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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.
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Commission to consider closing bighorn sheep hunting in HD 622
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold an emergency public meeting Monday, March 31 to consider closing bighorn sheep hunting for 2025 in hunting district 622.
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Butte Ranger District issues special order banning pallets/construction debris
The Butte Ranger District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has implemented a Special Order prohibiting the possession or storage of any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as firewood.
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FWP releases final Montana Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the 2025 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public process to capture updates to wolf management strategies and research into a new plan.
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SHOWDOWN: City of Whitefish vs. FWP over proposed trail near Whitefish River
“Our hard-working biologists concluded this project would have long-term adverse impacts to the Whitefish River’s bed, banks, and fishery.”
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BLM seeks campground hosts for summer
The BLM is recruiting for locations like Divide Bridge Campground, Clark’s Bay Day Use Area, Devil’s Elbow Campground, White Sandy Campground, Log Gulch Campground, Holter Dam Campground, and Holter Lake Campground.
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Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument campgrounds, facilities gear up for springtime visitors
The new boat ramp was constructed at the upriver end of the campground and has room for both jet boat and canoe launching. The old boat ramp is still available for use by non-motorized vessel operators.
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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.
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Hyalite Canyon Recreation Corridor to Temporarily Close to Motorized Vehicles for Spring Break Up Starting April 1
The annual spring closure of Hyalite Canyon Recreation Corridor to all motorized vehicles will begin on April 1st through May 15th, with anticipated reopening on May 16th.
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Man found dead in Lincoln County believed to have gotten stuck in snow, tried to walk out
Even if things are starting to thaw, remember to keep an emergency kit and warming materials in your car.
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Southfork Clearwater Localized Broodstock End of Program Report: Another successful year!
The largest fish sampled during the program was an eligible 38.2” male on February 27, and the average tubed fish was around 32.5”.
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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.
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Moose family relocated
Game officials have received several calls about moose wandering among houses, on roads, and near an elementary school.
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Alabama man convicted in 25-year-old Wyoming wildlife case
An Alabama man was recently convicted in a decades-old wildlife case after failing to appear in court for more than 20 years.
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Selway River Corridor Damage
The Bitterroot National Forest is warning boaters of damage to the Selway River corridor following a severe wind event last summer.
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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers weighs in on favorable corner crossing ruling
BHA: The legal precedent for the Tenth Circuit decision is limited to a few states.
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Federal appeals court rules corner crossing is legal
The U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that corner crossing is legal, so long as you do not physically touch privately owned land.
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FWP seeks comment on 2025–2026 Migratory Bird Regulations and 2026–2030 federal zones and splits for Montana
Based on public feedback, FWP is proposing a change to Central Flyway Zones to affect Sweet Grass and Stillwater counties, moving from Zone 1 to Zone 2, in southern Montana and corresponding dates associated with the split.
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FWP seeks public comment on use of tiger trout as biocontrol
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks proposes to stock tiger trout into Upper Sureshot Lake, which is in the headwaters of North Meadow Creek near McAllister.
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Montana Soil Health Program Gains New Support
The $350,000 grant from AMBFF will support this critical initiative designed to address pressing conservation challenges, enhance soil health and promote sustainable land-use practices, ensuring the vitality of Montana’s ecosystems and agricultural landscapes well into the future.
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BLM selects new Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument manager
Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument staff welcomed a new manager to coordinate and supervise programs and operations throughout the monument’s 378,000 acres of public lands, officials with the Bureau of Land Management’s North Central Montana District announced, today.
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U.S. Bird Populations Continue Alarming Decline, New Report Finds
The report, produced by a coalition of leading science and conservation organizations, reveals continued widespread declines in American bird populations across all mainland and marine habitats, with 229 species requiring urgent conservation action.
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Avalanche warning issued for Centennial Range, Lionhead area
Continued heavy snowfall (up to 4 inches of water) and hurricane-force winds have increased the avalanche danger to HIGH.
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Postal Service Lures Customers with New Stamps
The stamps showcase five popular lure designs through striking close-up photographs.
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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.”
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February Precipitation Increases Snowpack Across Most of Montana
Overall mountain precipitation during February was 90-180% of normal, except in the Tongue River basin where precipitation was only 50% of normal.
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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.
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UM to consider honorary doctorate for Steven Rinella
The University of Montana will propose awarding MeatEater podcast and television host Steven Rinella an honorary doctorate at the MUS […]
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Probationary USFS workers to return to duty, receive back pay
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the following statement today regarding the status of probationary employees.
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WANTED! INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TRUCK!
Law Enforcement Officers from the U.S. Forest Service are seeking information regarding the identity of the passenger and owner of this truck.
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Four people rescued from Wild Horse Island
The four paddled a canoe and kayak to the island but were unable to return to mainland due to the wind and waves.
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Last chance to catch skijoring in Montana in 2025
This weekend is your last chance to catch a skijoring contest in Montana in 2025.
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Bigfork man buried in deep Alaska avalanche
A Bigfork man is reported to be one of three individuals caught and buried in an avalanche estimated to be between 40-100 feet dep in Alaska
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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.
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Final decision issued for Cyclone Bill Project
his final decision notice authorizes approximately 9,192 acres of commercial timber harvest.
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Attention steelhead anglers: Camping is not allowed in pull offs along S.F. Clearwater
As anglers make plans to fish the South Fork Clearwater River for steelhead should be aware of an Idaho law that prohibits camping on certain state-owned property.
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The Department of Livestock Asks Montanans to be Aware of Avian Influenza
A Canada goose was confirmed infected in Gallatin County on February 26.
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President Trump issues Executive Order Addressing The Threat To National Security from Imports of Timber, Lumber
Trump’s order aims to boost domestic logging.
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They bragged about poaching. Turns out, they were telling the game warden.
The case involves unlawful possession of a sea turtle skull, several mountain lions, a wolverine, a ringtail cat, owl parts and illegally harvested deer.
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Fake captain steals $8 million commercial fishing vessel with crew on board
The newer crew did not know the captain, but didn’t argue, thinking he was an alternate operator, or someone sent by the real Captain.
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OIG report questions over $200 million in USFS spending earmarked for fuels reduction
A report from the Office of the Inspector General questions more than $200 million spent by the U.S. Forest Service on hazardous fuels management.
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Bighorn sheep license quotas reduced in HD 622 due to population concerns
Hunters first reported unhealthy sheep in HD 622 in September of 2024, and the five 2024 ram license holders reported seeing 80 percent fewer sheep than sheep hunters have reported in the past. In addition, other observations by area landowners and FWP staff have also noted fewer sheep.
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Northeast Montana chronic wasting disease on the rise
Following the latest sampling efforts in 2024, northern hunting district (HD) 600 has an annual prevalence rate of 28 percent for adult mule deer. HD 670, in the north-central area of the region, shows an annual prevalence of 34 percent, and HD 640, on the eastern end of the region, has overall annual prevalence rates…
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Montana State University announces $30 million endowment for Crawford Wildlife Habitat Scholarships
The fund will help students from multiple disciplines advance innovative thinking about wildlife habitat protection.
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Howling Heritage: UM Researcher Reflects on 30 Years of Wolves in Yellowstone
“Thirty years out, it’s impossible to conclude anything but that wolves have had an impact on elk numbers,” Hebblewhite said. “They’re a cause of elk decline, but not the only cause. Grizzly bears have almost tripled, mountain lions have recovered, and wolves returned.”
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Brucellosis identified in county adjoining Montana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from the Wyoming Livestock Board Brucellosis Identified in Park and Sublette County Cattle HerdsRoutine brucellosis surveillance testing […]
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Food Storage Requirements Reinstated March 1, 2024
Effective March 1, 2024, food storage regulations will be reinstated annually from March 1- December 1, 2024, across five ranger districts within the Custer Gallatin National Forest: Bozeman, Hebgen Lake, Gardiner, Yellowstone, and Beartooth.
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Governor Mike Dunleavy Introduces Legislation to Allow Fish Farming in Closed Systems in Alaska
Is this a good idea or bad one?
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Avalanche warnings issued for multiple ranges in Western Montana
Most ranges in Western Monana are now under some sort of avalanche warning.
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FWP releases final environmental impact statement for the 2025 Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of gray wolves.