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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials said today that a widely reported “new elk tag” for archers in the eastern half of Montana is causing confusion among hunters. Several reports following the FWP Commission meeting last week suggested that FWP would offer a new “900-15” elk archery permit that would be good for use in […]

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds all black bear hunters it is their responsibility to avoid mistakenly shooting a grizzly bear during the state’s upcoming spring black bear hunt. Montana’s spring black bear hunting season begins April 15. Before first-time bear hunters can purchase a black bear hunting license, he or she must be certified

At least 653 wolves were counted by FWP wolf specialists at the end of 2011 according to the annual wolf conservation and management report released Wednesday by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. FWP’s report, which is available online at fwp.mt.gov, shows Montana’s minimum wolf population increased by 87 wolves or about 15 percent in 2011,

State wildlife officials today released the tallies charting the overall accomplishments of the 2011-12 wolf hunting season. The wolf hunting season ended with a total harvest of 166 wolves, 75 percent of the overall quota of 220 wolves. The season was initially set to end Dec. 31, 2011, but the FWP Commission extended wolf hunting

State Parks (Helena, MT) – Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) is announcing a timeline change for two trails grant programs: the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and the Off-Highway Vehicle Program (OHV). The new 2012 grant application deadline will be extended to August 1 instead of the typical deadline of July 1. The change is due to

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will conduct prescribed burns this spring when conditions are favorable. The primary goal of a burn is to reduce invasive species competing with native species. Burning also improves the diversity and quality of habitat available to a variety of wildlife. Areas scheduled for burning, by region, are (wildlife management

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioners will consider staff recommendations for 2012 big game regulations when they meet March 9. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. at Game and Parks’ Lincoln headquarters, 2200 N. 33rd St. There will be a public hearing at 9:45 a.m. for big game recommendations, which will include a new 126-day

RALEIGH, N.C. (March 5, 2012) — The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will offer a free weeklong day camp for young women ages 13-17 at its Centennial Campus Center for Wildlife Education on June 25-29. Becoming an Outdoors Diva is modeled on the popular Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program for adults. “Teen girls can learn some of

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife today announced an April 27 lottery to award 12 commercial sea urchin permits. The commercial sea urchin fishery in Oregon is limited to 30 permits. When the number of permits falls below 30, ODFW holds a lottery to bring the number back up to 30.