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
Protect Montana’s Lakes: Aquatic Invasive Species Checkpoints Now Operational
Russ Hartzell leads critical inspections at Aquatic Invasive Species Checkpoints in Montana to prevent spread of harmful mussels.
How can you prevent the problem?
In one case a car was a complete loss when the bear got trapped.
If You Wonder About Montana Wolves, Speak Out
The debate over Montana wolves enters a new phase.
The Fate of Three Montana Grizzly Cubs Who Lost Their Mama
You've heard this before. Too much food-conditioned (and people-conditioned) behavior on the part of a large wild animal seldom ends well.
Disease Won’t Kill YOU, But FWP Advises Testing Montana Game
CWD has become more widespread in the past few years
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.