Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo National Forest Invites Public Participation as Forest Plan Revision Begins
Missoula, Mont., Jan. 5, 2023—The Lolo National Forest and Plan Revision Team will start the new year by launching a […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
West Yellowstone / Hebgen Lake Tournament to take place this weekend
An official North American Ice Fishing Circuit event, the West Yellowstone / Hebgen Lake Tournament on January 6-8, 2023 is […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Free events on Hebgen Lake Ranger District
There are several exciting events happening on and around the Hebgen Lake Ranger District in West Yellowstone this weekend! All […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana
CORRECTION: Public comment deadline for several proposals is February 3
CORRECTION: See press release immediately below for correction on Fresno Trailwater FAS closure proposal HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Superior man sentenced for setting fires on Forest Service lands
MISSOULA — A Superior man who admitted to setting fires on Forest Service lands was sentenced today to a term […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Tracking a historic explorer
Red Lodge photographer and videographer Leslie Hittmeier was hired to work on an unusual trip this year: trying to find […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Elk Camp at the Capitol to take place Jan. 24
Helena, MT — Montana hunters and anglers are invited to attend ‘Elk Camp at the Capitol’ on Tuesday, January 24 at […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bowhunter tags unexpected deer
Imagine you find a buck on your game camera that looks unusual. Then, you’re out hunting, and you see the […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Salmon River outfitters need new transportation service
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in January 2023 when outfitters were seeking a replacement shuttle service. The situation […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Bison Range to increase fees
From the CSKT Bison Range: As we start another year at the Bison Range, we would like to thank all […]
Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana
Melanistic Gar Caught in Texas
Have you ever seen a melanistic gar? They really do exist, because a couple of anglers in Texas caught one […]
Jan 4, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Gallatin Search and Rescue saves paraglider
On January 3, 2023, at 3:15pm, Gallatin County 911 received a call for a paraglider who was injured on the […]
Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Public comment deadline for several proposals is February 3
Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet February 22 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several […]
Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Marten research project underway during trapping season
Dear Trapper, This winter, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is starting a research project on marten in Montana. With the […]
Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Invasive Black Carp Established in Parts of Mississippi River Basin
Black carp, which are an invasive fish species in North America, are now known to be established in the wild […]
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Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Man finds mountain lion eating elk on front porch [VIDEO]
What a crazy situation to encounter…on your front porch! If it happened in Colorado, it can happen in Montana! When […]
Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 1.3.22
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 15
GREAT FALLS – Permit applications to float the Smith River will be accepted through Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be […]
Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Mountain lion hunting closes in several districts
Correction: See closure notice below for correction on HD 101 Mountain lion hunting closes in several districts HELENA – By order of the […]
Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Hunters scammed into leasing 50 acres of private hunting land
Meanwhile, in Arkansas, hunters are being scammed by a man offering 50 acres of privately-leased land. Dozens of hunters were […]
Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Catchin the big ones
Pretty cool to see people out there catching the big ones! Be careful on the ice, folks!
Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Moose scares itself after dropping antlers
For as many videos there are of animals shedding their antlers, it still never gets old. The video below, filmed […]
Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Current Site Restrictions and Closures via FWP – 1.3.23
Site Site Type County Region Dates Restriction Condition Brogan’s Landing Fishing Access Site Park 3 07/01/2022 – Until further notice Emergency […]
Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: RECYCLE CHRISTMAS TREES AT SPOTTED EAGLE TO IMPROVE FISH HABITAT
MILES CITY – The Miles City chapter of Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks operate an annual Christmas […]
Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
Angler not to be outdone by his wife
Don Wilkins jigged up a nice salmon on Fort Peck a few minutes after his wife, Beckie, did. See her […]
Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
Coyote isn’t spooked for unexpected reason
This is kind of interesting. Has anything like this happened to you after shooting a critter?
Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
Woman tries to feed decoys
Some decoys are so realistic, people think they’re real. I need to check out the brand of these decoys! lol […]
Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Cross Country Ski Trail groomed 12/29
Fort Peck is full of outdoor recreation opportunities. In addition to ice fishing, if you want to take advantage of […]
Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Texas men fined $31,000 for poaching in Wyoming
GREEN RIVER, Wyoming – Matthew Adams (26) and Carl Denmon (25) of Texas, have pled guilty to numerous wildlife crimes, resulting […]
Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Additional Detections of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Montana
Helena, Mont. – On Thursday, December 15, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) killed a small backyard […]
Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Idaho Fish and Game shares ‘Big Fish’ stories of 2022
By Connor Liess, Public Information Specialist Wednesday, December 28, 2022 – 8:39 AM MST Here are the top state record-setting […]
Jan 1, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Avalanche kills 1 north of Cooke City
On December 31, 2022 a snowmobiler was killed in a very large avalanche north of Cooke City. The avalanche occurred […]