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FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15

Apr 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Well, that was unexpected! Have you ever had wildlife inside your home? If so, what happened?

Apr 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Western Wyoming Pronghorn and Mule Deer Suffer Losses

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has growing concern over the potential impact of this year’s severe winter on both […]

Apr 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Zinke Calls for Investigation into Recreation.gov Contract & Glacier National Park Reservation System

(COLUMBIA FALLS, MT) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke called on the National Park Service to open an investigation into […]

Apr 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation names new executive director

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has named Clifford Kipp as the non-profit’s next Executive Director. Kipp joins the Foundation after […]

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Taking a dip

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Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

X-ray of python eaten by cottonmouth

We don’t have an invasive species issue involving Burmese pythons in Montana like Florida does, thank goodness. However, here is […]

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Dirt biking in bear country

Bears don’t mess around, so make sure if you are ever confronted by a bear that you don’t mess around, […]

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days 4th Week Update

An Easter Surprise and a catch of a lifetime happened for Bryan Long of Columbia Falls over the fourth weekend […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

RIVER GROUP LOOKS TO BOOST RIVER SAFETY, STEWARDSHIP & CITIZEN SCIENCE ON THREE FORKS OF THE FLATHEAD WILD AND SCENIC RIVER

Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) announces 2023 River Ambassador and River Recreation/Citizen Scientist volunteer program trainings ahead of float season to enhance river […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club

Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON

BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Polar Bear Hunts Caribou – First Ever Recorded Video

Wow! Have you ever seen a polar bear hunting a caribou? If you haven’t seen it in person, and you […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

How steep is too steep for you?

It’s springtime, and the snow is melting in a lot of Montana, but some people are still skiing. If you’re […]

Apr 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Custer Gallatin National Forest Begins Scoping on Rendezvous Nordic Ski Area Improvements Project

BOZEMAN, MT (April 7, 2023)— The Custer Gallatin National Forest today announced a 30-day public scoping period to start the […]

Apr 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.6.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

Apr 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

MTSFW 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser, April 22nd

MARK YOUR CALENDARS, FOLKS! Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (MTSFW) is hosting their 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser at […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS SOUGHT

MILES CITY – If you have a particular outdoor skill and are interested in sharing it with others, you might make […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: YORK’S ISLANDS FISHING ACCESS SITE REOPENED

TOWNSEND – York’s Islands Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River has reopened. The site was closed in December due […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fire Science Expert to Speak at UM

Fire Science Expert to Speak at UM – There are three ingredients needed for fire: fuel to burn, hot and dry conditions, […]

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 […]