BRETT FRENCH | bfrench@billingsgazette.com Yellowstone National Park fisheries staff will begin poisoning nonnative rainbow trout in Buffalo Creek on Aug. […]
A Montana elk guide breaks down every piece of gear he trusts for a full season in the mountains — clothing, boots, and power solutions included.
September marks Bear Aware Month, allowing Montanans to dispose of expired bear spray safely while potentially winning new canisters. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting various events, including safety clinics and fruit donation drives, alongside a remote-controlled charging bear for skill testing. Numerous workshops and activities are scheduled across different locations.
Montana game wardens are cracking down on poaching and untagged game. Here’s what wildlife crime actually costs — and why it matters to every legal hunter.
Montana archery elk season 2026 starts September 1. Run through this complete bowhunter checklist before the opener so you don’t leave opportunity behind.
Smith & Wesson’s Model 500, designed for heavy-duty wilderness survival, led to the creation of the 500ES Emergency Survival Kit in 2006. This kit combined a powerful handgun with essential survival gear. Fast forward to today, Custom & Collectable Firearms has introduced a modern Grizzly Emergency Kit, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and collectors alike.
How much can a grizzly bear lift? The verified numbers are staggering — and they have real implications for Montana backcountry hunters and hikers.
A recent increase in deer deaths have been reported on the Flathead Reservation from the Hot Springs, Valley View and […]
A Montana warden had a scoped rifle pointed at him twice in one day on opening day. Here’s what happened and why every hunter needs to see it.
Montana FWP wardens spent six months cracking an elk poaching case — including aerial surveillance in a Super Cub. Here’s what hunters need to know.
Archery elk opens September 1. Here’s where Montana bowhunters should be glassing right now to pin down velvet bulls before the opener.
Big Sky Warrior Outreach announces its annual Cow Elk Hunt for combat veterans and Purple Heart recipients from December 3–8, covering all expenses. Applications open from August 22 to August 25, requiring detailed personal and military information. Eligible veterans have a unique opportunity for hunting, camaraderie, and organic meat.
