FWP Releases Deer, Elk & Black Bear Regulations Proposals

FWP reports hunting harvest

For the second week of the general rifle hunting season, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) reported harvest numbers for deer and elk. Through two weeks of the season, the Thompson Falls check station has seen a total of 422 hunters, down from 432 last year. Of those, 10.2% had harvested game animals, which is up from 8.1% after two weeks in 2024. FWP reported 16 white-tailed deer throught...

Montana Releases 2026-27 Deer, Elk and Black Bear Regulations for Public Comment

Below is a news release from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released proposals for 2026/2027 deer, elk and black bear regulations for public comment. These proposals will ultimately go to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission for a final decision at its meeting on Dec. 4.  The rest of the […]

FWP Releases Deer, Elk & Black Bear Regulations Proposals

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released proposals for 2026/2027 deer, elk and black bear regulations for public comment. These proposals will ultimately go to the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission for a final decision at its meeting Dec. 4. The rest of the biennial hunting regulation proposals were released for public review and comment Oct. 29. FWP’s biennial hunting season settin...