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FWP hires Drew Henry as the new Region 6 supervisor
Drew Henry was hired as the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 regional supervisor in northeast Montana, based out of the regional headquarters in Glasgow. Drew replaced Mark Sullivan, who...
Cree Crossing hay lease up for bid, due on June 16
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is beginning the sealed bid process for a one-year hay lease on the Cree Crossing Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located north of Nelson Reservoir in Phillips County. The sealed bids will be accepted through 3 p.m. on J...
Fort Peck Reservoir angler creel survey underway through September
Anglers on Fort Peck Reservoir this summer may be asked a few questions about their fishing experience when they come off the water. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is conducting an angling "creel"...
Licenses available on FWP Website
In anticipation of the new license year, which opens March 1, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks posted regulations for Dear/Elk/Antelope and Moose/Sheep/Goat online at fwp.mt.gov/hunt. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Please...
FWP hires new fisheries biologist in northeast Montana
Jared Krebs was recently hired as the new Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks eastern district fisheries management biologist in Glasgow. Krebs, originally from Minnesota, holds both a bachelor's...
Landowners and hunters benefit from 25 years of FWP's Block Management Program
2020 marked the 25th anniversary of Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Block Management Program. This popular access program started locally across Montana in the mid-1980s. However, through HB195 in...
Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome found in PC, Eastern Montana Counties
Samples taken in six eastern Montana counties this past summer have tested positive for the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease in bats. The presence of the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) does not necessarily confirm the...
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,...
Northeast Montana Havre check station results for the 2020 Season
The final results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre check station for the 2020 hunting season. The check station was open for eight weekends from Oct. 10 (the open of general antelope) through Nov. 29 (the end of the deer/elk...
Mandatory wolf trapping classes will be offered online through MFWP
The free online classes are set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 14 and 21. The classes are identical, and trappers must complete only one of them. To register for the classes, please browse to the FWP website at FWP.MT.GOV and follow the links to...
Region 6 check station results after opening weekend of hunting season
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Havre hunter check station was active over the weekend of general deer and elk opener (Oct. 24-25), with the number of hunters checked a little below average. This was the third weekend that the check station has...
Milk River water diversion issues could affect fisheries in Fresno, Nelson and the Milk River
The Milk River is the lifeblood of north-central Montana. Not only does it provide essential irrigation, it provides important fisheries and wildlife habitat. However, recent failure of the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) water delivery structures on...
Changes to FWP enforcement in northern Montana
There have been quite a few changes to FWP law enforcement staff here in the last few months, but the public will still see many familiar faces. The changes began when Ron Howell, who had a been the warden captain at the regional headquarters in...
Missouri River Breaks Elk Surveys Completed
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists completed their surveys of the Missouri River Breaks elk hunting districts (HD) 621, 622, 631, and 632 in February. Overall, the surveys showed that elk...
Region 6 FWP Offices are open
Rest assured, Region 6 Fish, Wildlife and Parks offices are open! However, due to the “social distancing” measures that are being taken, please expect to abide by the following: If you can, please use the internet to buy your licenses and apply...
Hunting season proposals meeting Jan. 14 in Malta
Region 6 Hunting Season Proposals for 2020-2021 to be Discussed at Four Meetings across Northeast Montana Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will hold four public meetings in northeast Montana in January to gather comments on proposed hunting seasons...
Mule deer buck from HD 690 suspected positive for CWD, sampling effort continues
A mule deer buck harvested by a hunter in Hunting District (HD) 690 southwest of Chinook is suspected to be positive of chronic wasting disease (CWD). The hunter had submitted their sample for testing. A follow up test is being run to confirm the...
Hunter Education Class Offered in Chinook
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hunter Education course dates have been set for Chinook, starting Oct. 14. The class will be located at the Blaine Co. Library Meeting Room. All hunter education classes are free of charge. All students must first...
Free hunter workshop in Glasgow
With the detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in the state of Montana in 2017, the way hunters approach the hunting and processing of the big game animals of the deer family is changing; especially with hunting and processing an animal in a...
Public Comment Sought on Tentative Fishing Regulations, meetings held in Glasgow and Havre
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 6 will host two open houses to seek public comment on the proposed changes to the fishing regulations that will go into effect in 2020 and be in place through 2024. Meeting location and dates are: ·Glasgow ...
Fort Peck Reservoir Chinook salmon egg collection and stocking looks promising
Good news for Chinook salmon anglers: Fort Peck Reservoir and hatchery crews recently stocked record numbers of Chinook salmon fingerlings into Fort Peck Reservoir, with over 534 thousand being stocked this spring. Initially, the outlook from the...
FWP "Kids to Fish" Program Allows Anglers to Borrow Gear & Tackle for Free
A popular Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 6 program that allows kids and their friends or families to check out free fishing rods and tackle is in full swing again this year. In time for summer fishing, FWP staff has restocked and maintained...
FWP Region 6 Mule Deer & Whitetail Deer Aerial Survey Findings released
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists have completed their 2019 winter and spring aerial surveys of deer populations across Region 6 in northeastern Montana. The surveys indicate above average numbers for mule deer, and mostly stable populations...
FWP Seeks comment on proposed fishing regulation changes for 2020-24
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking comment on proposed fishing regulation changes for 2020-24. This is the first stage in the comprehensive review of the Fishing Regulations which occurs every four years. In Northeastern Montana (Region 6),...
FWP to host Annual Northeast Montana Fishing Tour
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is organizing a Northeast Montana Fishing Tour for the public in the eastern half of Region 6. Participants both young and old are welcome to come out and enjoy a few hours of fishing and learning. The tour will be...
