Aug 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Custer Gallatin National Forest implements stage 1 Fire restrictions
Camp Crook, SD, August 7, 2026—Custer Gallatin National Forest fire managers are implementing Stage 1 Fire Restrictions effective immediately on […]
Aug 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Fire danger raised to extreme
Hamilton, MT, August 7, 2026) — On the same day that Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are taking effect, the Bitterroot National Forest […]
Aug 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Deploys Montana National Guard to Support Fire Response in Washington
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today issued an executive order to mobilize members of the Montana National Guard to support […]
Aug 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Pioneer Scenic Byway closed due to wildfires
Aug 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana man who man shot himself in the leg during target practice faces possible federal prison sentence
BILLINGS – A Laurel man who was found with an illicit firearm while under felony indictment admitted to charges today, […]
Aug 5, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest Releases Decision on Holland Wastewater System Reconstruction
System Reconstruction Includes Modernized Lagoon System (Kalispell, MT, August 4, 2026) — The Flathead National Forest today released the Finding of […]
Aug 5, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Man dies in suspected Montana cliff diving incident
Aug 1, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Day 2 $10,000 top prize goes to team with 28-pound catch at inaugural Tournament of Kings on Fort Peck
150 teams brought in 29 salmon at Day 2 of the inaugural Tournament of Kings on Fort Peck Reservoir on Saturday.
Jul 31, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
27 pound chinook salmon brings in top $10,000 prize on first day of inaugural Tournament of Kings on Fort Peck
150 teams from seven states brought in 19 salmon on Fort Peck Reservoir on Friday for the inagural Tournament of […]
Jul 26, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Phipps & McFadden Run Away with Hell Creek Walleye Title – Smash Fort Peck with Over 131 pounds
The top team five teams all finished with more than 100 pounds!
Jul 26, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Harmful Algal Blooms Confirmed on Hebgen Reservoir- Advisory Issued
Bozeman, Mont. – July 24, 2026 – Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are present on Hebgen Reservoir in the Coffin Springs area […]
Jul 25, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Jogger attacked by bear at Henrys Lake State Park
Henrys Lake is not far from the Idaho-Montana state line.
Jul 25, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
64 pounds leads Day 1 of Hell Creek Walleye Tournament on Fort Peck
A familiar team is in the lead. Click here for Day 1 results!
Jul 22, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Butte’s Nick Mowrer wins USA Shooting National Championship
Two-time Olympian Nick Mowrer won the 10m Men’s Air Pistol contest at the USA Shooting National Championships in June. Photo: […]
Jul 22, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
New state record Northern pike hauled out of northern Idaho
Welcome to the Idaho record fish books, Timothy Hicks!
Jul 22, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear relocated to near Yellowstone National Park to reduce conflict potential
The grizzly bear was captured for cattle depredation on public land.
Jul 18, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Bear killed after fatal attack on 2 people in Canada
A bear was involved in the incident that tragically resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake.
Jul 17, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Surplus drawing license opportunities randomized
Hunters who registered to be placed on the Surplus List can now check their status on MyFWP.
Jul 17, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Feeding of wildlife leading to increased bear conflicts in Red Lodge area
“I’ve never seen bears behaving quite like this,” said Shawn Stewart, a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife biologist who has worked in the area for more than five decades. “They’re bolder, breaking into vehicles and homes in broad daylight and approaching, following and even chasing people.
Jul 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone Shaken by Magnitude 3.3 Earthquake
If you were camping or fishing in Yellowstone this morning, you may have felt a little extra excitement.
Jul 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
FK&L Dispersed Recreation Site Closes for Major Improvements
When this dispersed camping area at Hungry Horse Reservoir reopens it will have amenities, and will be for day use. What do you think of the changes?
Jul 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
DREAM Adaptive Recreation Launches 18th Summer Season of Adaptive Adventure
DREAM Adaptive Recreation is in full swing for its 18th summer season, continuing nearly two decades of providing life-changing outdoor recreation opportunities for children, adults, and veterans with disabilities throughout Northwest Montana.
Jul 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Glacier National Park to plug historic oil well near Kintla Lake
Temporary trail and wilderness campground closures expected through fall 2026
Jul 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Update: Partial fishing closures shift to full closures on select rivers in Yellowstone
Planning on fishing in Yellowstone? Take note of the closure.
Jul 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON PRIVATE LANDS IN MONTANA.
BOZEMAN – As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in […]
Jul 14, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte, Secretary Burgum Announce Grizzly Bear Management Returns to the States
Joined by Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Idaho Governor Brad Little, and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is publishing a proposed rule change that will give states more flexibility to manage grizzly bears in areas where the species has met or exceeded federal recovery benchmarks while preserving protections under the Endangered Species Act.
Jul 14, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Bio Station Detects ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Flathead Watershed
Recent monitoring conducted by the University of Montana’s Flathead Lake Biological Station has revealed so-called forever chemicals in waters of the Flathead Watershed.
Jul 13, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
When Trails Trend: UM Graduate Tracks Social Media Impact on Montana Landscapes
User-created paths often form organically over time, but in the modern digital world the resulting impacts are magnified with increased exposure. These “destination social trails” lead to places that have become popular through digital media, essentially “trending” outdoor destinations.
Jul 13, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
DEQ to formally list Big Hole River as impaired for eutrophication and dissolved oxygen
What do you think of this action by Montana DEQ?
Jul 13, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Swimmer rescued by bystanders at Rainbow Point
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Jul 13, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Man pleads guilty to trafficking parts of Montana trophy bighorn sheep
Sentencing is set for September…
Jul 11, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
10 Teams Break 100 Pounds, One Team Wins by the Slimmest of Margins at the 2026 MT Walleye Gov Cup on Fort Peck!
Click here for final results of the 2026 MT Walleye Gov Cup!
Jul 10, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
153 Teams Battle on Day 1; 13 Teams Top 50 pounds MT Walleye Gov Cup
Click here for Day 1 Results!
Jul 10, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Human remains found near Revenue Flats identified
The victim had been missing for decades.
Jul 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Bear activity reported on trail system near Columbia Falls
Take note!
Jul 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana MLLB awards funds to decrease predation
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Livestock Loss Board, an attached agency of the Montana Department of Livestock, is awarding $58,429 in […]
Jun 27, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
FINAL RESULTS: Over 80 pounds wins Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival
We have final results from the Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival, where the top team brought in over 80 pounds!
Jun 27, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Missoula Rural Fire District Conducts Technical Rescue Along the Blackfoot River
At approximately 12:04 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, the Missoula Rural Fire District (MRFD) was dispatched to a report of a person who had fallen from the rocks near Mile Marker 1 on Highway 200 and landed in the Blackfoot River.
Jun 26, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
45 Pounds Leads Day 1 at Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival
Big bags and strong limits highlighted the opening day of the 2026 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival, with the leaderboard topped by a 45.3-pound catch. Nearly 50 teams weighed fish on Day 1, with several more eclipsing the 20-pound mark to set up a competitive final day on Canyon Ferry Reservoir. Click here for full Day 1 results!
Jun 26, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Bison Attacks 12-Year-Old at Yellowstone’s Mud Volcano
A child was gored near Mud Volcano after getting too close. Here's exactly what happened and the safety distances every Yellowstone visitor must know.
Jun 24, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Gov. Gianforte on Oregon Measure to Ban Hunting and Fishing: “That’s Absolutely Crazy”
“Here in Montana, hunting and fishing is integral to our way of life. To all those Oregonians who want to outlaw hunting and fishing, please stay out of Montana.” -Gov. Gianforte
Jun 23, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Idaho Falls angler lands 43.25-inch lake trout…and returns to the Idaho record books
An Idaho Falls angler miraculously reeled in a new state catch-and-release record lake trout and, even more unbelievably, was able to hoist it up into the boat.
Jun 19, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Going-to-the-Sun Road Projected to Open Monday, June 22
The full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road will be open to bicyclists from June 18-21, before it is projected to open to motorized vehicles on Monday, June 22.
Jun 19, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
UM River Shuttle Kicks Off June 25, Free to the Public
The University of Montana will again operate its free river shuttle to popular points on the Clark Fork River. The UDASH River Shuttle will begin service Thursday, June 25, and run through Saturday, July 26.
Jun 19, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service Proposes First National Policy for Recreational Climbing on Public Lands
The U.S. Forest Service will publish a proposed climbing directive in the Federal Register and initiate a 30-day public comment period.
Jun 19, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM Offers $500 Reward for Information About Vandalism at John G Trailhead
The Bureau of Land Management is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and/or conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for recent vandalism at the John G Trailhead in the Scratch Gravel Hills Recreation Area.
Jun 17, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Man sentenced to prison for extensive unlawful guiding and wildlife violations in Teton County
Was the sentence sufficient?
Jun 11, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Body of kayaker found on Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park
On the morning of June 8, occupants of a vessel on Yellowstone Lake discovered the body of a 41-year-old male, Brandon Rhea of Denver, Colorado, floating in the water near Rock Point on the northwest shore of the lake near Bridge Bay.
Jun 9, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
R6 Wardens address 40 violations by 10 residents of Oregon and Washington
From Montana FWP, via social media Montana FWP Region 6 game wardens Andy Matakis and Dirk Paulsen recently returned from […]
Jun 9, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan
Black bear entered a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park campground east of Missoula Tuesday morning; no injuries resulted
A black bear entered a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park campground on Tuesday morning. Campers were in the tent, but fortunately nobody was injured.