Montana deer die-off leads to reduced hunting plan December 14, 2013

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Montana deer die-off leads to reduced hunting plan December 14, 2013

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Montana deer die-off leads to reduced hunting plan December 14, 2013 Atlanta Journal Constitution

... Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has given initial approval to limitations on the number of mule deer and white-tailed deer hunters will be able to kill following a die-off that has reduced populations...

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........2019
- 2019 Deer Surveys
- Fewer Elk Counted This Year On Yellowstone's Famous Northern Range—But What Does It Mean? April 5, 2019 Montana
- Wolf payout bill draws ethics challenge January 31, 2019 Montana
.......2018
- 2018 Southeast Montana Big Game Hunting Forecast September 4, 2018
- Deer in Blaine County test positive for CWD November 15, 2018 Montana
- Elk and deer fared well during tough Montana winter August 26,2018 Montana
- Elk, deer surveys for Region 6 released May 22, 2018 Montana
- Measuring moose: Elusive game demands dedication from hunters and researchers alike November 9, 2018 Montana
- Seven more deer found suspect for CWD along the Hi-Line December 3, 2018 Montana
- Tough winter taking toll on deer, antelope March 6, 2018 Montana
......2017
- Whitetail deer numbers appear mostly stable in northwest Montana despite tough winter October 5, 2017
.....2016
- 3 big land acquisitions on Fish and Wildlife Commission's agenda January 11, 2016 Montana,
- A 'Curious' kind of deer February 11, 2016 Montana
- Big game forecast 2016 August 15, 2016 Montana
- Deer in the crosshairs: Bitterroot study gets underway to learn more about the species January 23, 2016 Montana
- Deer numbers rise in northeastern Montana July 1, 2016
- Elk Foraging Site Selection on Foothill and Mountain Rangeland in Spring KK Crane, JC Mosley, TK Mosley, RA Frost, MA Smith… - … Ecology & Management, 2016
- Elk harvest down, white-tailed deer harvest up December 2, 2016 Montana
- Elk hunting begins early, ends late this year in Montana August 12, 2016 Montana,
- Elk surveys looking good in Dillon, Deer Lodge, Butte areas August 7, 2016 Montana,
- Fish, Wildlife and Parks seeks changes in mule-deer hunting in southwest Montana; proposal open for comment until January 22 January 9, 2016 Montana,
- FWP completes Nevada Creek Wildlife Management Area expansion March 24, 2016 Montana
- FWP Reports Positive White-tail Deer, Elk Surveys May 24, 2016 Montana
- Hunters raise concerns about shoulder seasons for elk January 22, 2016 Montana,
- Ranch west of Dillon becomes public land after $1.5M purchase July 14, 2016 Montana,
- Report, map examine elk hunting in terms of open roads, access January 21, 2016
- Sen. Daines: Management reform essential to bring Montana forests back to life May 21, 2016 Montana
- Young cottonwoods planted to save forests on Missouri March 24, 2016 Montana,
- ‘Bark Ranger’ to Protect Glacier Park Wildlife May 27, 2016 Montana
.....2017
- Montana deer populations trending up August 20, 2017
....2015
- 2015 Deer Hunting Outlook September 18, 2015 Montana,
- 2015 Deer Hunting Outlook September 30, 2015 Montana,
- An Age-Old Pursuit Renewed October 1, 2015 Montana,
- Annual mule deer survey for district 270 completed January 10, 2015 Montana
- As leaders fret in Paris, climate-change concerns grow in Montana December 6, 2015
- Big hunting meeting coming up on Jan. 9 December 31, 2015 Montana,
- Bill allowing 10-year-olds to hunt passes Senate March 31, 2015 Montana
- Block Management Areas not open to shed hunting March 20, 2015 Montana
- Bob Ream, witness to wolf recovery history December 24, 2015 Montana
- Boone and Crockett Club warns against rise of captive deer farms January 16, 2015 Montana
- Can Wildlife-Friendly Beef Help Ranchers And Conservationists Get Along? June 9, 2015 Montana
- Controlled burns eyed as way to ease harm to wildlife habitat December 18, 2015 Montana,
- Deer, elk harvests remain strong in south-central Montana November 2, 2015
- Elk habitat protected, public access expanded in Montana August 19, 2015
- Elk harvest hits 20-year high on Rocky Mountain Front December 1, 2015 Montana
- Elk, Mule Deer Below Average on Rocky Mountain Front October 27, 2015 Montana
- Elkhorn Mountains land acquisition opens 300 acres to public July 31, 2015 Montana
- Extended elk hunting season proposal under fire September 14, 2015 Montana
- Fire and forethought: Fire effects syntheses are a powerful tool for planning and management across resource fields B Cooke, JK Smith, R Innes, J Fryer, K Zouhar… - 2015
- Fish and Wildlife Commission approves several management proposals February 12, 2015 Montana
- Five Harborites stripped of Montana hunting privaleges over elk poaching May 21, 2015 Montana
- FWP aerial deer survey findings released June 17, 2015 Montana
- FWP wants community input on mountain lion management May 28, 2015 Montana
- Game harvest improves in north-central Montana December 14, 2015
- Groups disagree on bill to allow 10-year-olds to hunt March 18, 2015 Montana
- Habitat Quality Influences Migratory Strategy of Female White-Tailed Deer January, 2015
- Hunting groups press BLM to protect more backcountry May 13, 2015 Montana
- Indian tribes, game wardens dispute hunting rights January 28, 2015 Montana,
- Land acquisition adds to Beartooth Wildlife Management Area August 20, 2015 Montana
- Largest BLM Prescribed Burn in Montana takes place near Winnett May 1, 2015
- Montana big-game season: Hunters brace for dry opener September 23, 2015
- Montana Ranch Honored for Stewardship Efforts July 17, 2015
- Mountain lion quotas stir controversy in Bitterroot April 20, 2015 Montana
- Mule Deer Foundation & Partners Secure Public Access to 2,800 acres in Montana February 19, 2015 Montana
- Mule deer herds surge in Montana March 11, 2015
- Nature Conservancy Completes Purchase of 117,000 Acres in Blackfoot River Valley January 22, 2015 Montana
- New protected lands are good for wildlife, all Montanans February 9, 2015 Montana
- New Report on the Destructive Impacts of Energy Development on Wildlife November 24, 2015 Montana,
- New study looks at mule deer in Bitterroot October 9, 2015 Montana,
- Opening Day of General Hunting Seson Renews Montana Traditions October 21, 2015
- Opening weekend on average for western Montana hunters October 27, 2015 Montana,
- Prime elk habitat protected in Elkhorn Mountains August 30, 2015 Montana
- Sportsmen Call on Montana Legislature to Restore Vital Funding April 2, 215 Montana
- Spring Surveys Indicate Strong Whitetail Population in Northwest Montana May 29, 2015 Montana
- State's largest game farm closing following violations April 27, 2015 Montana
- The Impact of Climate Change on Montana's Outdoor Economy [PDF] MW Federation, TM Power, DS Power - 2015
- Uncertain Population Counts Complicate Montana Mountain Lion Management June 11, 2015
- Western Montana hunter success grows as season progresses November 5, 2015
- Where the Private Buffalo Roam and the Private Antelope Play July 13, 2015 Montana
- Whitetail Deer Harvest Steady in Northwest Montana November 19, 2015
- Why do elk move from fall to winter ground? January 8, 2015 Montana,
- Why is RMEF cheerleading for clearcuts? September 17, 2015 Montana,
...2014
- 2014 Deer hunting outlook September 18, 2014 Montana
- A mild winter may be good for elk and deer herds January 8, 2014 Montana
- Aerial survey shows deer recovering July 23, 2014 Montana
- Big Game Season Concludes with Fewer Hunters but More Deer Harvested December 1, 2014 Montana
- Can FWP do anything right? July 19, 2014 Montana
- Cold and snow keep deer and elk harvest slow but steady November 17, 2014
- Commission approves mountain lion quotas June 13, 2014 Montana
- Commission considers female mule deer tags December 15, 2014 Montana
- Deer and elk harvest similar to last year in NW Montana November 18, 2014
- Deer harvest slightly ahead of last year November 24, 2014 Montana
- Deer population rebounds in southeastern Montana September 11, 2014 Montana
- Deer populations rebound in southeast Montana September 3, 2014
- Deer populations still rebounding from declines September 29, 2014 Montana
- Deer, Elk populations: Develop fair private land system January 26, 2014 Montana,
- Effectiveness of Modifying Fences to Exclude Ungulates From High-Value Livestock Pastures [PDF] JE Knight - April, 2014 Montana
- Elk numbers climb in Montana's Region 6 April 6, 2014
- Elk, deer populations improving as hunting season kicks off October 24, 2014 Montana
- For A Few Years, Please Don't Shoot Anterless Whitetail Deer October 22, 2014 Montana
- FWP announces hunting regulation changes for 2014 January 15, 2014 Montana
- FWP considering hunting changes January 21, 2014 Montana
- FWP may bring back antlerless mule deer tags in some areas December 11, 2014 Montana
- FWP proposes changes to hunting regulations January 3, 2014 Montana
- FWP seeks big game hunting licenses auction proposals June 14, 2014 Montana
- Give deer, elk a break in springtime March 10, 2014 Montana
- Hunter numbers and success down at Helena check station December 2, 2014 Montana
- Hunters refute FWP mountain lion study April 14, 2014 Montana
- Hunters see mixed success on opening weekend October 30, 2014 Montana
- Hunting license revenue falls short August 18, 2014 Montana
- Hunting season in Montana starts slow, ends strong December 3, 2014 Montana
- It's so cold, even some wildlife maybe seeking refuge February 8, 2014 Montana
- Mapping winter ground: As technology improves, researchers learn more about animal migrations December 28, 2014 Montana
- Meetings to address state’s declining deer population January 5, 2014 Montana
- Montana deer hunters will find "improving populations" during upcoming general season September 19 2014
- Montana Deer Population Rebounding in Southeast October 16, 2014
- Montana FWP Joins North Dakota in Mule Deer Study February 24, 2014
- Montana prairie reserve tops 300,000 acres July 31, 2014
- Montana surplus big-game tags on sale June 26, 2014
- Moose Status and Management in Montana NJ DeCesare, TD Smucker, RA Garrott, JA Gude
- New hunting season means new hope October 23, 2014 Montana
- Panel to examine Montana hunting, fishing license fee proposals March 15, 2014
- Panel votes to tighten deer hunting rules February 13, 2014 Montana
- Population numbers bode well for elk hunt September 20, 2014 Montana
- Proposed FWP regulations would restrict doe hunting January 3, 2014 Montana
- Revenues from Montana's Mule Deer Foundation License Plates Help Acquire Critical Sportsmen’s Access in Montana July 25, 2014
- Sportsmen & Women Spent $983 Million Hunting & Fishing In Montana In 2011 January 27, 2014 Montana
- Sportsmen comment on proposed hunting boundary changes in Bitterroot January 9, 2014 Montana
- Surveys Indicate Good News for Deer and Antelope Numbers January 6, 2014 Montana
- The Montana deer and elk hunting population: The importance of cohort group, license price, and population demographics on hunter retention, recruitment, and population change RA Schorr, PM Lukacs, JA Gude - The Journal of Wildlife Management, 2014
- White-Tailed Deer Harvest Up In West-Central Montana November 24, 2014 Montana
- Whitetail deer harvest steady in Northwest Montana November 10, 2014
- Whitetail harvest up, mule deer and elk on par in Western MT December 1, 2014 Montana
- Wolf, coyote hunt slated; organizers cite declining deer, elk numbers December 29, 2014 Montana,
- Wolves a healthy factor, humans not July 21, 2014 Montana
..2013
- 2013 Deer Hunting Outlook September 22, 2013
- 2013 Elk Outlook September 20, 2013 Montana
- Baggs, Wyoming - Monitoring the Deer Herd - May, 2013
- Big Changes for Montana's Big Game November 14, 2013 Montana
- Bill proposes having council study raising hunting, fishing license fees March 31, 2013 Montana
- Commission suspends the hunting of most female deer December 12, 2013 Montana
- Daines bill would compromise wilderness land November 24, 2013 Montana
- Daines bill would compromise wilderness land November 24, 2013 Montana
- Daines ignores input from hunters and anglers, wildlife habitat December 2, 2013 Montana,
- Deer and elk harvest improves in south central Montana November 20, 2013 Montana
- Deer harvest improves, elk harvest strong in south central Montana November 18, 2013 Montana
- Deer harvest slightly higher than last year in Northwest Montana as season ends December 4, 2013 Montana
- Deer harvest still ahead of last year in Northwest MT November 25, 2013 Montana,
- Elk hunting picked up after slow start December 4, 2013 Montana
- Elk hunting picks up on the Front November 27, 2013 Montana
- Elk population in good shape October 25, 2013 Montana
- Elk populations double in SE Montana May 31, 2013 Billings
- Environmental Quality Council to review Montana hunting, fishing license fees June 8, 2013
- Fish Wildlife Commission to consider easement, deer management November 9, 2013 Montana
- FWP issues young wildlife reminder June 1, 2013 Montana
- FWP looking at changes in mule deer management December 13, 2013 Montana
- FWP-collared cow elk cross Missouri River June 16, 2013 Montana
- Harvest numbers still down along the Front November 14, 2013 Montana
- Herd Status, Weather, private property access may lead to difficult season September 27, 2013 Montana
- Hunt numbers stay low in Western Montana November 3, 2013 Montana
- Hunter Numbers & Harvests Still Down at Havre Check Station November 20, 2013 Montana,
- Hunter numbers down slightly at Region 4 check station October 28, 2013 Montana
- Hunters harvesting fewer deer, more elk in south-central Montana November 25, 2013
- Hunters reports mixed success as deer rut gets underway November 13, 2013 Montana
- Hunting brings local economy big 'bucks' November 17, 2013 Montana
- Hunting group kicks in cash for wolf management June 16, 2013 Montana
- Hunting prospects in Bitterroot Valley look promising October 15, 2013 Montana
- Hunting Regulations For Next Two Years Up For Review December 27, 2013 Montana
- Hunting regulations hope to help deer population December 16, 2013 Montana
- Hunting regulations hope to help deer population December 16, 2013 Montana
- Hunting Season Ends with Deer, Elk Totals on Par with Last Year in Western Montana December 2, 2013
- Montana 2013 Mule Deer September 17, 2013
- Montana allows legal possession of roadkill November 26, 2013
- Montana deer die-off leads to reduced hunting plan December 14, 2013
- Montana Deer Season 2013: Hunting Forecast October 4, 2013
- Montana deer, elk hunting underway this weekend October 24, 2013
- Montana hunting groups trying to untangle hunting license fee inconsistencies September 11, 2013
- Montana white-tailed deer harvest up slightly December 12, 2013 Montana
- Montana's wilderness areas not what they're cracked up to be April 3, 2013
- More elk, fewer deer this season for Rocky Mountain Front hunters December 5, 2013 Montana
- No does: State considers dropping most antlerless deer hunts December 6, 2013 Montana
- No-wait nonresident deer hunting licenses going fast August 25, 2013 Montana
- Oh, deer! It's great to see you July 11, 2013 Montana
- Public cautioned to leave baby wildlife alone June 21, 2013 Montana
- Region 6 Hunting Numbers, Reported Harvests Still Down November 27, 2013 Montana
- Region 7 deer harvest down, elk numbers up December 6, 2013 Montana
- RMEF donation to assist Montana wolf management June 19, 2013
- Something is killing off the moose October 15, 2013 Montana
- Spring sightings reveal glorious magic of antlers May 12, 2013 Montana
- State makes 'bold' move on mule deer December 12, 2013 Montana,
- Studies, states seek to halt mule deer population decline October 17, 2013 Montana
- Wealthy Illinois couple fined in poaching ring near Pony October 16, 2013 Montana,
- West-Central Montana Deer, Elk Harvest Slightly Above Past Two Seasons November 25, 2013 Montana
- Whitetail harvest lags November 7, 2013 Montana
- Whitetail, moose numbers up along Beartooths July 7, 2013 Montana
- Wolf delisting is the right next move June 13, 2013 Montana,
.2012
- 100,000 expected to hunt in Montana this weekend October 18, 2012 Montana
- 2012 Montana big-game season: Fewer hunters, fewer animals killed December 2, 2012
- Area deer survival best in six years May 22, 2012 Montana
- Bill Would Allow Baiting of Deer, Other Big Game January 11, 2012 Montana
- Biologists trying to avoid "crash" in elk population with wolf hunt changes May 23, 2012 Montana
- Bitterroot Valley sportsmen comment on proposed changes to hunting regulations January 11, 2012 Montana
- BLM seeks comment on Atlantic Rim Doty Mountain Project in Wyoming September 8, 2012
- Butte hunters meeting turns into venting session January 15, 2012 Montana
- Commission's decision on mule deer lauded February 21, 2012 Montana
- Deal reached to protect 100's of acres of wildlife habitat near Seeley Lake November 29, 20 Montana
- Deer and elk harvest steady in northwest Montana November 21, 2012
- Deer Harvest Slightly Higher than Last Year in Northwest Montana as Season comes to an End November 26, 2012
- Deer harvest up over 2011 in Region 6, but still low November 28, 2012 Monana
- Deer numbers, Montana bow hunters ready to 'nock' and roll August 29, 2012
- Deer population at center of G&F talks with county residents April 6, 2012 Montana
- Dramatic Links Found Between Climate Change, Elk, Plants, and Birds January 10, 2012 Montana
- Elk numbers slightly down in Bitterroot Valley November 15, 2012 Montana
- Elk, white-tail numbers good; antelope, mule deer aren't as strong October 17, 2012 Montana
- FWP Commission increases mountain lion quotas, cuts special licenses for deer, elk June 15, 2012 Montana
- FWP rejects Bitterroot wolf hunt extension, studies mule deer decline February 17, 2012 Montana
- FWP, county commissioners talk about wolves, other predators March 8, 2012 Montana
- Gallatin Commission Seeks County-Wide Predator Policy March 15, 2012 Montana
- Gallatin County commissioners get earful on predators May 4, 2012 Montana
- Group funds 4 projects to protect wildlife May 12, 2012 Montana
- How To Grow Record Mule Deer November 30, 2012 Montana
- Hunter, harvest numbers down in south central Montana November 26, 2012
- Hunters concerned about doe populations January 7, 2012 Montana
- Hunters tell Jefferson County: Think twice about wolf bounty February 1, 2012 Montana
- In the crosshairs of 'a perfect storm' February 26, 2012 Montana
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 2012 Deer Hunting Outlook September 28, 2012
- Montana FWP proposes wolf hunt changes May 10, 2012
- Montana Herd Status, Deer, Elk Open Season Coming October 13, 2012
- Montana's county commissions take on gray wolves May 13, 2012
- Montana, Wyoming investigate plummeting moose populations September 17, 2012
- Mountain lions kill two radio-collared wolves May 28, 2012 Montana
- New friends for mule deer in Great Falls March 22, 2012 Montana
- North Central Montana Deer and Elk Hunting Outlook September 25, 2012
- Officials begin shooting deer trapped inside Malmstrom perimeter since 2010 July 11, 2012 Montana
- Petition fails to change orphaned ungulates law January 1, 2012 Montana
- Plan OK'd to guide CMR (Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge) refuge for next 15 years May 12, 2012 Montana
- Proposal to release roadless, wilderness study areas gains backers, opponents March 15, 2012 Montana
- Proposed land swap in southwest Montana draws early opposition May 6, 2012 Montana
- Public lands [and deer] belong to the people February 26, 2012 Montana
- Public tells FWP to increase mountain-lion harvests May 31, 2012 Montana
- Reclaiming Montana, creating the largest wildlife reserve March 15, 2012
- Researchers equip Bitterroot elk with GPS collars in 2nd year of study February 10, 2012 Montana
- RMEF spending over $250,000 to improve MT habitat May 8, 2012 Montana
- RMEF to Fund Montana Habitat, Research Projects May 8, 2012 Montana
- Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation offers to finance more aggressive wolf killing March 20, 2012 Montana
- Some Butte businesses refusing elk and deer hides, low prices November 9, 2012 Montana
- Some landowners leave Block Management program to protest FWP activities October 19, 2012 Montana
- Sportsmen's group raises funds to maintain hunting, fishing access May 23, 2012 Montana
- Spring's here; not there April 5, 2012 Montana
- State looks for answers to block management woes July 1, 2912 Montana
- Surveys: Montanans intolerant of wolves, support wolf hunting August 30, 2012
- This fall's Montana wolf hunt will face critics who say it's too extreme - and too tame May 23, 2012
- Understanding Montana's Block Management Program September 11, 2012
- Whitetail population up, wolf harvest down December 5, 2012 Montana
2011
A 'Curious' kind of deer February 11, 2016 Montana
AGE AND CONDITION OF DEER KILLED BY PREDATORS AND AUTOMOBILES [Research] 1952 Journal of Wildlife Management, Montana
Bitterroot Valley sportsmen's group continues work to look after mule deer January 28, 2011 Montana
Deer, elk harvest lags in west-central Montana November 21, 2011
Early results of Bitterroot winter mule deer survey good January, 8, 2011 Montana
Elk feeding grounds in Wyoming criticized December 11, 2011
Elk increase, deer decline for Montana October 21, 2011
Fewer antelope, mule deer licenses might be issued after tough winter June 2, 2011 Montana
FWP approves Montana wolf hunt numbers July 14, 2011 Montana
FWP biologists, others go on hunt for deer numbers [declining deer in the Blackfoot] April 30, 2012 Montana
Harsh weather, disease in NE Montana reflected in fall big-game harvests November 6, 2011
Helena: Deer culling up for approval December 12, 2011 Montana
Hold lawmakers accountable for wildlife votes September 17, 2011 Montana
Leaving Gates Open Will Help Montana's Wintering Wildlife December 7, 2011
Lewis and Clark in Eastern Montana
Local study published on developmental malformations in deer, environmental chemicals a factor in decline of deer ... November 3, 2011, Montana
Microsatellites indicate minimal barriers to mule deer Odocoileus hemionus dispersal across Montana, USA March 26, 2013
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks 2011 Deer Hunting Outlook, September 30, 2011
Montana Mid-Season Game Check Station Figures Reflect Reduced Game Numbers November 4, 2011
Montana Whitetail Numbers Down September 7, 2011
Montana wildlife populations on the decline with harsh winter February 7, 2011 Montana
Montana wolf hunt, season two July 10, 2011
Montana's outstanding wildlife: Public trust or private property? October 30, 2010
MT FWP offers regional deer outlook October 12, 2010 Montana
Multiple factors involved in declining deer numbers December 19, 2011 Montana
New wildlife management area proposed September 20, 2011 Montana,
Public Comments on Wolf Hunts: More Pro Than Con, Still Divisive June 27, 2011 Montana
Ravalli County wildlife plan calls for unlimited wolf, lion hunting October 18, 2011 Montana
Residents concerned about deer, elk predators on Fish Creek lands January 14, 2011 Montana
Slow mid-season reported at hunter check stations November 14, 2011 Montana
Tresspass September 23, 2011 Montana
White-tailed Deer, Elk Harvest Up Slightly on Rocky Mountain Front November 29, 2011
Winter takes toll on northeastern Montana wildlife January 31, 2011 Montana

Montana deer die-off leads to reduced hunting plan December 14, 2013

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