56
MILES CITY, Mont.-- Recent surveys conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) Wildlife Biologist, Dean Waltee, show elk populations across southeast Montana continue to increase.

Flooding Forces Closure of Twelve Mile FAS

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 10:53
MILES CITY, Mont.--Flood conditions prompted Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) to close Twelve Mile Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Tongue River today. The FAS will remain closed until river levels subside and the site is again safe for recreation. For updates on closures, check the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov and follow links to “restrictions and closures.”

Black Bear Captured Near Brockway Moved to Little Belt Mountains

Fri, 05/31/2013 - 10:16
A black bear captured on a ranch near the McCone County town of Brockway over the Memorial Day weekend has been moved by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens to a new home in the Little Belt Mountains.

Aggressive lion killed near Red Lodge

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 15:35
Montana and federal wildlife officials killed a mountain lion south of Red Lodge Thursday after it tried to attack a woman walking her dog.

2013 Paddlefish Harvest Ends

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 13:42
Paddlefish harvest season will close at intake fishing access site and in the Yellowstone River and the Missouri River below Fort Peck Dam effective Friday May 31, 2013 at 9 pm

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Thu, 05/30/2013 - 13:39
PADDLEFISH HARVEST SEASON WILL CLOSE EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013 AT 9 PM AT INTAKE FISHING ACCESS SITE (OR SOONER IF THE HARVEST TARGET IS REACHED AT INTAKE) AND IN THE REST OF THE YELLOWSTONE RIVER AND THE MISSOURI RIVER BELOW FORT PECK DAM

Region 6 CAC Meets June 11 at Fort Peck Hatchery

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 09:29
FWP's Region 6 Citizens Advisory Council will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 11 at the Fort Peck Fish Hatchery.

FWP Commission & Director Hosting Open House & Meeting in Havre

Thu, 05/30/2013 - 08:21
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Jeff Hagener and members of the FWP Commission will be in Havre June 4-5 to host a public open house and conduct the commission’s regular monthly meeting.

Road to River Junction Fishing Access Site Closed June 11-13

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 13:36
Road access to River Junction Fishing Access Site (FAS) and campground, near Ovando, will be closed from noon on Tuesday, June 11 through noon on Thursday, June 13 while a road culvert is replaced.

Spring Black Bear Season To Close In Bear Management Unit 520

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 11:30
The hunting of all black bears in the Bear Management Unit 520, which include portions of Park, Sweet Grass, Stillwater and Carbon counties, will close one-half hour after sunset on Friday, May 31, 2013.

Montana Wild To Offer Free Turtle Program June 6

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 09:30
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Turtle Program is back by popular demand at Montana Wild on June 6.

Volunteers Wanted for Dome Mountain Clean-Up Day (June 8)

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 09:06
Fish, Wildlife and Parks is looking for volunteers for its annual Dome Mountain Clean-Up Day cosponsored by the Park County Rod and Gun Club on June 8. Volunteers will be cleaning up and removing remnants of old fencing that are dangerous to wildlife on this important elk winter range.

Lewistown Kids Fishing Day June 1

Wed, 05/29/2013 - 09:04
Lewistown kids fishing day will be June 1 at the town's Frog Ponds.