August 20, 2013 In just the last week, seven people in five states have been attacked by bears. None of the attacks were fatal, which occurred in Alaska, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Michigan. We all know that we reside in the thick of bear country here in Montana. Don't forget to be bear aware. Here are some helpful reminders:
August 20, 2013 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will now be imposing a full closure to fishing on the Big Hole River from Melrose Bridge to Notch Bottom Fishing Access Site (southeast of Glen) effective Tuesday, August 20, until conditions improve. Here's a full look at current closures and restrictions on the Big Hole:
August 12, 2013 Low stream flows and continued high water temperatures have prompted Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials to close another section of the Big Hole River. A new Upper Big Hole fishing closure went in effect on Sunday, August 11. Details here:
July 30, 2013
Fish, Wildlife & Parks will now be imposing a full closure to fishing effective Wednesday, July 31, on the Lower Big Hole River. Details here:
July 24, 2013 In addition to the fishing restrictions imposed earlier this week on the Lower Madison and Upper Big Hole Rivers, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has now added "hoot owl" fishing closures for the Jefferson River and Lower Big Hole River:
July 19, 2013 Consistent high water temperatures and low stream flows have prompted Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials to close portions of two southwest Montana rivers to fishing beginning Monday, July 22 until conditions improve:
July 11, 2013
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking the public to use caution around otters after a confirmed attack on a woman in the Hebgen Basin. Details here:
June 27, 2013 Good news for area anglers! This Saturday, June 28, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will reopen the Yellowstone River in the Livingston area to all recreation. Details here:
May 29, 2013
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for volunteers for its annual Dome Mountain Clean-Up Day, co-sponsored by the Park County Rod and Gun Club, on June 8. Volunteers will be cleaning up and removing remnants of old fencing that are dangerous to wildlife on this important elk winter range. Details here:
May 20, 2013 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks welcomes the public to comment on the recommendations made by the Madison River Citizen Advisory Committee (MCAC) towards FWP's development of a draft recreation management plan for the Madison River. All comments must be received by June 21. See the recommendations and comment here:
March 5, 2013 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has announced their schedule of spring hunter education classes in Belgrade, Bozeman and Manhattan. Registration is required, and students under the age of 18 must have the consent of a parent or guardian. Complete schedule and registration information here:
February 7, 2013 Montana's annual income tax check-off for wildlife benefits the state's small wildlife species including birds, small mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and it provides a fast, convenient tax break. Details here: