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 […]
Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fireworks on Independence Day…because this is America
Here is some footage of some fireworks out of Laurel, near Billings, from 2021–because it is the Fourth of July, […]
Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Raccoons are still considered wild animals, too.
Just because you think you’re trying to help when you’re attempting to usher some baby coons out of your house […]
Jul 2, 2023 · Montana Grant
DOG HAIR!!!
Anyone with a dog knows that shed hair is a problem. Hairy dust bunnies gather in corners of the floor, […]
Jul 1, 2023 · Kamp Cook
Bill Couch Catches 27 inch Walleye
Bill Couch from St. Ignatius Caught a 27 inch Walleye while listening to the Montana Outdoor Radio Show July 1st. […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft environmental assessment of elk management plan
HELENA – A draft environmental assessment (EA) of the 2023 Draft Elk Management Plan is now available for public review and […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP launches new public portal to report sightings of sick or dead fish
Portal to assist FWP’s response to trout population declines in Jefferson Basin HELENA – As part of the department’s response to […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Brooks Defends Title, Wins 2023 RMEF World Elk Calling Championship
MISSOULA, Mont. — Beau Brooks of La Center, Washington, fought off a stacked field that included six other past world […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Reclamation reminds public of fireworks prohibition, announces reservoir levels for holiday weekend
BILLINGS, Mont. – The public is reminded that possessing, discharging and using fireworks is strictly prohibited on all Bureau of Reclamation […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Free UM Clark Fork River Shuttle Service Returns in July
Free UM Clark Fork River Shuttle Service Returns in July – Free and convenient transport to float the Clark Fork River will soon […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
South Otter Landscape Restoration and Resiliency Project Final Decision Available
Ashland, MT (June 29, 2023) – The Custer Gallatin Forest today released the Final Decision for the South Otter Landscape Restoration […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Public Invited to “Going Batty” Evening Field Trip in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 29, 2023] – Glacier National Park and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) invite the public to a late-evening […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Zinke, Daines Urge Bureau of Reclamation to Increase Flow from Hungry Horse, Prevent Catastrophic Impacts on Flathead Lake
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke urged Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton to increase the release of water […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Critical Montana, Idaho state and private forest health improvement projects receive funding
Missoula, Mont. (June 29, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Northern Region announced today that 52,683 acres of private […]