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 […]
Nov 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
Tame the Taste of the Wild with Mountain Lion Meat Tacos
Looking for a dish that’s as fierce as it is flavorful? Enter mountain lion tacos—an unexpected twist on taco night […]
Nov 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Tips sought on white-tailed deer killed near Potomac
POTOMAC– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a white-tailed deer buck that was killed last week […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Announces Transition at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Dustin Temple, director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), will retire […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2024
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 346,025 recreation visits in October 2024. This is a 16% increase […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
NPS Seeks Public Input to Improve Visitor Experiences at Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 14, 2024] – Glacier National Park is seeking public input on the future of how visitors access […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Research Shows How Genetic Diversity Boosts Trout Conservation
By Eliz Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – New research led by University of Montana graduate Colter Feuerstein underscores the critical […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Range Rider: UM Grad Saddles Up for Wildlife-Livestock Coexistence
Nov 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Alpine Enigmas: UM Researchers Study Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats
By Chad Dundas, UM News Service MISSOULA – The best way to catch a bighorn sheep is with a helicopter. You also […]
Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: R1-General hunting season hits half-way point with mild weather, mixed hunter participation and success in southwestern Montana
FWP looking for CWD samples from white-tailed deer near Gallatin River BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season reached the half-way point […]
Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
Creativity is Key when Hauling Your Deer
Sometimes, you just need to get creative when getting your deer back to camp or to the truck. What are […]
Nov 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Father-Son duo doubles up on bucks
Richard Oblander shared a post on Hunting Montana about taking his youngest son out for his very first day out […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekends
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and the overall harvest is expected to increase with the […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, hunting district 501 as described in the current Moose, Sheep […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Antlerless elk season to close in Hunting District 442
GREAT FALLS – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, Hunting District 442, in a portion of Lewis and […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: R4-Deer and elk harvest remains above average in north central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Based on data collected at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks check station in Augusta, the overall deer and […]
Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hi-Line Muley
The Black Jaw Fly, Guy Gary Rueb, took a break from tying up your favorite salmon flies to shoot this […]
Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing Surprise
Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]
Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
A Veterans Day Tribute
Today we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and […]
Nov 9, 2024 · Kamp Cook
What a harvest?!
Kokanee Quinn’s niece Josie Gibson harvested this big guy last week! Great Work Josie!!
Nov 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Buck shot, left to waste south of Havre
Nov 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bullseye! First Bull Down
Big congrats to Kat Perry, from Corvallis, who just tagged her very first bull! Congratulations!
Nov 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
First elk in southeast Montana tests positive for CWD
MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received the first CWD-positive results for an elk located in southeast […]
Nov 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear killed in encounter with hunter south of Placid Lake
Hunter not injured in the incident SEELEY LAKE – A grizzly bear was killed by a hunter on Saturday, Nov. […]
Nov 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Laughs in Camo: A Hunter’s Take on the Sitka Craze
Thanks to the internet, we get a front-row seat to the world’s quirks—and there’s plenty to poke fun at, whether […]