Montana is a place of rugged beauty and wild landscapes, a hunter and angler’s paradise. The state’s public lands, which cover millions of acres, offer unparalleled access to some of the most pristine hunting and fishing locations in the country. The state is home to iconic big game species like elk, mule deer, bighorn sheep, and mountain goats, which roam freely in the high mountain ranges and vast wilderness areas. Anglers can cast their lines in crystal clear rivers, streams, and lakes that are home to a variety of game fish, most notably brown and rainbow trout. Montana’s hunting and fishing traditions date back to the days of the frontier, with a rich history of Native American hunting practices and the fur trade. Today, the state’s public lands and wildlife management areas continue to provide ample opportunities for hunting and fishing. As one traverses the vast landscape, the sound of rushing rivers and rustling leaves fills the air, and the scent of pine and sagebrush invigorates the senses and calls sportsmen to the “last best place.”
For more information on the elected officials protecting and promoting the sportsmen’s traditions in Montana, please contact:
Montana State Caucus Fact Sheet
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus
Montana Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Member
Governor
Greg Gianforte
Montana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Leadership
News Alerts
Nov 18 2024
Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Finalizes Trapping Regulations Following Court Decision
Why It Matters: The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission was directed by a recent...
Aug 05 2024
Outdoor Activities Heating Up in the West, but Not in a Good Way
Why It Matters: As the hot, dry summer months drag on, many western states...
Jul 01 2024
A Tale of Two Mountain Lions
Why It Matters: This past week, the fish and game Commissions for both Montana...
Apr 29 2024
Wolf Issues Sweep Through the Northwest
Why It Matters: As population studies wrap-up, commissions convene, and court decisions are announced,...
Feb 13 2023
FWS Announces Consideration to Delist Certain Grizzly Bear Populations
Why It Matters: Delisting the grizzly bear in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) and...
May 23 2022
Montana Sportsmen’s Caucus Wraps Up Spring Events Tour
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States, Assistant ManagerWhy it Matters: As the fourth largest...
Feb 22 2022
Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission to Consider Amendments to Safeguard Recovered Status of Grizzly Bear Upon Delisting
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior CoordinatorWhy it Matters: According to the US Fish...
Aug 30 2021
Montana Wildlife Commission Tackles Controversial Wolf Management Directive
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior CoordinatorHighlights:Why it Matters: Despite their popularity and...
May 03 2021
Montana Removes Barrier to Student Hunter and Angler Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Highlights:Why it Matters: Sportsmen...
Mar 08 2021
No Room for Interpretation: Sportsmen Move to Solidify Montana’s Outdoor Sporting Heritage
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Rocky Mountain States Senior Coordinator and Internal MARCOMM LiaisonMontana’s sportsmen and...
Jan 25 2021
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte Joins the Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorWithin his first month of taking office, Montana...
Oct 05 2020
Attempts to Address Over-Crowding on the Madison River are Underway as Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Open Public Comment Period
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorOn October 20, the Montana Fish and Wildlife...
Sep 14 2020
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Moves Forward with Plans to Increase Access on Flathead Lake
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorOn September 9, 2020, the Montana Fish, Wildlife...
May 11 2020
Montana: CSF Submits Comments in Favor of Grizzly Bear Hunting
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorOn Thursday, April 16, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation...
Jan 20 2020
Montana: Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Attends Montana Outfitters and Guides Association’s Winter Convention
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorOn January 10, the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation’s (CSF) Inter-Mountain...
Oct 01 2019
Montana: Public Meeting and Comment Period for Proposed Coal Creek Conservation Easement
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorOn September 18, the Montana Department of Fish,...
Sep 09 2019
Montana: Caucus Leadership, Advisory Council, and CSF Staff Attend Fall Creek Public Access Dedication Ceremony
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorOn August 27, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF)...
Aug 12 2019
Montana: Opportunity for Public Comment Regarding Trapping Regulations
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorOn August 15, the Montana Fish and Wildlife...
Jun 24 2019
Montana: Second Free-Ranging Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Suspected
Contact: Ellary TuckerWilliams, Inter-Mountain Western States CoordinatorOn June 14, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks...
Feb 19 2019
Montana: Hearing Held on Bill to Incentivize Hunting Access
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior ManagerOn February 12, the Montana Senate Fish and...
Jan 22 2019
Montana: Sportsmen’s Caucus and Conservation Partners Hold Reception
By Zach Widner, Northwest States Senior MangerOn January 16, the Montana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus,...
Dec 19 2017
Governor Bullock, Sportsmen’s Groups Announce Creation of Montana Land Access Network
On December 18, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus Co-Chair Montana Governor Steve Bullock, State Representative Alan...
Jul 27 2017
Montana: CSF’s Zach Widner Featured on “Xplor the Outdoors” Radio Show
On July 26, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) Northwest States Manager Zach Widner was a...
Apr 27 2017
Montana: Adult Apprentice Hunting Bill Passes House, Awaits Governor Signature
On April 22, the Montana House of Representatives voted to pass Senate Bill 218...
Apr 13 2017
Montana: Sportsmen’s Caucus Calls for Action to Combat Invasive Species
On April 10, the Montana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus called upon the Bonneville Power Administration...
Feb 09 2017
Montana: Sportsmen’s Caucus Holds Lunch to Discuss Sportsmen’s Priorities
On February 8, the Montana Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus held a lunch briefing for legislators...
Dec 15 2016
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke Nominated for Secretary of the Interior
Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC) Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT) has been nominated to serve as...
Nov 17 2016
Montana: Voters Defeat Montana Trapping Ban
On November 8, Montanans soundly rejected Initiative 177 (I-177), which would have banned trapping...
Nov 03 2016
Anti-Trapping Ballot Initiative to go Before Montana Voters on Election Day
On Tuesday, November 8, Montanans will decide the future of trapping in the state...
Jun 16 2016
Montana: Governor Steve Bullock Announces New Public Lands Agenda
On June 9, Governors Sportsmen’s Caucus (GSC) Member Governor Steve Bullock (D-MT) announced his...
Dec 17 2014
Omnibus Spending Bill Includes Pro-Sportsmen Provisions
As of December 13, both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed a...
Latest policy updates
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Reports and Data
Jan 01 2022
Montana: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Montana: American System of Conservation Funding Fact Sheet
Jan 01 2013
2013 Sportsmen's Economic Impact Report - Montana
2013 Sportsmen’s Economic Impact Report - Montana
Jan 01 2007
2006 Economic Impact Report — Montana
Montana sportsmen outnumber the combined number of residents in Billings, Missoula, and Great Falls...
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