Oct 18, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program: a chance to win prizes for fishing!
Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille can enter to win prizes by participating in an Angler Science Program for rainbow trout […]
Oct 18, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone visitation statistics for September 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 838,458 recreation visits in September 2023. This is a 48% increase from […]
Oct 18, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Students Create Virtual Reality Hunting Tool to Advance Stewardship
By Kyle Spurr, UM News Service MISSOULA – University of Montana student Aidan Sweet grabbed a hunting tag off an […]
Oct 18, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service takes action on Holland Lake Wastewater Treatment Ponds
Kalispell, MT, October 18, 2023 — For the past several months, the Forest Service has been actively engaged in correspondence with Montana […]
Oct 16, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Butte native on track for third Olympics
ONE STEP CLOSER TO PARIS 2024: OLYMPIC TRIALS PART ONE COMPLETE By Brittany Nelson, USAS Public Relations & Communications Manager […]
Oct 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Three elk shot out of season and left to waste near Kepps Crossing
On Oct. 12, Fish and Game Officers discovered three dead elk that were shot and left to waste on private […]
Oct 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Christmas Tree Permits Available Online and In Person!
Christmas tree permits go on sale October 13, 2023 at Recreation.gov and at your local ranger district office. Up to 3 trees can […]
Oct 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest Seeks Comments on East Fork Salvage Project
Kalispell, MT, October 12, 2023 —The Flathead National Forest, Tally Lake District Ranger is inviting the public to make comments on the […]
Oct 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
1,200 Pounds of Trash Collected on Northwest Montana’s Trails During HIGHLANDER
170 backpackers descended on Kalispell, Montana, in late September for the inaugural HIGHLANDER event where they cleaned up 1,202.73 pounds of trash. […]
Oct 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Solar Eclipse Visible from Montana
Saturday morning, October 14th, 2023 a “Ring of Fire” Solar Eclipse will be visible between 9:10 and 11:50 a.m. as […]
Oct 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Work to begin in the Shields Valley to Replace Dugout Creek Ford
Livingston MT, October 5, 2023—Work on the Shields River Road will commence as early as October 9th to replace the […]
Oct 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service Working With Montana Snowbowl In Preparation For Winter Season
Missoula, Mont. – October 5, 2023 – Montana Snowbowl, Inc. operates on the Lolo National Forest under a Ski Area Term Special Use Permit. This […]
Oct 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense near Henrys Lake
On the evening of Sept. 30, a hunter shot and killed a large adult female grizzly bear in self-defense after […]
Oct 2, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Woman injured in bear attack near Polebridge
KALISPELL — A woman was hospitalized in an encounter with a bear Sunday near the U.S.-Canada border north of Polebridge […]
Oct 2, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
2 killed in Banff National Park bear attack
At approximately 8 p.m. (MT) on Friday, September 29, 2023, Parks Canada Dispatch in Banff National Park received an alert […]
Sep 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
East Crazy Inspiration Divide Land Exchange Draft Decision Available for Objection
Bozeman, MT (September 27, 2023) … The Custer Gallatin National Forest has released the Draft Decision for the East Crazy Inspiration Divide Land Exchange […]
Sep 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Comment Period Extended to October 3rd for North Seeley Wildland Urban Interface – Highway 83 Project
Seeley, Mont. – September 28, 2023 – Due to some technical issues with the inbox for accepting comments, the Lolo National Forest is […]
Sep 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Three individuals found guilty of wildlife violations in mountain lion case
Wyoming Game and Fish Department has concluded a successful prosecution for three individuals involved in the illegal take of a […]
Sep 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone Ranger District to Begin Restoration Efforts in Mill Creek
Livingston, MT – September 21, 2023 – Repairs for the damages caused by the 2022 flooding event in the Mill Creek […]
Sep 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
“M” trail to close in Bozeman
BOZEMAN – The iconic “M” on the face of the Bridgers north of Bozeman gets spruced up every fall, with […]
Sep 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
National Park Service and American Forests partner to restore threatened whitebark pine
WASHINGTON (Sept. 26, 2023) – The National Park Service (NPS) and American Forests have signed a five-year agreement to help return threatened whitebark pine to its range in the western […]
Sep 27, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Meeting in Anaconda will discuss outdoor recreation, community and economic development
Join the Anaconda community for an evening of outdoor recreational discussions! Topics will include sessions from three speakers: Recreation as […]
Sep 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Fish and Game closes all fishing in a portion of the Snake River in response to quagga mussel detection near Twin Falls
Fishing is closed in the Snake River from the Twin Falls Power Plant downstream to Highway 46 bridge On September […]
Sep 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzlies relocated
CODY – After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated two […]
Sep 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hiker rescued near Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout
On September 23, 2023, at 8:36pm, Gallatin County Dispatch received a 911 call from a hiker near the Garnet Mountain […]
Sep 22, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Bozeman Municipal Watershed Project Update
Bozeman, MT, September 20, 2023— Starting today, the Custer Gallatin National Forest will be conducting road maintenance and reconstruction in […]
Sep 22, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
USA, Tribes Reach Historic Agreement Supporting Efforts to Restore Healthy and Abundant Salmon Populations to Upper Columbia River Basin
WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris administration today announced a historic agreement to support Tribally led efforts to restore healthy and abundant salmon populations […]
Sep 22, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Arctic grayling found in Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 21, 2023 Arctic grayling found in Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda ANACONDA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & […]
Sep 22, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Volunteers needed for cave maintenance at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park
WHITEHALL – Staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are seeking volunteers to help with a post-season cleaning of the […]
Sep 22, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone Ranger District to Begin Restoration Efforts in Mill Creek
Livingston, MT – September 21, 2023 – Repairs for the damages caused by the 2022 flooding event in the Mill Creek […]
Sep 18, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana Artist Chuck Black Wins 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
After two days of competition, Chuck Black of Belgrade, Montana, emerged as the winner of the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with […]
Sep 18, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone visitation statistics for August 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 846,389 recreation visits in August 2023. This is a 45% increase […]
Sep 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Proposed Rock Creek Ecosystem Maintenance Burning Project
Missoula, Mont. – September 8, 2023 – The Missoula Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest seeks public feedback on the proposed Rock Creek Ecosystem […]
Sep 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Pattee Canyon Trailhead and Crazy Canyon Trailhead closed September 11-15; Pattee Picinic Area Group Site A closed for construction of pavilion
Missoula, Mont. – September 11, 2023 – Several construction projects will impact public access to Lolo National Forest recreation sites in Pattee Canyon in the […]
Sep 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Prescribed fires on Lolo National Forest this fall
Missoula, Mont. – September 11, 2023 – The Lolo National Forest along with their interagency partners and neighbors, are planning fall prescribed fires across the forest. […]
Sep 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone Ranger District to Begin Prescribed Burn in North Derby Area; As Part of the Sweetgrass Resiliency and Restoration
Livingston MT – September 11, 2023 – Prescribed burning activities will take place in the Derby and North Derby Gulch area, South […]
Sep 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Land Trust Alliance honors Montana’s Bitter Root Land Trust with 2023 National Land Trust Excellence Award
WASHINGTON – The Land Trust Alliance, a national land conservation organization working to save the places people need and love […]
Sep 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Condon, Montana Locals Gather for the 23rd-Annual Community Firewood Day
Condon, MT – Community Firewood Day has lived up to its name by becoming a staple in locals’ calendars each […]
Sep 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Glacier National Park Hosts 2023 Mount Brown Hawk Watch
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 12, 2023] – Glacier National Park will host its annual Mount Brown Hawk Watch Program on October 14 from […]
Sep 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council meeting set for Miles City on Sept. 18, 19
MILES CITY, Mont.– The Bureau of Land Management Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council will meet Sept. 18 and 19 for their […]
Sep 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Postdoc Studies ‘Opportunity Hot Spots’ for Reducing Wildfire Carbon Loss
By Elizabeth L. Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – As a scientist, Jamie Peeler spent 10 years examining forest-fire dynamics […]
Sep 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service Seeks Public Input on Proposed Rock Creek Ecosystem Maintenance Burning Project
Missoula, Mont. – September 8, 2023 – The Missoula Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest seeks public feedback on the proposed Rock Creek […]
Sep 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Buck Ridge Yellow Mule area closed due to bear attack
An Emergency area closure has been implemented in the Buck Ridge Yellow Mule area. The closure is necessary after an […]
Sep 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Final Oil and Gas Lease to be Relinquished in Montana’s Badger-Two Medicine Area
WASHINGTON — The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture today announced that, as part of a settlement with the sole remaining […]
Sep 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo National Forest Seeks Public Input on Development of Forest Plan
Missoula, Mont. – September 1, 2023 – The public is invited to participate in a Forest Plan Development workshop this month to discuss the future […]
Sep 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest Seeks Comments on Fuel Break Project
Kalispell, MT, September 7, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is inviting the public to review and make comments on three proposed fuel breaks […]
Sep 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
USDA Forest Service announces nearly $19M to fight invasive species threatening nation’s forests
Missoula, Mont. (Sept 7, 2023) – The USDA Forest Service is making a nearly $19 million strategic investment to address invasive species threatening forests across the […]
Sep 6, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Archery hunters kill grizzly bear in self-defense
On the evening of Sept. 1, two archery hunters shot and killed a large adult male grizzly bear in self-defense […]
Aug 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hungry Horse Reservoir East Side Road Opens Friday, September 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.
Kalispell, MT, August 31, 2023 — The east side road of Hungry Horse Reservoir (National Forest System Road 38) will open […]
Aug 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
RMEF’s $100,000 Commitment Advances CWD Research
MISSOULA, Mont. — Furthering efforts to promote the scientific understanding and management of chronic wasting disease, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation committed $100,000 to two […]