Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks

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

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Cat found in late night search.

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Learning safety and more.

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