Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (Region 2)

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (Region 2) FWP's Region 2 page provides communication and outreach for west-central Montana.

FWP's mission is to steward the fish, wildlife, parks and recreational resources for the public, now and into the future. FWP's Mission is to steward the fish, wildlife, parks, and recreational resources for the public, now and into the future.

Regional hunting forecasts are available to help you prepare for the season ahead. Check out the link below for the west...
09/16/2026

Regional hunting forecasts are available to help you prepare for the season ahead. Check out the link below for the west-central Montana forecast as well as other areas around the state: fwp.mt.gov/hunt/seasons/forecasts

Come out on Sunday, September 20, to enjoy the vocal stylings of our friend Bob Wire. This is the last Creekside Concert...
09/14/2026

Come out on Sunday, September 20, to enjoy the vocal stylings of our friend Bob Wire. This is the last Creekside Concert of 2026. 3 - 4:30 pm. FREE thanks to our friends at Montana State Parks Foundation.

Fire restrictions have been removed for FWP lands in west-central Montana counties. FWP follows the county’s lead in pla...
09/11/2026

Fire restrictions have been removed for FWP lands in west-central Montana counties. FWP follows the county’s lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties within that county. Mineral, Granite and Powell Counties all removed restrictions this week.

FWP urges people to use caution while recreating due to dry conditions and fire danger. Fire restrictions are still in place for FWP lands in other counties. Learn more about wildfire prevention and the latest information on fires in Montana at mtfireinfo.org.

09/10/2026

🦌 Curious about mule deer populations in west-central Montana? Wildlife Manager, Liz Bradley, shares a few observations here.

✋ We'll be hosting an information session on Wednesday, September 23 at 6 p.m. at our FWP Missoula office (3201 Spurgin Rd). The gathering is a chance to hear from local wildlife biologists and ask questions about mule deer numbers, current research, and factors affecting their population in west-central Montana. For the second hour of the meeting, FWP’s wildlife health biologist, Bevin McCormick, will present on Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Montana.

Just a few classes left before this hunting season. Register now!🔸 FLORENCE (starting 9/8): register-ed.com/events/view/...
09/03/2026

Just a few classes left before this hunting season. Register now!

🔸 FLORENCE (starting 9/8): register-ed.com/events/view/247263
🔸 BONNER (starting 9/14): register-ed.com/events/view/247036
🔸 VICTOR (starting 9/15): register-ed.com/events/view/247267
🔸 FLORENCE (starting 9/30): register-ed.com/events/view/247264
🔸 DEER LODGE (starting 10/5): register-ed.com/events/view/247938

OR (online + field day combo): many field days left!
register-ed.com/programs/montana/244-montana-optional-in-person-hunter-ed-field-day

📬 Our FWP biologists will again be collecting wings from hunter-harvested mountain grouse (dusky/blue, spruce, and ruffe...
09/03/2026

📬 Our FWP biologists will again be collecting wings from hunter-harvested mountain grouse (dusky/blue, spruce, and ruffed grouse) across Region 2 this fall. A collection barrel is at our office in Missoula (3201 Spurgin Rd) just outside the front door. Submission is voluntary during the season (Sept. 1-Jan. 1), but samples help our biologists understand more about the grouse population than they would otherwise.

📦 Please put one wing from each harvested bird (from Region 2 only) into the barrel. Wings can also be turned into area wildlife staff or game wardens.

📈 Wings will be used to identify birds by species and age class (juvenile or adult). This information allows biologists understand more about our western Montana grouse and how many young birds are being recruited into the population.

Live in the Bitterroot Valley and still need a Hunter Ed class before the season? We have two upcoming classes in Floren...
09/02/2026

Live in the Bitterroot Valley and still need a Hunter Ed class before the season? We have two upcoming classes in Florence and one in Victor.

Register now:
✅ Florence (Beginning Sept. 8): https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/247263
✅ Victor (Beginning Sept. 15): https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/247267
✅ Florence (Beginning Sept. 30): https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/247264

❓Review the full list of Hunter Ed requirements and options here: https://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education

Join us this Tuesday evening in Missoula for bear aware tips and practice with inert bear spray. September is "Bear Awar...
08/31/2026

Join us this Tuesday evening in Missoula for bear aware tips and practice with inert bear spray. September is "Bear Aware Month" in Montana.

🐻 Bear aware tips: fwp.mt.gov/bear-aware

🗓 For bear aware month events and more, check out our FWP event calendar: montanafwpevents.com

While checking the payment box at Forest Grove Fishing Access Site along the Clark Fork River in Mineral County, our rec...
08/28/2026

While checking the payment box at Forest Grove Fishing Access Site along the Clark Fork River in Mineral County, our recreation ranger for that area disturbed a hornet that stung his hand.

"It continued to hover around me to attempt another sting," Ranger Goldy said. "But while I squared off with it, a robber fly (pictured here) came out of nowhere and with an audible 'thwack' snatched the hornet. It landed on a parked vehicle to enjoy it’s prize, where I was able to take this neat picture."

Here's to making the best out of a bit of a painful situation and even capturing a photo to share! Robber flies prey on insects (sometimes even bigger than themselves) and often catch them in flight. Its pretty fun to catch one in action.

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3201 Spurgin Road
Missoula, MT
59804

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14065425500

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