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The Milk River Project Update 9.17.25
Crews at the Diversion Dam are keeping the concrete flowing and the project charging ahead…
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Roadless Rule: Time to Weigh In
Decisions get made by those who show up (even in the comment section)…
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Piping Up Progress
“NW and Sletten crews wasted no time after Labor Day, and the results are already towering, according to the latest Milk River Project update!
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Tradition Over Trophy as Bloodvein First Nation Says No to Outsiders
Bloodvein First Nation is closing its lands to non-Indigenous hunters to protect moose, tradition, and the community’s future…
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Bike Getaway Foiled After Southern Utah Wildfire Ignites
A man faces arson charges after allegedly sparking multiple fires in Utah, highlighting the serious risks—and legal consequences—of playing with fire during fire season…
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Racing Winter: St. Mary Dam Project in Full Swing
Crews are racing winter at the St. Mary Diversion Dam…
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Mistaken Identity During Water Rescue
It was a huge relief for first responders for this water rescue..
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Florida Woman Uses Bear Spray for Justice for a Chicken
Forget grizzlies — in Key West, it’s the chicken that crossed the road that started a bear spray brawl…
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Santa May Have Left a Subtle Signature at YNP
Geologists discovered a surprise in Yellowstone–a new hot spring that might’ve started simmering on Christmas Eve…
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The Milk River Project Update 7.12.25
A minor slide on the St. Mary Canal near Spider Lake has prompted a precautionary shutdown as crews work to stabilize the slope and prevent further damage.,,
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Gone Fishing, Found Algae
Montana’s iconic trout streams are turning green weeks ahead of schedule, and the early algal blooms are a warning sign no angler—or irrigator—can afford to ignore…
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The Milk River Project Update 7.2.25
After traveling 170 km, St. Mary Diversion water is nearing the Pinhorn….
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Helicopter Hunter in Idaho Hit with Lifetime Hunting Ban
Poacher’s Trophy Hunt Ends in Lifetime Timeout and Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Fines…
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A Boat, A Blessing, and a Perfectly Timed Surprise
Some call it fate. Others call it Larry. Either way, the timing was perfect.
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A Drone’s Fiery Encounter in Sidney, MT
A routine storm chase detoured into a fireball-filled explosion in Sidney, Montana…
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The Milk River Project Update: Water Is On the Move!
Water is officially flowing again through the newly rebuilt St. Mary Siphons!!
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Gated road blocks route to BLM’s Seven Blackfoot WSA
A controversial gate on a rugged Montana road has cut off public access to thousands of acres of wildlands… Read more from Brett French here.
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German Shepherd Takes on Wolf at Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Insight guide captures some interesting photos during a park tour…
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Milk River Project Update 6.16.25
A dry Milk River in Alberta is a stark reminder: when the St. Mary system fails, the impact isn’t just local—it’s international…
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A perfect storm of problems for popular Boulder River road
Two counties, one busted road, and a whole lot of finger-pointing… Read more from Brett French here.
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St. Mary Diversion Dam Builds Momentum
Progress isn’t just at the siphon—big things are pouring ahead at the St. Mary Diversion Dam too…
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Woman Busted for Teen Deer-Hunting Ring with Chevy Malibu Getaway
A Chevy Malibu, a spotlight, and over 100 poached deer—this crime spree has all the makings of a wildlife horror story (with a reminder that poaching doesn’t fly in Montana or anywhere else)…
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Price Fixing Allegations Rock Archery Industry
Turns out your pricey bow might’ve cost more than it should have—archery giants are being accused of teaming up to keep prices sharp and discounts dead…
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New Partner Joins Final Push at St. Mary Siphon Replacement Project
A major milestone at the St. Mary Siphon site: Northwest Linings joins the project to install key infrastructure that brings the system one step closer to flowing again…
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Update: American Bass Anglers (ABA) Sued as Payout Scandal Grows
What started as a payout delay has turned into a potential class-action lawsuit, with dozens of anglers claiming the bass tournament left them high, dry—and unpaid….
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A Montana Hunting Reminder from a California Tragedy
A tragic April hunting accident in California reminds Montana hunters why seeing your target before you shoot is so important…
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Fishin’ for Hits with Morgan Wallen—and Fake Licenses
Morgan Wallen’s new album comes with “hunting and fishing IDs” — but fans found out the hard way you can’t tag a buck or cast a line with a collector’s edition CD……
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Bass Tournament Winners Reel in Bounced Checks
Some bass tourney winners reeled in wins—but their prize checks bounced harder than a bad cast!
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Milk River Project Update 5.29.25
A short detour now means a safer dam later—Fresno Road closes June 25 to July 2 for major upgrades…
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Aqua Creek Products in Missoula is Making Waves and Powering Inclusive Adventures
Aqua Creek is helping Wheelchairs & Walleyes make the outdoors accessible for all—one adaptive adventure at a time.
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Hunter Claims Warden Broke the Law to Bag Him
Was it a legal hunt—or a personal vendetta dressed in camo and court orders?
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Concrete, Commitment, and a Whole Lot of Elbow Grease at the St. Mary Siphon
The Sletten crew is all hustle and no slowdown—check out the behind-the-scenes work powering big progress at the St. Mary Siphon…
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Budget Bill, Meet the Backlash
A major win for public land advocates as hunters and anglers push back hard enough to stop a 500,000-acre land sale—but the battle’s not over yet…
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Trout Creek’s Archery Team Takes Aim at Nationals
Seven small-town archers from Trout Creek just hit the bullseye of opportunity!
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When Livelihoods and Wildlife Collide
Is deer farming a dream job or a biological hazard? Minnesota’s courts are about to decide…
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How a Flesh-Eating Parasite Could Derail Conservation
A flesh-eating fly is creeping north from Mexico, and conservationists warn it could spell disaster for America’s big game herds….
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Wolves Are Stirring Up Controversy in Northern California
Gray wolves are stirring up fear and debate in rural California, where some say they’re backyard stalkers—while others say people are just crying wolf.
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Antler Heist — Blackhawk Edition
When a military helicopter lands in the Montana backcountry, what happens next is anything but standard procedure..
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Fresno Dam Upgrades Underway to Strengthen Long-Term Performance
Fresno Dam is getting a much-needed makeover to keep the Hi-Line flowing strong for generations to come…
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Yellowstone Is Wild, But Not That Wild—Weed Still Banned
America’s first park is full of natural highs—just don’t bring your own….
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Milk River Project Apron Action: St. Mary Crews Gear Up for a Concrete Marathon
Concrete’s about to fly as the St. Mary Inlet apron gets prepped for near-daily pours—weather permitting…
