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Reserve Your Memorial Weekend Campsite From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Online [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:23 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks continues a very popular campsite reservation program, enabling families to have a guaranteed space at many of Montana’s state parks. Chine Stroebel is the Reservation Program Coordinator for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in Helena. “The idea behind the program was to make it easier for people to go camping [...]

A Rainy Start to the 2013 Montana Fishing Season [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:05 +0000

Rain soaked many who set out to start the 2013 Montana fishing season, but that did not deter thousands of men, women and children who set out to fish the state’s lakes, rivers and streams. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Ron Aasheim said all told, people will spend a great deal of time fishing [...]

Fish Wildlife and Parks Warns Missoulians to Stay Out of Swollen Rivers and Streams [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:40:52 +0000

Unseasonably warm weather and recent heavy rain have brought Missoula area rivers and streams to very high levels. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Fishing Site Access Coordinator Chet Crowser said on Tuesday, that its just too risky to be out on the water floating or rafting right now. “This is the time of the year [...]

When Does Fishing Open on Montana's Rivers and Streams?

Joy Larson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:21:20 +0000

If you’re an avid fisherman here in Western Montana then you probably already know what I’m going to tell you. However, if you are a recreational fisherman, then this information might be helpful to you. This could keep you out of hot water with Fish and Game, because as it turns out, fishing is not a year-round sport in all Montana districts. Here are the general regulations regarding when Montana’s rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs are open to anglers.

Hunter's Safety – A Rite of Passage

Joy Larson — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:15:35 +0000

If you have a child that is 11 years of age or older, they are eligible to take the hunter education course that is required by the state in order to purchase a hunting license. Due to a law passed in 2003, all people born after the January 1, 1985 must show a certificate of completion for this course in order to get their license.

Wolf Hunting Update [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:23:04 +0000

The Montana wolf hunting season is in its final two weeks. The Montana legislature rushed through HB 73 last week enabling wolf hunters to take up to three wolves and lowers the cost of a nonresident wolf hunting license from $350 to just $50. Governor Steve Bullock signed the bill last Wednesday. Montana Fish Wildlife [...]

Trapping Setbacks Required on Lake Como Ski Trails [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:06:36 +0000

Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King has signed an order to require 150 foot setbacks from cross-country ski trails around Lake Como. Fish Wildlife and Parks spokeswoman Vivaca Crowser says a local trapper had set numerous wolf traps near popular ski trails groomed by the Como Trails Club, raising concern from winter recreationists. Montana Fish, [...]

Statewide Youth Deer Hunt Thursday and Friday [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:03:38 +0000

This Thursday and Friday, the two days before the general rifle hunting season have been set aside as the statewide youth deer hunt, according to Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. Education coordinator Vivaca Crowser says hunters 12 to 15 years of age who have completed hunter’s safety education classes, and who are accompanied by a [...]

Over 1,700 Want Wolf Trapping Training in Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:06:40 +0000

Interest in wolf trapping in Montana has surprised officials at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Spokesman Ron Aasheim says over 1,700 requests for more information about wolf trapping certification courses have been received, and classes are overflowing. Aasheim says classes that normally top out at 50 participants are now being expanded to hold 60. Aasheim [...]

Montana Fishing Comments Needed

Denny Bedard — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:48:19 +0000

Montana fisheries officials are seeking comment on a six-year plan, inlcuding a public comment meeting in Missoula Tuesday evening.

Monte Turner Bags Big Bird and Ron Ashiem Talks Turkey – Montana Outdoor Update

KC — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:55:59 +0000

Just so the kids don’t freak. My headline does not mean that that big yellow bird on Sesame Street is dead. But it does mean that Monte from KECI got a huge Turkey last weekend. If only I could have been hunting with him, I probably would have had a better time with my hunting [...]

Al's Weekly Hunting Report- Week 3

Angel — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:19:10 +0000

From our friend Al down the hallway:

If you’re looking for a place to find out how successful hunters have been in Montana I’ve got one for you. Thanks to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks I’ll be posting weekly results right here. I’ll have info from Region 1 (NW