The hunting of mountain lions in southwestern Montana hunting districts 300, 302, 328 and 329, in portions of Beaverhead County, will close at one-half hour after sunset on Tuesday, February 26, 2008. The order halting the hunt came shortly after Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials received word that the pre-established harvest quota for lions in the districts combined had been met. For more information, visit FWP and #39;s website at fwp.mt.

Fla.’s wildlife-associated recreation is big for economy
[3/14/08]

New License Year For hunters And Anglers
Beginning Feb. 19 Montana s new 2008 hunting and fishing licenses will be available. But hold it if you are an early bird and get your new license now, don t forget to hang onto your 2007 license until March 1.

Montana’s Spring Black Bear Season Begins April 15
Montana s spring black bear hunting season begins April 15. All spring black bear hunters must purchase their licenses on or before April 14. Licenses purchased after April 14 can only be used for the fall black bear season. Black bear hunters are limited to only one black bear license a year.

Boulder Drainage Wolf Pack To Be Removed After Additional Depredation
BILLINGS — Two wolves involved in two incidents of depredation in the East Fork of the Boulder River drainage south of Big Timber were removed by USDA Wildlife Services officials Wednesday. The two remaining members of the Moccasin Lake pack also will be removed after USDA Wildlife Services confirmed earlier Wednesday that two sheep were killed by the same pack on a different ranch. The wolves killed a calf on private property Saturday, March 15, and ran cattle through a fence the following day.

Montana Wolf Population Grows in 2007
More than 420 wolves now inhabit Montana, nearly equally distributed between the state and #39;s northern and southern areas, according to the annual wolf conservation and management report released by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. FWP’s report, which is available on line at fwp.mt.gov , shows Montana and #39;s wolf population increased about 34 percent from last year. The minimum Montana wolf population is estimated at 422 wolves, in 73 verified packs, and 39 breeding pairs.

Spring Black Bear Season Reminder
Montana’s spring black bear hunting season begins April 15. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials said all spring black bear hunters must purchase their licenses on or before April 14. Licenses purchased after April 14 can only be used for the fall black bear season. Black bear hunters are limited to only one black bear license a year. The 2008 black bear licenses and regulations are available on line at fwp.mt.gov and at FWP regional offices and license providers.

outdoor‘s Women Turkey hunting Workshop In Sidney April 19
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Richland County hunter Education Program will hold a free Women’s Spring Turkey hunting Workshop Saturday, April 19 beginning at 4:30 a.m. and ending by 11:30 a.m. The early start will enable the group to reach the field in time to locate, listen to, and observe turkeys at different roost sites within their habitat.

First statewide archery tourney a big success
[3/10/08]

hunter/Bowhunter Education Instructors To Be Honored March 1
hunter and Bowhunter Education Instructors will receive service awards from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks at the annual Region 1 Instructor Workshop to be held Saturday, March 1 at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell.

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