May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
May 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Trout Creek’s Archery Team Takes Aim at Nationals
Seven small-town archers from Trout Creek just hit the bullseye of opportunity!
May 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
When Livelihoods and Wildlife Collide
Is deer farming a dream job or a biological hazard? Minnesota’s courts are about to decide…
May 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
May 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: This Is One Heck of a Project!
Here's the latest update!
May 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Rangers Seek Man Seen Running on Thermal Terrace Near White Elephant Back (Selfie Stick, Blue Ford F-150)
A Facebook post reports a man illegally sprinting around White Elephant Back Terrace with a selfie stick. Rangers are looking for him; he’s said to be driving a blue Ford F-150 with temporary tags and traveling with two companions. If you see them, notify a ranger.
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Antler Heist — Blackhawk Edition
When a military helicopter lands in the Montana backcountry, what happens next is anything but standard procedure..
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
May 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks eyes more fall turkey hunts
With turkey numbers booming in parts of Eastern Montana, FWP is eyeing a fall hunt comeback to help landowners—and thin the flocks. Read more from Brett French here…
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
This Ant Doesn’t March—It Wanders, and It Stings
They’re small, sneaky, and armed with venom—meet the ants turning backyards down south into a surprise episode of Survivor: Anaphylaxis.
May 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Behind the Badge – Being Greedy Never Pays and Sometimes it Costs
Greedy anglers in North Dakota tried to outfish the law—and found themselves underwater in more ways than one….
May 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Milk River St. Mary Siphon Replacement Project Update 5.6.25
The St. Mary Siphon Replacement is flowing full speed ahead—one crew hands off to the next as this vital project races toward a July 2025 finish!
May 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Public Lands Expansion Means More Room to Roam
America’s public lands are opening wider than ever for hunters and anglers, with new spots and big opportunities…
May 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck’s Rock Creek Marina Officially Opens Friday, May 2nd for the Season
Burgers, boats, and brand-new pizzas—Rock Creek Marina is back and ready to make you feel like family…
May 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Trout Unlimited work improves cutthroat trout habitat
A once-golden creek is being reshaped—not for fortune this time, but for the future. Read more from Brett French here…
Apr 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Oklahoma Draws the Line with New Rules for Nonresident Hunters
Oklahoma’s public lands just got a little less public for outsiders.
Apr 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Diversion Dam Project led by NW Construction | The Milk River Project 4.28.25
Tucked between the St. Mary Canal and River, the Diversion Dam Project is quietly making big strides…
Apr 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Milk River Project Update 4.25.25
Against all odds—and all kinds of weather—serious progress just landed on the bridge project.
Apr 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
When a Hike Turns into a Helicopter Extraction
A hike in California turned into the ultimate cliffhanger — and not the metaphorical kind….
Apr 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
April 14 Update to Shot Hound in the River
After two months of searching, the heartbreaking truth about missing hounds Boone and Bandit has come to light…
Apr 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Why Fake Dire Wolves Could Mean Real Trouble for Conservation
Some people are not happy, as they accuse scientists of pretending extinction has an undo button….
Apr 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
400 Yellowstone bison removed through hunt, slaughter, quarantine this season
As Montana sues over Yellowstone’s bison plan, hundreds of buffalo are shipped to slaughter—while others dodge traps, lawyers, and horses in a bureaucratic stampede.
Apr 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fur is Flying in New Mexico, Locals Demand Wolf Management
Wolves may be federally protected, but in Catron County, NM, folks are wondering who’s protecting them….
Apr 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
82-Year-Old’s Fishing Trip Turns Into Survival Ordeal
They say patience is key when crawfishing, and that couldn't be more true for one 82 year-old man….
Mar 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Dog Found Dead on Yellowstone River Bank; Owners Seek Help After Bullet Hole Discovered
A lost dog’s body has been found along the Yellowstone River, and the owners say it had a bullet hole. They’re asking the public for help as questions remain about what happened.
Mar 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Selling landlocked state parcels to lessees proposed in Montana water bill
A controversial Montana bill could put 1.25 million acres of state land up for sale—along with its water rights—sparking debates over access, revenue, and the future of public lands.
Mar 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Orange You Glad BLM Caught Them?
Public lands supporters helped crack the case of the Strawberry Hill spray paint scandal—turns out, Facebook pressure makes for a great cleanup crew!
Mar 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Milk River Project Update from Babb, MT
The first wall pour for the St. Mary Siphon Inlet is in the books—proof that when hard hats and heavy machinery team up, big things happen!
Mar 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Volunteer Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education instructors from south-central Montana recognized
In Montana, where hunting traditions run deep, dedicated volunteers are shaping the next generation of outdoorsmen, ensuring the legacy lives on, one safe lesson at a time. Here's a list of some who were recently recognized.
Mar 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
New funding available for community-led bear conflict prevention
New funding is now available to help Montana communities implement bear-resistant infrastructure and education initiatives to reduce human-wildlife conflicts—apply by March 24!
Mar 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Crash Course!!!
Asteroid impact, apocalyptic chaos, and a city-killer—what’s the plan for survival when Earth faces its biggest threat since the dinosaurs? See what Montana Grant says here!
Mar 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ticks carrying Lyme disease may have infiltrated Montana; found on bird dog
Tick Trouble…Could Lyme-Carrying Deer Ticks Be Creeping into Montana?
Mar 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park – Partial Closure
Access routes are shifting! Plan ahead for your trip to Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park.
Mar 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bighorn River Bird Die-Off: HPAI Ruled Out, Further Testing Underway
Good news! The bird die-off on the Bighorn River isn’t due to avian flu—but the mystery isn’t solved yet!
Feb 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Large section of Flathead Lake north shore temporarily closing for bird nesting, migration
From March 1 to July 15, the north shore of Flathead Lake hits "Do Not Disturb" mode as migrating and nesting birds take over…
Feb 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Trump Jr. Faces International Duck Poaching Probe
Donald Trump Jr.’s hunting trip in Italy just went from a wild adventure to a legal quagmire after he allegedly poached a rare duck—now, the hunt is on for answers.
Feb 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Wild Week on the Milk River
From a 100-degree temperature swing to a race against ice jams, the Milk River Valley is seeing an early surge of water—thanks to the hardworking crew at Malta Irrigation, Nelson Reservoir is already filling up!
Feb 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Big Cat, Bigger News: Meet Florida’s Record-Breaking Panther
Florida’s biggest panther just got collared, and this heavyweight is helping scientists track the future of his species!
Feb 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bill would protect ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs when trapping FWP lands
House Bill 436 aims to protect Montana’s ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs at FWP access points where trapping is conducted—helping recreationists make safer choices for their pets. Read more from Brett French here..
Feb 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Lawmaker sponsors resolution supporting federal land transfer to states
Montana’s public lands are back in the political crosshairs, with a new push to transfer federal lands to state control—reviving an old battle that could reshape access, management, and the future of our wild places…
Feb 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Conservation or Carnage? Wyoming’s Mountain Lion Hunting Bill Stirs Controversy
Open season or overkill? Wyoming’s proposed mountain lion hunting bill has hunters and conservationists clawing at each other…
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Is the Flathead River Reeling in Too Many Restrictions?
Will Flathead River stay ‘wild and scenic’ or become another busy park? The new regulations are up for debate…
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Is forever too long? Landowners tell Montana lawmakers to butt out of property decisions
BRETT FRENCH bfrench@billingsgazette.com To make something perpetual is everlasting and permanent — so a long, long time. When it comes to […]
Jan 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bill would raise nonresident base license to boost hunter access funding
Will a proposed fee hike for nonresident hunters boost public access—or drive them away? Read more from Brett French…
Jan 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bill would increase private fish pond license fees to $600
Montana’s private fish ponds may seem like small fry compared to our famous rivers, but they’ve sparked a big debate. Read more from Brett French.
Jan 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Debate Over Hound Hunting in Arizona
Anti-hunters claim hound hunting is causing more harm than good to wildlife and ecosystems–The debate is heating up in Arizona.