The Spokesman-Review

Montana proposes delaying start of bird hunting season for nonresidents

BILLINGS – Citing concerns about increasing hunting pressure in eastern Montana, two amendments have been proposed to push back by two weeks the start of the upland game bird and bird dog training ...
The Spokesman-Review

Montana drops proposed delay for nonresident bird hunters

BILLINGS – Amid concerns of economic impacts and with problems mainly focused in northeastern Montana, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted against delaying the nonresident upland game bird hunting ...
NBC Montana

Montana pheasant season to begin with major bird release

HELENA, Mont. — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is gearing up for the opening of pheasant season on Saturday, Oct. 11, with a significant release of pheasants across the state. This fall, FWP ...
Boise State Public Radio

Push for more hunting and fishing on public lands includes wildlife refuges in the Mountain West

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said more than 95% of national refuge lands could be open to hunting after proposed expansions, which follow a Trump Administration order from earlier this year that ...
Great Falls Tribune

Elk numbers up, deer and pronghorn still below hunting season averages

With archery and upland game bird hunting seasons scheduled to begin this weekend, the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) has released its 2023 Montana hunting forecast. Increased ...