Complete guide to hunting in Big Sky Country.
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FNF Seeks Public Comment on Winter Recreation Special Use Permit Proposals
Read More: FNF Seeks Public Comment on Winter Recreation Special Use Permit ProposalsKalispell, MT, November 13, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is requesting public input on the issuance of nine temporary special […]
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Mule deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park
Read More: Mule deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National ParkMAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) recently confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the carcass of an adult […]
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FWP News: Deadline for public comment on proposed hunting regulations is November 21
Read More: FWP News: Deadline for public comment on proposed hunting regulations is November 21Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items HELENA – The […]
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Game and Fish proposes three instream flow water rights to protect native trout
Read More: Game and Fish proposes three instream flow water rights to protect native troutCHEYENNE – Three stream segments with crucial native trout habitat are proposed for streamflow protection in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish […]
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UNCLE BUCK!!! by Montana Grant
Read More: UNCLE BUCK!!! by Montana GrantBird dogs are the best! My son in law has a Brittany that he named “BUCK”. He was not always […]
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Glacier National Park announces a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2024
Read More: Glacier National Park announces a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2024WEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 9, 2023] – Glacier National Park will implement a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2024, beginning May 24 for the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork […]
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023
Read More: Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 299,127 recreation visits in October 2023. This […]
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Big Hearts Under the Big Sky Honors Veterans Day by Fulfilling One Veteran’s Dream of a Montana Elk Hunt
Read More: Big Hearts Under the Big Sky Honors Veterans Day by Fulfilling One Veteran’s Dream of a Montana Elk HuntBig Hearts Under the Big Sky Honors Veterans Day by Fulfilling One Veteran’s Dream of a Montana Elk HuntHunting Experience […]
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Hunting Talk? Fishing Talk? The Captain and Crew? YES!
Read More: Hunting Talk? Fishing Talk? The Captain and Crew? YES!Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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Dry Riverside Project Advances to Next Steps
Read More: Dry Riverside Project Advances to Next StepsKalispell, MT, November 8, 2023 —The Flathead National Forest announced today that the Dry Riverside Project has moved to the next phase of […]
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When you can’t find a runway
Read More: When you can’t find a runwayWhen you need a runway in Alaska, you use what is available…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 700
Read More: FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 700HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District […]
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R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern Montana
Read More: R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern MontanaBOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates […]
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Save Wild Trout Announces Advisory Board
Read More: Save Wild Trout Announces Advisory BoardSave Wild Trout Announces Advisory Board Board of Fly Fishing and Wild Trout Advocates to Assist Group’s Work Protecting Southwest […]
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Christmas Tree Permits on Lolo National Forest Available starting November 9
Read More: Christmas Tree Permits on Lolo National Forest Available starting November 9Christmas Tree Permits on Lolo National Forest Available starting November 9 Missoula, Mont., November 6, 2023—Christmas tree permits will be available […]
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Persistent Bear destroys state park visitor’s RV
Read More: Persistent Bear destroys state park visitor’s RVIn a truly astonishing event, a bear unleashed its might, tearing into the side of a camper at Gorges State […]
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A BUCK or BULL TOO FAR? by Montana Grant
Read More: A BUCK or BULL TOO FAR? by Montana GrantI was talking to some long-range deer/elk hunters the other day. They were bragging about their “Long Shots”. Some of […]
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FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13
Read More: FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a meeting in Lewistown to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 […]
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RMEF Boosts Advocacy, Bolsters Support of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
Read More: RMEF Boosts Advocacy, Bolsters Support of Congressional Sportsmen’s FoundationMISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is proud to announce it further strengthened its relationship with the Congressional Sportsmen’s […]
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The BobFest Celebrates Wild Places and Active Wilderness Stewardship
Read More: The BobFest Celebrates Wild Places and Active Wilderness StewardshipThe Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is hosting their annual year-end celebration and fundraiser on Friday, November 10th from 6-9 pm at […]
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Governor Gianforte Praises Firefighters and DNRC for Effective 2023 Fire Season Response
Read More: Governor Gianforte Praises Firefighters and DNRC for Effective 2023 Fire Season ResponseGovernor Gianforte Praises Firefighters and DNRC for Effective 2023 Fire Season Response State kept 96% of wildland fires to 10 acres or […]
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Trooper receives Highway Patrol’s highest award for rescue following otter attack
Read More: Trooper receives Highway Patrol’s highest award for rescue following otter attackTrooper receives Highway Patrol’s highest award for rescue following otter attack HELENA – Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Trooper Barb Armstrong today received the […]
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Mysterious state record largemouth vindicated on 75th anniversary
Read More: Mysterious state record largemouth vindicated on 75th anniversaryNew details and the legacy of the lady that landed it Anyone that has looked over Idaho’s list of State […]
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13 years old with a Bull Elk
Read More: 13 years old with a Bull Elk13-year-old Cole Koon from Helena tagged a very nice bull this season. Way to go, Cole!
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
Read More: FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District […]
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Brett French reports: Wyoming warden report reveals unusual tales
Read More: Brett French reports: Wyoming warden report reveals unusual talesEach year the Wyomging Game and Fish Department publishes an annual warden report. The document contains a variety of information, […]
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Flathead National Forest Seeks Comments on Rumbling Owl Fuels Reduction Project
Read More: Flathead National Forest Seeks Comments on Rumbling Owl Fuels Reduction ProjectKalispell, MT, November 1, 2023 — Chris Dowling, Swan Lake District Ranger, invites the public to provide input on the proposed Rumbling […]
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK
Read More: R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEKKALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest […]
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FWP News: Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation
Read More: FWP News: Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet ReservationHELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five […]
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Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation officers
Read More: Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation officersConservation officers and sportsmen are playing for the same team With most hunting seasons already open, Idaho’s hunting, fishing and […]
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R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO
Read More: R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWOBILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, […]
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ALWAYS IN TOUCH!? by Montana Grant
Read More: ALWAYS IN TOUCH!? by Montana GrantCellphones have changed so much about human behavior and our culture. At one time, not so long ago, our outside […]
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R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
Read More: R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANAMISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk […]
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BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana Grant
Read More: BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana GrantYou arrived at your favorite stand at sunrise. Just as you settle in, you see antlers. All the preparation, planning, […]
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New catch/release record steelhead landed
Read More: New catch/release record steelhead landedEven on the best days, steelhead fishing is usually a game of long odds. But for those anglers willing to […]
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Public access at Madison Dam will temporarily close Nov. 15 for construction project
Read More: Public access at Madison Dam will temporarily close Nov. 15 for construction projectButte, Mont. – Oct. 27, 2023 – Ennis Lake Road will close from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 downstream from Madison Dam for […]
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12 Year-Old Gets a Buck
Read More: 12 Year-Old Gets a BuckIn a testament to youthful determination and the tradition of hunting, 12-year-old Moxen Ophus, from Lewistown, achieved a remarkable feat […]
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Bull elk DOWN–Captain UP
Read More: Bull elk DOWN–Captain UPSunday morning was blessed in more ways than one today for the Captain. Up at 6, bull down by 8! […]
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
Read More: FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP websiteHELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & […]
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R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Read More: R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central MontanaWarm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm […]
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Goose migration at Freezout Lake impacted by freeze
Read More: Goose migration at Freezout Lake impacted by freezeThe latest from Freezout Lake: Overall waterfowl presence across the WMA remains nearly nonexistent. This includes ducks, snow geese, […]
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Clearwater River sets new state record coho salmon
Read More: Clearwater River sets new state record coho salmonMatt Hosking of Lewiston, Idaho set a new state record with this 11.78-pound coho salmon, caught from the Clearwater River […]
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R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
Read More: R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern MontanaBOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas […]
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R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
Read More: R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central MontanaBILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general […]
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Bull down by Bill
Read More: Bull down by BillBill Couch from the Mission Valley shot a nice bull while hunting in southwest Montana. Way to go, Bill!
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11-year-old bags a really nice buck
Read More: 11-year-old bags a really nice buckTaden Sundeem from Fort Peck shot this really nice buck while hunting with his dad, Tom, and Andrew Johnson by […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411
Read More: FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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Montana State study aims to help threatened whitebark pine
Read More: Montana State study aims to help threatened whitebark pineBOZEMAN – A Montana State University research team has published a study that may contribute to management and restoration strategies […]
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Bozeman Ranger District & Hebgen Lake Ranger District Set to Begin Pile Burning in the Gallatin Valley
Read More: Bozeman Ranger District & Hebgen Lake Ranger District Set to Begin Pile Burning in the Gallatin ValleyBozeman, MT, October 19, 2023— Forest Service fire crews on the west side of the forest will be starting to […]
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Lolo National Forest Hiring 60 Permanent Seasonal Positions
Read More: Lolo National Forest Hiring 60 Permanent Seasonal PositionsMissoula, Mont., October 19, 2023—Beginning today, the Lolo National Forest is accepting applications for 60 permanent seasonal jobs through November […]