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Fishing Reports from Around Montana (Audio Reports)
Posted by Kamp Cook on July 5, 2025
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Flathead National Forest issues special use authorization for Holland Lake Lodge
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Jul-04-25 by Moosetrack Megan
Prickly Pear Land Trust (PPLT) has installed Helena’s first outdoor wheelchair charging station, explicitly implemented to support outdoor recreation. Now open at Tenmile Creek Park, the station helps ensure people who use power wheelchairs can explore with greater independence and peace of mind.
What Kind of a Hunter Are You?
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A real hunter doesn’t just aim to kill—they aim to honor the animal, the land, and the tradition. Read more from Montana Grant right here!
BLM greenlights geothermal and pipeline projects to bolster U.S. energy independence
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In Montana, the BLM approved NorthWestern Energy’s proposal to construct the 74-mile Helena to Three Forks natural gas pipeline through an accelerated 14-day environmental review process, which is being used in response to the national energy emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump.
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