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Information Sought on Three Elk Poached Near Augusta

Information Sought on Three Elk Poached Near Augusta

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are currently seeking information concerning three elk that were unlawfully shot and left to waste in the Sun River Wildlife Management Area near Augusta earlier this week. The inquiry began when a hunter on an adjacent property reported observing a dead elk on

Wardens Seeking Information on Unlawfully Killed Bull Elk

Wardens Seeking Information on Unlawfully Killed Bull Elk

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on an unlawfully killed six-by-six bull elk left to waste on private property south of Musselshell. The incident occurred on private land off Hawk Creek Road. The elk was likely poached during the night of Oct. 25 or

Harvest Moon Hike and Stargazing Event at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Harvest Moon Hike and Stargazing Event at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Hikers are invited to a Harvest Moon and Sunset Hike at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park on Wednesday, Oct. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. The three-mile moderately difficult hike will last about two hours. Hikers will enjoy the sunset that evening, followed by the rise of the

Pallid Sturgeon Puzzle: Fisheries Crew Working to Put all the Recovery Pieces Together

Pallid Sturgeon Puzzle: Fisheries Crew Working to Put all the Recovery Pieces Together

For many reasons, 2023 was the “Holy Grail Year” for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ pallid sturgeon recovery efforts in the Yellowstone River drainage. That’s fisheries manager Mike Backes’ term for it. Fisheries crews were able to validate the spawning of two wild heritage females with a wild heritage

Great Falls Area State Parks Host Summer Events

Great Falls Area State Parks Host Summer Events

Throughout August, two state parks near Great Falls are hosting a variety of summer events, including guided evening hikes, trivia competitions, and interpretive talks. At Giant Springs State Park, families can participate in a weekly trivia night every Tuesday until August 26. Teams of seven or fewer can enjoy a

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park Holding Annual Mammoth Hunt

First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park Holding Annual Mammoth Hunt

Experience what it’s like to throw atlatls and tomahawks and to shoot primitive bows and arrows during the annual Mammoth Hunt event at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park. The free event takes place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FWP Releases Bear Relocation Dashboard

FWP Releases Bear Relocation Dashboard

In an effort to provide more insight to bear management and to keep local landowners and communities aware when black bears or grizzly bears are relocated, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released a new online Bear Relocation Dashboard today. This new dashboard displays general relocations on an interactive map. FWP