Identifying the Animal: Wolf vs. Coyote Controversy

Since 2018, Congress has delayed the Farm Bill, impacting crucial conservation programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). However, the House has approved a version, and the Senate has introduced a substantial draft. Key proposals include increasing funding for CRP and government cost-sharing. A final agreement must be reached by year-end to avoid restarting the process.

The upper Salmon River Chinook fishery is seeing a significant increase in salmon catch rates, with about 67% of the harvest share available. As of June 28, anglers have harvested 68 hatchery adult salmon, and river conditions are favorable for fishing this upcoming weekend. Ongoing updates on trapping numbers will ensure anglers stay informed.

Montana’s inspectors at the Anaconda boat check station successfully prevented an invasive zebra mussel outbreak by stopping a contaminated wake boat from Minnesota. The boater was unaware of the mussels transported with their boat. All watercraft entering Montana must be inspected to protect against aquatic invasive species.

Emerson Copenhaver, 6 years old, had an incredible fishing trip with his grandpa Bill at Fort Peck Reservoir. They caught their limit of walleyes, and Emerson landed a massive 20-pound Chinook salmon, followed by another catch of 22 pounds the next day, creating lasting memories for both.

Dam removal is reshaping Montana’s coldwater fisheries. Here’s what anglers need to know about river restoration and where wild trout are coming back.

Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission just shook up the rules for the upcoming mountain lion hunting seasons, mainly focusing on […]

Fishing is supposed to be a relaxing hobby, but one unlucky angler recently learned that Northern Pike do not respect […]

Welcome to Montana, where “sharing the neighborhood” takes on a whole new meaning. A local family near Pendroy recently checked […]