Ice is holding on for now, but open water is spreading fast…

Otters Trapping Closure Notice…

This Easter, skip the candy and sink your teeth into the real treat..

Mess with a moose, and you’ll get kicked—just ask these two guys.

Aging Outdoors….Why It’s Time to Check In on the Legends Who Showed You the Ropes..

Conditions are about to change!

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public process to capture updates to wolf management strategies and research into a new plan.  

When you need Dramamine to go ice fishing……

“Our hard-working biologists
concluded this project would have long-term adverse impacts to the Whitefish River’s bed, banks, and fishery.”

Get your slow cooker ready for this Moose Stroganoff—it’s hearty, creamy, and the perfect way to enjoy your wild game with minimal effort!

The BLM is recruiting for locations like Divide Bridge Campground, Clark’s Bay Day Use Area, Devil’s Elbow Campground, White Sandy Campground, Log Gulch Campground, Holter Dam Campground, and Holter Lake Campground.

The new boat ramp was constructed at the upriver end of the campground and has room for both jet boat and canoe launching. The old boat ramp is still available for use by non-motorized vessel operators.

Some history on Lewistown….

Don’t miss your shot—apply for Montana deer and elk permits by April 1…

Staying still in the blind doesn’t have to mean staying stiff—try Slow Chair Yoga to keep your body (and mind) sharp for the perfect shot! Read more from Montana Grant here…

USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz today announced Kristin Bail will serve as acting regional forester for the Northern Region, effective March 31, 2025. Bail will temporarily succeed Regional Forester Leanne Marten as she reaches her long-planned retirement date after 34 years of service.    

The annual spring closure of Hyalite Canyon Recreation Corridor to all motorized vehicles will begin on April 1st through May 15th, with anticipated reopening on May 16th.

Even if things are starting to thaw, remember to keep an emergency kit and warming materials in your car.

The largest fish sampled during the program was an eligible 38.2” male on February 27, and the average tubed fish was around 32.5”. 

Steelhead action is heating up on the Upper Salmon River, with anglers near Ellis and upstream of the East Fork landing fish in as little as 3 hours…

Montana Has Its Sights on a New Shooting Range—Public Input Wanted…

Walleye anglers dream of a 10-pound trophy, but Mabry Harper’s legendary 25-pound giant remains the ultimate catch—controversy and all!

Things are happening in the Flathead valley!