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  Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks has advised anglers on two central Montana rivers that all fishing will close daily from 2 p.m. to midnight, starting Sunday, July 9 until conditions improve. The "hoot-owl" closures are issued for: Smith River—from the confluence of the North and South forks to Eden Bridge south of Great Falls; Sun River—from Highway 287 Bridge to the mouth of Muddy

Public comment sought for ice fishing contests proposed for winter 2016-2017 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on ice fishing contests proposed for the 2016-2017 winter season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications for ice fishing contests may be approved, approved with conditions, or denied by the FW

Montana’s 2016 hunting and fishing licenses go on sale Monday, Feb. 1, under a new fee structure passed by the state legislature. Licenses will be available at all Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks license outlets. This year hunters must purchase a new “base hunting license” that is a prerequisite to buying any state hunting license...

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks approved a number of ice fishing contests for 2015-2016.  Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Some contests require catch-and-release fishing and participants in these contests may not keep any fish. Contact information for each contest can be found at FWP's website at fwp.mt.gov. Click on "Fishing&