HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions has closed in Hunting District (HD) […]

Have you ever seen a deer, or any animal, like this? Bowhunting.com posted these photos of a deer that was […]

Ashland, MT – January 18, 2023 – A draft Decision Notice is available for the Ashland Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National […]

By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed for: Hunting District […]

When you see a hungry golden eagle, don’t mess with it!  This one was pretty hungry, and decided it wasn’t […]

Come experience the national parks! On five days in 2023, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee […]

Notice from Montana Department of Livestock This is a Public Notice of requirement to obtain an aerial hunting permit to […]

Avalanches are scary enough when you’re on skis/snowboard or a snowmobile that at least gives you a benefit of speed, […]

Fresno has 15” and more ice. Walleye and northern fishing is good along and on the main lake points and […]

HELENA, Mont. — Governor Greg Gianforte today announced a $3 million investment to fund projects to improve forest health and […]

HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today directed Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) to develop a new wolf management […]

CASCADE, Idaho (Jan. 9, 2023) — The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is returning to the West Central Mountains of Idaho […]

Top Total Weight best 6 Trout for the West Yellowstone/Hebgen Lake Qualifier: Rank Name Total Weight best 6 Trout Big […]

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a public hearing on Feb. 10 to consider an amendment to Public […]

Here’s the weekly Cooke City update:

OpenResort Name Snowfall 24h Base Depth Open Trails Open Lifts Big Sky5 hours ago – 33-60″ Packed Powder 286/317 93% […]

Snow scientists today are employing technology like drones with high resolution cameras, lidar (light detection and ranging), satellite imagery and […]

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of mountain lions has closed for: Hunting District (HD) […]

Matt and Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters have had a great week of ice fishing in Northwest Montana. Enjoy the […]

Imagine you’re out boating and you see this sight! Did you know that some believe moose actually dive?  It is […]

Here is a reminder to make sure you keep an eye on your tip-ups..

FWP is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation […]

Are you looking to take a youngster out fishing?  If you are, did you know that Montana Fish, Wildlife and […]

HELENA, Mont.— Senator Steve Hinebauch, R-Wibaux, is a sponsoring a bill to help maintain and increase hunters’ access to private land through […]

BOZEMAN, Mont., January 9, 2023 – A late October winter storm brought widespread precipitation to many SNOTEL stations in Montana. That […]

It is unclear whether this fox was born without back legs or whether they are a result of a traumatic […]

Do you think you could outrun a grizzly bear? Grizzlies can weigh up to 1700 lbs and can sprint up […]

Well, that was unexpected! Check out this youngster’s ice fishing catch—WOW!

Ah….here is an unfortunate situation that happened to a snowboarder being towed up a steep mountain with a tow rope.  […]

HELENA – Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is taking the opportunity to recognize […]

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions has closed in Hunting District (HD) […]

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

In case you haven’t seen a fox loving some snow before, this one’s for you.  

Both reservoirs have good ice conditions. Be aware of gas pockets and as Res around pressure ridges where ice tends […]

Remember a few years ago when one of those “people of walmart” photos included a couple of men passing a […]

Missoula, Mont., Jan. 5, 2023—The Lolo National Forest and Plan Revision Team will start the new year by launching a […]

An official North American Ice Fishing Circuit event, the West Yellowstone / Hebgen Lake Tournament on January 6-8, 2023 is […]

There are several exciting events happening on and around the Hebgen Lake Ranger District in West Yellowstone this weekend! All […]

CORRECTION: See press release immediately below for correction on Fresno Trailwater FAS closure proposal HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is […]

MISSOULA  — A Superior man who admitted to setting fires on Forest Service lands was sentenced today to a term […]

Red Lodge photographer and videographer Leslie Hittmeier was hired to work on an unusual trip this year: trying to find […]

Helena, MT — Montana hunters and anglers are invited to attend ‘Elk Camp at the Capitol’ on Tuesday, January 24 at […]

Imagine you find a buck on your game camera that looks unusual.  Then, you’re out hunting, and you see the […]

STANLEY, Idaho – (Jan. 4, 2023) – Middle Fork and Salmon River outfitters are searching for a new backcountry bus […]

From the CSKT Bison Range: As we start another year at the Bison Range, we would like to thank all […]

Have you ever seen a melanistic gar?  They really do exist, because a couple of anglers in Texas caught one […]

On January 3, 2023, at 3:15pm, Gallatin County 911 received a call for a paraglider who was injured on the […]

Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet February 22 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several […]

Dear Trapper, This winter, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is starting a research project on marten in Montana. With the […]

Black carp, which are an invasive fish species in North America, are now known to be established in the wild […]