Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks FWP's Mission is to steward the fish, wildlife, parks, and recreational resources for the public, now and into the future. Let's treat everyone with respect.

FWP seeks to...
..maintain Montana's natural, cultural, and recreational resources.
..involve people in decisions; provide objective information; and develop programs with a clear understanding of public expectations.
..advocate responsible management and equitable allocation of resources.
..take pride in Montana's hunting and angling heritage.
..create partnerships with individuals, groups, and agencies.
..use innovation and technology to improve services. Commenting Policy

FWP welcomes comments on our page and other social media outlets. In an effort to promote a welcoming and engaging environment for healthy public discourse, the following commenting policy is in place for this and all FWP social media sites.

· Please keep language appropriate. Obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist, or sex-oriented language is not allowed. Keep posts family friendly.
· Threatening posts will not be tolerated.
· Be Kind and Courteous - We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. Do not use all caps.
· Posts that include the personal information of hunters, anglers or individuals will be removed. Information that may compromise the safety or security of the public, public systems, agency, officers, employees is not allowed. Content and comments can be deleted from social media if they fall into any of the following categories:
· Obscenity, including racial slurs
· Pornographic content
· Content which violates the right to privacy
· Comments which may reasonably interfere with, inhibit or compromise law enforcement investigations, tactics, or the safety of enforcement
· Threats or “fighting words”
· Solicitations to commit, or speech integral to, criminal conduct
· Fraud
· Defamation (libel/slander)
· Commercial solicitations, promotions, or advertisements
· Hate speech
· Off-topic comments
· Spam
· Malicious or harmful software
· Links to websites that violate one of these listed categories
· Promotion in favor of, or in opposition to, a candidate campaigning for election to a political office.
· Copyrighted material posted without consent

Social media and online administrators will remove comments they believe violate these rules. Habitual offenders will be blocked from FWP social media outlets.

Game Warden applications close on September 20! We’re looking for candidates with outdoor skills, a commitment to conser...
09/15/2026

Game Warden applications close on September 20!

We’re looking for candidates with outdoor skills, a commitment to conservation, and a desire to serve their local community.
Montana game wardens do more than enforce laws; they protect wildlife and outdoor opportunities, build relationships with hunters, anglers, landowners, and recreators, and serve as trusted members of their communities.

Learn more and apply here: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=26142138&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FDenver&fbclid=IwY2xjawUWT99wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWdRVzlrQndZUW9tYjZxT1NzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefukRxxafN1l9uai6A7H5Z7mo-p6GBLggo7gYs1MLT0clCbXpEMLuTbDfCsE_aem_jud_HL0vrGGIZ4e3ZyfyLA

The outside is in your inbox!Catch the latest Get Outside updates from FWP, including places to explore, state park adve...
09/10/2026

The outside is in your inbox!
Catch the latest Get Outside updates from FWP, including places to explore, state park adventures, recreation opportunities, outdoor events, camping tips, and more.

Use the link to read the stories and subscribe to our newsletter here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MTFWP/bulletins/4294eb2

09/09/2026

It's Bear Aware month, so let’s talk about kids and recreating in bear country. 🐻

This video shares simple, family-friendly tips for heading outdoors safely: managing extra attractants like snacks and diapers, keeping your group together with an “adult sandwich,” making noise on the trail, and talking with kids about what to do if they encounter a bear.

A little preparation can help build confidence and a lifelong respect for wildlife.

Visit our bear aware webpage for more great resources before your next adventure: https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bear/be-bear-aware/resources

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission’s October meeting will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14, virtually via Zoom beginn...
09/09/2026

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission’s October meeting will take place Wednesday, Oct. 14, virtually via Zoom beginning at 8 a.m.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several items that will go before the commission, including:

-2027–2028 Fishing Regulations
-Flathead River drainage brown trout regulation
-Grizzly bear release sites
-Northern leopard frog relocations
-Temporary full closure of Kona Bridge Fishing Access Site
-Public use and commercial use fee schedules
-Thompson Island acquisition
-Citizen petition for rulemaking — Swan Lake motorized use restrictions
-Final adoption of the Bitterroot River motorized watercraft closure

Learn more about the agenda items, how to comment, and any proposed amendments using this link: https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/commission/october-2026-meeting

09/08/2026

FWP is hiring game wardens statewide.

We’re looking for candidates with real outdoor skills, a commitment to conservation, and a desire to serve their local community.

Montana game wardens do more than enforce laws; they protect wildlife and outdoor opportunities, build relationships with hunters, anglers, landowners, and recreators, and serve as trusted members of their communities.

Join Region 4 Game Warden Asher Margotat on patrol in the Bob Marshall Wilderness as he shares why he became a warden and what the job looks like day-to-day.

Real skills. Community-driven people. Protecting the resource. Become a game warden.

Learn more and apply: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=26142138&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FDenver

Archery season opens Sept. 5! Now is the time to tune your bow, check your gear and make a plan for a safe, successful h...
09/04/2026

Archery season opens Sept. 5! Now is the time to tune your bow, check your gear and make a plan for a safe, successful hunt.
If your hunt takes you onto private land, do your part to protect the hunt and respect the access that makes these opportunities possible:

-Don’t block gates.
-Leave gates and fences as you find them.
-Pick up all trash and litter.
-Take precautions to reduce fire risk.
-Stay on designated roads and trails.

Hunting a Block Management Area (BMA)? Be sure to review the individual property map and rules before you go. Each BMA is different, and property maps identify when an area is open, what may be hunted and where hunting is allowed.
View BMA maps and rules: fwp.mt.gov/hunt/access/blockmanagement/guide-maps

Good luck this season, hunters! Share your hunt photos by tagging our page.

Find current hunting regulations: fwp.mt.gov/hunt/regulations

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