Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
Deadline today, June 1, for antelope & elk/deer B license applications
The deadline for Montana hunters to apply for antelope and elk/deer B licenses is June 1. All applications must be […]
May 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
INVESTING IN AMERICA AGENDA TO INVEST NEARLY $27 MILLION IN RESTORATION WORK IN MONTANA
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $26.9 million from the […]
May 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
UPDATE: Hawaii man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park
Clifford Walters of Hawaii pleaded guilty to one count of feeding, touching, teasing, frightening, or intentionally disturbing wildlife on May […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bear attacks man outside his Daytona Beach Home
Just because you’re going on vacation to Daytona Beach, Florida doesn’t mean you’re safe from bear attacks. There are quite […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
Dog snake-breaking clinic June 10
If you live in an area with rattlesnakes, which Montana has a lot of areas with them, this should interest […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
“The Bite is Here!” with Mo Fisch Charters
If you’re looking for the bite, Mo Fisch Charters found it on Flathead Lake! Here’s what they posted on their […]
May 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
INFORMATION SOUGHT ON GRIZZLY BEAR SHOT IN SANDERS COUNTY
KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information on a […]
May 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
“The Fallen” by Randall West: A Memorial Day tribute
Fragile is a single life the brave so freely give. Bound for immortality, their souls will surely live. Death, don’t […]
May 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
The origin of Memorial Day
Today, and every day, we honor those who gave all. But, do you know how Memorial Day came about? Here’s […]
May 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
ELK NETWORK WORLD ELK CALLING CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING TO BIG SKY COUNTRY
MISSOULA, Mont. — For the first time ever, Montana will host the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s World Elk Calling Championships, […]
May 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Public Comment Period Opens May 15 for an Easement Application on Fox Farm Road
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Helena Unit of the Central Land Office has received an easement application […]
May 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
USDA Forest Service Invests $28.8 million into Deferred Maintenance Projects in the Northern Region (R1)
Missoula, MT, May 18, 2023 – Today, the USDA Forest Service Northern Region (R1) announced an investment of $28.8 million from the Great American Outdoors […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Application deadline for antelope and B licenses June 1
HELENA – Hunters have until June 1 to apply for antelope licenses as well as elk and deer B licenses. All […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Yellowstone cutthroat trout growing bigger
Thanks to intensive netting efforts that have knocked down invasive lake trout populations in Yellowstone Lake, the native cutthroat trout […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Ten-year-old Turkey Hunter bags her bird!
Congratulations to 10-year-old newbie turkey hunter Kapri, from Cascade, who recently tagged her first gobbler while she was hunting with […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Idaho poachers convicted for illegally hunting elk near Arco
We don’t particularly like to share negative news as much as we like to share positive news, but it is […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bear safety training event happening in Bozeman
FWP to host bear awareness workshop on June 13 to teach bear safety skills BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Spicy Perch with Bell Peppers and Lemon
If you have been reeling in the perch, here is an incredibly tasty-looking recipe for you to try. Click the […]
May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Major weights Day 1 Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament on Fort Peck
The annual Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament on Fort Peck Reservoir is taking place out of the Fort Peck Dam […]
May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Bear activity is picking up in Missoula neighborhoods and securing garbage is critical to preventing conflicts
MISSOULA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife staff have been busy responding to reports of bears looking for easy food […]
May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center to reopen daily Memorial Day weekend, tours return in June
HUNGRY HORSE, Mont. – Starting May 25, 2023, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center will be open seven […]
May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
DANGER: Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National Park; Be aware of your surroundings
Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National Park. Cow elk are much more aggressive towards people during the calving […]
May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Hebgen Dam flow increasing May 26 to enhance Madison River trout spawning gravel
Butte, Mont. – May 19, 2023 – NorthWestern Energy will increase the volume of water releases from Hebgen Dam to flush […]
May 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program announces 2023 awards
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced today that 31 trail organizations, communities and various land-managing agencies throughout Montana will […]
May 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: SNAKE PROGRAM AT FIRST PEOPLES BUFFALO JUMP STATE PARK
Great Falls – First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will host a program on snakes at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Public Review Begins for Westslope Cutthroat and Bull Trout Preservation Project in Gunsight Lake
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 15, 2023] – Glacier National Park is seeking public comment by June 14, 2023 on an environmental assessment proposing […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Fatality investigation in Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On the evening of Saturday, May 13, Yellowstone rangers responded to an incident on Craig Pass, […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Public invited to attend Tiber Reservoir Public Meeting
CHESTER, Mont. – The Bureau of Reclamation is scheduled to host a public meeting at the Chester Community/Senior Center at 618 E. […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Co-op’s Roundup for Safety program supports avalanche safety messaging
KALISPELL, Montana – At a May 11 meeting, Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Board of Directors awarded $16,200 to […]
May 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Unlocks 100,000 Acres of Public Land for Public Access
RYEGATE, Mont. – Providing public access to over 100,000 acres of public land, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated the grand […]
May 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.15.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows are being caught from shore on the north end of the reservoir at the Outhouse, Shannon and Hellgate […]
May 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Nonresident hunters can sign up between May 15 and June 30 for Alternate’s List
HELENA – Beginning May 15 and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register their name to the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. […]
May 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lifting the closure of Reclamation lands on and adjacent to Joe’s Island
BILLINGS, Mont. ─ Reclamation announces lifting the closure of Reclamation lands on and adjacent to Joe’s Island on the south side of […]
May 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park hosts virtual public meeting on native fish conservation
Anglers, guides and fish enthusiasts- join us virtually to learn more about the Yellowstone Native Fish Conservation Program on Thursday, May 18. […]
May 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lower Hyalite Road Opens May 16th
Bozeman, MT, May 12, 2023—The Custer Gallatin National Forest will delay the opening of some roads as scheduled on May […]
May 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest seeks public comment on summer recreation special use permit proposal
Kalispell, MT, May 12, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is requesting public input on the issuance of 25 temporary special […]
May 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Drawing results now available
HELENA – The drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses are complete. There are a few ways […]
May 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
Cheating duo in walleye tournament sentenced
These guys…. I don’t even want to make them even more famous by mentioning their names here again, but the […]
May 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
The Best Damn Walleye Recipe…ever
We all have our favorite ways to eat what we catch, and we might even think we found the perfect […]
May 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
Extremely rare black bear caught on camera
There are some interesting critters roaming around out there! Check out this incredibly rare sighting of a piebald black bear […]
May 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 5.11.23
Fresno is full of water. Water is stained temps in 50-60s. Walleye fishing is good. Jigging in 5’-10’ of water […]
May 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Avoid conflicts with wildlife as WMAs open May 15
HELENA – Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open at noon on May 15. The long winter and heavy snowpack […]
May 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
CPW euthanizes bear that repeatedly entered Colorado Springs home; a homeowner cited for feeding big game
Just when you get thirsty in the middle of the night and head to your kitchen to be confronted by […]
May 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP to host free beginner fly fishing classes in Bozeman
Classes available for youth and adults BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host several fly fishing classes in Bozeman […]
May 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]
May 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP News: Fishing regulations scoping underway in northwest Montana
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regional staff are asking for public feedback on fishing regulations in northwest Montana. Scoping […]
May 9, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Missing Hiker Rescued in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 9, 2023] – At approximately 11 pm on May 8, Two Bear Air located 19-year-old Matthew Read who was […]
May 9, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Southwest Montana landowners recognized for providing public hunting access
More than 500,000 acres made available to hunters BOZEMAN – Landowners participating in Montana’s Block Management Program were recognized recently for […]
May 9, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Boat ramp and parking area at Ennis Fishing Access Site reopen
Campground remains closed for repairs ENNIS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks maintenance staff have completed repairs to the entrance road […]
May 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Fees to be implemented at Cliff and Wade Lake Day use sites
From Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest Good afternoon. Our recreation staff across the B-D continue their work to assess campgrounds and […]