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Outside, Today

Get the inside scoop on outdoor news and events
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Gratitude goes a long way Hunters can thank landowners for access and share stories through our online portal
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Hunt Our hunting forecasts detail what you can expect for deer, elk and pronghorn seasons
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Hunting 2024 Block Management Access Guide and Maps are available online
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Hunting 2024 Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Access Guide and Maps are available online
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Get your licenses and permits for fishing, hunting, floating and more.

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Find a State Park

Montana's 55 state parks offer an endless array of opportunity and connection outside.

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Restrictions & Closures

FWP land, waterbody, angling and fire restrictions and closures across Montana.

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Public participation is essential to our processes and decision making
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Public Comment Opportunities

Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers various opportunities for the public to comment on issues, rules, grants, environmental assessments, land acquisition, development or enhancement projects, council recommendations, hunting and fishing regulations, etc. that FWP manages.

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Kick-off Montana's general hunting season by entering the Protect the Hunt Sweepstakes

As proud sponsors of the "It's Up to Us" campaign, Montana State Athletics and University of Montana Athletics are offering a chance to win four tickets to upcoming football games. Support ethical hunting practices and landowner relationships while enjoying Montana's biggest games.
 

Enter for your chance to win tickets to:

  MSU vs. Sac State on November 9 

  UM vs. Portland State on November 16

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Management Programs

Help us protect the integrity of your experience outside by learning about and supporting these programs.
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