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Fish and Wildlife Commission approves quotas for wolf hunting and trapping season

Fish and Wildlife Commission Approves Quotas for Wolf Hunting and Trapping Season

Montana hunters will face a 300-wolf quota this season after state officials approved new hunting and trapping regulations following hours of debate and public comment.
Montana FWP Establishes Bear Relocation Dashboard

Montana FWP Establishes Bear Relocation Dashboard

A new, interactive feature provides information on the relocation of bears in Big Sky Country.
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The Longest Thanksgiving

Every first hunt is special. The benefits of this one could last a lifetime.
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A Western-Worthy Scope That’s Actually Affordable?

When the elk hunting was easier than expected, an affordable new riflescope from EOTECH offered all the light transmission and clarity needed at the moment of truth.
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Montana Mountain Lion Euthanized for Public Safety

Montana wildlife officials euthanized a mountain lion wandering in a neighborhood and showing abnormal behavior.
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Otter Attacks Three Women During a Montana River Float Trip

An otter attacked three women on a Montana river float trip, sending one to the hospital with serious wounds from head to foot.
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4-for-4 General Archery Elk

Success rates are notoriously low for general unit archery elk. Here’s how the author punched his tag on four recent DIY bowhunts.
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Grizzly Bear Review Could Yield Removal From ESL

Federal officials are conducting a 12-month review of two petitions that could result in the bears’ removal from the Endangered Species List.
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Big Sky Double Down

Visiting Big Sky Country is an exhilarating experience. For a hunter, going there with a pair of big game tags in your wallet is pure nirvana.
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Montana Residents Weigh in on Grizzly Management

Montana officials are seeking comments about a management plan and environmental impact statement concerning grizzly bear management, hunting and conservation.
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Video: Wedding Vows Interrupted by Grizzly Attacking Moose Calf

A bride and groom decide to hold a small impromptu wedding in Glacier National Park, and Mother Nature decides to interrupt in a most unexpected way.
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Hunters Kill Grizzly in Self-Defense

Two hunters in Montana face off with an aggressive grizzly bear that’s trying to claim their kill.
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10 Tips for Public Land Elk

Here’s what the author has learned after a lifetime of hunting elk on government ground.
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Winds of Change for Montana Wolves

Big Sky Country State adopts several 2021/2022 wolf hunting and trapping regulation changes.
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Is This the Perfect Turkey Gun?

The CZ Reaper Magnum and Bushnell RXS-250 prove to be an effective, versatile combo — an ideal turkey-hunting rig.
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Working Dogs, Calls for Open-Country Coyotes

Al Morris and Levi Johnson with Foxpro put a series of calls and dogs to work against a wily coyote in Montana.
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Predator Notebook: Cougar, Bobcat, Hog, Coyote Regulations Updated in These States

Here's a roundup of some of the latest news about predator hunting, regulations and events.
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Grizzly Bear Attacks Man; Sightings, Incidents Increase

A man was injured in Montana during an attack from a grizzly bear, with state officials citing more interactions with the bruins as summer arrives.
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Scoping Process Begins for Madison River Alternatives

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Park is beginning a public process to gauge public support and collect feedback on various alternatives for dealing with crowding and conflict on the Madison River.
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Grizzly Bear Attacks Fourth Hunter in Montana

A fourth hunter has been attacked in the Gravelly Mountains of Montana near where three were attacked a week earlier.
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3 Hunters Injured, Survive Grizzly Bear Attacks

Three hunters survived attacks by grizzly bears in the Gravelly Mountains, according to officials with the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks department.
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Hunting Coyotes With Dogs in Big Sky Country

Foxpro Field Staffer Tom Austin heads back to Montana with Levi Johnson to drop coyotes on a chaotic decoy dogging stand.
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DIY Black Bear: Start Planning Today!

Summer is great for offseason archery practice — it’s also an ideal time to begin planning a DIY black bear adventure for next spring.
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Varmint Hunting—Don't Ignore The Small Stuff

Engage a variety of rodent targets with the .17 and .22 if you really want to challenge your shooting skills at a reduced cost.
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United States Preparing for Feral Pig Invasion from Canada

Officials in Montana, Idaho and North Dakota are on alert for feral pigs crossing the border from Canada, where the population is increasing steadily.
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Feds' Plan to Delist Wolves Stirs Mixed Reactions

A proposal by the U.S. Department of Interior to delist gray wolves from endangered species protection is drawing mixed reactions.
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Elk Are Leaving the Mountains in Favor of the Open Plains

Elk are leaving the mountains in favor of the open plains, at least in one valley. What's pushing them down, and what does it mean for public land hunting?
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Feeling Lucky? 2018 Montana SuperTag Chances On Sale Now

If you dream of bowhunting bighorn sheep, elk, mountain goat or other big game in Montana, then spend $5 on a SuperTag chance. Someone has to win!

Bowhunting The West: Montana

We've gathered all of the important information here, including application dates and fees, that you'll need to plan your Montana bowhunting adventure.
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Wolf Hunting Near Yellowstone Closed

The quota for harvesting wolves near Yellowstone National Park was met and exceeded, ending the season.