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 […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TROUT DECLINE: FWP PROPOSES NEW REGULATIONS, INVESTS IN RESEARCH AND MONITORING

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks today announced new investments to research and monitor trout population declines in southwest Montana. […]

Jun 6, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Wetland Construction to Begin on the Slip and Slide Land Acquisition on the Gardiner Ranger District

Gardiner, MT -June 2, 2023 — Wetland restoration work on the recently acquired 583 acres of land, obtained through a land […]

Jun 6, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Missoula Resource Advisory Committee to Meet June 15

Missoula, MT, June 5, 2023 —The Missoula Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) is scheduled to meet in-person and virtually on June 15 […]

Jun 6, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Kathy Nash Presented with Director’s Award at the Annual Regional Lands Meeting

Bozeman, MT June 5, 2023 – Kathy Nash, the Team Lead for the Custer Gallatin National Forest East Side Land Zone, was honored […]

Jun 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Walleye Alfredo…yum!

If you’re reeling in eater walleyes, and you love fettuccine alfredo, then this recipe is for you!  

Jun 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.5.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleye action has slowed up with the recent rainy weather.  A few are being caught on bottom bouncers with green […]

Jun 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Nearly 100 pounds wins Rock Creek Walleye Tournament!

82 teams competed in the Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck Reservoir this weekend. The winning brought in nearly […]

Jun 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Yellowstone wolf population changes following heavy hunt

When Montana boosted its wolf hunting quota in hunting districts north of Yellowstone National Park two years ago, the effect […]

Jun 2, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Yellowstone National Park calls on visitors to protect wildlife and respect safety regulations

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone provides millions of visitors one of the greatest wildlife viewing displays in North America. In recent days, some […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Alder Bridge Fishing Access Site closed temporarily

Flooding on Ruby River forces site closure ALDER – Flooding on the Ruby River has inundated Alder Bridge Fishing Access Site, […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Montana Grant

CORNER CROSSING!!!

A recent Corner Crossing case has been resolved in Wyoming.  For those that don’t know, “Corner Crossing” means that you […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP issues statement on Wyoming corner crossing case

HELENA – In light of the recent U.S. Federal District Court Decision in Wyoming pertaining to the issue of corner crossing, Montana […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bicyclists encounter grizzly bear on Going to the Sun Rd

If you’re going to hit Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park on a bicycle, you have to […]