Jan 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Almost made it…

Do you think you could outrun a grizzly bear? Grizzlies can weigh up to 1700 lbs and can sprint up […]

Jan 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Unexpected Ice Fishing Catch for Youngster

Well, that was unexpected! Check out this youngster’s ice fishing catch—WOW!

Jan 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

When a tow rope doesn’t help…

Ah….here is an unfortunate situation that happened to a snowboarder being towed up a steep mountain with a tow rope.  […]

Jan 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP honors wardens on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

HELENA – Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is taking the opportunity to recognize […]

Jan 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in lion management units 124

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions has closed in Hunting District (HD) […]

Jan 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 1.9.23

Editor’s note: This is a historical ice fishing report from January 9, 2023. Ice conditions, fishing reports, and access change […]

Jan 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

This fox loves the snow!

In case you haven’t seen a fox loving some snow before, this one’s for you.  

Jan 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 1.5.23

Both reservoirs have good ice conditions. Be aware of gas pockets and as Res around pressure ridges where ice tends […]

Jan 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Walmart can get weird around hunting season

Remember back in the early 2020s when one of those “people of walmart” photos included a couple of men passing […]

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, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has been conducting a research project on marten in Montana. With the help […]

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 […]

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 […]