When the fish are smarter than the fisherman

Montana’s rivers reopen for the season this weekend—with new rules, fewer hooks, and even fewer bull trout…

One minute you’re casting for trout, the next you’re front row at an elk concert….

When a military helicopter lands in the Montana backcountry, what happens next is anything but standard procedure..

In a tragic turn of events at Grand Teton National Park, two of Grizzly 1063’s three yearling cubs were found […]

Saddle up for a one-of-a-kind chance to meet, learn about, and adopt wild horses and burros at this unforgettable three-day event in Livingston, Montana!

Think dry flies are just for dainty trout? Think again—Charlie Brooks’ legendary floating streamer proves that big bugs catch even bigger fish, and this tale of mentorship, memory, and monster trout is one you won’t want to miss. Read more from Montana Grant here…

In its first decade, CFLR projects treated and restored 5.7 million acres of forest, improved 1,000 miles of trails, and maintained over 25,000 miles of forest roads helping keep public lands open and safe.

The nursery will be open May 15-16.

Discover how you can help protect Montana’s bighorn sheep and support healthy rangelands at a public meeting in Thompson Falls on May 15—producers and goat/sheep owners encouraged to attend…

Based on observed behavior and evidence, it is likely that a male grizzly bear in the area led to the separation of the yearlings from GB1063 and was responsible for the depredation. The status of the third yearling remains unknown.

A grizzly bear temporarily closes FAS on Yellowstone River…

Paddlefish are on the move as Missouri River flows rise—find out where to expect more action and snagging activity heading into Memorial Weekend…

Fresno Dam is getting a much-needed makeover to keep the Hi-Line flowing strong for generations to come…

Craving a flavor explosion? These bacon-wrapped honey glazed salmon bites are the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy, and you won’t believe how easy they are to make…

When America’s bird wants a fresh filet, sometimes it skips the fishing rod and steals it straight from your hand—because why hunt when the buffet is open?

Big Hole closures lifted tomorrow…

Rest easy–just not where grizzlies roam….

When a Lake Trout snacks on a pinkie finger, you start to wonder—who’s really at the top of the food chain?

U.S. Senator Steve Daines led his colleagues in sending a bicameral letter today to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service raising concerns with a Biden-era policy that unnecessarily slows the grizzly bear delisting process by creating a single recovery zone that stretches from Washington State to Eastern Montana.

The grizzly bear was captured in association with conflict management efforts for cattle depredation, this bear was not the bear responsible for depredation and was released away from the calving pasture.

A young female grizzly bear was recently mistaken for a black bear by a hunter in the Panhandle Region

Fifth graders swapped desks for dirt and textbooks for tackle boxes during a wild day of birdwatching, fishing, and hands-on learning at Fort Peck’s Outdoor Classroom.

When bear hunting turns into a pop quiz, misidentifying your target can lead to a grizzly mistake—literally.