hunt in montana

Zinke and Neguse Introduce Bill to Extend Successful Forest Management Program

May-14-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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.

Daines Leads Letter to FWS Urging Reversal of Biden-Era Red Tape that Slows Grizzly Bear Delisting

May-13-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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.

When Bear Hunting Becomes a Pop Quiz (and You Fail)

May-13-25 by Angela Montana

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

Governor Gianforte, Director Clark Celebrate Archery Programs in Montana Schools

May-13-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Joining Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Director Christy Clark, Governor Greg Gianforte recently recognized Montana youth participating in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) in Twin Bridges.

Man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park

May-07-25 by Moosetrack Megan

On May 4, 2025, a 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.

Big Things Come in Small Packages

May-04-25 by Angela Montana

Think state records are only for monster fish? Think again….

Public Lands Expansion Means More Room to Roam

May-02-25 by Angela Montana

America’s public lands are opening wider than ever for hunters and anglers, with new spots and big opportunities…

Mossy Oak’s Mr. Fox Bags a Bird at 94

Apr-29-25 by Angela Montana

At 94 years old, with a heart full of grit and a camo golf cart for cover, Mr. Fox Haas reminded us all why legends never hang up their calls….

Sheriff warns of escalating wolf attacks as elk dies yards from home; front stoop left bloodied

Apr-28-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office in California reports residents are under siege from wolves, posting graphic photos of a bloodied stoop where an elk was brought down just yards from a residence. There have been 18 wolf attacks confirmed in 28 days.

Man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park

May-07-25 by Moosetrack Megan

On May 4, 2025, a 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.

Big Things Come in Small Packages

May-04-25 by Angela Montana

Think state records are only for monster fish? Think again….

Public Lands Expansion Means More Room to Roam

May-02-25 by Angela Montana

America’s public lands are opening wider than ever for hunters and anglers, with new spots and big opportunities…

Mossy Oak’s Mr. Fox Bags a Bird at 94

Apr-29-25 by Angela Montana

At 94 years old, with a heart full of grit and a camo golf cart for cover, Mr. Fox Haas reminded us all why legends never hang up their calls….

Sheriff warns of escalating wolf attacks as elk dies yards from home; front stoop left bloodied

Apr-28-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office in California reports residents are under siege from wolves, posting graphic photos of a bloodied stoop where an elk was brought down just yards from a residence. There have been 18 wolf attacks confirmed in 28 days.

Alpha female wolf of the Canyon pack; Neal Herbert; April 2016;

Translocated wolf travels the equivalent of Denver to San Francisco in four months

Apr-28-25 by Moosetrack Megan

A female gray wolf, released in Colorado in January after being translocated from British Columbia, has made significant movements across the state, covering more than 1,230 miles since translocation — an extraordinary display of the species’ natural roaming behavior.

Correction made to hound hunting season dates in 2025 Black Bear Regulations 

Apr-28-25 by Moosetrack Megan

IMPORTANT: The season dates for hound hunting season in the printed version of the 2025 Black Bear Regulations were incorrectly listed in the printed regulations.

Montana Natives

Apr-28-25 by Angela Montana

Read more on Montana natives from Montana Grant here…

MSU Extension and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to host public meetings on wild and domestic sheep interactions

Apr-27-25 by Moosetrack Megan

A series of free, public meetings will be held in Montana communities in April and May to discuss the Wild and Domestic Sheep Comingling Project.

Governor Gianforte Promotes Bear Safety at Small Business in Butte

Apr-27-25 by Moosetrack Megan

UDAP Industries, Inc. was founded by Mark Matheny after a life-altering experience in the Montana backcountry. In 1992, while hunting near Yellowstone National Park, Matheny survived a grizzly bear attack thanks to a canister of pepper spray used by his hunting partner.

Hum a Few Bars

Apr-27-25 by Angela Montana

Tiny travelers are returning to Montana — get ready to welcome the amazing hummingbirds back to Big Sky Country!