Outdoor News - FWP urges hunters to check fire status, make safety a priority

From Monana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

With many parts of Montana suffering from emergency drought and wildfires, hunters and other recreationists taking to the field must be aware of local fire restrictions and take precautions.

Montana archery hunters will be hunting now with their 900 series antelope hunting licenses. Montana’s archery-only hunting season for deer, elk, antelope, black bear, wolf and mountain lion begins Sept. 2. Most upland game bird seasons open Sept. 1. The bighorn sheep archery season begins Sept. 2.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks urges hunters to check in with the regi...