Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Discover Montana's Ecosystems

Montana's ecosystems! Everyone has a special natural place. To some of us it is our backyard and to others it's a favorite hunting, snowmobiling, camping, or fishing site. Join us on a natural adventure through Montana's amazing ecosystems. [Go Explore!]

Art Contests

State Parks Poster Contest

Fifth grade students illustrate a parks theme each year and compete with other students all around the state. [Learn more]

State Fish Art Contest

Fish, Wildlife & Parks sponsors this contest each year, open to students of all ages. [Learn more]

Species

Fingerprinting Griz

Ever since visitors first began touring Glacier National Park, they've asked, "How many bears live here?" It took almost a century to find the answer. But thanks to genetic fingerprinting , biologists now have a good idea how many grizzlies roam Glacier Park. [Learn more]

Hognose Snake

There are three species of hognose snake, the eastern, southern and western. All of them act by using specialized behaviors in order to protect themselves from predators. They have other things in common as well as some differences between them. Find out about their unique protective behavior. [Learn more]