Jun 17, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
St. Mary Canal Siphon Failure outside Babb Montana
BABB, Montana— The St. Mary Canal Siphon breached just outside Babb, Montana, at approximately 8:45 a.m. today, resulting in isolated […]
Jun 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunters can soon register online for the Game Damage Hunt Roster
Hunters also can register to be placed on a bison game damage roster. HELENA – Hunters interested in participating in game […]
Jun 13, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Washington man receives jail sentence for thermal trespass and a closure violation in Yellowstone National Park
Viktor Pyshniuk, 21 of Lynwood, Washington, was sentenced to seven days in jail for thermal trespass at Steamboat Geyser in […]
Jun 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Stay Vigilant to Help Avoid Wildlife Collisions
As you explore national parks, stay alert for wildlife crossing the roads. These parks are home to many animals, and […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Lost Horse Road washed out on Bitterroot National Forest
Lost Horse Road is currently impassable about ½ mile past the upper gate resulting from recent damage caused by heavy […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA
BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA. PUBLIC REMINDED TO HEED […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Island Park man shoots grizzly in defense-of-life
On the night of June 6, an Island Park resident shot and killed a yearling male grizzly as it charged […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Troy area man sentenced to two months in prison, fined $10,000 for killing grizzly bear, tampering with evidence
MISSOULA — A Troy area man who admitted to killing a grizzly bear on his property in 2020, not reporting the shooting as […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Finding a Balance: UM Student Research Supports BLM Efforts on Blackfoot River
Finding a Balance: UM Student Research Supports BLM Efforts on Blackfoot River By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – A new […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 103
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]
Jun 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 319
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]
Jun 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bowhunter Education opportunities in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks volunteer instructors have scheduled a Bowhunter Education course in Roundup June 20—23 and field […]
Jun 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Eight rafters rescued from Yellowstone River
At approximately 1pm today, the Park County Sheriff’s Office received a call of rafters stranded on a tree in the […]
Jun 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
F&G officer dispatches black bear near large public event in Riggins
On the evening of June 1, an Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer killed a male black bear near the […]
Jun 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Look Out for Harmful Algal Blooms When Recreating this Summer
HELENA—When recreating on Montana’s waterbodies, be on the lookout for harmful algal blooms (HABs) that can occur on Montana’s lakes and reservoirs. HABs […]
Jun 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Deadline to purchase SuperTag chances is June 30
HELENA – Hunters have until June 30 to purchase a chance for a SuperTag for the 2024 hunting season. Eight […]
Jun 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
F&G confirms the first Grizzly Bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region
The following story is a joint press release from the Idaho Fish and game and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Trail […]
Jun 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Woman gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park
Incident details On June 1, a bison gored an 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, near the Storm Point Trail […]
Jun 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Indian Ridge Trail Closed for Safety Reasons
Bozeman, MT (May 31, 2024) — The Custer Gallatin Forest today closed about 5 miles of the Indian Ridge Trail for public safety reasons […]
Jun 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte: Active Forest Management Reduces Wildfire Risk, Fuels Timber Production
KALISPELL, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this week continued his fourth annual 56 County Tour as governor, visiting Flathead and […]
Jun 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Needs Your Help!
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Needs Your Help! [Hungry Horse, MT] – The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation (BMWF) is looking for volunteers for a slate of trail maintenance […]
May 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: New quota changes go into effect June 1 for black bear hunters
Starting June 1, black bear seasons in several bear management units (BMU) will be subject to a new quota process […]
May 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
F&G alerts hunters and recreationists of a confirmed grizzly sighting north of Salmon
Grizzlies are infrequently seen in the area; last confirmed sighting was in 2022 Idaho Fish and Game officials have confirmed […]
May 28, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Free outdoor opportunities upcoming in nearby states
A number of states are offering free outdoor opportunities over the next few days. Oregon: Fish, clam and crab for […]
May 28, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
My American Mustang: Owning a Piece of the American West
My American Mustang: Owning a Piece of the American West By Jill Herold BILLINGS, Mont. – The modern horse can be […]
May 26, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Man arrested for fishing contest fraud
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested a Pollock man for alleged bass fishing contest violations on May […]
May 26, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Person charged by grizzly in Casey Meadows area
May 26, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves
Late afternoon on Friday, May 24, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau […]
May 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: We Went to a Lure Manufacturer That Specializes in Catching Kokanee
…and boy did we get some great ideas! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talked […]
May 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park during the 2024 summer season
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect […]
May 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Delayed opening for Beartooth Highway (US-212) due to heavy snowfall and hazardous winter conditions
The opening of the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke […]
May 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Road closure planned for Little Joe Road this summer, work starting
The Lolo National Forest began a large two phased road improvement project on Little Joe Road, Forest Road 282, late […]
May 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Memorial Day Weekend on the Bitterroot National Forest
Hamilton, MT, May 23 — Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional kickoff of the summer season. The 1.6-million-acre Bitterroot National Forest […]
May 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Corps Removes Flathead Lake Level Restrictions
Polson, Montana — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed the remaining flood control restrictions on Flathead Lake Levels clearing […]
May 22, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Visitor Injured in Incident with Bear
MOOSE, Wyo. – On the afternoon of Sunday, May 19, Teton Interagency Dispatch received a report of a 35-year-old male visitor […]
May 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
Nice Chocolate Bear Down
Howie Viguers shot himself a nice chocolate bear. The photo was posted by Hunt Montana a few days ago. The […]
May 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Multi-year black bear population and habitat study expands to more areas around state
HELENA – This month, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks researchers will begin the second season of a multi-year study on black […]
May 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Man severely injured by grizzly despite using firearm
May 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Hyalite Canyon Road Opening Delayed for Priority Road Maintenance
Bozeman, MT (May 13, 2024) — The opening of Hyalite Canyon Road has been delayed and is now scheduled for […]
May 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
$5 million invested to strengthen the wood products economy across Montana
MISSOULA, Mont., May 14, 2024 — Today, the USDA Forest Service announced it is investing more than $5 million […]
May 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
13,000 Acres of Timberlands Permanently Protected by Trust for Public Land
Kalispell, MT – Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with Green Diamond Resource Company (GDRC) and the U.S. Fish […]
May 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
People That Get “Too Close” Are Everywhere…
Yellowstone National Park isn’t the only place where people ignore rules. These people are everywhere…even on the beaches of Mexico. […]
May 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
When Your Cat Is Not Your Cat…
From cozy catnaps to impromptu bear dens, our domestic pet beds are finding unexpected occupants in them from the wild. […]
May 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Deer swept away at Niagara Falls
When a deer makes a bad decision and ends up in a really bad place….
May 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.13.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows fishing from shore has slowed down as the fish have moved into deeper water. Boat anglers caught a few […]
May 13, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Injured hiker survived night in snow shelter in Hyalite Canyon
On May 11, 2024, at 8:04 AM, Gallatin County 911 Dispatch was notified of an overdue mountain biker/hiker, likely in […]
May 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Aurora borealis dances above Montana
These photos were taken from Elk Park and Butte.
May 9, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest Campgrounds Prepare to Open for the Summer Season
Kalispell, MT, May 9, 2024 — Camping season is right around the corner here on the Flathead National Forest. The […]
May 9, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Fish Populations Bump Up in Big Hole; Good Water Year and Hard Work Paying Off
Wise River, MT – After six years of declining wild trout populations culminating in historic lows last year across the […]
May 9, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Corps Approves another Lake Level Variation
Polson, Montana — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved another request from Energy Keepers, Inc (EKI) to deviate […]