Hunting

Deer Dining

Sep-13-25 by Angela Montana

Deer don’t diet in the fall—here’s what’s on their seasonal menu and why it matters for hunters. More from Montana Grant here!

Hunting Fail Prevention 101

Sep-10-25 by Angela Montana

Don’t be the hunter everyone remembers for the wrong reasons…

Shoot Sight-Free

Sep-10-25 by Angela Montana

Modern bows may come loaded with sights and gadgets, but the best archers know that nothing beats getting close and trusting your own built-in sight—your eyes, instincts, and practice…

GNP Invites Volunteers to 2025 Annual Hawk Watch Training

Sep-06-25 by Moosetrack Megan

 Glacier National Park will host volunteer training for its annual Hawk Watch Program on August 26 and September 22. 

It was a short season for some backcountry bighorn hunters

Sep-06-25 by Angela Montana

Montana’s backcountry bighorn sheep hunt in the Gallatin-Yellowstone district lasted just two days before the quota was filled, leaving more than 100 hopeful hunters sidelined…

A Very Nice Non-Typical Start to Archery Season

Sep-04-25 by Angela Montana

From a one-of-a-kind speedgoat to bugles in the timber, September hunting season is officially here!

What Your Arrow Hit Tells You…

Sep-03-25 by Angela Montana

Here are some tips on how to track smarter, not harder..

Montana DEQ Denies Petition to Modify the Selenium Standard for Lake Koocanusa

Sep-03-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has denied the petition for rulemaking to modify the selenium water column standard for Lake Koocanusa and the definition of steady state.

Father-Son Hunting Adventure Yields Monster Midwest Stag

Sep-02-25 by Angela Montana

World-class red stag hunting, epic father-son memories, and one heck of a trophy — all without leaving the U.S.!

It was a short season for some backcountry bighorn hunters

Sep-06-25 by Angela Montana

Montana’s backcountry bighorn sheep hunt in the Gallatin-Yellowstone district lasted just two days before the quota was filled, leaving more than 100 hopeful hunters sidelined…

A Very Nice Non-Typical Start to Archery Season

Sep-04-25 by Angela Montana

From a one-of-a-kind speedgoat to bugles in the timber, September hunting season is officially here!

What Your Arrow Hit Tells You…

Sep-03-25 by Angela Montana

Here are some tips on how to track smarter, not harder..

Montana DEQ Denies Petition to Modify the Selenium Standard for Lake Koocanusa

Sep-03-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has denied the petition for rulemaking to modify the selenium water column standard for Lake Koocanusa and the definition of steady state.

Father-Son Hunting Adventure Yields Monster Midwest Stag

Sep-02-25 by Angela Montana

World-class red stag hunting, epic father-son memories, and one heck of a trophy — all without leaving the U.S.!

Man headed to prison after stealing gun from Kalispell gun shop

Aug-31-25 by Moosetrack Megan

On September 26, 2024, the owner of Raven Rock Armory in Kalispell, MT, reported that a white male with a beanie and hand tattoos stole a Ruger SR-1911 10mm stainless steel pistol from his store, then fled.

Former US Forest Service law enforcement officer sentenced for fraud

Aug-31-25 by Moosetrack Megan

A Thompson Falls man who falsified time and attendance records was sentenced today to 5 years of probation, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $13,923.77.

Interior Department Expands Hunting Access in Montana

Aug-30-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced expanded opportunities for hunting and fishing across the country, including several new options in Montana

Hunting Camp Extensions Issued for Rocky Mountain Ranger District

Aug-30-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Choteau, Mont., August 29, 2025 – The Rocky Mountain Ranger District of the Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest will again be accepting applications for 25 hunting camp extensions in the Beaver­=Willow road closure area. 

Rifle Season Hunting Camp Extensions Issued for Little Belt Mountains 

Aug-30-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Belt Creek – White Sulphur Springs Ranger District of the Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest will again be accepting applications for 13 hunting camp extensions, five camps in Nugget Creek, five camps in Geis Creek and three camps in Deadman.

Elk Hunting Rule #1

Aug-29-25 by Angela Montana

In Montana, elk hunting isn’t just a season—it’s a high-stakes game of skill, grit, and finding where the bulls actually are…