Feb 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service Asks for Public Input on Proposed Granite Graves Shaded Fuelbreak Project
Missoula, MT, Jan. 20, 2023—The Missoula Ranger District is asking for public feedback on the proposed Granite Graves Shaded Fuelbreak Project located […]
Feb 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone recruiting for 2023 Youth Conservation Corps program
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – How would you like to work, learn, play and grow in Yellowstone’s wonderland? Yellowstone National Park […]
Feb 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Missoula Resource Advisory Committee Accepting Project Proposals for 2023
MISSOULA, MT, Feb. 13—The Missoula Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is now accepting project proposals for 2023. The project submission deadline […]
Feb 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Bio Station Study: Salmonflies May Adapt to Warming Mountain Streams
By Ian Withrow, UM News Service FLATHEAD LAKE – With each passing year, climate change alters characteristics and increases temperatures of mountain […]
Feb 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Snowpack Percentages Decrease After One Month of Below Normal Precipitation
BOZEMAN, Mont., February 6, 2023 – Following nearly three months of abundant precipitation across much of Montana, weather patterns changed in […]
Feb 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Twitter suspends Senator Steve Daines over hunting photo
From the National Rebpulican Senatorial Committee NRSC Chair Steve Daines is currently suspended from Twitter. The company claims Chairman Daines violated their policies against […]
Feb 6, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Study: Montanans Share Common Love Toward Grizzly Bears
By Raequel Roberts, UM News Service MISSOULA – For an animal whose population barely tops 2,000, Montana’s grizzly bears hold an outsized presence […]
Feb 6, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Game wardens seek information on three deer shot and wasted in Ferndale
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on three deer found shot and wasted in the […]
Feb 6, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunter Education class scheduled in Belgrade
BELGRADE – A Hunter Education class is scheduled to take place in Belgrade this month. The classroom course will be […]
Feb 6, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
CSKT gearing up for Spring Mack Days
If you are an angler looking for somewhere to fish, consider the 2023 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead […]
Feb 6, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Elk captured in Pioneer Mountains test negative for brucellosis
DILLON – As part of a multi-year Targeted Elk Brucellosis Surveillance Project, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) staff recently […]
Feb 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Politicians, activist groups weigh in on possible grizzly de-listing
Congressman Zinke Reacts to The USFWS Delisting Grizzly Bears from ESA Protections Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke reacted to the […]
Feb 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Daines, Rosendale, Zinke Push for Local Engagement in American Prairie Reserve Grazing Proposal
U.S. CONGRESS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representatives Matt Rosendale and Ryan Zinke sent a letter urging the Biden administration […]
Feb 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Annual Climbing Restrictions in Mill Creek Canyon
Hamilton, MT, February 2 — Even though spring doesn’t arrive until next month, the Stevensville Ranger District is reminding everyone of […]
Feb 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Construction operations to temporarily close West Side Reservoir Road #895
Kalispell, MT February 3, 2023 – Beginning Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the West Side Reservoir Road, Forest Road #895, along the west side […]
Feb 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana mushers dominate Idaho Sled Dog Challenge
Race reputed to be one of the toughest Iditarod and Yukon Quest qualifiersCASCADE, Idaho (Feb. 3, 2023) — With Montana […]
Feb 3, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Service to initiate grizzly bear status review in the Northern Continental Divide and Greater Yellowstone ecosystems
ENVER — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the initial review of three petitions filed to remove the grizzly […]
Feb 3, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP seeking input on proposed project to benefit westslope cutthroat trout in Flathead tributaries
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on efforts to benefit native westslope cutthroat trout in tributaries […]
Feb 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
UM study shows more destructive wildfires are caused by humans
NEW STUDY FINDS HUMANS CAUSE MORE DESTRUCTIVE WILDFIRES IN THE WEST MISSOULA – More than three times as many houses and […]
Jan 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Western leaders embrace radical land-transfer idea in misguided attempt to solve housing crisis
From the Center for Western Priorities DENVER—Western lawmakers and leaders are rallying behind a disingenuous argument to solve the housing […]
Jan 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Wild Montana and Wild Montana Action Fund Announce 14th Annual Picture Wild Montana Photo Contest
Prizes for winning photos include a $300 grand prize, Mystery Ranch and Patagonia packs, Oboz footwear, and more. Helena, […]
Jan 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Glacier National Park 2023 Vehicle Reservations Open February 1
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [January 30, 2023] – Glacier National Park reminds visitors that 2023 vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting February 1, […]
Jan 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Group sues USFWS over Big Hole irrigation
From the The Center for Biological Diversity GREAT FALLS, Mont.— Conservationists sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today seeking protections for […]
Jan 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo National Forest Plan Revision February Preview
Thank you to everyone who attended our January public engagement events – we had great participation for our first webinars, […]
Jan 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Landowners have until March 15 to apply for FWP public access to public lands programs
HELENA – Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking […]
Jan 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana musher takes 2nd at Warm Lake Stage Race in Idaho
The results of the new Idaho Sled Dog Challenge event for mushers new to the sport or running new sled dog teams — the Warm Lake […]
Jan 27, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Avalanche Warning issued for numerous Montana mountain ranges
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following […]
Jan 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Skijoring returns to Whitefish, Lewistown this weekend
If you are looking to spectate a wild show this week, you might want to stop by Whitefish or Lewistown. […]
Jan 25, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Congress Delivers Big Win for Deer, Elk and Hunters
from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA, Mont. — Critical financial help is on the way for researchers and game […]
Jan 23, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM to host public meeting in Billings for input on potential updates to solar energy program
BILLINGS, Montana — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of […]
Jan 23, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo National Forest Invites Public Participation as Forest Plan Revision Begins
Missoula, Mont., Jan. 5, 2023—The Lolo National Forest and Plan Revision Team will start the new year by launching a series of public […]
Jan 18, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
South Otter Draft Decision Notice Available for Landscape Restoration and Resiliency Project
Ashland, MT – January 18, 2023 – A draft Decision Notice is available for the Ashland Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National […]
Jan 16, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2023, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee […]
Jan 16, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Permit required for aerial hunting, Montana Department of Livestock issues reminder
Notice from Montana Department of Livestock This is a Public Notice of requirement to obtain an aerial hunting permit to […]
Jan 14, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
State announces wildfire mitigation projects
HELENA, Mont. — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a $3 million investment to fund projects to improve forest health and […]
Jan 14, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Gianforte directs FWP to produce new wolf plan
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today directed Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) to develop a new wolf management […]
Jan 14, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Eight Montanans to compete in Idaho sled dog race
CASCADE, Idaho (Jan. 9, 2023) — The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is returning to the West Central Mountains of Idaho […]
Jan 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
BILL WILL HELP INCREASE HUNTER ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY
HELENA, Mont.— Senator Steve Hinebauch, R-Wibaux, is a sponsoring a bill to help maintain and increase hunters’ access to private land through […]
Jan 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Snowpack Conditions Ideal After Two Months of Consistent Precipitation
BOZEMAN, Mont., January 9, 2023 – A late October winter storm brought widespread precipitation to many SNOTEL stations in Montana. That […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo National Forest Invites Public Participation as Forest Plan Revision Begins
Missoula, Mont., Jan. 5, 2023—The Lolo National Forest and Plan Revision Team will start the new year by launching a […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
West Yellowstone / Hebgen Lake Tournament to take place this weekend
An official North American Ice Fishing Circuit event, the West Yellowstone / Hebgen Lake Tournament on January 6-8, 2023 is […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Free events on Hebgen Lake Ranger District
There are several exciting events happening on and around the Hebgen Lake Ranger District in West Yellowstone this weekend! All […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Superior man sentenced for setting fires on Forest Service lands
MISSOULA — A Superior man who admitted to setting fires on Forest Service lands was sentenced today to a term […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Elk Camp at the Capitol to take place Jan. 24
Helena, MT — Montana hunters and anglers are invited to attend ‘Elk Camp at the Capitol’ on Tuesday, January 24 at […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Salmon River outfitters need new transportation service
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in January 2023 when outfitters were seeking a replacement shuttle service. The situation […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Bison Range to increase fees
From the CSKT Bison Range: As we start another year at the Bison Range, we would like to thank all […]
Jan 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Gallatin Search and Rescue saves paraglider
On January 3, 2023, at 3:15pm, Gallatin County 911 received a call for a paraglider who was injured on the […]
Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Texas men fined $31,000 for poaching in Wyoming
GREEN RIVER, Wyoming – Matthew Adams (26) and Carl Denmon (25) of Texas, have pled guilty to numerous wildlife crimes, resulting […]
Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Additional Detections of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Montana
Helena, Mont. – On Thursday, December 15, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) killed a small backyard […]
Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Idaho Fish and Game shares ‘Big Fish’ stories of 2022
By Connor Liess, Public Information Specialist Wednesday, December 28, 2022 – 8:39 AM MST Here are the top state record-setting […]