May 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation named national wilderness stewardship organization of the year

Missoula, Montana — The Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation (SBFC) was awarded the National Wilderness Stewardship Organization of the Year at […]

May 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

25 Forest Service projects funded as part of Infrastructure Bill

Missoula, Mont. (May 1, 2023) – Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced investments of more than $36 million in nearly 100 projects to […]

May 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO LEAD CLEAN UP FREEZOUT LAKE

On Sunday, May 7, the Sun River Watershed Group (SRWG) and Montana Wildlife Federation (MWF) will lead the second annual […]

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Boaters should be prepared for high water this spring

HELENA – With the high levels of snow and very warm temperatures this spring, boaters can expect high waters soon. The […]

Apr 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

“It’s on!”: Walleye Spawn Update by Fort Peck Biologist Heath Headly 4.30.23

“It’s on!” After several weeks of anxiously waiting for the ice to recede, the walleye trap netting and egg collection […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

A big bunch of snakes….

How about those snakes? Garter snakes coming out of hibernation and into a tens of thousands strong mating ball in […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Are you Tackling the Titans this weekend? Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones!

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

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 13 and 20

Boat owners can test equipment before summer season BILLINGS – Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish, […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TONGUE RIVER RESERVOIR STATE PARK CAMPGROUND TO CLOSE FOR ROAD WORK

Campers Point unavailable May 10-12 MILES CITY – The Campers Point Campground at Tongue River Reservoir State Park will be closed May […]

Apr 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Improvements coming to Crystal Lake recreational area in Big Snowy Mountains

HARLOWTON, Mont. – April 25, 2023— Improvements are coming to the Big Snowy Mountains this summer.  From July through early […]

Apr 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Governor Gianforte Increases Public Access with Block Management Reforms

HELENA, Mont. – At the Sieben Ranch Block Management Area, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed a bill to double the […]

Apr 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Who Needs a Boat? Just Water.

Gary Rueb from Plentywood caught his biggest walleye to date, and it was 31 3/4 inches long and 14 pounds! […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Arapooish Pond experiences winter fish-kill

Low dissolved oxygen levels from prolonged ice and snow cause event BILLINGS – Arapooish Pond, also known as Koyama’s Pond, near […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Deadline reminder for hunting applications

HELENA – The deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison is Monday, May 1; the deadline to […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.25.23

Last week on the upper Salmon River, the majority of steelhead anglers were observed either close to the Pahsimeroi River […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Court Blocks Logging in Montana’s Kootenai National Forest

From the Center for Biological Diversity MISSOULA, Mont.— A federal judge today halted logging and road construction for the large Knotty Pine […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

UM LAW STUDENTS SECURE LEGACY, FORM FLY FISHING SOCIETY

MISSOULA – One hot Saturday morning in early August, University of Montana law students Henry Charpentier and Lukas Vining cast out […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

2023 Montana Watershed and Wetland Stewardship Award Recipients Announced

HELENA– Five individuals and families will be honored with 2023 Montana Watershed and Wetland Stewardship Awards by the Montana Watershed […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Application deadline extended for West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Committee

HELENA – Applications for the West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Committee (WC LEPOC) will be accepted through midnight on April 30. […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 4.23.23

Here is the latest fishing report from the Macman: Fishermen: Perch are biting at East Bay.  We caught 200 and […]

Apr 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

Meanwhile, in Florida…

Some locations in Montana woke up to snow this morning that started again this afternoon, and that has social media […]

Apr 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

Wolverine vs. Black Bear [VIDEO]

Okay, okay…yes, we know the quality of the footage below is not exactly great, but it still is a reminder, […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fishing Urban Waters – Laurel Pond

If you have heard of people fishing the Laurel Pond, but you would like to know a little bit more […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson – 4.20.23

Fresno is 95% full with 424 cfs inflow and 449 cfs out flow. No fishing reports, as there are large […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Bighorn River rebound

Following high flows from 2017 through 2019 the Bighorn River’s trout populations took a hit. But since 2019, the river’s […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Black bear and grizzly bear

It is always cool to see wildlife being wildlife..as long as they don’t see you or don’t consider you a […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

This is not the first animal you want to see while you’re hunting

This is a scary sight to see while you’re out hunting.  Hopefully, sooner rather than later, we will be able […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead Resource Advisory Committee accepting proposals for 2023

Kalispell, Montana, April 19, 2023— The Flathead National Forest on behalf of the Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee, has rescheduled a […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Health Officials Urge Caution Around Sick Animals

State health officials are asking the public to be cautious and take steps to prevent exposure to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Detection of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Montana

Helena, Mont. –  On Friday April 14, 2023, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a Rosebud County […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Roundup

BILLINGS – Registration is now open for an in-person hunter education course in Roundup. Orientation for the course will take place […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament date moved

The Jordan Walleyes Unlimited chapter shared that the Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament is being moved to Saturday, May […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Spearfishing at Fort Peck [VIDEO]

Have you tried spear fishing? Here’s a video posted by Get The Net Guide Service & Eagle Charters LLC that […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TREE PLANTING EVENT PLANNED FOR APRIL 22 AT MILLTOWN STATE PARK FOR EARTH DAY

MILLTOWN — Join Milltown State Park staff on Saturday, April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day by planting trees. All interested volunteers […]

Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.17.23

Canyon Ferry:  The rainbow trout bite is really picking up throughout the reservoir as fish are cruising the shorelines.  Rainbows are being […]

Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 5 Update

Flathead Lake Spring Mack Days 2023 is moving into the sixth week of the nine-week long event. Sponsored by the […]

Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Public comments requested for draft chronic wasting disease surveilance and Emergency Response Plan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Wildlife Management Program is seeking comments on a Draft Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance and […]

Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Montana Deer & Elk Draw Results Are Out — Check Now

Montana deer, elk, and nonresident combo license draw results are available. Log into MyFWP to see if you drew — refunds and licenses explained.

Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Opening Day of Turkey Season was Successful

Scott Willumsen, from Missoula,and his nephew, Jaxon Enderson, bagged a couple of nice turkeys on Saturday during opening day in […]

Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bear spotted with jar stuck on head

Have you ever seen a bear, or another animal, in a similar situation? (Click the image below)

Apr 17, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

DEQ Proposes to List the Middle Segment of the Gallatin River as Impaired

HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing to list the middle segment of the Gallatin River, from Yellowstone National Park to Spanish Creek, […]

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PARTIAL CLOSURE AT EIGHT MILE FORD FISHING ACCESS SITE LIFTED

ENNIS – A partial closure at Eight Mile Ford Fishing Access Site has been lifted. The boat ramp at this […]

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Never Underestimate a Feline

Some people underestimate some species of wildlife…

Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Closures, restrictions of fishing access sites and wildlife management area along Milk River in northeast Montana

Malta – Melting snow and recent rain has swelled the Milk River over its banks at several locations along the […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 21

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeking comment on proposals for June commission meeting

Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting June 8, comment deadline May 11 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Mud season is here on Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest

Good afternoon, Montanans (and visitors!) and welcome to mud season! Roads and trails on the B-D are a sloppy, soupy, […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening delayed

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening has been delayed until the wastewater […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: AREA TURKEY POPULATIONS STABLE AHEAD OF SPRING OPENER

MILES CITY – Montana’s spring turkey season is set to open on Saturday, April 15. Southeast Montana’s turkey populations are […]