hunting

What Kind of a Hunter Are You?

Jun-28-25 by Angela Montana

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

Jun-27-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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. 

New CWD Management Zone, Deer B License created in Kalispell after detections at landfill

Jun-26-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has established a new Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) Management Zone in Hunting District 170 near Kalispell following the detection of CWD in whitetail deer at the Flathead County Landfill in October 2024.

BLM seeks public input on proposed guided hunting permit in southwest Montana

Jun-26-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The permit would authorize BHC to offer guided day-use hunts for big game such as antelope, bear, deer, elk, mountain lion, and moose, as well as upland game birds on BLM-managed parcels administered by the Butte and Dillon field offices.

Serial poacher sentenced to jail time, thousands in fines

Jun-25-25 by Moosetrack Megan

What should the punishment be for being convicted of taking a 5X6 bull elk and a 3×4 mule deer buck, nine misdemeanor wildlife and angling crimes, and a probation violation? Find out how one judge ruled…

Anti-Hunters Plan to Kill Bears with Kindness in Florida

Jun-22-25 by Angela Montana

Anti-hunters are snapping up Florida bear tags not to hunt, but to hold — turning a very necessary and important wildlife management tool into a protest strategy…

Areas Open Temporarily For Firewood Cutting

Jun-14-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Bitterroot National Forest will temporarily open several roads this summer for the public to access personal use firewood. To learn more about each area and view maps of the locations, visit our website, call, or stop by any Forest Service office. 

Montana Fishing Report: What’s Biting Statewide This Week

Jun-14-25 by Kamp Cook

From the Flathead to the Bighorn, the bite is heating up across Montana. We’ve got fresh reports from local anglers, […]

Wintertime Cloud Seeding Feasibility Study Complete

Jun-13-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The study analyzed conditions in the north Beaverhead, Anaconda/Pintler and Pioneer Mountain Ranges to estimate outcomes associated with both ground-based and airborne cloud seeding operations in the Big Hole Watershed.

Repair Progress! How Long Will There Be Low Water in Fresno Reservoir? 

Jun-07-25 by Angela Montana

Downrigger Dale dives into a fascinating (and slightly alarming) update on the sinking Fresno Dam, a mysterious reservoir whirlpool, and what it all means for folks near the water—click to listen!

FWP seeks proposals from conservation organizations for license auction 

Jun-06-25 by Angela Montana

Montana FWP is now accepting proposals from conservation groups to auction or lottery off coveted 2026 hunting licenses—including, for the first time, antelope and swan…

Areas Open Temporarily For Firewood Cutting

Jun-14-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Bitterroot National Forest will temporarily open several roads this summer for the public to access personal use firewood. To learn more about each area and view maps of the locations, visit our website, call, or stop by any Forest Service office. 

Montana Fishing Report: What’s Biting Statewide This Week

Jun-14-25 by Kamp Cook

From the Flathead to the Bighorn, the bite is heating up across Montana. We’ve got fresh reports from local anglers, […]

Wintertime Cloud Seeding Feasibility Study Complete

Jun-13-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The study analyzed conditions in the north Beaverhead, Anaconda/Pintler and Pioneer Mountain Ranges to estimate outcomes associated with both ground-based and airborne cloud seeding operations in the Big Hole Watershed.

Repair Progress! How Long Will There Be Low Water in Fresno Reservoir? 

Jun-07-25 by Angela Montana

Downrigger Dale dives into a fascinating (and slightly alarming) update on the sinking Fresno Dam, a mysterious reservoir whirlpool, and what it all means for folks near the water—click to listen!

FWP seeks proposals from conservation organizations for license auction 

Jun-06-25 by Angela Montana

Montana FWP is now accepting proposals from conservation groups to auction or lottery off coveted 2026 hunting licenses—including, for the first time, antelope and swan…

A Montana Hunting Reminder from a California Tragedy

Jun-05-25 by Angela Montana

A tragic April hunting accident in California reminds Montana hunters why seeing your target before you shoot is so important…

Wildfire burns 850 acres 4 miles north of Plains

Jun-01-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Authorities have issued the following information about the Banana Lake Fire, burning 850 acres four miles north of Plains.

Bear euthanized after approaching hikers near Montana-Canada border

Jun-01-25 by Moosetrack Megan

A bear has been euthanized after exhibiting agressive behavior toward people in an area near the Montana-Canada border.

Conducting Prescribed Fire, Lake Como, Darby Sula R.D. Bitterroot N.F. Firefighter from Engine 631 conducts prescribed fire operations.

Montana DNRC Hosts Wildland Firefighting Academy in Dillon 

May-28-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will host its second annual Wildland Firefighting Training Academy from Wednesday, […]

BMU 530 Pending Closure via FWP

May-28-25 by Angela Montana

Note this black bear management unit pending closure…

Hunter Claims Warden Broke the Law to Bag Him

May-28-25 by Angela Montana

Was it a legal hunt—or a personal vendetta dressed in camo and court orders?