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  • FWP to host meeting on beavers, humans and water conservation

    Montana FWP, BVD|Updated Aug 21, 2019

    Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, on the roles of beaver and humans in habitat restoration and water conservation. The meeting's objective is to increase common awareness of potential opportunities, constraints, mechanisms, authorities, roles, and expectations for beavers and other tools to conserve and enhance riparian and aquatic habitats. The meeting is free, and no registration is required. It will be held at the Delta Marriott Hotel...

  • Wolf numbers remained strong in 2017

    Montana FWP, MTFWP News release|Updated May 23, 2018

    According to the 2017 Montana Gray Wolf Program Annual Report, population estimates suggest there are approximately 900 wolves in Montana. This marks the 13th consecutive year that Montana has far exceeded wolf recovery goals. FWP now estimates wolf numbers using a method called POM, or Patch Occupancy Modeling. The old way of trying to count wolves from an airplane became a less and less accurate picture of wolf numbers as the wolf population grew beyond anyone's ability to...

  • Deadline to apply for Deer B, Elk B, Antelope and Antelope B is June 1

    Montana FWP, MTFWP News release|Updated May 23, 2018

    Don't forget – the deadline to apply for Resident and Nonresident Deer B, Elk B, Antelope and Antelope B licenses is Friday, June 1. Residents and nonresidents can participate in the bonus point system to increase their chances of success in the drawing. Bonus points are $2 per species for residents and $20 per species for nonresidents. Sportsmen and women must have a 2018 conservation and base hunting license as a prerequisite to apply. Applications may be applied for o...