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Reserve Your Memorial Weekend Campsite From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Online [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:23 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks continues a very popular campsite reservation program, enabling families to have a guaranteed space at many of Montana's state parks.

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Young Montana Wildlife Don't Need Your Help – Really

Steve Fullerton — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:23 +0000

"If you care, leave that young animal there," is the spring slogan of Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

Part of growing up in the wild for young animals is the ability to be alone for extended times

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Bitterroot Elk Population Making a Rebound

Steve Fullerton — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:06:54 +0000

The number of elk in the most recent aerial Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks survey is encouraging.

Mike Thompson of FWP said the count was over 7,300 elk in five hunting districts in and around the Bitterroot Valley, the fourth highest number in survey history

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A Rainy Start to the 2013 Montana Fishing Season [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:05 +0000

Rain soaked many who set out to start the 2013 Montana fishing season, but that did not deter thousands of men, women and children who set out to fish the state's lakes, rivers and streams.

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Fish Wildlife and Parks Warns Missoulians to Stay Out of Swollen Rivers and Streams [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:40:52 +0000

Unseasonably warm weather and recent heavy rain have brought Missoula area rivers and streams to very high levels. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Fishing Site Access Coordinator Chet Crowser said on Tuesday, that its just too risky to be out on the water floating or rafting right now.

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When Does Fishing Open on Montana's Rivers and Streams?

Joy Larson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:21:20 +0000

If you’re an avid fisherman here in Western Montana then you probably already know what I’m going to tell you. However, if you are a recreational fisherman, then this information might be helpful to you. This could keep you out of hot water with Fish and Game, because as it turns out, fishing is not a year-round sport in all Montana districts. Here are the general regulations regarding when Montana’s rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs are open to anglers.

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Hunter's Safety – A Rite of Passage

Joy Larson — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:15:35 +0000

If you have a child that is 11 years of age or older, they are eligible to take the hunter education course that is required by the state in order to purchase a hunting license. Due to a law passed in 2003, all people born after the January 1, 1985 must show a certificate of completion for this course in order to get their license.

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Juveniles Arrested in Moose Poaching Incident

Steve Fullerton — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:06:09 +0000

Two young people were charged with poaching in the shooting of a pregnant moose in February.

The Montana Department of Fish Wildlife and Parks announced the charges against the two unidentified juveniles this week

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Reward is $2,000 for Tips on Avon Area Moose Poaching Case

Steve Fullerton — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:48:15 +0000

A cow moose was killed over a week ago near Avon, Montana and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wardens need some help from the public.

The moose was poached Monday, February 18, northeast of Avon, near Carpenter Creek and Ophir Creek

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Wolf Hunting Update [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:23:04 +0000

The Montana wolf hunting season is in its final two weeks. The Montana legislature rushed through HB 73 last week enabling wolf hunters to take up to three wolves and lowers the cost of a nonresident wolf hunting license from $350 to just $50. Governor Steve Bullock signed the bill last Wednesday. Montana Fish Wildlife [...]

Many Montana Mountain Lion Districts Reach Season Quotas – Updated

Steve Fullerton — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:21:01 +0000

Updated -- The hunting of all mountain lions in Montana Hunting Districts 250 and 270, which include portions of Ravalli County, will close Wednesday evening, February 13, a half hour after sunset

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Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Plan Trapping Clinic in Hamilton

Steve Fullerton — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:50:32 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will offer a short course in Hamilton to the general public who want to learn more about furbearer management, trapping seasons and how to release traps.

In a news release from the department, officials said the class will have a short session on trapping and furbearer management and then participants will be able to handle traps and learn how to open them

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Wolf Hunting and Legislation Update [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:25:48 +0000

The wolf hunting season continues in Montana, with 156 total having been harvested so far — 104 by hunters and 52 by trappers.

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Trapping Setbacks Required on Lake Como Ski Trails [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:06:36 +0000

Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King has signed an order to require 150 foot setbacks from cross-country ski trails around Lake Como.

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New Rules for Wolf Traps in Lake Como Area

Steve Fullerton — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:28:50 +0000

A wolf trap set near a popular cross country ski trail caused the Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor to issue new trapping restrictions in the Lake Como area.

Supervisor Julie King is signing an order to require 150-foot setbacks from the cross country trails near Lake Como

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Statewide Youth Deer Hunt Thursday and Friday [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:03:38 +0000

This Thursday and Friday, the two days before the general rifle hunting season have been set aside as the statewide youth deer hunt, according to Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks.

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Over 1,700 Want Wolf Trapping Training in Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:06:40 +0000

Interest in wolf trapping in Montana has surprised officials at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Spokesman Ron Aasheim says over 1,700 requests for more information about wolf trapping certification courses have been received, and classes are overflowing.

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Montana Fishing Comments Needed

Denny Bedard — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:48:19 +0000

Montana fisheries officials are seeking comment on a six-year plan, inlcuding a public comment meeting in Missoula Tuesday evening.

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Aggressive Mountain Lion is Killed

Steve Fullerton — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:42:04 +0000

Cat found in late night search.

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Hamilton and Stevensville Hunter Safety Is Taught

Steve Fullerton — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 07:51:04 +0000

Learning safety and more.

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