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Aug 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Nonnative brook trout discovered in Soda Butte Creek in Yellowstone National Park; Native fish restoration project resumes to remove nonnatives

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park, in coordination with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Custer Gallatin National Forest, […]

Aug 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Final Decision for Buffalo Creek Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Conservation Project Released

Gardiner, MT (August 3, 2023) – The Custer Gallatin National Forest today released the Final Decision for the Buffalo Creek Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout […]

Aug 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead National Forest Fire Update for August 3, 2023

alispell, MT, August 3, 2023 — As hot and dry weather conditions continue, firefighters continue working to contain several fires on […]

Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

It’s never too early to plan for hunting camp

Time is flying by for many, and before we know it, it will be time to head to elk camp. […]

Aug 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

NWTF and USDA Forest Service Collaborate to Tackle Wildfire Crisis in Montana

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The National Wild Turkey Federation has teamed up with the USDA Forest Service in Montana’s Bitterroot National Forest to […]

Aug 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Hard-sided Only Camping at Rattin and Sheridan Campgrounds due to Bear Activity

Red Lodge, MT, August 1, 2023—Starting August 1, 2023 until rescinded, only hard-sided campers will be allowed at the Rattin […]

Aug 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fire restrictions in place in Wheatland County

BILLINGS – Wheatland County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions last week. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the county’s lead […]

Jul 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

New small and remote wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park;

A visitor to Yellowstone National Park spotted the remote Hitching Post Fire about 5.5 miles south of the park’s Northeast Entrance Road and .5 miles east of the Lamar River Trail in […]

Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Floating in Florida vs Floating in Montana

This is why floating in Florida is a little different than floating in Montana… (click the image below)

Jul 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Stage I Fire Restrictions Going into Effect in NW Montana

Kalispell, MT, July 26, 2023 — Interagency fire managers are implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions that will go into effect […]

Jul 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

First confirmed 2023 wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park; Parkwide fire danger is now HIGH

On July 22, the first confirmed wildland fire of the season in Yellowstone National Park was detected by a visitor. […]

Jul 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Yellowstone announces lottery for 2023-2024 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2023-2024 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile […]

Jul 25, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Forest Moves to VERY HIGH Fire Danger

Hamilton, MT, July 24 — Hot, dry conditions continue to dry fuels out, prompting the Bitterroot National Forest to raise fire danger […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Grizzly euthanized in Glacier National Park

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 21, 2023] – Glacier National Park officials, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, euthanized […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Surplus elk permits available to sign up

HELENA – Hunters interested in signing up for elk permits left over from the permit drawing can do so between today, […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Surplus drawing license and permit applications to be randomized

Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Zinke Legislation to Defund, Block Glacier Park Vehicle Reservation System Advances to House Floor

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved Congressman Ryan Zinke’s legislation to defund and block the vehicle reservation […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers, streams run historically low

Anglers asked to help reduce stress on cold-water fish KALISPELL — Rivers and streams in northwest Montana are running at or […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Warm water prompts hoot-owl restrictions on portions of Big Hole, Ruby rivers

BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of the Ruby and lower Big Hole rivers are […]

Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

15 acre wildfire reported northwest of Seeley Lake

Fire Situation: The 15-acre Colt Fire is burning in dense timber with heavy dead and down fuels northwest of Colt […]

Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Governor Gianforte: Montana Prepared To Manage Grizzly Bear

CHOTEAU, Mont. – In Teton County, Governor Greg Gianforte today emphasized the state’s preparedness to manage the grizzly bear in […]

Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River access, boat ramp remains closed

BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at Manuel Lisa Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Bighorn River has been lifted. Motorized access […]

Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Black Jaw Flies Make Their Fort Peck Debut!

Gary Rueb from Plentywood retired last winter. Looking for something to do he decided to start tying his own salmon […]

Jul 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Cliff diver missing on Lake Koocanusa

At approximately 8:07 pm on July 19, 2023, Eureka Area Dispatch received a call that a male had jumped off […]

Jul 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Grandparents and Grandkids Fishing Away

Curly and Leitha Olson from Lewistown were recently fishing at Hell Creek with their grandkids on Fort Peck. Looks like […]

Jul 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Grizzly euthanized at Hungry Horse reservoir

KALISPELL — A grizzly bear was captured and euthanized after several conflicts with people along Hungry Horse Reservoir in Flathead […]

Jul 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Smoked Spoonbill Recipe

We have posted a few paddlefish recipes over the years, and we wanted to share this smoked recipe, as smoked […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $185 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience as Part of the Investing in America Agenda

MISSOULA, Mont. — During a visit to Montana today, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau announced a $185 million investment […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Moose Sighting in Helena

HELENA, Mont. – The City of Helena Police Department has confirmed a moose sighting in town. The moose has been seen in the empty […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Lewis and Clark Public Health remind public about harmful algal blooms

Lewis and Clark Public Health: As Montanans and visitors head to local ponds, lakes and reservoirs for summer fun, public […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Benson leads Kootenai National Forest

In honor of National Forest Week, Montana Tech is featuring alumni who help keep our national forests up and running. […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Thunder Road Farm Hosts Raspberry Jam Farm Party

(Arlee, MT) – Thunder Road Farm in Arlee is hosting a Raspberry Jam Farm Party on Sunday, July 30 from […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit Returns in 2023 to Explore Conservation, Economics, and Inclusion in Outdoor Recreation

Butte, MT – July 11, 2023 – The Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit is back in 2023! Co-hosted by the University […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Road Work to begin July 20th on the Main Fork Rock Creek Road 2421

Red Lodge, MT -July, 12 2023 — Road work will be conducted on Glacier Lake/Main Fork Rock Creek FSR #2421 on […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Foys Lake Dock vandalized

The dock at Foy’s Lake was vandalized sometime during the evening of July 11, 2023. Vandals broke the welds and […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Two men charged for 2022 trespass on Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area

SEELEY LAKE – Two men faced criminal trespass charges this spring in Missoula County Justice Court from an incident that […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Needs Your Help!

[Kalispell, MT] – The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is actively seeking volunteers for a slate of trail maintenance projects in the latter part […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille earned over $5,000 catching walleye during May and June

For most fisherman, the notion of getting paid to fish is a pie-in-the-sky dream. For five lucky anglers on Lake […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Man cited for illegally landing helicopter on west shore of Jackson Lake inside Grand Teton National Park

MOOSE, WY — On Saturday, June 24, at approximately 3 p.m. Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers received a report […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Crystal Lake Campground closed

Campground closure The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) passed in 2020, and ensured funding for deferred maintenance projects across the […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Global Study Finds While Humans Sheltered in Place, Wildlife Roamed

By Elizabeth L. Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – While humans sheltered in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, wild animals took the opportunity to […]

Jul 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fire danger increases

Hamilton, Montana (July 3, 2023) – Fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest will raise from “Low” to “Moderate” starting […]

Jul 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act introduced

Big Sandy, Mont.) – Following years of work and collaboration between Montana ranchers, recreationists, loggers, mountain bikers, and business owners, […]

Jul 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Beer Battered Fish Nuggets

Turn your fish into a crispy battered fish bite meal with this recipe.

Jul 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP TO USE DROUGHT RESTRICTION CRITERIA AS IN YEARS PAST

HELENA – Last year, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved an amendment to the “hoot owl” rule that directs fishing […]

Jul 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP’s response to trout declines in Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers

Proposed studies will examine fish mortality, recruitment and health BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching several research efforts […]

Jul 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Deer decomposition timelapse

There are things in nature that aren’t exactly great to see, but nature is nature…and timelapse videos are good at […]

Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

DIY – How to make your own sparklers for the 4th of July

Buying fireworks can get expensive around the 4th of July, so why not save some money and make your own […]