So much of the Montana way of life involves the landscape and wildlife of our great state. Read below for the latest stories related to activities of the Department of Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks. For information on licenses, state parks, and camping, visit their website.
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks
Young Montana Hunters Get ‘First Shot’ This Weekend
Youth will get the first chance to "bag a bird" this weekend
Montana Grizzly Bear Killed in Self-defense Encounter
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks reported that a pair of Whitefish men killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last weekend.
You’d Better Be Careful: Grizzlies Seen in Missoula and Bitterroot
Two confirmed grizzlies, but maybe more in the area
Hunter Safety Classes and Federal Funding in Montana Schools
Arntzen told KGVO that hunter safety has been a part of the Montana public school system for generations.
Grizzly Bear Euthanized in Montana After Conflicts With People
The bear had several conflicts with people along Hungry Horse Reservoir last weekend.
Why Bear Spray is No Longer Optional in Montana
Bears are showing up where they haven't seen in a century, or more.
How to Be Safe and Courteous on Montana Waters
Recent complaints have led to some timely guidance from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.
Boom in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Could Be an Exploding Horse
Do we really need to bring our own dynamite?
Surprising Each Other, Montana Hunter Kills Charging Grizzly Bear
There had to have been so little time to react. And he probably feels fortunate to be alive.
Governor Appoints New Montana FWP Director, Promoted From Within
The news that Montana would have a new director might have caught some hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts by surprise.