Jan 4, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
For the first time, California agency uses AI exclusively to locate wildfire
Will AI eventually replace fire lookouts in Montana?
Jan 4, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Deck the halls, not the deer
If your holiday decorations are still up, you might want to consider taking them down as a favor to urban deer.
Jan 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Coyote bites 5-year-old, tries to drag him away
A coyote bit a five-year-old boy in the upper body, pulling the child to the ground and then attempted to drag him toward a greenbelt area.
Jan 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Information on Illegal Killing of Gray Wolf in Grand County, CO
The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado seems to be off to a rough start, as one has been shot illegally.
Jan 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Application period for Disabled Veterans and Children with Special Needs Special Big Game Tag program runs Jan. 2-31
The Disabled Veterans and Children with Special Needs Special Big Game Tag Program allows a qualified organization to apply for a special big game hunt tag on behalf of a disabled veteran or child with a life-threatening medical condition.
Jan 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Recycle Christmas trees at Spotted Eagle to improve fishing habitat
The Miles City chapter of Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have set up a Christmas tree drop-off location at Spotted Eagle Lake.
Jan 3, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Duck Drive: UM Students Band Together for Waterfowl Conservation
On an early summer morning at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in a remote corner of southwest Montana, Liv Lundin, a recent graduate of the University of Montana Wildlife Biology Program, hunted for a rare bird nest among the cattails.
Jan 3, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
2024/2025 Montana Wolf Harvest Numbers So Far by Region
According to FWP there has been 133 wolves harvested in Montana this season. The general season for hunting wolves ends […]
Jan 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
What Hunters and Anglers Hate!
True outdoorsmen don’t waste energy on hate—they’re too busy casting, hunting, and living life to the fullest; maybe this year, resolve to trade hate for a little more outdoor joy! Read more from Montana Grant…
Jan 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fish and Wildlife Commission announces several mountain lion hunting closures
Several Mountain Lion hunting closures announced today…
Jan 1, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
DNRC to auction cabins/home sites
The DNRC Cabin and Home Site Sales program has upcoming auctions in Lewis & Clark, Missoula, and Powell Counties.
Jan 1, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Free snowshoeing offered at Silver Crest on Saturday
Come enjoy the winter wonderland, breathe in the fresh air, and create lasting memories with your loved ones!
Dec 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Applications to float the Smith River open Jan. 2
Applications for a permit to float the Smith River will be available beginning on Jan. 2, 2025, and will be accepted through Feb. 15, 2025.
Dec 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Oldest wolf in Yellowstone National Park dies
The oldest wolf living in Yellowstone National Park died on Christmas Day.
Dec 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Gov. Gianforte, State Agencies File Suit Over Yellowstone National Park’s Bison Management Plan
Together with Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), Governor Gianforte is suing to halt the implementation of YNP’s Bison Management Plan.
Dec 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Bozeman Ranger District Implements Pallet Possession Ban
The Bozeman Ranger District is implementing a new ban on the possession of pallets on National Forest System lands within the district.
Dec 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
STUDENT BIRD COUNTERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Montana Tech students conduct bird counts on local waterbodies as part of the Berkeley Pit Waterfowl Protection Program.
Dec 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
RESTORING THE ECOSYSTEM AT BARREN SUGARLOAF PEAK
The barren top of Sugarloaf Peak towers above much of the Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area, located southwest of Anaconda.
Dec 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Coyote caught with human DNA in paws, linked to Thanksgiving attack
Weeks of searching and trapping resulted in the capture of a coyote found with human DNA on its paws and human food in its stomach, leading Colorado Parks and Wildlife to conclude it is the animal that attacked a 4-year-old child on Thanksgiving.
Dec 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Ski club warns of mountain lions on trails in Flathead Valley
NOTICE: Mountain Lion Activity at Big Mountain Nordic Trails: The early morning GNC groomers of the Big Mountain Trails have seen mountain lion tracks consistently on the trail lately.
Dec 30, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Interior Department Announces Permanent Protections for Critical Land and Wildlife Migration Corridor in Grand Teton National Park
The parcel is the starting point for the Path of the Pronghorn—the longest land migration in the lower 48 states—and is a critical link to mule deer migration corridors that stretch to public, private and Tribal lands hundreds of miles away.
Dec 30, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
The Light of Alaska: UMW Student Colton Folts Completes Internship at Snettisham Hatchery
Colton Folts, a senior Ecology student at the University of Montana Western, gained valuable hands-on experience this summer through a credited internship at the remote Snettisham Hatchery in Alaska, contributing to sockeye salmon population management.
Dec 30, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Cassia County infant attacked and injured by a raccoon in his home
On the evening of December 23, 2024, Idaho Fish and Game officers received a report from the Cassia County Sheriff that an infant had been attacked and injured by a raccoon in his parents’ home.
Dec 30, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Two men die while searching for Sasquatch
Two Portland men lost their lives while searching for Sasquatch in eastern Skamania County.
Dec 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
When the Hunt Fails, Let the Montana Sky Be Your Trophy
When the fish aren't biting and the critters are elusive, just look up—the catch of the day is always just a click away!
Dec 27, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Agents seize more than $1.1 million worth of cocaine near Canadian border
Upon searching the backpacks, agents found 30 brick-like packages containing a white powdery substance. The substance was later tested and determined to be cocaine.
Dec 27, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
The Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery announces annual sale details
A new online ordering portal is making its debut.
Dec 27, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Fish and Game euthanizes a mountain lion near Ketchum that had killed a family pet
The attack occurred within a backyard enclosed by a six feet tall fence.
Dec 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
Maximize Your Outdoor Knowledge with FWP Online
Wondering what the current quotas are for wildlife in Montana? FWP made it easy to check all species with quotas […]
Dec 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
On Stand!!!
The life of a hunter on stand is a mix of patience, preparation, and unexpected excitement—because hunting is as much about the wait as it is about the reward. Read more from Montana Grant here–Merry Christmas!
Dec 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hunting for male mountains lions to close in Hunting District 331
Mountain lion season in Hunting District 331 is closing today at sunset—but not for everyone.
Dec 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
Stuffed Moose Meat Balls
Stuffed moose meatballs are proof that game meat can be luxurious. Juicy, tender moose meat packed with bold flavors and […]
Dec 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
Dead Buck, Live Rival
When the rut’s in full swing, even a dead buck can’t escape a challenge..
Dec 20, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
FWP collaring elk in Gallatin Valley to study herd movement
Wildlife biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are collaring elk on private land south of Bozeman this winter to gather herd migration data that will inform elk management and land-use planning in parts of the Gallatin Valley.
Dec 20, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Man killed while bear hunting as bear falls from tree
A 58-year-old Virginia man died this month when an injured bear fell from a tree on top of him.
Dec 20, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Clark Fork westslope cutthroat trout makes Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2024
Westslope cutthroat trout are found in rivers (and some lakes) primarily throughout central and northern Idaho. They rarely exceed 20 inches, making Daniel Whitesitt’s April 13 catch a memorable one.
Dec 20, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Scientists Help Montana Understand Its Future with Grizzly Bears
In early 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether to delist some populations of grizzly bears in the U.S. Northern Rockies. As Montanans consider their future with grizzly bears, University of Montana scientists are helping inform the social, ecological and policy aspects of the dialogue.
Dec 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Step-by-Step Guide on Entering Your Boone and Crockett Trophy
You have the score, the story and the trophy—now let’s get it B&C official. Follow these steps to make that happen.
Dec 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Chronic wasting disease detected in deer for first time in two south-central Montana hunting districts
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected this season in a mule deer buck from hunting district (HD) 515 and a whitetail buck from HD 525, both harvested by hunters.
Dec 17, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Game wardens seek information on bull elk shot and wasted near Worden
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a bull elk that was shot and […]
Dec 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Five Hunting Myths that Many Antis Believe…but Shouldn’t
Hunters are far from the villains antis imagine. Oh, and poachers? Don’t even lump us in. Dive in to uncover the truth behind these wild misconceptions.
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
FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet virtually December 19
Heads up, Montana! The Fish and Wildlife Commission is hosting a virtual meeting on Dec. 19, and they want to hear from YOU.
Dec 16, 2024 · montanaoutdoor
Monster Buck Spotted in Montana Neighborhood
It’s not every day you see a trophy-sized buck strolling through the middle of a Missoula neighborhood, but that’s exactly […]
Dec 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
First Deer Down on this Hunter’s Birthday!
When your first deer is EXTRA special….
Dec 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Four million murres missing
In 2015, the familiar cacophony of Alaska's common murre colonies fell eerily quiet. When summer field crews arrived at their monitoring sites, they found only a scattering of common murres on cliffs where thousands of birds should have been.
Dec 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Three Deer Shot and Left to Waste in Montana
The Tobacco Valley Rod and Gun Club is sharing information about three whitetailed deer shot and left to waste.
Dec 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Off-Target but On-Point Gifts for Hunters
Ready to make your hunter's gift stand out? Check out the full list of laugh-out-loud (and even clever) options that'll have them hunting for a good time.
Dec 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Battle of the Brown Thrasher and the “Snake”
Sometimes, the biggest threat to your hunt isn’t the game—it’s the wildlife you didn’t see coming. One hunter learned this the hard way.
Dec 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Win prizes for fishing by participating in the 2024 Kootenai River Angler Science Program
Fish for burbot in the Kootenai River and enter a free raffle to win some great prizes!