Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (Region 2)

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (Region 2) FWP's Region 2 page provides communication and outreach for west-central Montana.

FWP's mission is to steward the fish, wildlife, parks and recreational resources for the public, now and into the future. FWP's Mission is to steward the fish, wildlife, parks, and recreational resources for the public, now and into the future.

The youth deer hunt is this week (Oct. 15-16)! The two-day hunt is open to:✅ Those that are 12-15 (or turning 12 by Jan....
10/14/2026

The youth deer hunt is this week (Oct. 15-16)! The two-day hunt is open to:
✅ Those that are 12-15 (or turning 12 by Jan. 16, 2027) who have completed hunter education, are licensed, and who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult at least 18 years of age.
✅ Certified apprentice hunters 10-15 years old who are accompanied by a non-hunting adult "mentor" at least 21 years of age.
➡ fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/apprentice-hunter

This hunt is for deer only. All regulations apply.
➡ fwp.mt.gov/hunt/regulations

The general deer and elk r***e season for everyone opens Oct. 24. Happy hunting season! 😁 🦌

Mark your calendar for November 3, 2026, from 4 - 6 pm when the National Capitol Christmas Tree stops in Lolo on its way...
10/14/2026

Mark your calendar for November 3, 2026, from 4 - 6 pm when the National Capitol Christmas Tree stops in Lolo on its way to Washington, DC!

Trekker Kids - free programs for families every Saturday in October at Travelers' Rest State Park! This week get Wild wi...
10/09/2026

Trekker Kids - free programs for families every Saturday in October at Travelers' Rest State Park! This week get Wild with Wolves at 11 am.

We're happy to partner with Wind River Bear Institute and Bitterroot Bears for this trivia night, Friday, Oct. 9. Hope ...
10/09/2026

We're happy to partner with Wind River Bear Institute and Bitterroot Bears for this trivia night, Friday, Oct. 9. Hope to see you there!

Don't miss your chance to meet the artist and a few of her feathered muses at the opening celebration for Kate Davis: Wo...
10/08/2026

Don't miss your chance to meet the artist and a few of her feathered muses at the opening celebration for Kate Davis: Works from 50 Years Outdoors, 1976-2026. Saturday, October 10 from 1 - 3 pm, FREE

Two season openers are coming up this Saturday, October 10! General r***e season for antelope begins, along with pheasan...
10/08/2026

Two season openers are coming up this Saturday, October 10!

General r***e season for antelope begins, along with pheasant season for Montana residents.

Nonresidents may hunt pheasants beginning October 10 ONLY on private land not enrolled in a hunting access program. Under the new upland game bird hunting law, nonresidents must wait until October 20 to hunt pheasants on public land or land enrolled in hunting access programs.

Review the regulations online here: https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/regulations

October is bat appreciation month, and we're celebrating by hosting a coloring contest in west-central Montana for those...
10/07/2026

October is bat appreciation month, and we're celebrating by hosting a coloring contest in west-central Montana for those 14 and under.

🎨 Pick up your coloring sheet at the Missoula FWP office and submit it by Nov. 6 for a chance to win a prize. Plus, all artwork will be on display!

🦇 We think of bats as being spooky (especially during this season of the year), but they are actually amazing creatures that are probably more afraid of us than we are of them. There are over 1,400 species of bats worldwide! This means approximately 20 percent of all mammal species are bats. And here in Montana, we have 15 diffferent types of bats!

A single bat can eat up to its body weight in insects each night. This helps protect our food crops from insects and keep ecosystems in balance. Some species feed on nectar and fruit, acting as pollinators for certain plants. Find out more: fwp.mt.gov/conservation/wildlife-management/bats

This pileated woodpecker watched the sunset with Ranger Goldy recently at Frenchtown Pond State Park. Pileateds are the ...
10/05/2026

This pileated woodpecker watched the sunset with Ranger Goldy recently at Frenchtown Pond State Park. Pileateds are the largest woodpeckers in North America and year-round residents in western Montana. The pileated is known for its red crest and the bold white stripes on its head and neck. It can also be identified by its distinctive call and “drumming” as it echoes through the forest. These rhythmic birds drum up to 20 times per second. Learn more: fieldguide.mt.gov/speciesDetail.aspx?elcode=ABNYF12020

✅ A floating closure on the Blackfoot River in the Milltown area, in place since July 15, was lifted today after railway...
10/02/2026

✅ A floating closure on the Blackfoot River in the Milltown area, in place since July 15, was lifted today after railway bridge construction concluded this week.

The closure, previously in place from Weigh Station Fishing Access Site downstream to the point where the river crosses under Interstate 90, was put in place for public safety related to work on a BNSF Railway Company bridge.

🥾 A portion of the Milltown State Park Gateway Trail remains closed for a little while longer, while construction cleanup continues.

There will likely be another temporary floating closure on this same stretch of river for a portion of the year in 2027 for projected I-90 bridge work in the same area. FWP will provide updates once the highway bridge construction timeline is finalized.

Join us at Travelers' Rest State Park on Saturdays in October for these free, family-friendly programs!
10/02/2026

Join us at Travelers' Rest State Park on Saturdays in October for these free, family-friendly programs!

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3201 Spurgin Road
Missoula, MT
59804

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14065425500

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