Know before you Go
As an outdoors person, having access to the latest information is not only key to the success of your adventure, but also to how much fun you have doing it! We've compiled an easy-access list of useful websites that we hope will help you to make the best choices for your upcoming outdoor trip.
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FWP Hunting and Fishing Regulations
- Where can I buy a Montana hunting and fishing licenses? Check out the FWP license providers:
- Where can I get more information about Montana FWP hunting and fishing regulations and news?
- Hunting regulations and other resources
- Fishing regulations and other resources
FWP Hunter Access Programs
- The FWP Hunter Access Programs will help hunters of all species understand current access, restrictions, closures, and re-openings for programs including:
- Block Management (BMA)
- Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP)
- and others.
Fishing Reports
Fish Reports
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Fish Stocking Data
- When and where is Montana FWP doing fish stocking?
- Stocking Plans (report)
- Stocking Data (interactive map)
Stream Flows
Knowing the latest stream flows and water temperatures is imperative to maximizing our fishing success, and deciding where we should go. Here are some helpful sources of current river conditions across Montana.
Montana Fly Fishing Magazine
- Stream Flows for most of Montana's major fishing rivers
State of Montana
- Gaging Stations - River level details from Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
USGS
- USGS WaterWatch - Real-time stream flows at Montana water gauges
NOAA
- Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Center - 7 Day River Forecast
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Glacier National Park
Backpacking and Day Hiking Guides
- Our friend Jake Bramante at Hike734.com has created the easiest to read and use Day/Backpacking hiking guide/map of Glacier National Park. We have a copy, so should you!
- Day Hiking in Glacier National Park Guide
Camping and Hiking
Hiking
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Touring/Nordic Trails
Nordic and Cross-Country Skiing
A good overview of cross-country ski opportunities throughout Montana is available from the Montana Office of Tourism.
For more detailed reports, we've also created direct links to some of the more popular places below:
- Big Mountain Nordic Trails - Whitefish
- Bitterroot Cross-Country Ski Club - Corvallis
- Dog Creek Lodge - Olney
- Downing Mountain Lodge - Hamilton
- Glacier National Park - West Glacier
- Glacier Nordic Club - Whitefish
- Homestake Lodge - Whitehall
- Izaak Walton Inn - Essex
- Kootenai XC Ski Club - Libby
- North Shore Nordic Club - Bigfork, Lakeside, Blacktail
- West Yellowstone area trails
Backcountry Forecasts & Snowfall
Regional Forecasts (National Weather Service)
Avalanche Forecasts and Advisories
The weather in Montana can change rapidly. Be prepared and check your forecasts before you go.
Montana Avalanche Information
- Flathead Avalanche Center
- Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center
- Montana State University Snow and Avalanche Lab
- West Central Montana Avalanche Center (Missoula)
Regional Avalanche Information
- Colorado Avalanche Information Center
- Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center
- Utah Avalanche Center
- Washington (Northwest Avalanche Center)
- Western and Central Wyoming Snow and Avalanche Forecasts
- Wyoming (Bridger-Teton) Avalanche Center
National and International Avalanche Information
- Avalanche Center Forecasting
- American Avalanche Association | A3
- Canadian Avalanche Centre
- International Association of Snowmobile Administrators
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Regional and National Weather
Regional Weather Reports
- Billings - NWS Forecast Office (Southeast)
- Glasgow - NWS Forecast Office (Northeast)
- Great Falls - NWS Forecast Office (Central)
- Missoula - NWS Forecast Office (Northwest)
- State-based Weather Forecasts - MesoWest (Univ of Utah)
National Weather Reports
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Road Reports and Travel Conditions
Planning to travel for an upcoming hunting, fishing, hiking, or camping trip? Know the road conditions and get there safe!
Severe Weather Alerts
- MDT Severe Weather Alerts - Montana-based travel and weather alerts
- Google Alerts - Nationwide, map-based travel and weather alerts from Google