Wolf season closes in SW Montana as legislators seek to ramp up wolf kills
Laws and regulations adopted by Montana and Idaho lawmakers to reduce wolf populations were "at odds with modern professional wildlife management," according to the USFWS.
Bills look to extend wolf seasons in Montana
The two bills heard in committee to reduce wolf populations by relaxing hunting rules follow up on legislation passed in 2021 that directed the FWP commission to reduce wolf populations “to a sustainable level.
Two Bills Seeking to Roughly Halve Montana’s Wolf Population Pass Out of Committee
The House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee this week advanced a pair of bills that aim to aggressively reduce wolf populations in Montana. As originally proposed — it was later revised by the committee — House Bill 222 would establish an open season for wolf hunting and trapping until the population reaches 600 animals.
Montana bills could allow unlimited hunting of wolves to reduce population by half
A trio of bills would increase take of animals by eliminating hunting quotas, allowing year-round hunting, and reclassify wolves as ‘furbearers’.
'Declaration of war'?: Two Montana lawmakers consider expanded wolf hunting to halve population
A trio of bills would increase take of animals by eliminating hunting quotas, allowing year-round hunting, and reclassify wolves as ‘furbearers’.
Montana House votes down bill aimed at significantly reducing wolf population
Montana lawmakers debated legislation that would allow unlimited wolf hunting across the state until the population was reduced to a threshold of 650 animals statewide.
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New bill promises harsher fines for boaters ignoring efforts to halt spread of invasive species in Montana
State wildlife officials examine over 100,000 boats annually at roadside inspection stations, searching for signs of ...
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Flooding closes 2 southwest Montana fishing access sites
Two fishing access sites in southwest Montana are closed due to flooding caused by ice jams, according to Montana Fish, ...
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Montana citizens push back on black bear management decision
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is facing criticism and legal action from citizens over a recent decision concerning black ...
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Fish and Wildlife Commission sued over open-meeting law, black bear quotas
Wildlife and conservation group members from across Montana sued the state Fish and Wildlife Commission for allegedly ...
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Viewpoint – Don’t let California quail settle in Montana
Tom Puchlerz writes, Jeopardizing Montana’s native birds and habitats by enabling, and in some ways rewarding, what amounts ...
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'Unexpected': Montana woman captures up-close photo of mountain lion
MCLEOD — According to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, mountain lions are thriving once again in the state, and one woman ...
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Positive trends for Montana moose: A 10-year research study reveals encouraging results
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks recently released the findings of a 10-year research study on moose populations across the state, showing positive trends for t ...
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Fate of Local Programs Uncertain as Trump Administration Fights to Pare Back Federal Spending
Ahead of a short-lived freeze that was set to impact billions in federal funding, stakeholders across northwest Montana said ...