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 […]
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 […]