Montana Population and Management Archive - Montana
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Annual Deer Hunt
2000: 113,423
2001: 104,873
2002: 110,360
2003: 126,374
2004: 118,488
2005: 114,876
2006: 133,389
2007: 125,781
2008: 115,671
2009: 104,934
2010: 110,903
2011: 81,989
2012: 87,638
2013: 78,238
2014: 75,680
2015: 86,556
2016: 105,299
2017: 104,501
2018: 97,156
2019: 96,140
2020: 105,763
2021: 94,568
*Year 2000, 2001, 2003 estimated from mule deer harvest
**Year 2002 is estimated
Ecology of Mule Deer and White tailed Deer in Montana, 1998
The 1999 harvest was about equally split between mule deer and whitetails.
Mule Deer Harvest
2000: 49,616
2001: 64,425
2003: 69,687
A List of Articles in the Archive
2021
Deer populations strong in NE Montana's Region 6 May 18, 2021 Montana
Drought likely to shape Montana's hunting seasons August 2, 2021 Montana
Happy Hunters with Permits Plan for upcoming Deer and Elk Season April 14, 2021 Montana
Sportsmen's license sales in Montana at all-time high as new FWP commission settles in April 1, 2021
2020
Deer, elk gun opener is finally here! October 21, 2020 Montana, Mineral Independent
Montana 2020 big game hunting forecast September 2, 2020
Mule deer, whitetail populations strong in northeastern Montana May 20, 2020
What was up with all those ‘velvet’ mule deer bucks this year? December 9, 2020 Montana
2019
2019 Deer Surveys
Are you ready for hunting season? October 13, 2019 Montana
BLM, state, ranchers fight conifer encroachment November 3, 2019 Montana
Comments sought on proposed elk hunting rules December 25, 2019 Montana
Fewer Elk Counted This Year On Yellowstone's Famous Northern Range—But What Does It Mean? April 5, 2019 Montana
Montana Big Game Hunting Forecast September 12, 2019
Mule deer, whitetail numbers still above average in Region 7 June 3, 2019 Montana
Wildlife data must be protected April 28, 2019 Montana
Wolf payout bill draws ethics challenge January 31, 2019 Montana
2018
2018 Southeast Montana Big Game Hunting Forecast September 4, 2018
Bitterroot elk, deer regulations adopted by commission February 16, 2018 Montana
Burn projects aim to restore dwindling aspen trees in Gallatin Valley May 17, 2018 Montana
Court Rules in Favor of Active Forest Management May 30, 2018 Montana
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 population increase prompts Montana FWP to reconsider shoulder hunt in area near Elliston January 11, 2018
Elk, deer surveys for Region 6 released May 22, 2018 Montana
Managing Montana's mountain lion population has never been an easy task November 23, 2018
Measuring moose: Elusive game demands dedication from hunters and researchers alike November 9, 2018 Montana
Montana officials butt heads over who gets final say on conservation easements October 18, 2018
Montana’s newest district set-aside for trophy mule deer bucks February 22, 2018
New conservation options in Montana's wildlife migration corridors November 10, 2018
New Montana mountain lion strategy out for review, comment October 14, 2018
Rocky Mountain Front: White-Tailed Deer Harvest Is Up; Mule Deer and Elk Harvest Is Down October 29, 2018
Seven more deer found suspect for CWD along the Hi-Line December 3, 2018 Montana
Thinning project on wildlife management area gets go-ahead June 20, 2018 Montdana,
Tough winter taking toll on deer, antelope March 6, 2018 Montana
Two rarely seen woodland caribou spotted in Montana November 5, 2018
Whitetail numbers up after close of deer and elk season December 3, 2018 Montana
Wildfires produce elk food as nutritious as alfalfa, Montana study shows September 22, 2018
Woodland fire is beneficial to elk and mule deer October 27, 2018 Montana
2017
Big game season outlook is good for Bitterroots September 28, 2017 Montana
Biologist bracing for wildlife winter kill February 3, 2017 Montana
Forecasting the future: What hunter expenditures bring to Madison County September 8, 2017 Montana,
Habitat Montana restored through teamwork May 10, 2017
Hunters who braved brutal wind found some success October 25, 2017 Montana
Montana deer populations trending up August 20, 2017
Moose migration fuels uptick in Montana sightings February 1, 2017
New deer permit area near Libby considered December 26, 2017 Montana
Snowmobilers lose suit over wilderness recommendations October 26, 2017 Montana,
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
Deer talk to each other with sounds, smells and actions October 26, 2016 Montana
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 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
Good mule deer harvest sign of Region 6 population recovering December 5, 2016 Montana
Hunters raise concerns about shoulder seasons for elk January 22, 2016 Montana,
Mild weather keeps hunt harvest slow in West-Central Montana November 7, 2016 Montana
Nonresident big game licenses sell out; sign of better times October 16, 2016 Montana
Radio-collared moose still slow to give up secrets December 21, 2016 Montana
Ranch west of Dillon becomes public land after $1.5M purchase July 14, 2016 Montana,
Region 5 deer, elk harvest trends down from 2015 November 21, 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
State cougar plan will incorporate new monitoring, computer models December 11, 2016 Montana
White-tailed Deer Harvest Steady in Northwest Montana November 15, 2016 Montana Fish
Wolf hunting in the West September 29, 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
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
Big Changes for Montana's Big Game November 14, 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 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 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
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 WAFWA
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