Nov 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
R4 Check Station Update: Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general season
GREAT FALLS – Through the second Sunday of the general rifle season, about 15 percent more hunters than last year […]
Nov 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FULL EPISODE DROP–MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: The Ultimate Guide for Region 2
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Wraps Up its Series About Hunting Opportunities Across the State with Region 2 in West-Central Montana! […]
Nov 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series – Hunt Smarter in Region 2…not Harder!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives deep with Region 2 Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley from Montana […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Washington man sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for trafficking eagles, hawks killed on the Flathead Indian Reservation and sold on black market
MISSOULA — A Washington man who conspired to hunt and kill bald and golden eagles and hawks on the Flathead […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Steelhead returns so far mark the highest annual returns in last 7 year, and could climb
If you’ve been waiting for some of the best news of the year for anglers, hold on to your fishing […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
CWD detected for first time in elk in Ruby Mountains
TWIN BRIDGES – Chronic wasting disease was recently detected in an elk on the north end of the Ruby Mountains […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear #399’s Remains Returned to Grand Teton National Park
JACKSON – On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with Grand Teton National Park, honored the […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Big Bull Down!
Mitchell Fischer, from Joplin, Montana, tagged one beauty of a bull this season! He shared it with the Facebook group […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24
Fifty-one wolves have been harvested in Montana as of October 31, 2024—shoutout to the hunters who’ve successfully tagged one this […]
Oct 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ross Tate from Missoula had this report from Freezeout
A great day of swan hunting on the eastern Rocky Mountain front from near Choteau, MT. Freezeout Lake! I was successfully […]
Oct 30, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Info sought after someone steals head of legally harvested deer
Oct 30, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Wardens investigating pair of elk left to waste north of Libby
KALISPELL — Wardens are seeking information on a pair of elk that were shot and left to waste and a […]
Oct 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
R5 Checkstation Update: High temps and elk harvests in south-central Montana for opening weekend of the general season
BILLINGS – Saturday, Oct. 26, marked a special occasion for many in Montana, as the 2024 big game general hunting […]
Oct 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
HUNT SAFE, HUNT SMART!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting is a Blood Sport. It is important that the spilled blood is not yours. Whenever you are dealing with […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: In-person Hunter Ed Field Day this Saturday
In-person Hunter Ed field day available this Saturday at Spotted Eagle Rec Area in Miles City Last chance this season […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly bear relocated
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department captured and relocated an […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunter shoots grizzly bear in self-defense on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest
On the evening of Oct. 26, a hunter shot and killed a sow grizzly bear in self-defense while it was […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Calling All Young Montana Hunters–Share Your Story and Win Big!
Montana is a state that loves its hunting traditions, and we’re celebrating it with a contest just for young hunters! […]
Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Wolf Harvest Update via FWP 10.28.24
Forty-six wolves have been harvested across the state, with WMU 313 being the only Wolf Management Unit that has closed […]
Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
GRIZZLY # 399 by Montana Grant
The notorious Grizzly Sow, 399, finally met her match. A traffic incident at the Grand Teton entrance was her demise. […]
Oct 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through portal on FWP website
HELENA – Hunters will again have the opportunity to thank landowners who allow hunting access on their land. The “Thank a […]
Oct 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Big Game and Big Surprises in Region 7
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout Hunting Opportunities in Region 7 in Southeast Montana! This week […]
Oct 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Captain’s Revised and Updated Hunters’ Checklist for 2024
Opening day for Montana’s general rifle season for deer and elk is Saturday October 26th Remember to let someone know […]
Oct 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Chronic wasting disease detected for first time in wild deer in Flathead Valley
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently detected in a white-tailed deer in Kalispell. This is the first time CWD has […]
Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest. This is the […]
Oct 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
EHD reported in Region 7 whitetails
Oct 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Grizzly Bear 399 Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Snake River Canyon
JACKSON – On the evening of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, grizzly bear 399 was fatally struck by a vehicle on […]
Oct 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.22.24
As of October 22, 2024, the wolf harvest numbers are in, and it’s been an active season so far. Hunters […]
Oct 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Citations issued for off-roading incident in Big Hole River
FWP game wardens recently issued citations to four individuals following an off-roading incident on the Big Hole River on Sept. […]
Oct 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting closed for all bighorn sheep in Hunting District 303
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 5 at 5 a.m., only archery equipment allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and […]
Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
A Successful Youth Hunt with Mom!
Kristin Hammond had one proud mom moment during the youth hunt when her son Colt bagged his very first buck! […]
Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
Oct 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
11 Year Old Bags Nice Buck During Youth Hunt
Braxton Griffith who is 11 years old, bagged a real nice muley buck on Thursday during the Montana Youth Hunt. […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Antelope Down by Dillon
Joe Lipski, and Donnie Larson with help of Mike Wamsley of Missoula had a great antelope hunting trip this week […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Game wardens seek information on two mule deer bucks shot and wasted near Billings
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Youth Hunter Tags First Buck
Trevor Fletcher shared these photos on Montana Hunting & Fishing’s Facebook page with the caption “My boy got his first […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
2 cases of wasted game meat dumped in Idaho
On October 11, Idaho Fish and Game District Conservation Officer Tim Klucken received calls regarding several carcasses and wasted meat […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office requests assistance in homicide investigation
From Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office: We are seeking the public’s assistance on the homicide of Dustin Kjersem, whose body was […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Escaped prescribed burn torches 208 acres near Nevada Lake
Nevada Lake Fire Southwestern Land Office Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Fire Protection – Clearwater Unit Montana Fish, […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Black bear cubs from Butte transferred out of FWP Wildlife Center
Cubs will be placed in a zoo HELENA – Two black bear cubs that were captured in August in Butte are on their […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and […]
Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy
Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped […]
Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]
Oct 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!
Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and […]
Oct 12, 2024 · Kamp Cook
Montana Hunting and Fishing Reports for 10-12-24
Two more hunting seasons open today. Not to mention phenomenal fall fishing is being reported around the state. Hear all […]
Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]
Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the […]
Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. […]
Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
TOO BIG TOO HANDLE!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and anglers love to brag about getting the Big One. We dream about a Buck with a huge rack […]