Dec 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Three Deer Shot and Left to Waste in Montana
The Tobacco Valley Rod and Gun Club is sharing information about three whitetailed deer shot and left to waste.
Dec 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Win prizes for fishing by participating in the 2024 Kootenai River Angler Science Program
Fish for burbot in the Kootenai River and enter a free raffle to win some great prizes!
Dec 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Ski by Moonlight or Groove to Live Music in the Warming Tent at Lolo Pass This Winter
Well over a foot of snow is covering the trails and the groomers are busy laying down corduroy.
Dec 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo National Forest Recruiting for Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee
The Lolo National Forest is recruiting applicants to be nominated for the Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) that was established as required by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
Dec 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Dec. 15, 2024
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Sunday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the West, South, East and North entrances by approved commercially guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches and via the non-commercially guided snowmobile access program.
Dec 9, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Two deer shot, one left to waste and one removed, in eastern Blaine County, wardens seeking information
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding two deer that were shot after the general season in eastern Blaine County.
Dec 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Helicopter flights to survey deer population near Salmon and Challis begin soon
Beginning in mid-December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned in the Salmon and Challis areas.
Dec 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Polar Bear Attacks Wife and Injures Husband after Fighting it Off
The man who leapt onto a polar bear to protect his wife from being mauled is recovering from serious injuries to his arm and legs, but is expected to recover.
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Announces Leadership Change at Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
HELENA, Mont – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Christy Clark as Director of the Montana Department of […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Study of remains found in Montana reveals mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans
from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Theft of firearms from Billings pawnshop burglary sends Joliet man to prison for more than six years
A Joliet man who admitted to stealing firearms from a Billings pawnshop during a burglary was sentenced today to six years and five months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Eyes in the Sky: Using drones to monitor Chinook Salmon populations
Each year, Idaho Fish and Game licensed drone pilots take to the sky to survey Chinook salmon spawning grounds. Navigating trees, wildfire smoke, and curious birds, we collect images of the streambed along 170 miles of historic Chinook spawning habitat in the Upper Salmon River and its tributary streams.
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM seeks comments on Cottonwood / Weatherman Draw Travel Management Plan
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM Billings Field Office is accepting public comments on an environmental assessment regarding travel management on […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM to conduct controlled burns of slash piles through March 2025
The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will conduct controlled burns of slash piles from Dec. 3, 2024, through March 2025. These burns will take place in Beaverhead, Broadwater, Silver Bow and Lewis and Clark Counties, specifically in areas near Wise River, Townsend, Helena, and Marysville, Montana.
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts
Kalispell, MT, December 3, 2024 — Starting today through early April (depending on snow conditions), the Flathead Avalanche Center will provide […]
Dec 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Alpine Enigmas: UM Researchers Study Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats
The best way to catch a bighorn sheep is with a helicopter. You also need favorable conditions, good planning and a little bit of luck.
Nov 26, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Bull elk and whitetail buck shot and left in south Blaine County, wardens seeking information
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk and whitetail buck that were […]
Nov 22, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
3 suspects charged in 2023 poaching case
TOWNSEND – Three people were charged this month in Broadwater County courts following an almost year-long investigation by game wardens […]
Nov 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Tips sought on deer and elk poached in West Fork of the Bitterroot
HAMILTON– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on several deer and one elk shot and left […]
Nov 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Tips sought on white-tailed deer killed near Potomac
POTOMAC– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a white-tailed deer buck that was killed last week […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Announces Transition at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Dustin Temple, director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), will retire […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2024
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 346,025 recreation visits in October 2024. This is a 16% increase […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
NPS Seeks Public Input to Improve Visitor Experiences at Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 14, 2024] – Glacier National Park is seeking public input on the future of how visitors access […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Research Shows How Genetic Diversity Boosts Trout Conservation
By Eliz Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – New research led by University of Montana graduate Colter Feuerstein underscores the critical […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Range Rider: UM Grad Saddles Up for Wildlife-Livestock Coexistence
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Alpine Enigmas: UM Researchers Study Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats
By Chad Dundas, UM News Service MISSOULA – The best way to catch a bighorn sheep is with a helicopter. You also […]
Nov 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Buck shot, left to waste south of Havre
Nov 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
First elk in southeast Montana tests positive for CWD
MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received the first CWD-positive results for an elk located in southeast […]
Nov 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear killed in encounter with hunter south of Placid Lake
Hunter not injured in the incident SEELEY LAKE – A grizzly bear was killed by a hunter on Saturday, Nov. […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Washington man sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for trafficking eagles, hawks killed on the Flathead Indian Reservation and sold on black market
MISSOULA — A Washington man who conspired to hunt and kill bald and golden eagles and hawks on the Flathead […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Steelhead returns so far mark the highest annual returns in last 7 year, and could climb
If you’ve been waiting for some of the best news of the year for anglers, hold on to your fishing […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
CWD detected for first time in elk in Ruby Mountains
TWIN BRIDGES – Chronic wasting disease was recently detected in an elk on the north end of the Ruby Mountains […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear #399’s Remains Returned to Grand Teton National Park
JACKSON – On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with Grand Teton National Park, honored the […]
Oct 30, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Info sought after someone steals head of legally harvested deer
Oct 30, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Wardens investigating pair of elk left to waste north of Libby
KALISPELL — Wardens are seeking information on a pair of elk that were shot and left to waste and a […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear relocated
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
On the evening of Oct. 26, a hunter shot and killed a sow grizzly bear in self-defense while it was […]
Oct 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Chronic wasting disease detected for first time in wild deer in Flathead Valley
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently detected in a white-tailed deer in Kalispell. This is the first time CWD has […]
Oct 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
EHD reported in Region 7 whitetails
Oct 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly Bear 399 Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Snake River Canyon
JACKSON – On the evening of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, grizzly bear 399 was fatally struck by a vehicle on […]
Oct 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Citations issued for off-roading incident in Big Hole River
FWP game wardens recently issued citations to four individuals following an off-roading incident on the Big Hole River on Sept. […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Game wardens seek information on two mule deer bucks shot and wasted near Billings
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
2 cases of wasted game meat dumped in Idaho
On October 11, Idaho Fish and Game District Conservation Officer Tim Klucken received calls regarding several carcasses and wasted meat […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance in homicide investigation
From Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office: We are seeking the public’s assistance on the homicide of Dustin Kjersem, whose body was […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Escaped prescribed burn torches 208 acres near Nevada Lake
Nevada Lake Fire Southwestern Land Office Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Fire Protection – Clearwater Unit Montana Fish, […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Black bear cubs from Butte transferred out of FWP Wildlife Center
Cubs will be placed in a zoo HELENA – Two black bear cubs that were captured in August in Butte are on their […]
Oct 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Cow moose shot and left to waste near Plains
Oct 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunter rescued after shooting grizzly, climbing tree
Oct 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Black bear with three cubs enters Lake City home, attacks 74-year-old
Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded Thursday night when a 74-year-old man was attacked by a black bear inside his home […]
Oct 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Search underway for missing horseback rider