BOISE, Idaho, May 13, 2013 – During a visit to the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Sally Jewell outlined the Federal Government’s efforts to ensure collaboration in protecting Americans from wildfire, and urged homeowners and local communities to take steps to reduce their risks during the 2013 fire season.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) has announced its selection of 18 area residents to serve on a workgroup for the Spotted Dog Wildlife Management Area (WMA), near Deer Lodge.

On May 9, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission tentatively approved a proposal to waive the daily and possession bag limits for Lena Lake within the Bob Marshall Wilderness area through August 31, 2013 pending public comment. The public comment period will extend from May 10-May 21 and comments must be provided in writing either through the FWP Fishing email address (fwpfsh@mt.gov) or addressed to Don Skaar, Fisheries Office, FWP, 1420 East 6th Avenue, Helena, MT 59620. The FWP Commission will evaluate public comments and consider final approval of this proposal at their June 5 meeting.

The Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking public comment on a number of proposed changes to the 2013-14 wolf hunting and trapping seasons.

The Montana's Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking public comment on a number of proposed changes to the 2013-14 wolf hunting and trapping seasons.

What looks a bit like a pigeon, walks like a pigeon, but is not a pigeon?

Shed-antler hunters and other recreationists planning to visit a Montana Wildlife Management Area are reminded that while many popular WMAs open at noon on May 15, several do not open until June 1. It is illegal to enter a state WMA prior to its formal opening day.

Every spring Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issues its traditional message to Montanans to leave new born fawns and other infant wildlife where people find them.

Feeding deer—long known to be detrimental to wildlife and to the public—is also prohibited by law in Montana.

Vandals need to think twice before committing a crime on a public site managed by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.

If you live in CA, your immediate action is needed to help save the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) - See ACTION ITEMS below! As a member of the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT), BRC works very closely with the many organizations of CRT in the ongoing efforts to preserve the Recreational Trails Program (RTP).  At the top of our priority list is that the RTP program in California is in very real danger of being lost.

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Sign up time is here for the popular Open Fields for Game Bird Hunters program.

Montana's SuperTag chances for the hunt of a lifetime are on sale. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hopes to beat last year's sales that topped 76,400 SuperTag chances sold. Proceeds from SuperTag sales go to enhance hunting access and enforcement.

Nonresident hunters can now choose among Montana deer, elk and big game combination hunting licenses to purchase online or over-the-counter at any Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks office.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' deadline to apply for elk B, deer B and antelope licenses is June 1.

Here's the perfect gift for Dad and Grandpa: free fishing for all over Father's Day weekend, June 15-16.

Montana’s 2013 general fishing season opens May 18.

A new advisory council appointed by Gov. Steve Bullock to develop measures to conserve Montana's sage grouse populations and sustain related land uses is set to meet in Helena, May 21-23.

A young black bear seen near Blue Creek School south of Billings early Thursday apparently was attracted to the area by food. While the two-year-old bear apparently moved through the area to graze on lush spring grass and dandelions, it stayed after finding some household garbage.

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2013 –U.S. Forest Service researchers recently found that about 90 percent of fuel reduction treatments on national forests were effective in reducing the intensity of wildfire while also allowing for better wildfire control.