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
An Open Letter to Those Who Reserved All of the Montana Campsites
Websites like reserveamerica.com, make it easy for people to claim their campsite months in advance. Making it nearly impossible for anyone to get a camp spot that doesn't plan 6 months to a year in advance to go camping.
How Bear and Urban Deer Survive Montana Winters
Montana FWP wildlife specialist James Jonkel told KGVO about two adult male bears that have been wintering in the area and unusually are not hibernating.
Governor Gianforte wants a new approach to Montana wolf management
Gianforte wants FWP to update the current plan, which dates to 2004
Montana Search and Rescue Teams Aid in Snowmobiler Rescue During Blizzard
It had all the ingredients to make for a tragic ending. That was avoided, thanks to the determination of search and rescue teams.
Judge Clears Way for More Montana Wolf Hunting
The judge's ruling doesn't resolve the lawsuit but does allow wolf hunting to proceed this winter.
Gun Shot Aids in Finding Montana Hunter in Horrific Blizzard
When everything goes white in the wind, and sights and sounds become distorted and confusing.
Proud Papa – My Thoughts on Montana’s Hunter Apprentice Program
Mentors can teach young hunters more with the hands-on approach than they can learn from reading a textbook. It also gives them an opportunity to harvest certain animals
Hunting Numbers Up Thanks to Cooler Weather in Western Montana
Twice as many elk as last year at Darby Check Station.
Biologists Capture Two Grizzlies in the Bitterroot Valley
The two bears hadn't been attracted to food or livestock yet, but biologists were worried about conflicts
Montana Predator Hunter Goes Viral on Social Media in a Terrible Way
A shocking event over the weekend in Northwest Montana has taken social media by storm when a hunter shot and killed one of Montana's premier predators. Except, it wasn't the predator they thought it was.