Mar 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
1 convicted after trying to salvage Ennis bighorn in Idaho
On March 1, 2024, an Idaho resident was sentenced in a Kootenai County court for the unlawful possession of a […]
Mar 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Upcoming FWP Deadlines
This is just a reminder of some upcoming application deadlines: Smith River Super Permit – March 22 Paddlefish (white tag) […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
James Bond actor fined $500 for walking off Yellowstone boardwalk
Pierce Brosnan, 70, of Malibu, California, was fined $500, and required to pay a $1,000 community service payment to the […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead Resource Advisory Committee accepting proposals for 2024
Kalispell, Montana, March 11, 2024— The Flathead National Forest on behalf of the Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee, is now accepting new project […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Custer Gallatin National Forest Recognized at the Golden Pinecone Awards
Bozeman, MT, March 11, 2024— The Custer Gallatin Bear Aware Program has received recognition at the second annual Golden Pinecone […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park Announces First Grizzly Bear Sighting of 2024
On March 3, visitors skiing on the Specimen Ridge Trail in the north-central part of the park observed the first […]
Mar 14, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM proposes stronger greater sage-grouse conservation plans
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is announcing a draft plan to strengthen greater sage-grouse conservation and management on […]
Mar 13, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Avalanche kills 1 in Ravalli County
Ravalli County Sheriff – Coroner Steve Holton confirmed that there was a fatality associated with an avalanche in the southern […]
Mar 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wildlife Trafficking Charges as Part of Yearslong Effort to Create Giant Hybrid Sheep for Captive Hunting
WASHINGTON – A Montana man pleaded guilty today to two felony wildlife crimes – a conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act […]
Mar 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Partial closure lifted at Gritty Stone Fishing Access Site
BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at Gritty Stone Fishing Access Site (FAS) has been lifted and the site is […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Wolverine reintroduction bill is introduced through Colorado Legislature
Colorado sure has things happening. They recently introduced wolves to the state, and now they are focusing on wolverines. According […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Public comment open on proposed Yellowstone AIS measures
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park seeks public comment on proposed measures to help stop the spread of […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
GNP Announces 2023 Visitation Data
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [March 6, 2024] – Glacier National Park was in the top 15 most visited national parks in 2023, […]
Mar 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes, field days offered in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Hunter and Bowhunter Education in-person classes and field days will be offered in several locations in south-central Montana this […]
Mar 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Mule Deer Hunting Changes
As you apply for licenses and permits for the 2024 hunting season, we’d like to highlight some changes for mule […]
Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Units 100 and 445
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Units […]
Mar 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 4
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 4 the evening […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Sturgeon poachers serve jail time and pay thousands in restitution
From Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife This giant white sturgeon, measuring over seven feet long and likely more than […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
National Park Foundation and National Park Service Announce $40 Million Gift to Meet Urgent Need for Employee Housing at Yellowstone National Park
WASHINGTON – The National Park Foundation (NPF) and National Park Service (NPS) today announced a $40 million gift to expand and […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Food Storage Requirements Reinstated March 1, 2024
Bozeman, MT, February 27, 2024 – Effective March 1, 2024, food storage regulations will be reinstated annually from March 1- December 1, […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Banana BANANZA!!!
From Idaho Fish and Game Back by popular demand, fish and game will stock banana trout in Mann Lake beginning […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season wraps up
Most roads, entrances and visitor services will begin to close early March MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park’s winter season wraps up early […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
325.5 million visits to national parks in 2023, 4.5 million visits to Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On Feb. 22, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Public Scoping Begins for Glacier National Park’s Fire Management Plan EA
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 27, 2024] – Glacier National Park is initiating public scoping for an environmental assessment (EA) in compliance with the National […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Wyoming Range mule deer population declines after severe winter of 2022-23
JACKSON – Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers completed an aerial population survey of the renowned Wyoming Range mule deer herd, […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
A day in the life of a Montana wolf trapper/hunter
Has wolf hunting and/or trapping in Montana been a bucket list item of yours? Are you wondering what it is […]
Feb 28, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana State University Extension to host free feral swine education tour in northeast Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana State University Extension will host a feral swine education tour March 5-8 in northeast Montana, with seven stops held for landowners, […]
Feb 25, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
DNA study reveals diet of wolves
A new study that analyzed wolf scat DNA gives insight into what exactly these predators are eating. In a peer-reviewed […]
Feb 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Student Researcher Explores Impacts of Cat Colonies on Missoula Wildlife
By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – University of Montana student Jay Schutze has discovered that, here in Missoula, the cat […]
Feb 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Gila Bend, AZ Bighorn Sheep Poached–Reward Offered
According to a recent press release, the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Operation Game Thief is offering a reward of […]
Feb 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunting dog survives chasing pigs off 85′ cliff
From Elbert County Emergency Services, Georgia This morning Elbert County E911 received a call that would be unusual to most […]
Feb 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Five cyclists attacked by mountain lion
On Saturday, Feb. 17 at 12:48 p.m., Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Officers received a report of a […]
Feb 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1
Deer and elk permit application deadline is April 1 HELENA – The new license year opens March 1, which means that […]
Feb 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Troy man admits tampering with evidence in grizzly bear killing
MISSOULA — A Troy man admitted today that he tampered with evidence in the shooting of a grizzly bear on […]
Feb 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Venison Lasagna, Anybody?
Indulge in a twist on a classic favorite with this Venison Lasagna recipe. Savor the wild game essence in every […]
Feb 14, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Reclamation Issues Snowmelt Forecast for Bighorn River Basin
BILLINGS, Mont. — Reclamation’s February forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows: […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone recruiting for 2024 Youth Conservation Corps program
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – How would you like to work, learn, play, and grow in Yellowstone’s wonderland this summer? […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
F&G officers investigating 49 ducks shot and left to waste in Canyon County
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking the public’s help in gathering information about a large number of ducks that were […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
The prize of the Kootenai River—a lobster-flavored freshwater cod—is the perfect way to cure cabin fever
If you’re suffering from cabin fever this winter, consider fishing for burbot in the Kootenai River Burbot fishing on the […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Warning issued for mountain lions roaming populated area
Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings to keep themselves and their pets safe Residents in Ketchum are […]
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Pulled Canada Goose Sandwich
How about some pulled pork….wait! Let’s try some some Canada goose instead!
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
SPRING TURKEY TIME IS … by Montana Grant
Just around the corner. One of the main challenges for Tom Turkey success is realistic calling. The best turkey call […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Activists announce intent to sue over USFWS wolf decision
If you were happy to hear the USFWS had denied protection for gray wolves in the northern Rockies, get ready […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana bighorn sheep license sold at auction for $380,000
SHEEP SHOW® SETS RECORDS FOR WILD SHEEP CONSERVATION From the Wild Sheep Foundation This past week, a record $6,432,500 was […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Annual Climbing Restrictions in Mill Creek Canyon
Hamilton, MT, February 7 — Even though spring doesn’t arrive until next month, the Stevensville Ranger District is reminding everyone of […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Helena- Lewis and Clark National Forest looking for campground hosts
From Helena- Lewis and Clark National Forest Our recreation staff are once again recruiting volunteers to serve as campground hosts. […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Federal Government Launches Pilot Program to Strengthen Local Governments’ Wildfire Response
$5 million in initial funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will expand local wildfire response capacity WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons close in Region 4
Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
5 caught, 1 seriously injured in avalanche
MOOSE, Wyo. — On Sunday afternoon, February 4, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) rangers requested helicopter assistance from Teton County Search […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ditch the Chicken–Go for the Duck!
Even if you’re not a fan of duck meat, these are definitely worth a try!