Montana News

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently honored the service of central Montana hunter, bowhunter, and trapper education instructors at a workshop in Great Falls. At the 2025 Region 4 workshop, 14 instructors were awarded for their service milestones, ranging from 10 to 45 years. The latest honorees are listed below.

The fire season has begun this year beginning with the Sawlog Fire. The following information is presented with information gathered from https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/ updated as of May 3rd. The Sawlog Fire was reported on the afternoon of May 1st. Fire officials from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest responded

Landowners looking to build a private pond or renew their pond license will see an increase in fees after new legislation was signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte. House Bill 74, raises the cost of the application fee from $10 to $600, the renewal fee from $10 to $250 and requires

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana Audubon Center are hosting an amphibian education night with family-friendly activities focused on learning about and celebrating amphibians. The free event will take place Thursday, May 8, at the Montana Audubon Center (7026 S. Billings Blvd.) from 6-8 p.m.

During an early spring hike at a local state park, an individual may witness another hiker unlawfully acquiring a shed elk antler. As shed hunting is prohibited in Montana's state parks, it is imperative to take appropriate action. The most effective course of action is to document any