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Region 3 Citizens' Advisory Committee To Meet Thursday, June 6

Rich Ledoux — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:18:42 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 3 Citizens’ Advisory Committee meets quarterly to provide input and guidance on the many natural resource and management issues addressed by FWP in southwest Montana. The CAC will meet in Bozeman this Thursday and the public is welcome to attend: Montana FWP Region 3 Citizens’ Advisory Committee will meet [...]

Three Dollar Bridge Fishing Access Site Set To Temporarily Close

Rich Ledoux — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:20:06 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has announced the temporary closure of the Three Dollar Bridge Fishing Access Site on the Madison River beginning next week to ensure public safety while improvements are being made to the site. Details here: The Three Dollar Bridge FAS is located 39 miles south of Ennis (or 32 miles northwest [...]

Hunters, Be Aware Of Major Regulation Changes In Region 3

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 14:00:48 +0000

Montana’s 2012 general deer and elk season opens in just nine days. Hunters, make sure you know your 2012 regulations! It’s especially important that you familiarize yourself with changes pertaining to areas in which you plan to hunt. Here are some major local changes: One area seeing major changes to elk hunting this year is [...]

Montana FWP Commission Approves 2012-2013 Wolf Hunt Season Proposal

Rich Ledoux — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 19:34:40 +0000

Montana wildlife commissioners have approved new wolf hunting rules today that will allow trappers to each kill up to three wolves. After a season where hunters failed to reach the quota of 220 wolves, the newly approved rules more closely resemble those in Idaho. The plan has generated an enormous amount of public response, particularly [...]

UPDATE: Madison FAS Reopened After Bear Trap 2 Fire

Rich Ledoux — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:37:37 +0000

Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks has reopened the three fishing access sites on the Madison River that were closed last week following the Bear Trap 2 fire: Damselfly, Black’s Ford, and Greycliff; fire restrictions remain in place. All three FAS (approximately 23 miles west of Bozeman) are day-use only sites with gravel boat ramps. Black’s [...]

Grizzly Death In Big Sky Under Investigation

Rich Ledoux — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:47:01 +0000

Agents from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service along with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Enforcement are investigating the death of a grizzly bear today in the Big Sky area. Details here: At around 7:30 a.m. this morning, a resident of Big Sky shot an adult boar (male) approximately 5 to 6 1/2 years old. [...]

Have A Say On Madison River Floating: Serve On Citizen Advisory Committee!

Rich Ledoux — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:17:25 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking applicants to serve on a citizen advisory committee that will be asked to develop recommendations for managing recreation on the Madison River. Applications are due by March 16th. Details here:

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Offering Spring Hunter Education Class In Butte

Michelle — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 22:17:00 +0000

Spring hunter education is coming soon in Butte. Registration is required and will be held on Monday, April 4 from 6-8 p.m. at the Butte East Middle School Auditorium (2600 Grand Ave.).The class will take place on April 6-7 and 11-14 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Butte East Middle School. A mandatory field day at [...]