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FWP: Try Not to Stress Wildlife at This Time of Year
Late winter and early spring is often a difficult time for wildlife. After using fat reserves through most of the winter, along with trying to find what food is available, many animals are at their most vulnerable at this time of year. And as...
FWP concerned that more ponds in northeast Montana have winterkilled
The climate in northeast Montana the last few years hasn't been the best for our area fishing ponds. Back-to-back summer droughts and now a tough, long winter this year, have left fish populations in...
New license year for FWP begins March 1
March 1 marks the beginning of the license year for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Below are a few reminders and tips about the upcoming license year. Fishing licenses: 2022 fishing licenses expire on Feb. 28, 2023. Anglers cannot buy a new fishing...
Ice recreation season is beginning, anglers and others encouraged to practice safety
It's that time of year when ice anglers and other recreationists will be heading out to Montana's "hard" waters for the winter season. Everyone needs to be safe around ice, whether ice fishing, ice...
FWP Citizen Advisory Council special legislative open house meeting held December 13 in Havre
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Region 6 Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Best Western Plus Havre Inn and Suites, located at 1425 US-2 in Havre (on the hill), for a special legislative...
Northeast Montana Havre check station results for the 2022 Season
The results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre check station for the 2022 hunting season. The check station was open for eight weekends from Oct. 8 (the open of general antelope) through Nov. 27 (the end of the deer/elk general se...
Permit required to salvage vehicle-killed deer, elk, moose and antelope
Anyone wanting to salvage a road-killed deer, elk, moose or antelope must obtain a Vehicle-Killed Wildlife Salvage Permit. These are available at no cost and must be obtained within 24 hours of the time a person takes an animal into their...
Winter weather has antelope moving
Although the pronghorn (commonly known as antelope) hunting season is over, they are still on the move. The recent winter weather in Montana has triggered antelope into migration mode, with them...
CWD sampling continues in northeast Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff are continuing to sample for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) across Montana during the general big game season. CWD sample submission is voluntary and free. If h...
Region 6 Citizen Advisory Council meeting being held Aug 30 in Culbertson
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 6 Citizen Advisory Council (CAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, beginning at the Culbertson Town Hall. The morning focus will include fishing regulations proposed changes and process....
Block Management Program Information Available
Block Management Area (BMA) Program information for 2022 will be available to hunters beginning Aug. 10. Hunters can request their BMA Access Guide online and can print individual BMA property maps an...
Fort Peck Walleye Spawn and Stocking Wrap-up
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks annual walleye spawn egg-take on Fort Peck Reservoir was completed at the end of April. In addition, stocking efforts were completed in June across Montana. With the...
Public scoping meetings being held across northeast Montana for new Elk Management Plan
Public scoping meetings are being held across northeast Montana to seek the public's assistance in helping to revise the statewide Elk Management Plan last adopted in 2005. Malta: Malta High School, A...
Recent deer surveys in northeast Montana indicate lower overall numbers compared to the last few years
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists completed 2022 post-season winter and spring aerial surveys of deer populations across Region 6 in northeastern Montana. The surveys indicate variable numbers for mule deer across the region and below average...
Man pleads guilty to illegal outfitting
Jody K. Hansen (52), from Rudyard, plead guilty to two counts of outfitting without a license in Hill County. In 2019, wardens began investigating Dogwood Hunting, the private lands outfitting business run by Hansen south of Rudyard, under the...
Bowhunter education classes scheduled in northeast Montana
GLASGOW – Volunteer instructors are hosting Bowhunter Education in-person courses in Wolf Point, Malta, Glasgow, and Sidney. Wolf Point: May 21-22 Malta: June 1-3, 6 Glasgow: June 6-8 Sidney: June...
Four Local Instructors Receive Montana FWP Region 6 Honors; Pippin earns plaque for 55 Years
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks honored the service of its Region 6 Hunter and Bowhunter Education volunteer instructors at the annual workshop, which was held on Saturday, April 2 in Havre and...
Hunter education in-person courses being offered across northeast Montana; Saco May 2
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Hunter Education in-person course dates have been set for many areas across northeast Montana. All hunter education classes are free of charge. Many classes are being held prior to the June 1 application deadline for...
Bowhunter education class scheduled in Havre
Volunteer instructors will host a Bowhunter Education course at the Hill County Electric Hospitality Room in Havre this month. The class is scheduled over four days: Monday, April 25, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Friday,...
Hunter education optional in-person field day offered in Glasgow
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is offering an optional in-person Hunter Education Field Day in Glasgow on Saturday, March 26. This field day is for any person (age 12 by Jan. 16, 2023) or older...
Bear added to '22 Hunting Season!
During the public season-setting process this fall and winter, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved several changes that affect hunting in Region 6 in northeast Montana. With the new “license year” beginning March 1, Montana Fish...
Bull elk shot and left near Warrick, wardens seeking information
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk that was shot and left to waste near Warrick, approximately 50 miles south of Chinook. On...
Public comment period extended for hunting regulation proposals: Malta on January 12
The deadline for public comment on the 2022/20223 hunting regulation proposals has been extended from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21. Those interested can view the proposals and provide comment online at fwp.mt.gov/regproposals. Comments also can be submitted...
Ice recreation season is beginning, anglers and others encouraged to practice safety
It’s that time of year when ice anglers and other recreationists will be heading out to Montana's “hard” waters for the winter season. Everyone needs to be safe around ice, whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling, or just...
Possible black bear reported near Malta, residents encouraged to be "bear aware."
MALTA- Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks would like all folks to be “Bear Aware,” even in northeast Montana. Although bear encounters are rare in most of FWP Region 6, there are known black bears present in the Little Rockies and the Bears Paw...
