Hunting

The first Louisiana black bear hunting season in more than 35 years successfully concluded Dec. 22 and included a 696-pound adult male bear harvested by Louisiana military veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Deron Santiny, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. The

Today, park officials announced that due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal vehicle access into Many Glacier and provide a temporary shuttle service for hikers to access Many Glacier and Swiftcurrent from July 1, 2025, to September 21, 2025.

This is the first confirmed case of an elk testing positive on a feedground. 

More than $34 million is earmarked for Montana wildlife and sportfish restoration and hunter education.

Three Montana legislators have drafted a bill that would raise nonresident base hunting fees by more than 500%.

A Montana legislator has proposed a bill that would require a hunter to “report their hunting activity for a game animal before they are eligible to purchase a new game animal license during the following license year.”

The positive result came from a harvested mule deer.

In December, the Lolo National Forest issued a final decision notice for the Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project to implement vegetation and fuel reduction activities along the west-side of the Ninemile Valley within Missoula County.

The City of Helena issued a warning Tuesday about a mountain lion on a local trail.

The Montana State University rodeo team will be on the national stage next week when the student-athletes participate in the Pass in Review, otherwise known as the Inaugural Parade, in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Mountain time.

Casey Brooks just shattered elk hunting history with a potential world-record bull!

The draft CCP proposes to expand hunting opportunities at the district. One alternative allows the use of lead ammunition for expanded big game hunting and the other alternative prohibits lead ammunition and tackle across the district. Neither alternative is indicated as a preferred alternative at this time, and we are seeking the public’s input on both alternatives.

The positive result came from a harvested mule deer.

In December, the Lolo National Forest issued a final decision notice for the Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project to implement vegetation and fuel reduction activities along the west-side of the Ninemile Valley within Missoula County.

The City of Helena issued a warning Tuesday about a mountain lion on a local trail.

The Montana State University rodeo team will be on the national stage next week when the student-athletes participate in the Pass in Review, otherwise known as the Inaugural Parade, in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Mountain time.

Casey Brooks just shattered elk hunting history with a potential world-record bull!

The draft CCP proposes to expand hunting opportunities at the district. One alternative allows the use of lead ammunition for expanded big game hunting and the other alternative prohibits lead ammunition and tackle across the district. Neither alternative is indicated as a preferred alternative at this time, and we are seeking the public’s input on both alternatives.

The agreement with the B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship allows up to 15 wolves to be translocated and released in Colorado this year.

Should you take on a shoulder season hunt? Dive into the ethics, strategies, and challenges of late-season elk and deer hunts with Montana Grant—because hunting in winter is a whole different game!

Wildfires often burn through valuable wildlife habitat in canyons, deserts, foothills, and mountains, and what happens next is often a question on people’s minds, especially in relation to big game animals that hunters and others cherish.

The bird was initially reported and then recovered alive. Shortly after recovery and subsequent medical examination, the eagle was euthanized due to its injuries.

Once they spotted a buck, the driver attempted to shoot the animal from the vehicle but pulled the firearm back inside when a truck pulled up behind the car.

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in hunting […]