Montana Waterfowl News
Report Shines Light on Freezout Waterfowl - Jan. 13, 2010Goose, duck and hunter numbers were down this year at Freezout Wildlife Management Area, but tundra swans were present in large numbers, according to a state report monitoring waterfowl and hunter activities there.
Youth Waterfowl-Upland Bird Clinic at Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge - Sep. 02, 2009
Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, about 7 miles north of Great Falls, is hosting a youth waterfowl-upland bird clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 20.
Swan hunting permit application deadline is Sept. 3 - Aug. 27, 2009
BILLINGS ? Applications for tundra swan hunting permits are due to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks by Sept. 3.
Sapphire Ranch Offers Waterfowl Hunting for Disabled - Nov. 07, 2008
The Sapphire Ranch, southeast of Lolo, is now offering limited waterfowl hunting access for disabled hunters that have a Permit to Hunt from a Vehicle (PTHFV). Reservations and written permission are required to hunt the private land.
Waterfowl Hunting Safety Tips - Sep. 15, 2008
Water is one hazard waterfowl hunters face that land-based hunters don’t.
Duck Facts For Young Hunters - Sep. 15, 2008
What do ducks eat? Ducks eat different foods, depending on their species and age, including: seeds, roots, stems of wetland plants, grains like barley from a farmer’s field, even midges and mayfly nymphs.
Duck And Goose Hunting Outlook - Sep. 15, 2008
Montana duck and goose hunters can look forward to some good hunting beginning Oct. 4 in the Central and Pacific flyways. The seasons and bag limits will be similar to last seasons. Montana’s youth waterfowl season is Sept. 27-28.
