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.
Jan 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP conservation easement in Fergus County stalls amid confusion, miscommunication
After months of miscommunication and delays, the Fergus County Commission gave the green light to the Stafford Ferry Conservation Easement, ending a saga of confusion and setting the stage for better access to Montana’s wildlands—proving that collaboration can still win the day.
Dec 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
High land prices stall Montana sage grouse easements
With Montana's land prices soaring, conservation efforts to protect sage grouse habitat are hitting financial hurdles, putting the future of this vital program—and the iconic birds it protects—at risk.
Dec 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Nebraska Sets Limits for Mountain Lion Conservation as they Gear Up for Their Biggest Season To Date
Montana might be our main focus, but sometimes we want to know what is happening elsewhere–check out what is happening in Nebraska!
Dec 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
Snowbowl Ski Lift Chair Falls
A Montana Snowbowl’s LaVelle double chair had a bit of drama on its third day of operations when a chair […]
Dec 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Monarchs in Decline, USFWS Proposes Protection
Monarch butterflies are fluttering towards trouble, with populations dropping by up to 80%! But the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is stepping in…
Aug 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Boundary Battle: South Dakota Ranchers Charged in High-Stakes Land Dispute
According to an article via Cowboy State Daily, a South Dakota ranching couple is in the middle of a heated […]
Jun 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ocean View Feud: Tree Poisoning Sparks Legal Battle in Maine
A dispute between two wealthy neighbors in a small Maine town has caused controversy as one is accused of poisoning […]
Jun 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Tongue River Reservoir State Park Update 6.28.24
Tongue River Reservoir State Park would like to thank Big Horn County Road Crew for repairing the Tongue River Road […]
May 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bear Meat Mishap: Trichinellosis Outbreak Strikes Family Reunion
According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by the CDC, in July 2022, a family gathering turned into a […]
May 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
Proposed Legislation Seeks to Ban Wildlife Hunting Competitions on Federal Lands
Last week, a Tennessee congressman proposed a bill to ban wildlife “killing contests” on federal lands. The “Prohibit Wildlife Killing […]
May 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Proving Your Point…
People will do a lot of things to prove their point. Check out what this man did when the city […]
May 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hiker Discovers Dog Treats Embedded with Fish Hooks
In out-of-state news… According to a recent article by Natalie Krebs via Outdoor Life, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking […]
Apr 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
Louisiana Dolphin Shot to Death
In out-of-state news… According to a press release via NOAA Fisheries, on March 13th, a distressing discovery was made on […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
Watch for elephants…in Butte
If you thought you were seeing things in Butte today, because you could have sworn an elephant was walking down […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
Castaways Rescued in Pacific Ocean after Spelling “HELP” with Palm Leaves
In survival news outside of Montana… According to a recent press release by the United States Coast Guard, three mariners […]
Sep 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Arctic Grayling found in Warm Springs Creek near Anaconda
If you catch Arctic graylings in Warm Springs Creek, do not return them to the creek.
Aug 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigates after individual injured by grizzly bear
Whether you are hiking, hunting, camping, fishing or trapping out there, don’t forget to be bear aware. Here’s a press […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Billboard at Entrance to YNP Displays Grizzly Bear Management Support
If you happen to be in the area, check out the billboard on Highway 89 at the northern entrance to […]