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DNRC announces the auction of one cabin site in Missoula County

Nestled on the shores of Seeley Lake, Montana, this waterfront cabin site offers the perfect setting for your dream retreat. With a private dock providing easy access for boats and watercraft, you can enjoy endless days of fishing, boating, and lakefront relaxation.

FWP confirms pigeon paramyxovirus outbreaks in Missoula and Ravalli counties

The disease has impacted Eurasian collared doves almost exclusively so far, with deaths of between 2 and 20 individuals per location reported.

Two Bear Air rescues snowmobiler, transports to Missoula

Dispatch contacted Two Bear Air out of Flathead County, MT and requested they attempt to rescue the injured party, as weather conditions made flight questionable.

Ross Tate from Missoula had this report from Freezeout

A great day of swan hunting on the eastern Rocky Mountain front from near Choteau, MT. Freezeout Lake! I was successfully […]

Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy

Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped […]

From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!

Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and […]

Hunt Big, Give Back Bigger: Missoula Firefighters’ Elk Raffle

Hurry up, folks! The Missoula Firefighters Benevolent Association’s elk hunt raffle tickets are flying off the shelf, and you don’t […]

Reward offered after robbery of Missoula gun store

Missoula, Montana — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Denver Field Division, in conjunction with the Missoula Police […]

DNRC responds to wildfires near Lincoln, Missoula

Photo credit: Sturdy Boy Fire, photo credit to Rachel Simpson, Missoula Interagency Dispatch Center. The Ashby Lane Fire east of […]

Three bears euthanized in Missoula

MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks trapped and euthanized three black bears today in Missoula that were responsible for […]

Missoula woman sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing two U.S. Forest Service pickup trucks

MISSOULA — A Missoula woman who admitted to stealing property from the U.S. Forest Service was sentenced today to two […]

UM Student Researcher Explores Impacts of Cat Colonies on Missoula Wildlife

By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – University of Montana student Jay Schutze has discovered that, here in Missoula, the cat […]

Forest Service Issues Final Decision on “Blue Mountain Area” of Wildfire Adapted Missoula Project

Missoula, Mont., December 21, 2023 — This week the Lolo National Forest issued a final decision notice for a 16,940-acre portion of the […]

Draft Decision on Terms and Conditions for City of Missoula McKinley Lake Dam Decommissioning and Restoration Project

Missoula, Mont., November 21, 2023— The Missoula Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest has published the draft decision notice regarding the […]

INCREASED BEAR ACTIVITY IN MISSOULA, BITTERROOT AND BLACKFOOT VALLEYS IS A REMINDER TO BE EXTRA BEAR AWARE RIGHT NOW

Secure bear attractants around home and be safe when outside recreating MISSOULA –Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received an […]

FWP News: RECENT GRIZZLY BEARS IN AREAS JUST OUTSIDE OF MISSOULA SERVE AS AN EXTRA REMINDER TO BE BEAR AWARE

MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of grizzly bears in different drainages just outside of Missoula […]

Missoula Resource Advisory Committee to Meet June 15

Missoula, MT, June 5, 2023 —The Missoula Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is scheduled to meet in-person and virtually on June 15 […]

Bear activity is picking up in Missoula neighborhoods and securing garbage is critical to preventing conflicts

MISSOULA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife staff have been busy responding to reports of bears looking for easy food […]

BHA Rendezvous takes place in Missoula this weekend

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, the voice for our wild public lands, waters and wildlife, is pleased to announce North American […]

MISSOULA CONSERVATION DISTRICT AWARDS GRANTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONSERVATION

Missoula, Montana – At the February meeting of the Missoula Conservation District (MCD), the Board of Supervisors approved a total of seven grants from […]

FWP News: FWP CONTINUES RECREATION PLANNING PROCESS FOR FISH CREEK AREA WEST OF MISSOULA

Attend an upcoming public meeting to see draft strategies and provide input ALBERTON — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is working […]

Missoula Resource Advisory Committee Accepting Project Proposals for 2023

MISSOULA, MT, Feb. 13—The Missoula Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is now accepting project proposals for 2023. The project submission deadline […]

Former US Forest Service law enforcement officer pleads guilty to fraud

A Thompson Falls man accused of falsifying time and attendance records admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 6 Update

Only 19 fish away from a record-breaking Spring Mack Days — and with $225,000 in prizes still up for grabs, it’s not too late to reel in your shot at glory!

Forest Service Announces Hiring of Firefighters

Up to 50 Permanent Firefighter and Fire Management Positions Available Regionally.

From Fort Benton to Firearms, April 19th is Locked and Loaded

April 19: come for the pork, stay for the firepower—Missoula’s hottest upcoming event isn’t just about barbecue….

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Update

Thousands of fish, millions of memories, and one elusive $10,000 trout—Mack Days is in full swing….

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 4 Update

The lake is heating up—record numbers, warm weather, and big prizes!

2025 Spring Mack Days-Week 3 Update

With over 20,000 lake trout already logged, Mack Days 2025 is off to a record-breaking start—big fish, big prizes, and one very elusive $10,000 trout named Willy still waiting to be caught!

Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area antler hunter vehicle registration opens April 1

In a continued effort to improve safety on opening day at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA), antler hunters wanting to enter by vehicle when the animals WMA opens at noon on May 15, 2025 should register beginning at noon on Tuesday, April 1.

Mules at UM to Promote Summer Programming

The U.S. Forest Service Northern Region Pack Train of mules will again be at the University of Montana Oval at noon Tuesday, April 1, to raise awareness of summer course offerings as part of the fifth annual UM Summer Kickoff.

Trapping for otters to close in Region 2

Otters Trapping Closure Notice…

Forest Service Chief Schultz announces acting regional forester for Northern Region

USDA Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz today announced Kristin Bail will serve as acting regional forester for the Northern Region, effective March 31, 2025. Bail will temporarily succeed Regional Forester Leanne Marten as she reaches her long-planned retirement date after 34 years of service.  

2025 Spring Mack Days-Week 2 Update

With thousands of lake trout caught and $225,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, the big question remains—will anyone reel in “Willy,” the elusive $10,000 fish?

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 1 Update

With $225,000 in prizes and a $10,000 tagged “Willy” lurking beneath the surface, Flathead Lake’s Mack Days is a fishing frenzy where fortunes change with every “Fish On! Here’s the Week 1 update!

UM Honorary Doctorates Go to ‘MeatEater’ Hunter, Former Nike Exec

Rinella is the New York Times-bestselling author of more than 10 books, the star of the Netflix television series “MeatEater” and the host of “The MeatEater Podcast.”

BUGS!!!

Bugs may be a nuisance to some, but for anglers, they’re the key to a successful catch—so let’s protect them!

UM to request permission to plan for Center for Hunting and Conservation

The University of Montana will ask for permission from the MUS Board of Regents on Thursday to plan for a Center for Hunting and Conservation.

Celebrate Conservation & Community at the Five Valleys Pheasants Forever Annual Banquet

Eat, bid, and win big—all while supporting Montana’s wildlife and future hunters at the upcoming Five Valleys Pheasants Forever Banquet!

Bill would protect ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs when trapping FWP lands

House Bill 436 aims to protect Montana’s ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs at FWP access points where trapping is conducted—helping recreationists make safer choices for their pets. Read more from Brett French here..

Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area antler hunters should register for opening day vehicle entry

In a continued effort to improve safety on opening day at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA), antler hunters wanting to enter by vehicle at noon on May 15 should register and will use the WMA’s east entrance.

Blackfoot River float-in campsite reservations open March 3 with some changes

Reservations for Blackfoot River float-in campsites will open Monday, March 3. New this year, reservation dates will be open several months at a time with another month of availability rolled out on the first Monday of each month.

MTSFW 15th Annual Pig Roast Banquet and Fundraiser, Apr 19

Get ready for a night of feasting, fun, and firearms—Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife’s 15th Annual Pig Roast Banquet & Fundraiser is back on April 19th, and it’s shaping up to be the wildest one yet!

UM Research: Reforestation Needs in the West to Double by 2050

Two recent University of Montana studies are demystifying how increasing wildfires and hotter annual temperatures limit forest regeneration in the Western U.S., revealing that our capacity to plant trees can’t keep pace with reforestation needs.

Unchartered Waters: UM Students Study Wildfire Impacts on Mountain Lakes

In 2018, the National Park Service discovered a substantial rise in nutrient concentrations in Lake McDonald, one of Glacier’s most visited lakes. Increases in nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus, can cause nuisance growth of algae, threatening the clarity of the park’s lakes, which are among the area’s biggest draws.

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