Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead Forest announces spring prescribed fire projects

Kalispell, MT, April 3, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is planning to conduct spring prescribed fire projects when weather, fuel conditions, and […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Former Fire Lookout Wins Prestigious UM Writing Award

MISSOULA – Austin Hagwood, a creative writing graduate student at the University of Montana, spent five seasons staffing fire lookouts in […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Daines, Bennet, Marshall Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) reintroduced the “Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023.” This […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fresno Dam Modification to Start and Tailwater Fishing Access Site Closure

BILLINGS, Mont. ─ The Contractor selected to complete the Fresno Dam Safety Modifications, NW Construction, plans to begin mobilization activities the […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Seasonal Shooting Restrictions to go into Place on State Trust Lands in Gallatin County

HELENA, Mont. — A seasonal firearm restriction on a parcel of State Trust Land in Gallatin County will go into […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Geese and swan activity peaking at Freezout Lake

Have you delayed wildlife viewing at Freezout Lake this spring in hopes of higher geese and swan numbers? Now’s the […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Updated Lake Elevation Forecast for Fort Peck by USACE

Attached you will find an updated forecast which has improved since March 1st. Under the Basic Forecast, Fort Peck may […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet via Zoom on April 18

Public can comment through Zoom HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet April 18 via Zoom. The meeting will […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Yikes! Skier rescues snowboarder in Washington [VIDEO]

Yikes is right!  And maybe add a “whew”! If you are out there spring skiing, let this video be a […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.4.23

Over the past week, the majority of steelhead angler effort and catch on the upper Salmon River was located downstream […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

F&G Conservation Officer kills two dogs attacking elk in Southeast Idaho

In February of this year, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) received a report of “dogs harassing and attacking elk”.  According […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

State Park News via FWP

KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites families to Lone Pine State Park on Saturday, April 8 for an Easter-themed outdoor adventure. […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

When you know your kiddo loves fishing

It’s fantastic to see the youngsters enjoying every part of fishing. Click the image below to watch this happy baby […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Golden Retriever defends its territory against bear

This is the kind of dog you need in Alaska!  Fearless. Changing Pretty’s name to Legend! He has always been […]

Mar 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Zinke grills agency leaders over Glacier permit system, grizzly bear policy

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke questioned senior officials at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), […]

Mar 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Visitors Reminded to Secure August Reservations for GNP On Saturday, April 1

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [March 30, 2023] – August 2023 advance vehicle reservations for all areas of Glacier National Park become […]

Mar 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

St. Mary Diversion Dam Replacement Draft Environmental Assessment Public Comment

BILLINGS, Mont. ─ Reclamation announces the release of the St. Mary Diversion Dam Replacement Project’s Draft Environmental Assessment (EA). The St. […]

Mar 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Wishin you were fishin? Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones!

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

Mar 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Despite hunter pleas, legislation limiting nonresident hunters killed

Tuesday’s session of the Legislature featured four bills aimed at limiting nonresident hunters and another to make it easier for […]

Mar 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

HELENA – Hunters have until Saturday, April 1, to apply for deer and elk permits. Hunters can take advantage of the […]

Mar 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Organizations collaborate to provide track chair for disabled veteran

Ah, we will start this article by stating just how much we appreciate every single veteran out there.  We are […]

Mar 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Rare and unexpected lynx attack!

Imagine never seeing a lynx before, and, the one time you do, this happens…. (CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO WATCH)

Mar 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bears just want to have fun!

Just a reminder (because it is 2023) that if you see a bear playing in your yard–do not approach it […]

Mar 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Plowing at Going to Sun Road at GNP

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to plow Going to the Sun Road in the spring at […]

Mar 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

American hunter bags “Man-eating Dinosaur of a Croc” in Africa

Garrett Wales of Brock, Texas, recently shot an absolute monster. Wales was on a 10-day hunting trip at Humani Ranch […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fishermen plead guilty to charges in tournament cheating scandal

Remember Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky?  Well, if you don’t, we will refresh your memory.  They are the two anglers […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Gold on Fort Peck

The Captain, along with Fred Stingley of Glasgow and Rob Dundas “The Baitman” of Fort Peck, struck a little walleye […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 3.28.23

Weather conditions along the upper Salmon River were cold and windy during the past week, especially over the weekend. However, […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Palisades Tahoe to extend ski/snowboard season through 4th of July

The snow has made a pretty big impact on the Spring Skiing Capital®, also known as Palisades Tahoe in California, […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

When you get a follower–and it’s a bear!

Well, it looks like they have a follower–and we aren’t talking about on social media! Check this footage that @brightonpeachy […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Huge Snapping Turtle Discovered on Wisconsin Beach

If you’re all about swimming, what would you think if you saw a monstrous snapping turtle washed up on shore?  […]

Mar 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Picture and The Story…

Here’s an anonymous story we received that is enough to make a person pucker and to make a youngster run […]

Mar 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.27.23

This is the Last Ice Fishing Report being sent out this year. We will begin sending out reports for the […]

Mar 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Woman approached by bear poses for selfie

If you are approached by a bear, one thing that is not recommended to do is to pose and take […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

15,000 geese counted at Freezout WMA on Friday, Wild Wings Festival this weekend

The number of geese migrating through the Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area on Friday was estimated to be 15,000. That […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Tester admonishes Forest Service Chief over Holland Lake Lodge expansion process

From the Office of Senator Jon Tester  U.S. Senator Jon Tester this week pressed U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Randy Moore […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Millions in federal funding allocated for wildfire prevention in Montana

MISSOULA, MONTANA MARCH 21, 2023 — Department of Agriculture Secretary Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced yesterday that the U.S. Department […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Personal Use Post and Pole Permits Available for the Beartooth Ranger District

Red Lodge, MT – March 23, 2023 –The Beartooth Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest is accepting appointments for 15 Personal Use Post […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Mules at UM to Promote Summer Programming

Mules at UM to Promote Summer Programming – The U.S. Forest Service Northern Region Pack Train of mules will stroll onto the University of Montana […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Hyalite Road Closing to Motorized Use April 1 for Spring Breakup

Bozeman, MT (March 24, 2023) — Hyalite Canyon Recreation Corridor is slated for its annual spring closure, starting April 1 through May […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Yellowstone National Park receives funding from Great American Outdoors Act for $118 million replacement of Yellowstone River Bridge

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park recently awarded an approximately $118 million construction contract to replace the structurally deficient Yellowstone River […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Governor Gianforte Criticizes Overreach of Biden Administration on Bison Management

HELENA, Mont. – In response to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland’s recent order related to bison management, Governor Greg Gianforte today blasted the […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: REMINDERS FOR SHED HUNTERS

Most wildlife management areas open May 15; block management areas not open for shed hunting without landowner permission HELENA – With […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: DEADLINE FOR DEER AND ELK PERMIT APPLICATIONS IS APRIL 1

HELENA –Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk licenses, but they shouldn’t wait for the last minute. […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: COMMISSION TO CONSIDER PROPOSAL FOR CHANGES TO WOLF ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission is looking for public comment on whether or not to initiate rulemaking on […]

Mar 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Find out who’s Catchin the Big Ones with Catchin the Big Ones

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

Mar 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP opens public scoping on proposed new wolf management plan

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) and conduct public scoping on a proposed […]

Mar 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Wolf harvest drops for second year in a row

Montana’s wolf season closed on March 15, and based on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks data, the hunting and trapping […]

Mar 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Huge Herd of Deer Stop Traffic

Wow! Imagine you’re waiting for a herd of deer to cross, only it seems to be neverending! Check out this deer […]

Mar 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Trapping for otters to close in Trapping District 1

HELENA – By the order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Trapping […]