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Hunting 2024 Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Access Guide and Maps are available online

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2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens >

October 23

Dead wolf discovered in WMU 313 >

November 5

Wardens investigating live mule deer buck shot with arrow in Billings neighborhood >

November 5

Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general season >

November 4

Northwest Montana game check station results: General hunting season enters second week >

November 4

FWP announces public comment opportunities >

November 4

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