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 […]

May 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Search Underway in Glacier National Park for Missing 19-year-old

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 8, 2023] – Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for a 19-year-old man missing since Friday. The […]

May 8, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Greenough Lake Area on the Beartooth Ranger District is Temporarily Closed due to Bear Activity

Red Lodge, MT -May 8, 2023 —Due to multiple reports of aggressive bear activity, the Beartooth Ranger District is implementing a […]

May 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Food Chain in Action [VID]

Well, if this isn’t a good example of the food chain, I don’t know what is!

May 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Winner announced for the Fort Peck Ice Off Face Off

We have a winner for the Fort Peck Ice Off Face Off conetst! Thank you all for participating in this […]

May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Scoping begins for potential conservation easement in Thompson River drainage in northwest Montana

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is initiating public scoping on a potential purchase of a conservation easement in Flathead […]

May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

FWP begins multi-year Montana black bear population and habitat study

0000000000000030 First year of research to focus on areas in west-central Montana  MISSOULA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks researchers are […]

May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Safety reminders as human and bear activity increases

Stay safe at home and on the trails BILLINGS – Spring in Montana means the return of outdoor recreation, greenery and […]

May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Glacier National Park Announces 2023 Spring Operations

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 5, 2023] – Glacier National Park staff are gearing up for the season and while full park operations are […]

May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Montana’s Snowpack Peaks and Snowmelt is in Full Swing

BOZEMAN, Mont., May 5, 2023 – After a couple of months of above normal precipitation across most of Montana, active weather […]

May 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Lolo Forest Makes Decision on Granite Graves Shaded Fuelbreak Project

Project improves public and firefighter safety and reduces likelihood of landscape scale wildfire Missoula, MT, May 5, 2023—Today, the Missoula […]

May 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

When fishing is just plain funny [VIDEO]

Whether you’re fishing in saltwater or freshwater, sometimes fishing is just plain funny. Check out this compilation of  fishing bloopers:

May 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Gardening cougars?

It is a strange way to think about it, but mountain lions are in the fertilizing business. The ambush predators […]

May 3, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Hegben Lake Ranger District Roads and Trails Openings Delayed

West Yellowstone, MT- May 2, 2023 – The Hegben Lake Ranger District will delay opening some roads as scheduled on May […]

May 3, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Several Blackfoot Valley lakes experience winter fish mortality

Upsata, Harpers and Browns Lakes experience different levels of winterkill MISSOULA — Several Blackfoot Valley lakes experienced a winterkill event this […]

May 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Angler catches fish with awesome footage

Is it all about the angles, really? If you fish, you know that making sure the angles are just right […]

May 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Fort Peck Ice Off Date has been Announced!

Darin McMurry, with the USACE, has declared Tuesday, May 2, 2023 as the official day of ICE OFF on Fort […]

May 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee to meet May 11 in Helena

HELENA – The Montana Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC) will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, in Helena. The […]

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 […]