During 2025, game wardens from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reported a rise in the number of mountain lions illegally harvested in central Montana by hunters who had not purchased …
Increase in Illegal Mountain Lion Harvests Reported by Central Montana Game Wardens Read More
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is currently seeking sightings of greater short-horned lizards. You can help by reporting your observations to build a database on these fascinating creatures. To report …
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Seeks Sightings of Greater Short-Horned Lizards Read More
Sagebrush Buttercup (Ranunculus glaberrimus) Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae) The bright, lemon-yellow flowers of the sagebrush buttercup are often one of the very first flowers to bloom in Montana. Their appearance announces …
Buck’s Native Plant Corner – Sagebrush Buttercup Read More
Mountain plovers, also known as “prairie ghosts,” exhibit a unique co-parenting strategy. These enigmatic birds inhabit shortgrass prairies and follow a two-nest rule: the female divides her clutch between two …
FWP and Partners Collaborate to Assess Mountain Plover Populations Read More
Nearly 500 photos were submitted for the FWP Hunting Dog Photo Contest. After the staff selected 20 finalists, they invited their social media followers to vote for their favorite photo. …
Winners of FWP’s Hunting Dog Photo Contest Announced Read More
Applications for permits to float on the Smith River will open from Thursday, January 1st, until Sunday, February 15th. The drawing for these float permits is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, …
Smith River Float Permit Applications Now Open Read More
On December 29th, Governor Greg Gianforte announced the winners of the 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest. “Montana’s youth hunters are the future of our state’s proud hunting tradition,” said Gov. …
2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest Winner Announced Read More
On January 1st, Montana State Parks will host First Day Hikes throughout the state. These engaging and educational hikes are designed for individuals of all ages and are family-friendly. Montana’s …
Kick Off the New Year with First Day Hikes in Montana State Parks Read More
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently concluded its general season sampling effort for chronic wasting disease (CWD), marking one of the most productive monitoring periods to date. This achievement was …
FWP Highlights Successful 2025 Chronic Wasting Disease Monitoring Season Read More
Do you know the difference between pictographs and petroglyphs? If you want a chance to learn the answer while getting a first-hand look at both ancient art forms, join First …
Guided Rock Art and First Day Hikes at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park Read More