Montana Elk News
Elk Season Extended In Southwest And Northeast Montana To Address Harvest Objectives
Nov. 25, 2008While the general 2008 big game hunting season will end on Sunday, Nov. 30, in an attempt to reduce elk populations, hunting for elk will continue in 18 hunting districts in southwest Montana and two hunting districts in northeastern Montana, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced today.
Hunters with a general elk license can harvest antlerless elk in some western Montana Hunting Districts (HDs) starting this week, and regulations vary by district, so be sure to review the regulations for the area you plan to hunt.
Man Kills Grizzly In Self Defense - Oct. 31, 2008
On October 27, Shawn Damschen of Coram was charged by an adult female grizzly bear while hunting in the Marias Pass area. Damschen said that he was elk cow-calling when he heard a crashing sound.
Hunters And Landowners To Help Test Elk For Brucellosis - Oct. 03, 2008
As Montana seeks to manage the risk and stop the spread of brucellosis, hunters and landowners will be working together this fall help find a solution.
Hunters Urged To Help Protect Montana’S Wild Elk And Deer From CWD - Oct. 03, 2008
Montanans who plan to travel out-of-state or to Canada to hunt deer, elk and moose should know that it is now illegal to bring heads and spinal cords from harvested game animals back with them from a state that is known to have CWD in either wild animals or game farm animals.
2008 Elk Hunting Outlook - Oct. 03, 2008
One thing’s for certain this hunting season. Montana’s got elk and hunters by the thousand are making plans for what’s shaping up to be a great season.
Regulation Changes In Store For Many Big Game Archers - Sep. 05, 2008
Montana elk and antelope archery hunters need to keep a sharp eye out for several regulation changes for the 2008 hunting seasons that require many archers to have permits in hunting districts that may not have required them in the past.
Elk And Brucellosis Stir Cooperation And Action - Aug. 27, 2008
As Montana seeks to manage the risk and stop the spread of brucellosis, hunters and landowners will be working together this fall.
Elk Archery Group To Discuss Hunting Issues in Bozman - Jul. 03, 2008
The second meeting of the 2008 Elk Archery Committee, a group formed to recommend regulations in 23 hunting districts outside of the Missouri River Breaks, will meet in Bozeman Tuesday, July 8 at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 3 office.
