Apr 8, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Updated Time for Superior Ranger Station Forest Plan Revision Meeting 

This news release provides an update to the scheduled April community meetings for the Lolo National Forest plan revision.

Apr 7, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Despite March Storms, Warm Weather Causes Early Snowmelt and Reduces Streamflow Forecasts

Storms in the first half of March delivered one to ten inches of snow water equivalent (SWE) to SNOTEL sites in the northwest, west, and central regions of the state.

Mar 31, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

BLM, Montana DEQ seek initial input for proposed Bridger Pipeline

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) are seeking comments for a proposed 647-mile, 36-inch buried pipeline to transport about 550,000 barrels of crude oil daily from the Canadian border in Phillips County, Montana, to an existing terminal near Guernsey, Wyoming. 

Mar 30, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Remains found in forest identified as missing Montana man

On May 9, 1978, a logging crew discovered the partial remains of a skeletonized young male near Williams, Oregon, in the area of Holcomb Peak. They were just identified as a missing Montana man.

Mar 30, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Glacier National Park mountain goat population drops sharply, study finds

Researchers found that mountain goat numbers in the park dropped sharply over a 12-year period.

Mar 26, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Felon Gun Store Employee Pleads Guilty to Illegal Possession of Firearm After Warning Targets of Investigation: “ATF is watching u.”

“Despite knowing that he was a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms, the defendant chose to disregard federal law,” said U.S. Attorney Creegan. “Even more troubling, he used his position at a licensed firearms business to tip off individuals about federal law enforcement activity, undermining an active investigation into transnational, illicit firearms trafficking."

Mar 26, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Gov. Gianforte Highlights Innovation in Agriculture

 Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday visited the Felton Angus Ranch in Deer Lodge on Montana Agriculture Day to highlight how Montana producers are using innovative technology to strengthen their operations.

Mar 26, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead National Forest Begins Prescribed Fires

Flathead National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this spring, pending all required approvals. This work may occur from March through June, as weather conditions allow.

Mar 26, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Delmoe Lake Campground to close this summer

Due to work being conducted for major campground and infrastructure upgrades and repairs to the Delmoe Lake Campground and day use area, some areas and will be temporarily closed as the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest improves both access to, and the enjoyment of, the public in the area of Delmoe Lake.

Mar 24, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Forest Service Hosts Community Meetings for the Lolo National Forest Plan Revision 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will host a series of community meetings in April 2026 to discuss the Lolo National Forest’s land management plan revision. Lolo National Forest Supervisor Ben Johnson will outline the current efforts to create the draft plan and draft environmental impact statement.

Mar 24, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Mussels Found on Boat Headed to Montana, Stopped in Wyoming

Wyoming Game and Fish Department aquatic invasive species inspectors recently intercepted a high-risk watercraft traveling from Oklahoma to Montana in a multi-state coordination effort to prevent the spread of invasive mussels in Wyoming and neighboring waterways.

Mar 19, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Free Program Offers Idaho & Montana Teens Six Days of Wilderness Adventure & Stewardship

This summer, teens from Idaho and Montana will have the opportunity to unplug, explore wild places, and give back to public lands through a series of free wilderness expeditions offered by the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation.

Mar 18, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Temporary Closure in Custer Gallatin National Forest Due to Wildlife Attractant

Officials with the Custer Gallatin National Forest report that a section of the forest near the Gallatin River has been […]

Mar 18, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead Avalanche Center issues AVALANCHE WARNING

Warning issued for slopes above 5,000 feet in the Whitefish, Swan, Flathead Ranges, and the Lake McDonald and Marias Pass areas of Glacier National Park.

Mar 18, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Anglers help Fish and Game monitor trophy rainbow trout fishery on Lake Pend Oreille

Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille continue to play an important role in helping Idaho Fish and Game monitor the lake’s trophy rainbow trout fishery. Through the Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program, anglers voluntarily record details about their fishing trips and the trout they catch.

Mar 18, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Annual Fish and Game fur auction to run online April 6-20

All items were either found, seized as evidence or salvaged.

Mar 17, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead National Forest Announces Lindbergh Lake Campground Improvement Project

The Flathead National Forest announced today the Lindbergh Lake Campground Improvement Project, located on the National Forest approximately nine miles south of Condon, Montana.

Mar 17, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

$1 million in western Montana timber projects, plus oil and gas leases on Land Commissioners agenda

The timber sales are estimated to generate more than $1 million in revenue, strengthening the economy and supporting timber professionals in western Montana.

Mar 17, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Seasonal Worker at Old Faithful Sentenced to 12 Months for Assault

A seasonal employee working in the Old Faithful area of Yellowstone National Park will spend a year in federal prison following an assault on a co-worker.

Mar 17, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Snapped enamel and crushed bone:A Moment Frozen in Montana’s Time

Visitors strolling through the Hall of Horns and Teeth at Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, often pause at a duck-billed dinosaur skull that seems, at first glance, simply impressive in its size and preservation. But look closer. There, embedded deep in the fossilized face, is a single, broken tooth — a violent punctuation mark from 66 million years ago.

Mar 17, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Winter ticks on moose are normal

Seen a mangy-looking moose in winter? That's normal.

Mar 15, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Texas Man Sentenced After Firearm Discovered During Yellowstone Traffic Stop

A Texas man will spend time in federal prison after a traffic stop in Yellowstone National Park led to the discovery of a loaded handgun.

Mar 15, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

More than 156,000 geese push through Freezout Lake WMA in past six days

The migration is on at Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area near Choteau, where bird counters have observed more than 156,000 light geese and hundreds of swans pushing through!

Mar 15, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Mining projects approved in Jefferson City, Cardwell

The Butte Field Office approved two mining projects that will help support American mineral production and local jobs in Montana.

Mar 15, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

GVLT Reaches Milestone of 75,000 Acres Conserved in Southwest Montana

Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has reached a historic milestone in regional land conservation: 75,000 total acres of highly productive agricultural, wildlife-rich, and scenic open lands permanently protected across Gallatin, Park, and Madison counties.

Mar 15, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

ATF Offers Reward in Great Northern Pawn Burglary

The suspect entered through a window, cut a cable lock and stole multiple firearms. The suspect shown is wearing a gray hoodie, dark pants, light blue underpants with a face mask.

Mar 15, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

North Idaho angler hauls in new state record cutthroat trout

Imagine then the wave of hysteria after reeling in a 27-inch long Westslope cutthroat trout one day. For Coeur d’Alene angler Kyle Hatrock, that day was Feb. 1.

Mar 12, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Assets Linked to Attempted Yellowstone National Park Mass Shooting Ordered Sold for Victim Restitution

On March 9, the United States Attorney’s Office completed forfeiture of four firearms, an assortment of magazines and ammunition, and a vehicle tied to an attempted domestic terrorist plot in Yellowstone National Park in 2024.

Mar 12, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Missoula Conservation District and Lolo Watershed Group awarded DNRC grant to develop Lolo Creek Watershed Drought Management Plan

The project responds to increasing drought impacts in the Lolo Creek watershed, including chronic low flows and dewatering in the lower creek and highly visible fish mortality during the summer of 2025.

Mar 12, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Volunteers sought to monitor osprey nests in Flathead Valley

As spring approaches in northwest Montana, the return of ospreys signals the beginning of another breeding season in the Flathead Valley. The Flathead Audubon Society is inviting community members to help track the health of the local osprey population through its Osprey Nest Monitoring Project.

Mar 12, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Nature is Fundamental to Ensuring that Economics and Communities in Montana Thrive

Investing in nature is one of the smartest investments governments can make, given the economic, health and public safety benefits nature provides, according to a new report commissioned by The Nature Conservancy.

Mar 12, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead Avalanche Center issues AVALANCHE WARNING

The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING.

Mar 12, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead’s Mike West Recognized: Wildfire Mitigation

Flathead National Forest’s Fire Prevention and Mitigation Specialist, Mike West, receives the highest national honor that can be awarded for Wildfire Mitigation.

Mar 10, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Yellowstone’s First Grizzly Bear Sighting of 2026: Biologists Spot Bear on Bison Carcass in Northern Backcountry

Yellowstone biologists reported the park’s first grizzly bear sighting of 2026 on March 9, after observing a bear scavenging a bull bison carcass in the northern backcountry. Here’s how this year compares to recent first-sighting dates—and what visitors should know about bear safety as bears emerge from hibernation.

Mar 6, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Montana Names First Two Shared Stewardship Forest Landscapes: Gianforte, Forest Service Target Flathead–Kootenai and Bitterroot

Gov. Greg Gianforte, Montana DNRC and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz announced two priority forest management landscapes under Montana’s 20-year Shared Stewardship Agreement—one spanning parts of the Flathead and Kootenai National Forests and another within the Bitterroot—aimed at reducing wildfire risk, improving forest health and supporting wood products jobs.

Mar 6, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Forest Service Sets April 1, 2026 Helena Hearing on Montana “Tri-Forest” Sustained-Yield Unit for Timber Supply

The U.S. Forest Service will hold a public hearing in Helena on April 1, 2026, on a proposal affecting parts of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge, Custer Gallatin, and Helena-Lewis and Clark national forests. The Montana Tri-Forest Federal Sustained-Yield Unit aims to provide a predictable timber supply to support local mills, active forest management, and local economies. Oral testimony requires pre-registration by March 31; written comments are accepted through April 10.

Mar 6, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Montana Snowpack Slips to 60–95% of Median by March 1 as Warm Winter Persists (NRCS)

Most Montana basins are now below normal snowpack as of March 1, with conditions commonly ranking in the bottom 5% to 30% of winters on record, according to NRCS. A sharp elevation split remains—higher sites closer to normal, lower sites at record lows—while drought expanded to 95% of the state and early water-supply forecasts point to near-to-below-normal runoff.

Mar 3, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead National Forest Seeks Public Input on Holland Lake Campground Wastewater System Rebuild (Info Session March 9, 2026)

The Flathead National Forest has released a proposal to reconstruct the wastewater treatment system serving Holland Lake Campground’s bay loop, the RV dump station, and Holland Lake Lodge. Review project documents online and submit input within 30 days; an in-person and virtual information session is set for March 9, 2026 in Condon, Montana.

Mar 3, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Snowmobiler Stuck Near Yellowstone Boundary Rescued by Gallatin County SAR South of West Yellowstone

A solo snowmobiler got stuck in deep snow near the Yellowstone Park boundary, about 11 miles south of West Yellowstone. Rescuers used coordinates shared by phone to reach the rider by snowmobile, free the machine, and escort the rider back to the main trail system. Authorities urge riders to travel with others when possible and carry satellite communication and basic survival gear.

Mar 3, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Montana Ice Fishing Tragedy: Troy Man Dies After Falling Through Ice on Spar Lake, Sheriff’s Office Says

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says 63-year-old Keith Mack of Troy went ice fishing at Spar Lake on Feb. 28, 2026, and didn’t return home. Search and rescue teams later recovered him from the water on March 2, after family found his snowmobile at Spar Lake Campground and his gear near a hole in the ice.

Feb 27, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Bear Food Storage Rules Return March 1 on Custer Gallatin NF Ranger Districts (In Effect Through Dec. 1, 2026)

Starting March 1, the Custer Gallatin National Forest’s food and attractant storage order returns for the Bozeman, Hebgen Lake, Gardiner, Yellowstone and Beartooth ranger districts. Here’s what visitors must do to store unattended food, trash and other attractants—plus where to find approved bear-resistant products. The order runs through Dec. 1, 2026.

Feb 23, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Glacier National Park Announces Ticketed Logan Pass Shuttle Pilot for Summer 2026 + 3-Hour Parking Limit Starts July 1

Glacier National Park will pilot a ticketed shuttle to Logan Pass in summer 2026, including early-morning express routes. Starting July 1 (weather permitting), Logan Pass parking for private vehicles will be capped at three hours. The park says vehicle reservations won’t be required anywhere in 2026.

Feb 23, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Snowmobiler Killed in Avalanche Near Island Park, Idaho (Centennial Mountains, Keg Springs Area)

A snowmobile rider was killed in an avalanche Sunday in the Centennial Mountains near Island Park, Idaho. The slide was reported north of the Keg Springs trailhead. The victim has not been identified, and officials said more information may follow after a site visit.

Feb 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

2 plead guilty in case alleging 12 illegally killed mountain lions

One defendant is set for trial later this year.

Feb 16, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Nearly $50,000 in fines, restitution imposed for illegal big horn sheep hunts on Salmon-Challis National Forest

A defendant sold and facilitated Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep hunts in an area of the Salmon-Challis National Forest that is closed to commercial guiding.

Feb 9, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Snowpack Deficits Grow Across Montana After a Dry, Warm January

Well below normal January precipitation and unseasonably warm temperatures stalled Montana’s snowpack accumulation last month.

Feb 9, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

REWARD INCREASED IN VANDALISM CASE

The Skyline Sportsmen's Association of Butte has added $500 to the reward offered for information about a pictograph panel that was vandalized at Missouri Headwaters State Park.

Feb 9, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Montanans invited to Native Plant Society annual meeting

For Dr. Robert Pal, the plants that blanket Montana’s mountains, forests, and meadows are more than background scenery. They’re living stories waiting to be understood.

Feb 9, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

Timberlane Campground to close for 2026 season

The Timberlane Campground on the Libby Ranger District, Kootenai National Forest, will be undergoing much-needed improvements starting this summer.

Feb 4, 2026 · Moosetrack Megan

FWP seeking information on moose killed near Bozeman

Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a bull moose that was shot and killed along Middle Cottonwood Trail near Bozeman.