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.
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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.
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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](http://townsquare.media/site/117/files/2023/07/attachment-BearSprayCan.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/07/attachment-maxi-am-brunnen-_jYWndzkkVo-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/07/attachment-featured-image-2023-07-10T161752.655.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/117/files/2023/06/attachment-Grizzly-Attacks.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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](http://townsquare.media/site/117/files/2023/06/attachment-New-FWP-Director.jpg?w=980&q=75)
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.
![What FWP Says About Montana’s Current High Water Boating Dangers](http://townsquare.media/site/117/files/2023/05/attachment-Boating-Precautions.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What FWP Says About Montana’s Current High Water Boating Dangers
"The combination of high water and high expectations can be deadly when conditions are too extreme for safe boating."
![Montana FWP Has Advice on Water and Wildlife This Summer](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/05/attachment-RS50157_GettyImages-AA051648-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana FWP Has Advice on Water and Wildlife This Summer
After a long, cold winter, the month of May will see western Montana residents and visitors streaming into the outdoors for all kinds of recreational activities.
![Montana Bears are Back and Hungry After a Long Winter Nap](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2023/04/attachment-RS11857_177008728-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana Bears are Back and Hungry After a Long Winter Nap
KGVO News spoke with Vivaca Crowser from Montana FWP about what to watch for as the bears emerge from hibernation.