How To Recognize Chronic Waste Disease in Montana

As the old adage goes, wives in Montana will soon be without a husband.  And even some of those husbands will be without their wives.  No, it isn't about college or professional football.

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The general rifle hunting season is almost upon us in Big Sky Country.  Opening weekend is coming up on October 26th, 2024, and will run through December 1st, 2024.

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Be Prepared and Know the Hunting Laws in Montana

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website offers Montana hunters a ton of information if you haven't checked it lately.  You can find pretty much every subject covered for hunting across the state:

  • Licenses
  • Regulations
  • Hunting Seasons
  • Hunt Planner Maps
  • Harvest Reports
  • Hunter Ethics

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There is also information available about some of the major records regarding taking big game in Montana, all available here.

Chronic Wasting Disease in Montana - How to Prepare

Another valuable piece of information from the MFWP is regarding chronic wasting disease in game animals in Montana.  CWD is a 100 percent fatal disease that infects members of the deer family, including elk, moose, mule deer, and white-tailed deer.  The graphic below shows exactly where it is found across the state.

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The MWFP offers several tips in order for hunters to identify and report CWD in game animals.  You can find out more about the disease and how to check your harvested animal with their informational video below. 👇

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Top 10 Most Popular Hunting Destinations In America

27/7 Wall St. ranked each state in order of how popular they are as a destination for hunters. Here are the Top 10.

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Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Montana

Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge

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Great Falls Wildlife

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