Turn in poachers - call 1-800-Tip-Mont

By Fish, Wildlife and Park

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks toll-free hotline for reporting wildlife poaching, property damage, and violations of fish and game laws is in operation 24 hours a day.

TIP-MONT is the acronym for Turn in Poachers-Montana.

Poaching includes:

• hunting out of season or at night using spotlights

• taking more than one's legal limit

• nonresidents who purchase resident licenses

• professional and commercial poachers who illegally offer outfitter and guide services.

When it comes to poaching, Montanans are saying, “Enough is enough!”

If you witnesses a fish and game violation, or property vandalism, you can report the crime by calling 1-800-TIP-MONT (1-800-847-6668); or Report a Violation online at http://fwp.mt.gov , then click Enforcement.

Callers may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

FWP also offers a free online program called The Montana Hunter-Landowner Stewardship Project. This project is an information program for anyone interested in promoting responsible hunter behavior and good hunter-landowner relations in Montana. The program is delivered through an interactive website utilizing questions, videos and feedback, as well as opportunities for you to test your knowledge on a variety of practical topics related to hunter-landowner relations and responsible hunter behavior.

People can go to http://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter/hunterLandowner to learn more and complete the program.