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Diversion Dam Project led by NW Construction | The Milk River Project 4.28.25

Apr-29-25 by Angela Montana

Tucked between the St. Mary Canal and River, the Diversion Dam Project is quietly making big strides…

Milk River Project Update 4.25.25

Apr-25-25 by Angela Montana

Against all odds—and all kinds of weather—serious progress just landed on the bridge project.

When a Hike Turns into a Helicopter Extraction

Apr-17-25 by Angela Montana

A hike in California turned into the ultimate cliffhanger — and not the metaphorical kind….

April 14 Update to Shot Hound in the River

Apr-16-25 by Angela Montana

After two months of searching, the heartbreaking truth about missing hounds Boone and Bandit has come to light…

Why Fake Dire Wolves Could Mean Real Trouble for Conservation

Apr-09-25 by Angela Montana

Some people are not happy, as they accuse scientists of pretending extinction has an undo button….

400 Yellowstone bison removed through hunt, slaughter, quarantine this season

Apr-04-25 by Angela Montana

As Montana sues over Yellowstone’s bison plan, hundreds of buffalo are shipped to slaughter—while others dodge traps, lawyers, and horses in a bureaucratic stampede.

Fur is Flying in New Mexico, Locals Demand Wolf Management

Apr-04-25 by Angela Montana

Wolves may be federally protected, but in Catron County, NM, folks are wondering who’s protecting them….

82-Year-Old’s Fishing Trip Turns Into Survival Ordeal

Apr-03-25 by Angela Montana

They say patience is key when crawfishing, and that couldn’t be more true for one 82 year-old man….

Lost Hound’s Body Turns up on Yellowstone River with Bullet Hole

Mar-23-25 by Angela Montana

When the river gives something back, it often brings more questions than answers…

Selling landlocked state parcels to lessees proposed in Montana water bill

Mar-20-25 by Angela Montana

A controversial Montana bill could put 1.25 million acres of state land up for sale—along with its water rights—sparking debates over access, revenue, and the future of public lands.

Orange You Glad BLM Caught Them?

Mar-20-25 by Angela Montana

Public lands supporters helped crack the case of the Strawberry Hill spray paint scandal—turns out, Facebook pressure makes for a great cleanup crew!

The Milk River Project Update from Babb, MT

Mar-18-25 by Angela Montana

The first wall pour for the St. Mary Siphon Inlet is in the books—proof that when hard hats and heavy machinery team up, big things happen!

Fur is Flying in New Mexico, Locals Demand Wolf Management

Apr-04-25 by Angela Montana

Wolves may be federally protected, but in Catron County, NM, folks are wondering who’s protecting them….

82-Year-Old’s Fishing Trip Turns Into Survival Ordeal

Apr-03-25 by Angela Montana

They say patience is key when crawfishing, and that couldn’t be more true for one 82 year-old man….

Lost Hound’s Body Turns up on Yellowstone River with Bullet Hole

Mar-23-25 by Angela Montana

When the river gives something back, it often brings more questions than answers…

Selling landlocked state parcels to lessees proposed in Montana water bill

Mar-20-25 by Angela Montana

A controversial Montana bill could put 1.25 million acres of state land up for sale—along with its water rights—sparking debates over access, revenue, and the future of public lands.

Orange You Glad BLM Caught Them?

Mar-20-25 by Angela Montana

Public lands supporters helped crack the case of the Strawberry Hill spray paint scandal—turns out, Facebook pressure makes for a great cleanup crew!

The Milk River Project Update from Babb, MT

Mar-18-25 by Angela Montana

The first wall pour for the St. Mary Siphon Inlet is in the books—proof that when hard hats and heavy machinery team up, big things happen!

Volunteer Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education instructors from south-central Montana recognized

Mar-17-25 by Angela Montana

In Montana, where hunting traditions run deep, dedicated volunteers are shaping the next generation of outdoorsmen, ensuring the legacy lives on, one safe lesson at a time. Here’s a list of some who were recently recognized.

New funding available for community-led bear conflict prevention 

Mar-12-25 by Angela Montana

New funding is now available to help Montana communities implement bear-resistant infrastructure and education initiatives to reduce human-wildlife conflicts—apply by March 24!

Crash Course!!!

Mar-07-25 by Angela Montana

Asteroid impact, apocalyptic chaos, and a city-killer—what’s the plan for survival when Earth faces its biggest threat since the dinosaurs? See what Montana Grant says here!

Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park – Partial Closure

Mar-04-25 by Angela Montana

Access routes are shifting! Plan ahead for your trip to Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park.

Bighorn River Bird Die-Off: HPAI Ruled Out, Further Testing Underway

Mar-04-25 by Angela Montana

Good news! The bird die-off on the Bighorn River isn’t due to avian flu—but the mystery isn’t solved yet!