Nov 6, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunters ok after encounter with three grizzly bears east of Seeley Lake
The hunters had harvested a mule deer buck earlier in the morning and were hiking to retrieve the deer when they encountered the bears.
Nov 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
When Anglers Go Viral In The Wrong Way
Fishing laws + livestream = a viral fail you don’t want to star in…
Nov 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Precision, Power, and a 20-Pound Rifle on Opening Day
When this guy goes hunting, he goes big!
Nov 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Member of Gallatin County law enforcement community dies in hunting accident
On Saturday afternoon, the Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hunting accident in Magpie Gulch where Gallatin County Detention Sergeant Michael Flohr was found deceased.
Oct 31, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP game wardens seek information on bull elk killed south of Boulder
Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information related to a bull elk that was found dead and unclaimed on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Oct 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Sanford Ram is Worth Bragging About
Laura Sanford just redefined “trophy wife” with her latest hunting success!
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Double the Bulls, Double the Fun
An unforgettable father-son weekend…..
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Opening Day, Opening Win!
Way to, Bennett!
Oct 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
10 Common Hunting Mistakes to Avoid
Reminders from FWP game wardens…
Oct 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Young Hunter, Huge Success
That smile says it all!
Oct 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.20.25
Rainbows, walleyes, and perch…
Oct 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Captain’s 2025 Revised and Updated Hunters Checklist
It's that time of year! The Captain has a revised and updated Hunters Checklist–see if you have everything you need for rifle season!
Oct 16, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Antelope season opener brings mixed hunter numbers, success in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 11. Much of the region experienced mild weather Saturday, with cooler […]
Oct 16, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Fish and Wildlife Commission makes changes to deer B licenses in northeast Montana
During its meeting Oct. 9, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission made a regulation change to limit the number of white-tailed deer licenses in northeast Montana in response to hemorrhagic disease outbreaks in the area.
Oct 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
When Preparation Meets Opportunity
When you bag and tag the moose of a lifetime…
Oct 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
The First Arrow: Landen’s Archery Hunt
Before dawn broke, Landen and his dad hit the mountain for his first archery hunt—and it turned into a day he’ll never forget.
Oct 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
When Patience Meets Opportunity with a Nice Bull Elk
Congratulations to the archery hunter that got this shot!
Oct 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Get Fired Up for a Good Cause!
Good cause, great odds — grab your ticket before they’re gone!
Oct 9, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP suspects hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in Missoula and Frenchtown areas
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks suspects that hemorrhagic disease (HD) is responsible for recent white-tailed deer deaths west of Missoula along the Clark Fork River and around Frenchtown.
Oct 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Who Owns a Stand on Public Land?
You can….but would you?
Oct 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Montana Moose Tag That Traveled from One Hero’s Hands to Another’s
When health kept Coast Guard veteran Steve Earle from using his hard-earned moose tag, he donated it to a fellow hero—giving Purple Heart recipient Chris Grudzinski the hunt of a lifetime.
Oct 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Opening Doors for Disabled Hunters at Fort Peck
Hunters with disabilities can enjoy an easy-access white-tailed deer hunt at Fort Peck!
Sep 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 paddlefish angling surveys are underway
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is surveying paddlefish anglers by phone and email as the 2025 season ends.
Sep 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 9.25.25
The following report is by Yellowstone Angler: The Cutthroat have some vibrant colors on them right now! Photos: Joe Sherman […]
Sep 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
When the Sky Bites Back
Lightning is no joke—tragically underscored by the recent loss of two hunters who were struck and killed during a storm…
Sep 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Stay in the Game
After years of injuries and setbacks, Montana Grant rediscovers his passion for bowhunting with the help of his son—and a little adjustment at the archery shop.
Sep 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Deer Dining
Deer don’t diet in the fall—here’s what’s on their seasonal menu and why it matters for hunters. More from Montana Grant here!
Sep 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunting Fail Prevention 101
Don’t be the hunter everyone remembers for the wrong reasons…
Sep 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Shoot Sight-Free
Modern bows may come loaded with sights and gadgets, but the best archers know that nothing beats getting close and trusting your own built-in sight—your eyes, instincts, and practice…
Sep 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Deadline to purchase Bonus Points is September 30
Hunters have until Sept. 30 to purchase bonus points.
Sep 6, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
GNP Invites Volunteers to 2025 Annual Hawk Watch Training
Glacier National Park will host volunteer training for its annual Hawk Watch Program on August 26 and September 22.
Sep 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Good Luck, Hunters!
Montana hunters, this one's for you!
Sep 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
It was a short season for some backcountry bighorn hunters
Montana’s backcountry bighorn sheep hunt in the Gallatin-Yellowstone district lasted just two days before the quota was filled, leaving more than 100 hopeful hunters sidelined…
Sep 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Very Nice Non-Typical Start to Archery Season
From a one-of-a-kind speedgoat to bugles in the timber, September hunting season is officially here!
Sep 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
What Your Arrow Hit Tells You…
Here are some tips on how to track smarter, not harder..
Sep 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana DEQ Denies Petition to Modify the Selenium Standard for Lake Koocanusa
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has denied the petition for rulemaking to modify the selenium water column standard for Lake Koocanusa and the definition of steady state.
Aug 31, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Man headed to prison after stealing gun from Kalispell gun shop
On September 26, 2024, the owner of Raven Rock Armory in Kalispell, MT, reported that a white male with a beanie and hand tattoos stole a Ruger SR-1911 10mm stainless steel pistol from his store, then fled.
Aug 31, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Former US Forest Service law enforcement officer sentenced for fraud
A Thompson Falls man who falsified time and attendance records was sentenced today to 5 years of probation, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $13,923.77.
Aug 30, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Interior Department Expands Hunting Access in Montana
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced expanded opportunities for hunting and fishing across the country, including several new options in Montana
Aug 30, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunting Camp Extensions Issued for Rocky Mountain Ranger District
Choteau, Mont., August 29, 2025 – The Rocky Mountain Ranger District of the Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest will again be accepting applications for 25 hunting camp extensions in the Beaver=Willow road closure area.
Aug 30, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Rifle Season Hunting Camp Extensions Issued for Little Belt Mountains
The Belt Creek – White Sulphur Springs Ranger District of the Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest will again be accepting applications for 13 hunting camp extensions, five camps in Nugget Creek, five camps in Geis Creek and three camps in Deadman.
Aug 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Elk Hunting Rule #1
In Montana, elk hunting isn’t just a season—it’s a high-stakes game of skill, grit, and finding where the bulls actually are…
Aug 27, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Casting Connections: Montana Tech’s Fly Fishing Club blends tradition, community, and the outdoors
For Montana Tech senior Alex Thompson, fly fishing has been a way of life since childhood. Growing up in Helena, he picked up a rod around fourth grade and has been casting into Montana’s trout-filled streams ever since.
Aug 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunter Education courses scheduled in south-central Montana
Learn firearm safety, hunting ethics, and outdoor skills from experienced instructors at free, in-person Hunter Education courses now open for registration across south-central MT…
Aug 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wolf Hunting Rules Overhauled in Montana
Montana just raised the stakes in its wolf hunt, with higher quotas, bigger tag limits, and new rules stirring debate across the state…
Aug 18, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Huckleberry hounds
It’s huckleberry season in western Montana. Though nearly all hucks grow in the state’s northwestern region, picking is a statewide calling. Picking berries is easy, but it helps to know where to look.
Aug 2, 2025 · Miguel Lee
Montana Outdoor Podcast This Week’s Episode: Montana’s Wildlife Whisperers
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale has an amazing conversation with two of the preeminent wildlife […]
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
How Screaming Saved a Hiker’s Life
Peace and quiet is great—until it’s the only thing keeping you from being rescued…
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cache
In Montana’s backcountry, when the chase goes deep and daylight fades, a well-placed cache can mean the difference between heading home empty-handed—or tagging a bull at dawn… More from Montana Grant here…
Jul 24, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Seven suspects charged by FWP in Bull Mountains poaching case
Eleven taxidermied bull elk and mule deer bucks seized