Jul 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
What a Sight to See!
It isn’t every day that people see elk, and it isn’t every day people see elk like this!
Jul 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Fully submerged vehicle removed from thermal feature in Yellowstone National Park
Vehicle occupants are safe with non-life-threatening injuries On Thursday, July 11 at about 10:40 a.m. a car with five occupants […]
Jul 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hoot-owl restrictions placed on additional rivers in southwest Montana
Fishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Angling restrictions on several additional rivers in southwest Montana go into […]
Jul 10, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Evacuations issued for Cave Gulch due to wildfire
The Horse Gulch Fire is prompting evacuations of Cave Gulch near York. The fire was 450 acres as of noon.
Jul 10, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Firefighting plane crashes on Hauser Lake
KPAX is reporting that a plane assigned to the Horse Gulch Fire near York crashed at around 1:15 p.m. The […]
Jul 9, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Black bear euthanized after repeated conflicts at Hungry Horse Reservoir campgrounds
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks trapped and euthanized a black bear along Hungry Horse Reservoir in Flathead County after repeated […]
Jul 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Grizzly Bear Management: Alberta Lifts Ban for Selective Hunts
Alberta is lifting a nearly 20-year ban on hunting grizzly bears under specific conditions, according to Rocky Mountain Outlook. The […]
Jul 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Waterton-Glacier Peace Park hosting science and history day on July 23
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 5, 2024] – Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park will host the 21st annual Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day on […]
Jul 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Upcoming Bozeman Ranger District Closures: Deer Creek Trailhead and East Fork Hyalite Road
Upcoming Bozeman Ranger District Closures: Deer Creek Trailhead and East Fork Hyalite Road Bozeman, MT- July 8, 2024— The Bozeman […]
Jul 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service seeking public feedback on Tyler’s Kitchen Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project
Missoula, Mont., July 3, 2024— The Fourth of July holiday is a great time of year to head outside with friends […]
Jul 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA
As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the […]
Jul 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest completes land acquisition in Tobacco Root Mountains
The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has completed the Westphal Parks Acquisition, adding 589 acres to the Forest in the Tobacco Root […]
Jul 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Two drownings in Glacier Park on Saturday
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 7, 2024] – Two drownings in two different areas of Glacier National Park occurred on Saturday. A 26-year-old […]
Jul 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service seeking public feedback on Tyler’s Kitchen Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project
Missoula, Mont., July 3, 2024— The Fourth of July holiday is a great time of year to head outside with friends […]
Jul 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Shields Loop road Closed from July 8th through 21st
Livingston, MT June 3, 2024 – The Custer Gallatin National Forest has issued a Special Closure Order 01-11-04-24-01 for Shields Loop Road (FS […]
Jul 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Noxious Weed Treatments at M and Drinking Horse Mountain Trails
Bozeman, MT, July 3, 2024— The Bozeman Ranger District will treat non-native noxious weeds on the trail systems at both […]
Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Nonresident hunters can check their Alternates List status online
HELENA – Nonresident hunters who registered to be placed on the Alternates List can now check their status on MyFWP: myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action. Every […]
Jul 2, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Trout Creek angler lands state record largescale sucker
KALISPELL — Montana has a new state record largescale sucker. Wade Merschat, 12, of Trout Creek, used a nightcrawler to […]
Jul 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Spring and Summer Hunter Ed Courses Complete!
Several hunter education courses have taken place across Region 6 this spring and summer, bringing in a bunch of new […]
Jul 1, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
NEW ARCHERY RANGE OPEN AT BIG ARM STATE PARK ON FLATHEAD LAKE
Archery shooters have a new public range along Flathead Lake. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has completed development of the […]
Jun 27, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
DNRC responds to wildfires near Lincoln, Missoula
Photo credit: Sturdy Boy Fire, photo credit to Rachel Simpson, Missoula Interagency Dispatch Center. The Ashby Lane Fire east of […]
Jun 27, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Search under way for missing kayaker
At approximately 7:58 pm on 06/26/2024, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Dispatch received a call of a missing person in the Kootenai […]
Jun 27, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Crashes shut down Sun Road travel Wednesday
Multiple car accidents on Going-to-the-Sun Road caused congestion or blocked traffic entirely on Wednesday night. Two separate accidents sometime after […]
Jun 26, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Genome analysis of over 800 polar and grizzly bears reveals no new hybrids and confirms the eight previously-known “grolar bears”
Bozeman, Montana and Winnipeg, Canada — June 13, 2024 — Researchers from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Polar Bears International, University […]
Jun 26, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest withdraws Outfitter and Guide Environmental Assessment Project
— The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest has withdrawn its Outfitter and Guide Environmental Assessment Project based on careful consideration of the […]
Jun 26, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Interior Department Announces $43.3 Million in Payments to Montana to Support Vital Services in Communities
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced that 56 local governments in Montana will receive a total of $43.3 […]
Jun 26, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone visitation statistics for May 2024
Yellowstone visitation statistics for May 2024 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The park hosted 522,450 recreation visits in May 2024, up […]
Jun 24, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Pennsylvania woman drowns near St. Mary Falls
On Sunday afternoon, a 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman drowned after falling into the water above St. Mary Falls on the east […]
Jun 22, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Going-to-the-Sun Road Open for 2024 Season
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 22, 2024] – Going-to-the-Sun Road officially opened this morning for the 2024 summer season. The road may […]
Jun 21, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Here’s how the Colorado wolf reintroduction is going so far
From Colorado Parks and Wildlife GRAND COUNTY, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife has confirmed successful reproduction in its gray […]
Jun 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Three-Week Fort Peck Dam Forecast
Here’s the three-week release and lake level estimation forecast for the Fort Peck Dam. Rain or shine, we have you […]
Jun 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 MT Spring Bear Down
Congratulations to Ryan Brekke who tagged his 2024 Spring Bear with Shaeleen Ready! They posted the photos on Hunt Montana‘s […]
Jun 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Drawing results available for elk B, deer B, antelope, crane and swan
HELENA – Eager to finalize your fall hunting plans? The drawings for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, crane and […]
Jun 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
F&G concludes investigation in Panhandle Region grizzly bear shooting
dditional details are available surrounding the grizzly bear killed on June 10 in Unit 6 Idaho Fish and Game recently […]
Jun 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
GILBERTSON LEADS CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE TO CAPTURE 2024 WORLD ELK CALLING TITLE
MISSOULA, Mont. — Been there. Done that. But this time, in a more thrilling fashion! Tony Gilbertson, 2021 men’s division winner, […]
Jun 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Sign-up for surplus drawing licenses begins June 19
HELENA – Starting tomorrow, June 19, hunters can sign up for the Surplus License List, which is a list of leftover […]
Jun 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Glendive Police Chief Jeremy Swisher Under Investigation for Alleged Hunting Violations and Witness Tampering
Glendive Police Chief Jeremy Swisher might face felony charges for alleged hunting violations and witness tampering. He’s accused of illegally […]
Jun 18, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
St. Mary Canal Siphons Failure Updated Information
BABB, Montana— On June 17, 2024, both St. Mary River siphons experienced structural failures outside Babb, Montana. The breach caused […]
Jun 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Cheating Doesn’t Stop with Fishing
According to a press release by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, six guys were busted for allegedly cheating […]
Jun 17, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
St. Mary Canal Siphon Failure outside Babb Montana
BABB, Montana— The St. Mary Canal Siphon breached just outside Babb, Montana, at approximately 8:45 a.m. today, resulting in isolated […]
Jun 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
One Determined Mountain Lion
Mountain lions are fascinating creatures with some impressive traits. These excellent hunters are most active at dawn or dusk, showcasing […]
Jun 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunters can soon register online for the Game Damage Hunt Roster
Hunters also can register to be placed on a bison game damage roster. HELENA – Hunters interested in participating in game […]
Jun 13, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Washington man receives jail sentence for thermal trespass and a closure violation in Yellowstone National Park
Viktor Pyshniuk, 21 of Lynwood, Washington, was sentenced to seven days in jail for thermal trespass at Steamboat Geyser in […]
Jun 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Stay Vigilant to Help Avoid Wildlife Collisions
As you explore national parks, stay alert for wildlife crossing the roads. These parks are home to many animals, and […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Lost Horse Road washed out on Bitterroot National Forest
Lost Horse Road is currently impassable about ½ mile past the upper gate resulting from recent damage caused by heavy […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA
BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA. PUBLIC REMINDED TO HEED […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Island Park man shoots grizzly in defense-of-life
On the night of June 6, an Island Park resident shot and killed a yearling male grizzly as it charged […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Troy area man sentenced to two months in prison, fined $10,000 for killing grizzly bear, tampering with evidence
MISSOULA — A Troy area man who admitted to killing a grizzly bear on his property in 2020, not reporting the shooting as […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Finding a Balance: UM Student Research Supports BLM Efforts on Blackfoot River
Finding a Balance: UM Student Research Supports BLM Efforts on Blackfoot River By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – A new […]
Jun 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
When Animals Use Decoys for Humans
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if animals used decoys for humans to hunt them? Well, somebody […]