May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center to reopen daily Memorial Day weekend, tours return in June
HUNGRY HORSE, Mont. – Starting May 25, 2023, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center will be open seven […]
May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
DANGER: Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National Park; Be aware of your surroundings
Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National Park. Cow elk are much more aggressive towards people during the calving […]
May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hebgen Dam flow increasing May 26 to enhance Madison River trout spawning gravel
Butte, Mont. – May 19, 2023 – NorthWestern Energy will increase the volume of water releases from Hebgen Dam to flush […]
May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program announces 2023 awards
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced today that 31 trail organizations, communities and various land-managing agencies throughout Montana will […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Public Review Begins for Westslope Cutthroat and Bull Trout Preservation Project in Gunsight Lake
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 15, 2023] – Glacier National Park is seeking public comment by June 14, 2023 on an environmental assessment proposing […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Fatality investigation in Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On the evening of Saturday, May 13, Yellowstone rangers responded to an incident on Craig Pass, […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Public invited to attend Tiber Reservoir Public Meeting
CHESTER, Mont. – The Bureau of Reclamation is scheduled to host a public meeting at the Chester Community/Senior Center at 618 E. […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Co-op’s Roundup for Safety program supports avalanche safety messaging
KALISPELL, Montana – At a May 11 meeting, Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Board of Directors awarded $16,200 to […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Unlocks 100,000 Acres of Public Land for Public Access
RYEGATE, Mont. – Providing public access to over 100,000 acres of public land, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated the grand […]
May 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lifting the closure of Reclamation lands on and adjacent to Joe’s Island
BILLINGS, Mont. ─ Reclamation announces lifting the closure of Reclamation lands on and adjacent to Joe’s Island on the south side of […]
May 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park hosts virtual public meeting on native fish conservation
Anglers, guides and fish enthusiasts- join us virtually to learn more about the Yellowstone Native Fish Conservation Program on Thursday, May 18. […]
May 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lower Hyalite Road Opens May 16th
Bozeman, MT, May 12, 2023—The Custer Gallatin National Forest will delay the opening of some roads as scheduled on May […]
May 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest seeks public comment on summer recreation special use permit proposal
Kalispell, MT, May 12, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is requesting public input on the issuance of 25 temporary special […]
May 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP News: Fishing regulations scoping underway in northwest Montana
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regional staff are asking for public feedback on fishing regulations in northwest Montana. Scoping […]
May 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Missing Hiker Rescued in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 9, 2023] – At approximately 11 pm on May 8, Two Bear Air located 19-year-old Matthew Read who was […]
May 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Fees to be implemented at Cliff and Wade Lake Day use sites
From Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest Good afternoon. Our recreation staff across the B-D continue their work to assess campgrounds and […]
May 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Search Underway in Glacier National Park for Missing 19-year-old
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 8, 2023] – Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for a 19-year-old man missing since Friday. The […]
May 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Greenough Lake Area on the Beartooth Ranger District is Temporarily Closed due to Bear Activity
Red Lodge, MT -May 8, 2023 —Due to multiple reports of aggressive bear activity, the Beartooth Ranger District is implementing a […]
May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Scoping begins for potential conservation easement in Thompson River drainage in northwest Montana
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is initiating public scoping on a potential purchase of a conservation easement in Flathead […]
May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP begins multi-year Montana black bear population and habitat study
0000000000000030 First year of research to focus on areas in west-central Montana MISSOULA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks researchers are […]
May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Safety reminders as human and bear activity increases
Stay safe at home and on the trails BILLINGS – Spring in Montana means the return of outdoor recreation, greenery and […]
May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Glacier National Park Announces 2023 Spring Operations
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 5, 2023] – Glacier National Park staff are gearing up for the season and while full park operations are […]
May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana’s Snowpack Peaks and Snowmelt is in Full Swing
BOZEMAN, Mont., May 5, 2023 – After a couple of months of above normal precipitation across most of Montana, active weather […]
May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo Forest Makes Decision on Granite Graves Shaded Fuelbreak Project
Project improves public and firefighter safety and reduces likelihood of landscape scale wildfire Missoula, MT, May 5, 2023—Today, the Missoula […]
May 3, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hegben Lake Ranger District Roads and Trails Openings Delayed
West Yellowstone, MT- May 2, 2023 – The Hegben Lake Ranger District will delay opening some roads as scheduled on May […]
May 3, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Several Blackfoot Valley lakes experience winter fish mortality
Upsata, Harpers and Browns Lakes experience different levels of winterkill MISSOULA — Several Blackfoot Valley lakes experienced a winterkill event this […]
May 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation named national wilderness stewardship organization of the year
Missoula, Montana — The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation (SBFC) was awarded the National Wilderness Stewardship Organization of the Year at […]
May 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
25 Forest Service projects funded as part of Infrastructure Bill
Missoula, Mont. (May 1, 2023) – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced investments of more than $36 million in nearly 100 projects to […]
May 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO LEAD CLEAN UP FREEZOUT LAKE
On Sunday, May 7, the Sun River Watershed Group (SRWG) and Montana Wildlife Federation (MWF) will lead the second annual […]
Apr 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Improvements coming to Crystal Lake recreational area in Big Snowy Mountains
HARLOWTON, Mont. – April 25, 2023— Improvements are coming to the Big Snowy Mountains this summer. From July through early […]
Apr 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Increases Public Access with Block Management Reforms
HELENA, Mont. – At the Sieben Ranch Block Management Area, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a bill to double the […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Court Blocks Logging in Montana’s Kootenai National Forest
From the Center for Biological Diversity MISSOULA, Mont.— A federal judge today halted logging and road construction for the large Knotty Pine […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
UM LAW STUDENTS SECURE LEGACY, FORM FLY FISHING SOCIETY
MISSOULA – One hot Saturday morning in early August, University of Montana law students Henry Charpentier and Lukas Vining cast out […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
2023 Montana Watershed and Wetland Stewardship Award Recipients Announced
HELENA– Five individuals and families will be honored with 2023 Montana Watershed and Wetland Stewardship Awards by the Montana Watershed […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead Resource Advisory Committee accepting proposals for 2023
Kalispell, Montana, April 19, 2023— The Flathead National Forest on behalf of the Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee, has rescheduled a […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Health Officials Urge Caution Around Sick Animals
State health officials are asking the public to be cautious and take steps to prevent exposure to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Detection of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Montana
Helena, Mont. – On Friday April 14, 2023, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a Rosebud County […]
Apr 17, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
DEQ Proposes to List the Middle Segment of the Gallatin River as Impaired
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing to list the middle segment of the Gallatin River, from Yellowstone National Park to Spanish Creek, […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Closures, restrictions of fishing access sites and wildlife management area along Milk River in northeast Montana
Malta – Melting snow and recent rain has swelled the Milk River over its banks at several locations along the […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 21
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Mud season is here on Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest
Good afternoon, Montanans (and visitors!) and welcome to mud season! Roads and trails on the B-D are a sloppy, soupy, […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening delayed
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening has been delayed until the wastewater […]
Apr 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Western Wyoming Pronghorn and Mule Deer Suffer Losses
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has growing concern over the potential impact of this year’s severe winter on both […]
Apr 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Zinke Calls for Investigation into Recreation.gov Contract & Glacier National Park Reservation System
(COLUMBIA FALLS, MT) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke called on the National Park Service to open an investigation into […]
Apr 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation names new executive director
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has named Clifford Kipp as the non-profit’s next Executive Director. Kipp joins the Foundation after […]
Apr 10, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
RIVER GROUP LOOKS TO BOOST RIVER SAFETY, STEWARDSHIP & CITIZEN SCIENCE ON THREE FORKS OF THE FLATHEAD WILD AND SCENIC RIVER
Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) announces 2023 River Ambassador and River Recreation/Citizen Scientist volunteer program trainings ahead of float season to enhance river […]
Apr 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Custer Gallatin National Forest Begins Scoping on Rendezvous Nordic Ski Area Improvements Project
BOZEMAN, MT (April 7, 2023)— The Custer Gallatin National Forest today announced a 30-day public scoping period to start the […]
Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Fire Science Expert to Speak at UM
Fire Science Expert to Speak at UM – There are three ingredients needed for fire: fuel to burn, hot and dry conditions, […]
Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead Forest announces spring prescribed fire projects
Kalispell, MT, April 3, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is planning to conduct spring prescribed fire projects when weather, fuel conditions, and […]
Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Former Fire Lookout Wins Prestigious UM Writing Award
MISSOULA – Austin Hagwood, a creative writing graduate student at the University of Montana, spent five seasons staffing fire lookouts in […]