Complete guide to hunting in Big Sky Country.
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R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm […]
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Goose migration at Freezout Lake impacted by freeze
The latest from Freezout Lake: Overall waterfowl presence across the WMA remains nearly nonexistent. This includes ducks, snow geese, […]
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Clearwater River sets new state record coho salmon
Matt Hosking of Lewiston, Idaho set a new state record with this 11.78-pound coho salmon, caught from the Clearwater River […]
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R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas […]
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R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general […]
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Bull down by Bill
Bill Couch from the Mission Valley shot a nice bull while hunting in southwest Montana. Way to go, Bill!
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11-year-old bags a really nice buck
Taden Sundeem from Fort Peck shot this really nice buck while hunting with his dad, Tom, and Andrew Johnson by […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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Montana State study aims to help threatened whitebark pine
BOZEMAN – A Montana State University research team has published a study that may contribute to management and restoration strategies […]
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Bozeman Ranger District & Hebgen Lake Ranger District Set to Begin Pile Burning in the Gallatin Valley
Bozeman, MT, October 19, 2023— Forest Service fire crews on the west side of the forest will be starting to […]
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Lolo National Forest Hiring 60 Permanent Seasonal Positions
Missoula, Mont., October 19, 2023—Beginning today, the Lolo National Forest is accepting applications for 60 permanent seasonal jobs through November […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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THE 2023 CAPTAIN’S UPDATED AND REVISED HUNTER’S CHECKLIST
Opening day for Montana’s general rifle season for deer and elk is Saturday, October 21st Remember to let someone know […]
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Making the most of hunting
Check out this fantastic photo and video capturing the memorable moment when Montana huntress, Madison, embarked on a successful antelope […]
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Easy and Tasty: BACON WRAPPED PRIMAL PORK TENDERLOIN STUFFED WITH VENISON SAUSAGE & CHEESE
If you are planning on having some venison sausage in your freezer this season, or if you already have a […]
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FWP News: HUNTER CHECK STATIONS, CWD SAMPLING STATIONS READY FOR GENERAL SEASON
HELENA – Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning this weekend and continue through the general […]
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THE 2023 CAPTAIN’S UPDATED AND REVISED HUNTER’S VEHICLE CHECKLIST
The Montana Deer and Elk general rifle season is Saturday October 21st. Your hunting rig can be your best friend […]
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt comes just before general season opener
Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 19-20 this year. The two-day youth hunt is open to: legally […]
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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 […]
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FWP News: Fair weather for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
Harvest and hunter numbers similar to 2022, below long-term average BILLINGS – Fair weather across south-central Montana over the opening weekend […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Huson Hunter Harvested a Nice Antelope
Kamas Romney from Huson Montana had a great weekend hunting antelope. Congratulations, Kamas!
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From Paradise Falls to Your Ears: Hunters’ Breakfast Brings the Outdoors to You
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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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. […]
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INCREASED BEAR ACTIVITY IN MISSOULA, BITTERROOT AND BLACKFOOT VALLEYS IS A REMINDER TO BE EXTRA BEAR AWARE RIGHT NOW
Secure bear attractants around home and be safe when outside recreating MISSOULA –Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received an […]
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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 […]
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First Time Antelope Success!
Over the weekend, two first-time antelope hunters, Carter Stuart from Polson and Jaxon Gauer from Missoula, achieved impressive success by […]
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PULL THE TRIGGER!!! by Montana Grant
So many things in life will not happen until you pull the trigger. Having a child, buying a home, making […]
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Embark on an Adventure with the Captain and Crew during Hunters’ Breakfast – Your Gateway to Fishing and Hunting Info
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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FWP News: General antelope season opens Saturday
HELENA – General antelope season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 12. For information about what to […]
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FWP News: Roundup mule deer management hunt scheduled to begin late November
Licenses go on sale November 1 at 5 a.m. BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the City of Roundup […]
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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 […]
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Oh deer!
You have to wonder what animals are thinking when they do things that are out of the ordinary. Check out […]
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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 […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District […]
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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 […]
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Nice Montana Bull Down
Paul Miller, of Shepherd, recently tagged a beauty of a bull. He included this caption in his Instagram post: This […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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“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 […]
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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 […]