Montana Pheasant News
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2010 Montana Pheasant Hunting Forecast
Sep. 13, 2010orecast: Montana is such a big state that an entire overview doesn't do it justice. That said, generally milder winter conditions coupled with moderate spring conditions have Big Sky country as a top-10 pheasant hunting destination this fall. Rick Northrup, game bird coordinator with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, reports that northwest Montana will be similar or lower in bird numbers compared to last year, as recurring moisture and cold conditions are keeping numbers below average. North-central Montana was about 60 percent below average in pheasant harvest last year, and hunters there should expect some improvement. Central Montana, in and around Judith Basin County, experienced a late snowstorm around the first of May which was severe enough to kill adult birds. The greater Billings area received moderate spring conditions, and average or above average bird numbers should be found there. The area from Havre to Glasgow, north of Missouri was up last year but will be closer to average this year. Eastern Montana north of Glasgow and to the North Dakota line should see improvement in pheasant abundance from last season, but still below average. The region North of Interstate 94 to Fort Peck Reservoir and Sidney was the recipient of good spring conditions, and a rebound in numbers is expected there. Finally, southern Montana south of Interstate 94 to the Wyoming border was 26 percent above average harvest last fall, and similar numbers are expected this year. Season Dates: October 9 through January 1, 2011 Daily Bag Limit: 3 Possession Limit: 9 Field Notes: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has new upland hunting information, and with some seasons (Hungarian partridge, Sharp-tailed grouse) now open, it may be time to check the state's upland game birds hunting guide.
Certain resident members of the Montana National Guard on federal reserve or active duty are entitled to a free conservation license or a sportsman without bear license. One must have participated in a contingency operation outside of the state for two months after September 11, 2001 and have been released from active duty or discharged.
2008 Pheasant Season Outlook - Sep. 29, 2008
Pheasant hunting opportunities will vary this year across the state Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials say. The general season is Oct. 11—Jan. 1, 2009.
Youth Pheasant And Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities - Sep. 15, 2008
Montana’s young hunters will have a special treat Sept. 27-28, the weekend of the youth waterfowl and pheasant special seasons. Legally licensed hunters age 12 through 15 will be able to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese, coots and ring-necked pheasants statewide on these two days.
Improved Hunter/Landowner Relations--How Hunters Can Address 12 Landowner Concerns Related To Public Hunting Access - Sep. 09, 2008
The Private Land/Public Wildlife Council, a group of 15 citizens including hunters, landowners, outfitters, legislators, and an FWP Commissioner appointed by Governor Schweitzer to make recommendations regarding hunting and fishing access issues, has identified the top twelve concerns among landowners related to public hunting access and how hunters could address those concerns.
Beaverhead County Bird Hunters Plant Themselves on Conservation Map - Jul. 09, 2008
DILLON, MT - Pheasant hunters and conservationists from Beaverhead County in southwestern Montana have organized their wildlife habitat restoration efforts by forming the new Beaverhead Chapter of Pheasants Forever (PF).
Future Bright for Conservation as Pheasants Forever Expands Presence in Montana - Feb. 08, 2008
Pheasants Forever (PF) is thriving in Montana thanks to a new Montana-specific regional wildlife biologist position. Dan Hare, formerly the PF regional wildlife biologist in North Dakota and Montana, is now focusing solely on Montana. Already, Hare and conservation leaders in Miles City have created the Tongue River Chapter of PF, the state's 17th PF chapter.
Pheasants Forever in National Geographic Magazine - Oct. 24, 2007
Just in time for hunting season, the November issue of National Geographic magazine contains the feature "Hunters: Conserving the Land." In the story, you'll be able to see and read about Pheasants Forever's (PF) conservation efforts
Montana Neighbor Award Nominations Sought - Jan. 11, 2007
Do you know a landowner who is an outstanding neighbor? Someone who takes good care of the land for production and wildlife values, who enables neighborly recreational access, and is actively engaged in his or her community in working to solve problems?
