Smallmouth bass that were illegally planted in Cottonwood Reservoir have escaped into the Shields River. The Shields is a tributary to the Yellowstone River and prime Yellowstone cutthroat trout habitat. Next year, the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to require anglers to keep and turn in any smallmouth caught on the river. By the end of the summer, the agency is hoping to have a plan worked out with irrigators to remove any bass from the reservoir. To learn more about the bucket biology, check out my story at https://billingsgazette.com/lifestyles/recreation/smallmouth-bass-found-in-shields-river-fwp-asks-anglers-to-remove-the-fish/article_4c0bcbc8-b448-5c25-a371-c29276d258ab.html
Montana State Record Green Sunfish goes to eastern MT youngster
By angelamontana
FWP News: FWP issues statement on Wyoming corner crossing case
Bicyclists encounter grizzly bear on Going to the Sun Rd
Michigan angler catches “one of the rarest fish to be caught’
Deadline today, June 1, for antelope & elk/deer B license applications
FWP News: Remember to report your paddlefish this season, just like Governor Gianforte!
INVESTING IN AMERICA AGENDA TO INVEST NEARLY $27 MILLION IN RESTORATION WORK IN MONTANA
By Moosetrack Megan
UPDATE: Hawaii man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park
FWP News: Great Falls Trapper Ed class July 22
FWP News: Portion of Jefferson River closed to recreation
Bear attacks man outside his Daytona Beach Home
Dog snake-breaking clinic June 10
Another First Time Fort Peck Angler
“The Bite is Here!” with Mo Fisch Charters
INFORMATION SOUGHT ON GRIZZLY BEAR SHOT IN SANDERS COUNTY
FWP News: MAKOSHIKA TO HOST 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT FOR YOUTHS, ADULTS JUNE 17
FWP News: GAME WARDENS SEEK INFORMATION ON STOLEN SIGNS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
Start your National Park checklist
Paddlefish Guide Pulls in an Unusual Spoonbill
Individual shoots black bear hunter and flees, arrested 9 months later
Baked Stuffed Rainbow Trout Recipe
“The Fallen” by Randall West: A Memorial Day tribute
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.29.23
The origin of Memorial Day
