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
Epic New Year’s Hikes In Montana
Since Mother Nature hasn't figured out that it's supposed to be winter, we might as well get out and enjoy the trails!
Judge limits wolf trapping in favor of grizzly bears
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks must cut its wolf trapping season back to six weeks across the western two-thirds of the state.
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.
Should You Save a Wild Animal in Montana If It Is in Distress?
In regards to animals in Montana, the Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks website has explicit instructions:
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.
Don't Eat That Fish! Chemicals Found in Yellowstone River Fish
Fish tested after the derailment of a train into the Yellowstone River came back positive for chemicals similar to those found in oil and plastic.