May 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Three bears euthanized in Missoula
MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks trapped and euthanized three black bears today in Missoula that were responsible for […]
May 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
HELENA – Curious to know if you were successful in the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses? […]
May 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Low Snow Year in Montana Results in Below Normal Water Supply Forecasts for the Upcoming Season
BOZEMAN, Mont., May 7, 2024 – Well above normal precipitation during April was needed given the meager snowpack conditions experienced […]
May 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]
May 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reports slight increase in park visits for 2023
HELENA – The outdoor opportunities at Montana’s state parks are no secret to those who like to recreate. Last year, […]
May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting with hounds of all black bears will close in […]
May 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bowhunter Education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Registration open until Friday, May 10 BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an in-person Bowhunter Education course at […]
May 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
UM LEADS WITH FISHERIES EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
By Emily Senkosky and Elizabeth Harrison UM News Service MISSOULA – Whether it’s strapping into wetsuits to snorkel for data or […]
May 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Termination Order: Spring Road Closures on Libby Ranger District
The spring road closure that was in effect on the Libby Ranger District has been terminated (view termination here) and the roads […]
May 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Helena-Lewis and Clark Resource Advisory Committee to convene May 9
HELENA, Mont. – May 3, 2024 — On May 9 the Helena-Lewis and Clark Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet to […]
May 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Notice of Intent to Conduct Mineral Exploration
Hamilton, MT — The Bitterroot National has received a Notice of Intent (NOI) to conduct mineral exploration from U.S. Critical Materials […]
May 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Feeding wildlife is never a good idea…regardless of how you do it
Feeding wildlife might seem like a kind gesture, but it’s important to remember that it can do more harm than […]
Apr 30, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Vandal poisons thousands of young salmon
REEDSPORT, Ore. — Nearly 18,000 young salmon died after a vandal poured bleach into a Douglas County fish hatchery tank […]
Apr 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Man approached bison too closely in Yellowstone National Park and was injured
A 40-year-old male, Clarence Yoder, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, approached a bison too closely (within 25 yards) on the afternoon […]
Apr 28, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR TRAIL PROJECT ON WILD HORSE ISLAND ON FLATHEAD LAKE
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking volunteers for a trail maintenance project on Wild Horse Island on Flathead […]
Apr 28, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM issues decision on Left Coulee Access
SOUTH BLAINE COUNTY, Mont. – Bureau of Land Management officials signed a Decision Record and Finding of No Significant Impact for […]
Apr 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Application Deadline for Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Approaching
Reminder! The deadline to apply for moose, sheep, goat, and bison permits is May 1st (because “May the 4th be […]
Apr 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
Creamy Wild Turkey Veggie Pasta
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with a Creamy Wild Turkey Veggie Pasta recipe! Packed with savory flavors, this […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Clark Fork River produces new state record Westslope cutthroat trout
Post Falls angler releases record trout Congratulations to Daniel Whitesitt of Post Falls, Idaho on landing a new Catch-and-Release state […]
Apr 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Celebrates Opening of Public Archery Range in Big Arm
BIG ARM, Mont. – Today, Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (FWP) Director Dustin Temple celebrated the […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
“Bird Day” celebration scheduled for May 4 at Spring Meadow State Park
HELENA, Mont. – April 16, 2024 — This year’s celebration of World Migratory Bird Day will take place at Montana Fish, […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Seasonal Roads Opening Today on Seeley Lake Ranger District
Seeley Lake, Mont., April 19, 2024 – The seasonal roads designated to open May 1 on the Seeley Lake Ranger District […]
Apr 22, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
A long trip home: One steelhead’s journey to the Potlatch River
It’s springtime in Idaho, and that means adult steelhead are returning to their birthplace to spawn the next generation of […]
Apr 17, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Launches Campaign to Build Environment and Conservation Hub
MISSOULA – The University of Montana Foundation and the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation announce the launch of “Treasure Montana: […]
Apr 17, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Reminder to turn in Kootenai River creel packets by May 1 for a chance to win prizes!
Idaho Fish and Game is reminding burbot anglers on the Kootenai River to turn in their creel packets by May […]
Apr 17, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Adenovirus Hemorrhagic Disease suspected as culprit in Upper Snake moose mortalities
Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has investigated a recent surge in moose mortalities across the Upper Snake Region. […]
Apr 17, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear euthanized due to cattle depredation in Washakie County
A grizzly bear was euthanized Monday after confirmed cattle depredation on private land south of Ten Sleep. On April 14, […]
Apr 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Opening Day Spring Turkey
Justin Dyon bagged his first spring gobbler of the season on opening day, according to Hunt Montana. Congratulations!
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting permit drawing results now available
HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Record Low Snowpack Results in Abnormally Dry to Severe Drought Conditions This Spring
HELENA, Mont. – Today, the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) released the 2024 Montana Water Supply Outlook Report, […]
Apr 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo National Forest welcomes new District Ranger to the Plains-Thompson Falls Ranger District
Thompson Falls, Mont., April 8, 2024 — The Lolo National Forest is pleased to announce the selection of Curtis Rintz […]
Apr 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
594-6497 Remembering the Mann Gulch Fire 75 years later
HELENA, Mont. – April 10, 2024 – This summer, the USDA Forest Service, Montana Discovery Foundation, National Smokejumpers Association, and […]
Apr 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Missoula woman sentenced to more than two years in prison for stealing two U.S. Forest Service pickup trucks
MISSOULA — A Missoula woman who admitted to stealing property from the U.S. Forest Service was sentenced today to two […]
Apr 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Overlook Gates Opening Monday
Polson, Montana – The gates to the SKQ Overlook will be opening soon. On April 15 the gates to the […]
Apr 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Is it hunting season yet?
When it’s time to hit the hills (or mountains in some cases) and get out to try and tag some […]
Apr 10, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Wilderness Speaker Series concludes with Artist Wilderness Connection Panel at FVCC
The third and final installment in the 2024 Wilderness Speaker Series will feature a panel of local artists who have […]
Apr 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Snowy February Weather Tapers off, More Snow is Needed to Improve this Summer’s Water Supply Outlook
Given the lack of precipitation from November through most of January in Montana, above normal precipitation was needed over the […]
Apr 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park expands access to allow for year-round fishing in two locations
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, Yellowstone National Park will expand fishing access by allowing for year-round […]
Apr 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks with Chris McFadden of Townsend Marine
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale had a great conversation with Chris McFadden, Owner of […]
Apr 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Corps Approves Flathead Lake Level Variation
Polson, Montana — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved a request from Energy Keepers, Inc (EKI) to deviate from the […]
Apr 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Warden intercepts mussel-fouled boat after driver neglects to stop at inspection station
HELENA – A Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks warden stopped a driver pulling a ski boat after he drove past an aquatic […]
Apr 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirms wolf-livestock depredation in Grand County
On the morning of April 2, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) received a report of a possible depredation incident after […]
Apr 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunter-reported harvest in Michigan’s Calhoun County shown to be a gray wolf
Though a Michigan hunter reported that he harvested a large animal in Calhoun County in January during a legal coyote […]
Apr 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Greater Yellowstone Coalition Delivers Bear-Proof Containers to Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
As bears are beginning to wake from hibernation across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, 39 bear-proof containers are being delivered to […]
Apr 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Fish tanker truck accident results in loss of some spring Chinook smolts
On March 29 near Lookingglass Hatchery in northeast Oregon, a fish tanker truck was involved in an accident while transporting […]
Apr 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Make Scoring Easy with the Rackulator
Tired of asking other people to score your racks? Rackulator is the only electronic big game scoring device that makes […]
Apr 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Glacier National Park 2024 Construction Updates
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [April 1, 2024] –Glacier National Park has announced plans for construction areas during the 2024 spring and summer […]
Apr 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Custer Gallatin Urges Visitors to Adhere to Regulations and Food Storage Order When Target Shooting
Bozeman, MT, April 1, 2024— As the winter season comes to an end and the weather starts to warm up, […]
Apr 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Couple that Hunts Together…
For those of you who still have elk and deer permit applications on your brain (the deadline is today–that is […]
Mar 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
REMINDER: Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1
Some changes to regulations in effect; new license year began March 1 HELENA – Hunters have until April 1 to apply […]