On March 9, the United States Attorney’s Office completed forfeiture of four firearms, an assortment of magazines and ammunition, and a vehicle tied to an attempted domestic terrorist plot in Yellowstone National Park in 2024.

Montana hunter ed classes are filling fast. Here’s where to find 2026 spring/summer sessions before fall draw deadlines close the door.

Montana hunters who skip FWP meetings may lose hunting opportunities. These hearings decide tag allocations, district changes, and seasons that directly impact you.

Montana FWP’s updated reg system is live. Here’s how to navigate it fast before spring turkey, bear, and paddlefish deadlines hit.

The Bighorn near St. Xavier is setting up for a productive week despite strong winds. Expect slightly warmer temps than Bozeman, consistent trout feeding on sowbugs and scuds, and surprisingly solid streamer action. Here’s the March 11, 2026 update from Yellow Dog Flyfishing, plu

Montana’s 2026 elk hunting rules just changed. Review new regulations now before application deadlines—quota shifts could affect your season plans.

The project responds to increasing drought impacts in the Lolo Creek watershed, including chronic low flows and dewatering in the lower creek and highly visible fish mortality during the summer of 2025.

As spring approaches in northwest Montana, the return of ospreys signals the beginning of another breeding season in the Flathead Valley. The Flathead Audubon Society is inviting community members to help track the health of the local osprey population through its Osprey Nest Mon

Investing in nature is one of the smartest investments governments can make, given the economic, health and public safety benefits nature provides, according to a new report commissioned by The Nature Conservancy.

The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING.

Flathead National Forest’s Fire Prevention and Mitigation Specialist, Mike West, receives the highest national honor that can be awarded for Wildfire Mitigation.

From berry-stuffed bears to hunters nodding off at daybreak, the “eat big, pass out” pattern shows up across species. Here’s why food comas look so similar in the wild and at home—and how the same instincts can kick in when calories are plentiful.

Montana rancher Meg Brack Smith wins prestigious W.R. Chapline Award for exceptional land stewardship at Fleecer Mountain Cattle Company. Discover her impact.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens reported a rise in illegally harvested mountain lions in central Montana in 2025, including hunters who shot lions first and only purchased hunting licenses afterward.

Montana hunters need to know the law before shooting a tagged elk. Here’s exactly what FWP says about escaped game farm elk.

Montana’s turkey opener is April 15. Here’s how to scout Merriam’s birds right now, nail your calls, and grab a tag before quotas close.

Fort Peck Lake anglers are getting creative with their catch: smoked salmon ice cream. It’s cold, creamy, lightly smoky, and finished with lemon and dill for a subtle savory twist—an adventurous dessert to share after a long day on the water.

A grizzly was spotted in Yellowstone March 10 feeding on bison. Montana backcountry users need to know what this means right now.

Western Montana rivers climbing fast with incoming storm. Madison stable at 329 cfs. Wind gusts to 72 mph today—here’s where to fish.

Montana’s mid-March ice-out brings prime spring fishing! Rivers warming, reservoirs opening up. Get the hottest spots and tactics for this week.

American RV Park is a veteran-owned, no-frills RV stop near Dickinson—about 25 minutes from Theodore Roosevelt National Park and within easy reach of Makoshika State Park, the Enchanted Highway, off-road trails, golf, fishing, and local events. It’s also the only North Dakota RV

Western Montana rivers are rising. You have days—maybe a week—to nymph big trout before runoff kills visibility. Here’s exactly how to fish it.

Montana’s ice fishing season nears end as March brings dangerous ice conditions. Essential safety tips for Canyon Ferry, Fort Peck & Flathead Lake.

Discover 5 expert tips for finding fresh elk and deer antlers in Montana this March. Prime shed hunting season is here – learn where to look now!

Discover how fly fishing films have become essential to Montana’s angling culture, community identity, and conservation efforts in mountain towns across Big Sky Country.

Montana hunters ask: is switching to Barnes TTSX copper bullets worth the hassle? We break down barrel prep, accuracy, and Montana-specific reasons to make the switch.

Low snowpack is opening Montana elk country weeks early. Here’s exactly where to go right now to find fresh sheds before everyone else does.

Discover why fly fishing films are essential for Montana anglers during spring fever season, from inspiration to conservation and community connection.

Grizzlies are emerging early and hungry. Learn what this means for your spring fishing, shed hunting, and backcountry scouting safety in bear country.

FWP just posted new public notices affecting spring access and water projects. Here’s what Montana hunters and anglers need to know right now.

Montana’s best fishing isn’t in headline destinations. Skip the crowded national parks and discover world-class angling in your own backyard waters.

FWP spring 2026 closures affect bear, turkey, shed hunting & fishing. Here’s what you need to know before heading out this week.

Montana’s low rivers demand new tactics. Learn essential strategies for fishing drought conditions, protecting trout, and finding success when water levels drop.

Freezout Lake WMA just logged 11,000+ light geese and several hundred tundra swans in a single day—one of the clearest signs spring migration is surging along Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front. Here’s why Freezout matters, when the show usually peaks, how to plan a low-impact visit,

Montana’s spring bite is already turning on—and 2026 fishing licenses are available now. Here’s the simple breakdown of resident and nonresident costs, the required Conservation License, species-specific permits (like paddlefish and sturgeon), and the quickest ways to buy through

Ready to hunt in Montana? Montana FWP is listing in-person hunter education classes and online-student field days across central and eastern Montana this spring and summer. Seats can fill fast, and students must be registered before class begins—here’s how to sign up plus the ful