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 […]

Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE PADDLEFISH UPDATE 6.29.23

As of Thursday June 29, 2023 at 6:30 am the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag areas is 769 […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

CORRECTED: Conservation license required to access most state lands

HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Daines Pushes for the Completion of the Continental Divide Trail

From the Office of Steve Daines, June 21, 2023 U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today at a Senate Energy and Natural […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Main Boulder Ranger Station Reopens to the Public on July 1st

Livingston, MT -June 27, 2023 – The Main Boulder Ranger Station will reopen its doors to the public during the upcoming […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

NorthWestern Energy hosting July 11 meeting on Madison River Basin topics in West Yellowstone

Butte, Mont. – June 27, 2023 – NorthWestern Energy is hosting a public meeting from 7 – 9 p.m. July 11 […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Fight over White Sulphur copper mine

The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding a District Court judge’s decision that found in favor of environmental […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Catchin the Big Ones? You’re in the right place!

Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]

Jun 22, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

INFORMATION SOUGHT ON GRIZZLY BEAR KILLED NEAR CONRAD

GREAT FALLS – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks game wardens and are seeking information […]

Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Hands

Just a reminder that if you find something that resembles a human hand in the woods, it might not be […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA

BOZEMAN – As part of ongoing effortsrequired under the Endangered SpeciesAct to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with Montana Department of Fish, […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Wildfire-Charred Forests Get $7.8 Million in Rehab from RMEF, Partners

MISSOULA, Mont. — Western landscapes recently impacted by wildfires are receiving $7.8 million in forest restoration treatments. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Kickoff Event Held for The Big Sky Forestry Initiative

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The Big Sky Forestry Initiative Kickoff event took place June 8 at the Rockin’ TJ Ranch in Bozeman, Montana, celebrating […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Six Northern Region businesses receive USDA funds to advance innovation in wood products and wood energy economies

Missoula, Mont. (April 12, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week it is investing more than $43 million to […]

Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Sign-up open for surplus drawing licenses and permits

HELENA – Starting today, hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through […]

Jun 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fly Fishing Community Steps Up With ‘Save Wild Trout’ Campaign

WISE RIVER, MT – In response to the Jefferson Basin’s wild trout population crash, a coalition of fly fishing businesses, […]

Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

A compilation of dumb

We all know it is touron season at national parks across the country..and even the world. But, here is a […]

Jun 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Emergency fishing restrictions adopted for Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers

Regulations aim to reduce angling impacts on low fish numbers HELENA – New emergency fishing regulations are in place for the […]

Jun 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Invasion of the Idiots’ tracks Yellowstone ‘tourons’

If you have ever gone to Yellowstone National Park during one of its peak tourist times, you’ve probably seen someone […]

Jun 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

Man vs. Bear

We don’t always know what is about to happen in life, and this guy has quite a story to tell […]

Jun 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP accepting applications for ice fishing contests

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting ice fishing contests applications for the 2023-2024 season. Participants must comply […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Snowmobile Advisory Committee to meet June 23 in Helena

HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Snowmobile Advisory Committee will meet in Helena on June 23, from 6 to […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish for free over Father’s Day weekend

Be aware of changing and dangerous water conditions HELENA – Escape the summer heat and enjoy a cool adventure over Father’s […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeks proposals for 2024 hunting license auctions

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Mama Bear Takes Dip!

Well, this is what happens when the weather gets warm in bear country, so just make sure you pay attention […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in self-defense encounter in Madison Range

ENNIS – A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis. The person […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.12.23

Canyon Ferry:  The walleye bite is back on with anglers finding success from Pond 4 to the Silos, around Duck Creek […]

Jun 10, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Day 1 Leaders from Fresno Walleye Challenge

Sixty teams are competing in the Fresno Walleye Challenge this weekend. The tournament is still up for grabs! The Top […]

Jun 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Rangers seeking information on individuals harassing bison calf

MOOSE, WY — Summer is a great time to see wildlife in Grand Teton National Park among wildflowers, sagebrush flats, and […]

Jun 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Zac Fisher – Deputy District Ranger for Bozeman Ranger District

Bozeman, MT- March 29, 2023 —Zac Fisher recently started as the new Deputy District Ranger for the Bozeman Ranger District of […]

Jun 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Road Improvements Scheduled for East Fork Hyalite Road and Jackson Creek Road

Bozeman, MT- June 8, 2023 – Two popular Custer Gallatin National Forest roads on the Bozeman Ranger District will see major road […]

Jun 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Corner crossing in Montana ‘unlawful’ FWP says

Last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issued a press release saying corner crossing is illegal in Montana. For those […]

Jun 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tune in for the exciting action of Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain and crew!

Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]

Jun 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Be on the Lookout: Potomac Bull Stolen

Jun 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Cowboy vs. cow on the interstate

Wranglers do what they need to do to get the job done.  This is a scene you think we would […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

BEAR INJURES INDIVIDUAL CAMPING ALONG MIDDLE FORK FLATHEAD RIVER NEAR NYACK

KALISPELL — One person was injured Wednesday morning in an encounter with a black bear along the Middle Fork Flathead River […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP’s biennial hunting season-setting process begins in June

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will kick off the biennial hunting season-setting process earlier to allow for more public […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Montana Tech alum says Berkley Pit Waterfowl Protection Program sparked passion for birding

Associate Professor Stella Capoccia jokes that Shawn Moorman (Biological Sciences, ’23) could barely differentiate duck from a goose when the […]