Statewide wildlife stewardship in action, from hunting rules to habitat planning.
This nonfiction report details how Montana’s Fish and Game Commission manages wildlife through long‑range, data‑driven policies designed to benefit both wildlife and people. It shows how new systems, budgeting, and collaboration with other agencies shape decisions about big game, waterfowl, game birds, and predator control.
The biennial document explains administration, field programs, and the practical steps used to conserve species, expand game lands, and improve public information. It outlines the challenges of post‑war growth, licensing, and habitat management, and it highlights how science and observation guide hunting seasons, stock rearing, and fish and wildlife conservation across the state.
- Big Game management, inventories, and population trends across species.
- Methods for habitat improvement, waterfowl development, and game bird programs.
- Predator control, beaver management, and wildlife protection enforcement.
- Public information efforts, legislative recommendations, and funding updates.
Ideal for readers interested in state wildlife policy, conservation history, and how a government agency plans for hunting and fishing for future generations.