Dec 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo National Forest Recruiting for Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee
The Lolo National Forest is recruiting applicants to be nominated for the Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) that was established as required by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
Dec 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Dec. 15, 2024
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Sunday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the West, South, East and North entrances by approved commercially guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches and via the non-commercially guided snowmobile access program.
Dec 12, 2024 · montanaoutdoor
Blackfeet Reservation Opens Chance to Hunt Bison with Lottery
The Blackfeet Nation, in collaboration with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), is offering hunters a unique opportunity to participate […]
Dec 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Northeast Montana’s Region 6 Havre check station results for the 2024 Season
2024 Havre Check Station Wrap-Up: Hunter numbers hit their lowest since 2015, and big game harvests were below average, with mule deer and elk seeing significant declines. See what else happened…
Dec 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Lottery open for chance to hunt Bison on Blackfeet Reservation
Want a shot at bagging a bison? The Blackfeet Reservation lottery is open! $10 per chance, and you could win a guided hunt with the ultimate prize—bison meat, hide, and head.
Dec 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Bear That Walked 5,000 Miles and Disappeared
From the far reaches of Montana and Idaho, Ethyl racked up 5,000 miles and rewrote the book on bear behavior. Was she lost, or just the ultimate adventurer? Her story is as wild as the terrain she roamed..
Dec 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: General big game season ends in north-central Montana’s Region 4
North-central Montana's big game season wrapped up with a mix of mild weather, snowy finales, and some impressive stats. Hunters scored a 25% success rate, with mule deer leading the charge and elk playing hard
Dec 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Final Check Station Season Results for Region 2
Here is your Region 2 FWP check station update for the 2024 season.
Dec 9, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Two deer shot, one left to waste and one removed, in eastern Blaine County, wardens seeking information
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding two deer that were shot after the general season in eastern Blaine County.
Dec 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Expecting the Unexpected while Hunting
When you're out hunting, the wilderness always has a surprise up its sleeve. This hunter found himself in an unexpected situation.
Dec 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Helicopter flights to survey deer population near Salmon and Challis begin soon
Beginning in mid-December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned in the Salmon and Challis areas.
Dec 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: End of general hunting season in Region 5 brings low mule deer harvest, hunter success in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season ended on Sunday, Dec. 1. In south-central Montana, biological game check stations operated […]
Dec 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Mastering the Art of Pheasant Hunting in a Comeback Year
It’s more than luck—pheasant hunting is about patterns, patience and letting your dog do the work–check out these tips.
Dec 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: CWD testing made easy
Attention Region 5….Hunted. Harvested. Now you can test for CWD.
Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Results mixed during cold closing weekend in southeast MT’s Region 7
Did the Cold Snap Chill Success in Region 7? Find out here.
Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Buck
This hunter had a weekend win–nice work!
Dec 4, 2024 · montanaoutdoor
FWP Releases 2024 Pheasant Distribution Map
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) continues to expand its “Roosters for Recruitment” program, aiming to introduce new hunters to […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Announces Leadership Change at Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
HELENA, Mont – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Christy Clark as Director of the Montana Department of […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Study of remains found in Montana reveals mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans
from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Theft of firearms from Billings pawnshop burglary sends Joliet man to prison for more than six years
A Joliet man who admitted to stealing firearms from a Billings pawnshop during a burglary was sentenced today to six years and five months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens soon
Muzzleloader Heritage Season is just around the corner—grab your powder and make history!
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM seeks comments on Cottonwood / Weatherman Draw Travel Management Plan
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM Billings Field Office is accepting public comments on an environmental assessment regarding travel management on […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM to conduct controlled burns of slash piles through March 2025
The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will conduct controlled burns of slash piles from Dec. 3, 2024, through March 2025. These burns will take place in Beaverhead, Broadwater, Silver Bow and Lewis and Clark Counties, specifically in areas near Wise River, Townsend, Helena, and Marysville, Montana.
Dec 3, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts
Kalispell, MT, December 3, 2024 — Starting today through early April (depending on snow conditions), the Flathead Avalanche Center will provide […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
From Big Game to Big Chores: Welcome to ‘Yes, Dear’ Season
The camo’s back in the closet, and the honey-do list is out—'Yes, Dear' season has officially started!
Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting season wraps up with increased success in northwest Montana
Hunting season wrapped up in Region 1 with a successful harvest increase in northwest Montana! Want to know the numbers and what’s next? Check it out here.
Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Big game hunting season wrapped up Dec. 1 with harvest totals up slightly in west-central Montana
The 2024 big game season wrapped up in Region 2 with higher elk and deer harvests in west-central Montana. See how the numbers stacked up.
Dec 2, 2024 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Goose Hunting: Strategies for a Bountiful Season
Montana is a paradise for waterfowl hunting enthusiasts. The state’s untouched landscapes provide ideal habitats for Canada geese, attracting hunters […]
Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Public Land, Private Victory!
Dan Greer’s 180-class muley from public land proves that hard work still leads to success!
Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
U.S Fish and Wildlife Urges Hunters To Go Lead-Free
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made hunting greener this fall by offering cool perks for hunters who swapped lead ammo for eco-friendly alternatives at seven National Wildlife Refuges.
Dec 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Game on and Game over
Well, folks, here we are—the finale of Montana’s general rifle season. The sun is setting not just on the horizon, […]
Nov 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
When the Chase is Real…
Jay Burger, an avid hunter who also happens to be a professional bass fisherman, thought opening day of firearm season […]
Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
Real Nice Deer taken in Western Montana
Joe Lipski and Donnie Larson of Missoula shot a couple of great looking bucks this month. Congratulations!
Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
Turkeys, Trophies, and Thanks
Ah, Thanksgiving—the one time of year we gather around the table to celebrate gratitude, family and enough food to feed […]
Nov 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
An Elk That Horsed Around for a While…
If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there […]
Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: R4–Hunter numbers and harvest success mixed in north-central Montana during fourth week of hunting season
GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has […]
Nov 26, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Bull elk and whitetail buck shot and left in south Blaine County, wardens seeking information
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk and whitetail buck that were […]
Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Eyeing Those Ivories? Here’s How to Get them Super Quickly and Simply
When it comes to elk, those pearly ivories aren’t just teeth—they’re like gold to many hunters…and non-hunters. Whether you want […]
Nov 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
Nov 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
Battle of the Backyard Bucks: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer
Oh, deer. They’re one of the more common mascots of the woods, the stars of hunting season for many, and, […]
Nov 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
“He’s not super heavy, but he’s tall”
When you just can’t help but messing with a fellow hunter. lol
Nov 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
“SHRAPNEL” ON THE HUNT AGAIN!!! by Montana Grant
If there was ever another Lewis and Clark Expedition, they would need to take Kirk “Shrapnel” Stovall along as the […]
Nov 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Heavy-Horned Speedgoats!
We have been sent some crazy non-typical bucks, and this antelope is no exception! Check out the horns on this […]
Nov 22, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
3 suspects charged in 2023 poaching case
TOWNSEND – Three people were charged this month in Broadwater County courts following an almost year-long investigation by game wardens […]
Nov 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Big Sky, Big Birds
If you’re looking to bag some pheasants, Montana has some. With the season kicking off in October, you’ve got plenty […]
Nov 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Region 5 Game check station results through week four of the general hunting season in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season is in its final two weeks. After the first four weeks of […]
Nov 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Muley Hunt
Hunting mule deer in Montana isn’t just a pastime—it’s a part of life for some. Chasing these bucks is as […]
Nov 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
Deer Down, Bear Around
If you’re heading out for deer season, don’t forget your bear tag… You never know when your deer might catch […]
Nov 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Tips sought on deer and elk poached in West Fork of the Bitterroot
HAMILTON– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on several deer and one elk shot and left […]
Nov 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Perfect Basket
Some folks are all about those picture-perfect whitetail baskets, and this one’s definitely checking the boxes. You don’t run into […]