Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks-Region 6

09/06/2026

FWP offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. We'll be open again on Tuesday.

Have a safe holiday weekend!

09/02/2026

Want to know the latest forecasts of upland birds in Region 6 in northeast Montana? Click the link below: https://fwp.mt.gov/homepage/news/2026/aug/0831-upland-game-bird-forecast

09/02/2026

During the month of September, you can drop your old bear spray canisters off at our Glasgow or Havre FWP office (or any other regional office across the state) for proper disposal.

When do you need to replace your bear spray?

✅If the bear spray has expired (they usually last 3-4 years...look for a date on the can)
✅If the bear spray can is damaged
✅If the bear spray has been partially used

Drop off your can and be entered to win a bear spray storage container!

08/26/2026

REMINDER!!

--STATEWIDE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN MEETING IN GLASGOW TONIGHT, AUGUST 26, at 6 p.m.--

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the proposed 2027–2030 Statewide Fisheries Management Plan and associated environmental assessment (EA) for public review and comment.
FWP staff are holding meetings across the state to discuss the updates to the plan. The meeting for Region 6 will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, at the Glasgow FWP Headquarters conference room at 1 Airport Road.

Staff will answer questions about the plan, especially as it pertains to Region 6 water bodies, and will also address other fish-related topics or concerns. Other meeting times and locations can be found on www.fwp.mt.gov or click here: https://fwp.mt.gov/homepage/news/2026/aug/0811-fisheries-plan?fbclid=IwY2xjawT8GKlwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUNtS1pvVWp2dE9WYUVIUlZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCahb9D4P72tNsU9Z81TjfwxYLygQuCF0vhGttxWWuhiT35I_GsQOH6embwI_aem_--PJpSxcEnUtB9jAa1hRUQ

The plan, which is updated every four years, identifies statewide fisheries-management goals, priorities and strategies intended to sustain and enhance Montana’s fisheries and angling opportunities. The plan was first implemented in 2013 and was last updated in 2023.

The updated plan allows FWP staff to address emerging management priorities, incorporate new population-trend data and other information, revise conservation strategies as needed and respond to changing fish populations and habitat conditions. Comments on the EA are due by September 16, 2024.

To view the proposed plan and draft EA, and to make comments, go to www.fwp.mt.gov or click here: https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices/news/2026/aug/statewide-fish-management-plan-ea-fwp-fcea-fsh-r8-2026-025

08/26/2026

FWP Region 6 staff had a great time in Havre last night in partnership with the Havre National Night Out event.

This annual event celebrates community-building, allowing the public to interact with area officials from the Havre Police Department, Hill County Sheriff’s Office, United States Border Patrol, Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, Montana Highway Patrol, Hill County Search and Rescue, Havre Fire Department, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Bear Paw Volunteer Fire Department, Northwestern Energy, and several Havre Service Organizations.

This was also a great opporunity to kick off FWP's September Bear Aware Month a little early, allowing community members to learn about bears and bear ID, recreating safely in bear country, and getting a chance to deploy inert bear spray with an exciting robo-bear!

08/19/2026

Bear spray works…even on Smokey the Bear!

Come join Region 6 FWP at the Havre National Night Out event at MSU Northern on August 25 from 6-8 p.m. to learn all about being bear aware, get some cool swag, try your hand at opening bear-proof containers, and maybe trying your hand spraying some inert bear spray (if weather conditions allow).

08/19/2026

REMINDER!!!

--Trapper Education Field Day being held in Havre on August 22--

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks volunteer instructors will host a Trapper Education Field Day on Saturday, August 22, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. at the “new” FWP Havre field office at 21 River Road. This is the first and possibly only trapper education field day offered in northeast Montana this year, so interested new trappers looking for a field day should make every effort to attend.

Register for the Havre field day and learn more here: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/246404

To purchase a Montana resident trapping license, residents aged 12 and older must complete a Montana Trapper Education course, unless they have previously purchased a trapping license in at least three prior years in Montana or another state.

Montana’s Trapper Education program includes online coursework and a mandatory in-person field day taught by dedicated volunteer instructors, where students can learn from these experienced trappers about trapping ethics, avoidance of non-target species, fur management, and safety. This course also includes the mandatory wolf trapper certification.

Field day participants must complete the online course prior to attending the field day. The online course can be found at https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/trapping, clicking on the “register for online course” and by using the code FY27MTtrp250003 the course is FREE to anyone 11 years and older. The online course takes about 6-8 hours to complete.

Parts of the field day may be outside, so please dress accordingly. Some snacks and drinks will be provided, but students should plan on bringing lunch, and if desired, a small lawn chair.

Trapper Apprentice

If this field day doesn’t work for an interested new trapper, new legislation created the trapper apprentice program for those ages 10 and over, where individuals can trap for up to two years with a mentor before getting fully certified. Find out more here: https://fwp.mt.gov/hunt/education/apprentice-hunter
If there are any questions, please contact Isayara Valverde at 406-228-3704 (office), or 406-688-8805 (cell).

08/18/2026

Pete Glowacki has spent nearly two decades in law enforcement, including almost half that time with Montana FWP. During his career, he’s worked as a warden, sergeant, and lieutenant, with experience in investigations, hiring, training, and administration. Read more about Glowacki and what's ahead for the enforcement division here: http://kxlh.com/news/montana-fwp-enforcement-division-enters-a-new-chapter-in-leadership?fbclid=IwY2xjawTxZhhwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXgxd1RNek9aa3cxWklnck9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEenymUHzxKDkfP_vc5rWh0UnNg8eNoOtwsq_z4vM5t1jPDE5r_Wim1rJTJiRk_aem_zCgsvwDhTrULxoKmFAV-iw

Now, the agency has hired Pete Glowacki as the new chief of enforcement for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.

08/17/2026

Video highlights of the Glasgow hunter education field day for classroom and online students, held at the Valley County R***e and Pistol Club on Friday.

Thanks to all of the volunteer instructors, parents, and especially to the kids for making this a special day.

Stay tuned for more opportunities for hunter education at fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education

08/14/2026

Hunting season is nearly here! Plan your adventures now with the help of a Hunting Access Guide that lists all properties enrolled in the Block Management Program.

Enrolled properties can change yearly, so be sure to check the guide for the latest. Visit fwp.mt.gov/bma for the most current information and to download the guide or request a copy by mail. You can also pick up your guide at any FWP office.

The guide provides an excellent resource to help hunters plan ahead for access. Planning ahead is a key component of Montana's call to protect access, respect landowners and keep our hunting traditions strong. fwp.mt.gov/protectthehunt
Remember: Protect the Hunt. Respect Access.

Block Management provides for free hunting access on private lands. For the 2026 hunting season, approximately 1,200 landowners have enrolled nearly 7 million acres of land in the program.