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 […]
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 […]