Nov 16, 2023 · Angela Montana
Hunter Reported Missing 11.16.23
MISSING HUNTER Reported missing today, 11/16/23 BE ON LOOK OUT FOR THIS PERSON AND VEHICLE. Missing hunter is an adult […]
Nov 16, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP game wardens seek information on wolverine killed illegally near Wisdom
WISDOM – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a wolverine that was shot illegally this […]
Nov 16, 2023 · Angela Montana
R7: MILD WEATHER, AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANTELOPE CLOSER
Mild weather, ample opportunity for antelope closer MILES CITY – Hunters out and about in southeast Montana during the closing weekend […]
Nov 16, 2023 · Angela Montana
R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON DOWN TO FINAL WEEKS
KALISPELL — Signs of the “rut” have emerged in northwest Montana as the general hunting season winds down with less than […]
Nov 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
R5: Busy and warm fourth weekend of general season in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The fourth weekend of the general big game hunting season brought warm, sunny weather and more hunters than last […]
Nov 14, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
FNF Seeks Public Comment on Winter Recreation Special Use Permit Proposals
Kalispell, MT, November 13, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is requesting public input on the issuance of nine temporary special […]
Nov 14, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Mule deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH 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 […]
Nov 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Deadline for public comment on proposed hunting regulations is November 21
Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items HELENA – The […]
Nov 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Game and Fish proposes three instream flow water rights to protect native trout
CHEYENNE – Three stream segments with crucial native trout habitat are proposed for streamflow protection in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish […]
Nov 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
UNCLE BUCK!!! by Montana Grant
Bird dogs are the best! My son in law has a Brittany that he named “BUCK”. He was not always […]
Nov 10, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Glacier National Park announces a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2024
WEST 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 […]
Nov 10, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023
Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 299,127 recreation visits in October 2023. This […]
Nov 10, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Big Hearts Under the Big Sky Honors Veterans Day by Fulfilling One Veteran’s Dream of a Montana Elk Hunt
Big Hearts Under the Big Sky Honors Veterans Day by Fulfilling One Veteran’s Dream of a Montana Elk HuntHunting Experience […]
Nov 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Nov 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Dry Riverside Project Advances to Next Steps
Kalispell, MT, November 8, 2023 —The Flathead National Forest announced today that the Dry Riverside Project has moved to the next phase of […]
Nov 8, 2023 · Angela Montana
When you can’t find a runway
When you need a runway in Alaska, you use what is available…
Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District […]
Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates […]
Nov 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Save Wild Trout Announces Advisory Board
Save Wild Trout Announces Advisory Board Board of Fly Fishing and Wild Trout Advocates to Assist Group’s Work Protecting Southwest […]
Nov 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Christmas Tree Permits on Lolo National Forest Available starting November 9
Christmas Tree Permits on Lolo National Forest Available starting November 9 Missoula, Mont., November 6, 2023—Christmas tree permits will be available […]
Nov 6, 2023 · Angela Montana
Persistent Bear destroys state park visitor’s RV
In a truly astonishing event, a bear unleashed its might, tearing into the side of a camper at Gorges State […]
Nov 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
A BUCK or BULL TOO FAR? by Montana Grant
I was talking to some long-range deer/elk hunters the other day. They were bragging about their “Long Shots”. Some of […]
Nov 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13
GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a meeting in Lewistown to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 […]
Nov 2, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
RMEF Boosts Advocacy, Bolsters Support of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is proud to announce it further strengthened its relationship with the Congressional Sportsmen’s […]
Nov 2, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
The BobFest Celebrates Wild Places and Active Wilderness Stewardship
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is hosting their annual year-end celebration and fundraiser on Friday, November 10th from 6-9 pm at […]
Nov 2, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Praises Firefighters and DNRC for Effective 2023 Fire Season Response
Governor Gianforte Praises Firefighters and DNRC for Effective 2023 Fire Season Response State kept 96% of wildland fires to 10 acres or […]
Nov 2, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Trooper receives Highway Patrol’s highest award for rescue following otter attack
Trooper receives Highway Patrol’s highest award for rescue following otter attack HELENA – Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Trooper Barb Armstrong today received the […]
Nov 2, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Mysterious state record largemouth vindicated on 75th anniversary
New details and the legacy of the lady that landed it Anyone that has looked over Idaho’s list of State […]
Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
13 years old with a Bull Elk
13-year-old Cole Koon from Helena tagged a very nice bull this season. Way to go, Cole!
Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District […]
Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Wyoming warden report reveals unusual tales
Each year the Wyomging Game and Fish Department publishes an annual warden report. The document contains a variety of information, […]
Nov 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest Seeks Comments on Rumbling Owl Fuels Reduction Project
Kalispell, MT, November 1, 2023 — Chris Dowling, Swan Lake District Ranger, invites the public to provide input on the proposed Rumbling […]
Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest […]
Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five […]
Nov 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation officers
Conservation officers and sportsmen are playing for the same team With most hunting seasons already open, Idaho’s hunting, fishing and […]
Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO
BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, […]
Oct 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
ALWAYS IN TOUCH!? by Montana Grant
Cellphones have changed so much about human behavior and our culture. At one time, not so long ago, our outside […]
Oct 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk […]
Oct 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana Grant
You arrived at your favorite stand at sunrise. Just as you settle in, you see antlers. All the preparation, planning, […]
Oct 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
New catch/release record steelhead landed
Even on the best days, steelhead fishing is usually a game of long odds. But for those anglers willing to […]
Oct 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Public access at Madison Dam will temporarily close Nov. 15 for construction project
Butte, Mont. – Oct. 27, 2023 – Ennis Lake Road will close from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 downstream from Madison Dam for […]
Oct 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
12 Year-Old Gets a Buck
In a testament to youthful determination and the tradition of hunting, 12-year-old Moxen Ophus, from Lewistown, achieved a remarkable feat […]
Oct 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bull elk DOWN–Captain UP
Sunday morning was blessed in more ways than one today for the Captain. Up at 6, bull down by 8! […]
Oct 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & […]
Oct 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm […]
Oct 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Goose migration at Freezout Lake impacted by freeze
The latest from Freezout Lake: Overall waterfowl presence across the WMA remains nearly nonexistent. This includes ducks, snow geese, […]
Oct 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Clearwater River sets new state record coho salmon
Matt Hosking of Lewiston, Idaho set a new state record with this 11.78-pound coho salmon, caught from the Clearwater River […]
Oct 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas […]
Oct 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general […]
Oct 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bull down by Bill
Bill Couch from the Mission Valley shot a nice bull while hunting in southwest Montana. Way to go, Bill!