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.

FWP and Nez Perce Commit to Work Together on Bison hunting
On a conference call today Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Nez Perce Tribe affirmed their commitment to work together on bison hunting issues.

Deer hunting Tips – Game Cameras updated Wed Feb 13 2008 9:12 am CST
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Keep Montana’s Tip-Mont outdoor Crime Stopper Number Handy
Montana’s TIP-MONT “crimestopper” program receives calls year round because wildlife crimes and vandalism occur at any time. It is a good idea to keep the TIP-MONT number handy. It is 1-800-TIP-MONT, or 1-800-847-6668. The TIP-MONT hotline is a toll free number that is used to report natural resource crimes, hunting and fishing violations, or vandalism on all public lands and in Montana State Parks.

State Trails Conference To Be Held In Missoula
A packed agenda at the State Trails Conference in Missoula, April 17-19, at the Holiday Inn Downtown features state, regional and national experts. Topics include urban and backcountry trails, using trails to link homes with workplaces, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, access to trails, and trails funding opportunities. The conference will also offer opportunities to explore some of Missoula and #39;s urban and backcountry trails. The conference opens April 17 at 9 a.m.

Drive With Wildlife In Mind
If you have dodged or collided with a wild animal on Montana’s roads or highways, you’re not alone. Most wildlife collisions occur at dawn and dusk. Deer are most often involved, though collisions with moose, elk, bighorn sheep, bears, coyotes and wolves also occur. What can a driver do to be safe, while also sparing the state’s wildlife? Some experts suggest making a conscious effort to scan for wildlife on the road, in the ditch, and on the shoulder of the road.

Montanan Wins National Safe boating Essay Contest
A Montanan from Great Falls, whose life was saved because he was wearing a life jacket, is a winner of the national “Be a Survivor!” essay contest sponsored by the National Safe boating Council in Washington, D.C. Tyson Hajek won third place for his essay describing how a life jacket saved his life during Montana and #39;s Spring runoff white-water season. The contest engages boaters nationwide in sharing their personal stories about how a life jacket made a difference in their boating experience.

FWP Trails Program Grant Training Offered
Applicants for Montana Fish,Wildlife and Parks’ Recreational Trails and Off-Highway Vehicle Program grants may attend a two-hour training session at no charge to assist them in the application process. The grant application deadline for the next funding cycle is July 1.

Missouri River Creel Survey Reveals Surprises
Here’s the answer to the Jeopardy category, fishes of the Missouri River: Goldeye. And the question: What is the most common species caught in the river between Morony Dam downstream of Great Falls and the upper reaches of Fort Peck Reservoir? That’s right, goldeye. That thin, silvery fish with golden eyes that nearly everyone fishing the river in central Montana has caught.

Montana State Parks Poster Contest Deadline Nears
Montana and #39;s 2008 State Parks poster contest challenges fifth grade students to test their artistic skills this spring and win exciting prizes. This year’s contest theme is “Experience Montana State Parks.” The deadline to enter is April 4. Contest prizes include lodging in a Montana State Park, backpacks, equipment and field guides. For contest materials, go to the FWP web page at fwp.mt.gov , under and #39;State Parks and #39; click on 2008 Poster Contest.

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