Jan 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montanans to defend titles in Idaho Sled Dog Race
Despite sled dog races cancelling this winter from Minnesota to Oregon, the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is still a go […]
Jan 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service seeking public feedback on Wilkes Cherry Project
Plains, Mont., January 8th, 2023— The Forest Service invites the public to provide feedback on the Wilkes Cherry Project on […]
Jan 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: MT Mountain Lion Hunting Closures
Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 103 HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, […]
Jan 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Hyde Pond Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby set for Jan. 27
All kids will go home with a prize and maybe some cash Bundle up the kids, grab your fishing gear […]
Jan 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
MSU Extension wildlife specialist co-hosting second season of ‘Working Wild U’ podcast
BOZEMAN – A new season of “Working Wild University,” a podcast co-hosted by Montana State University Extension wildlife specialist Jared […]
Jan 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Elk Fiesta Bowls
Tantalize your taste buds with Elk Fiesta Bowls! Each bite is a celebration of flavors that will elevate your next […]
Jan 8, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Snowmobiler with head injury rescued near West Yellowstone
On Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 4:21 p.m., the West Yellowstone Police Department dispatch center received a 911 call regarding […]
Jan 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 103
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
Jan 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Warm Weather and Lack of Precipitation Results in a Slow Start to Winter
BOZEMAN, Mont., January 4, 2024 – “Warm temperatures and lack of precipitation over the last couple months have resulted in a […]
Jan 5, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation & Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Pledge Continued Support for Montana FWP Elk Hazing Operation in Paradise Valley
Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation (MOLF) and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) proudly announce their continued commitment to the Montana […]
Jan 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Deer and the Arrow
Sometimes, the unexpected can occur. What would you do if you saw this deer?
Jan 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Hard Working Forest Service Mules and Horses Enjoy “Winter Vacation” in Hells Canyon
KAMIAH, Idaho, January 4, 2024:—During the spring, summer, and fall, mules work hard, “moving about 2-3 miles an hour at […]
Jan 4, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana State research team receives $4 million to study interactions between wild and domestic sheep
BOZEMAN – A research team in the Montana State University College of Agriculture has received $4 million in new funding to help […]
Jan 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 122
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
Jan 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
Neighbor stalks and shoots deer hunter on own land
It’s still happening–antis are still out there. A deer hunter, Richard Page, in Ohio recorded an incident involving his neighbor, […]
Jan 2, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Shiras Moose Symposium Jan. 13 in Helena
First-of-its-kind Shiras Moose Symposium featuring wildlife experts from Montana, Wyoming, Colorado and Idaho. The symposium aims to foster a crucial […]
Jan 2, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Reauthorization of existing outfitter and guide permits to begin for Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex
HELENA, Mont. – January 2, 2024 – Starting this month, the Forest Service is accepting comments on reauthorization of existing […]
Jan 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions is closed in lion management unit 320
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 320, except […]
Jan 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
PURPLE MOUNTAINS!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is famous for many things. Big Sky Country never stops surprising us. Our Big Skies are full of color. […]
Dec 27, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
James Bond actor allegedly cited for walking off Yellowstone boardwalk
NBC Montana is reporting that a leading actor in the James Bond franchise has been cited for walking off the […]
Dec 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone Project: UM Student Takes 3D Odyssey Through the Wolf Skull Archives
By Elizabeth Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – If not for its small size, distinguishing between the 3D-printed replica of Wolf […]
Dec 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! On six days in 2024, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee […]
Dec 26, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Plan to protect California spotted owl proposes killing 470,000 other owls
The newest proposal to protect the California spotted owl includes a plan to kill 470,000 barred owls in the Pacific […]
Dec 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions to close in lion management unit 315
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
Dec 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 102 and 350
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
Dec 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Delicious Vegan Tofu and Cardboard Recipe
Okay, okay–absolutely not—we are kidding! We’re all about meat on this site, but we wanted to grab your attention again […]
Dec 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Smoked Rainbow Trout Sushi
If sushi is on your mind, but you only want it fresh….make it yourself with smoked rainbow trout! This recipe […]
Dec 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM proposes increasing Garnet Ghost Town fees
The BLM has proposed increasing the entrance and cabin fees for Garnet Ghost Town. The BLM reports than more than […]
Dec 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Zac Fisher To Be Acting District Ranger for the Bozeman Ranger District
Bozeman, MT, December 20, 2023—Zac Fisher has been selected as the acting District Ranger for the Bozeman Ranger District of […]
Dec 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Study Reveals Stark Decline in Mammal Diversity With Urbanization
By Elizabeth Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – An elk pauses to gaze into the valley; a red fox playfully pounces […]
Dec 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Custer Gallatin National Forest Welcomes Amy Haas as Beartooth District Ranger
Red Lodge, MT, December 18, 2023— The Custer Gallatin National Forest announces Amy Haas as the new Beartooth District Ranger, replacing Ken Coffman, […]
Dec 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service Issues Final Decision on “Blue Mountain Area” of Wildfire Adapted Missoula Project
Missoula, Mont., December 21, 2023 — This week the Lolo National Forest issued a final decision notice for a 16,940-acre portion of the […]
Dec 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Pheasant Nuggets Recipe
Pheasant nuggets offer a unique and gourmet twist to traditional chicken nuggets, elevating your dining experience to a whole new […]
Dec 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Check the Ice…or do this
Don’t forget to check the ice before you walk on it…. Or do this…..
Dec 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Plea agreements reached in Campbell and Johnson County poaching cases
Plea agreements between Florida resident Jeb Rou and county attorneys in Campbell and Johnson counties were approved in November 2023, […]
Dec 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions reopens in lion management unit 103
HELENA – By the order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will reopen in […]
Dec 18, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Orphaned Black bear cub found along Salmon River Road will be rehabilitated
Idaho Fish and Game received reports of a small black bear cub hanging out along the Salmon River Road near […]
Dec 18, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Mac Attack Fishing Contest targets small lake trout at Flaming Gorge Reservoir Mac Attack Fishing Contest targets small lake trout at Flaming Gorge Reservoir
GREEN RIVER – Hone your fishing skills and see how you stack up against other anglers during the Mac Attack Fishing Contest, […]
Dec 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions to close in lion management units 102 and 103
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 102 and male mountain lions in […]
Dec 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 204
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
Dec 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Dec. 15, 2023; Top things for visitors to know about a winter visit
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Friday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can […]
Dec 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Forest Service Announces Release of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced the release of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan which marks a significant […]
Dec 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Prescribed fire operations successful across USDA Forest Service’s Northern Region in 2023
Nearly 60,000 acres treated across 10 U.S. forests & grasslands in Montana, Idaho and Dakotas Missoula, Mont., December 12, 2023 — As wildfire […]
Dec 15, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead National Forest announces water testing results from Holland Lake monitoring wells show no sign of contamination
Kalispell, MT, December 15, 2023 — Following direction from Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Forest Service completed the installation […]
Dec 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
Hunting elk with elk
This can’t be that bad of a day hunting!
Dec 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 1
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 1 the […]
Dec 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bear vs. Reindeer….Inflatable Reindeer
Some bears can’t tell when an animal is real and when it is not. Sometimes, they are just hungry and […]
Dec 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
One Lucky Bear
This bear was pretty lucky to run into the people it ran into this day.
Dec 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission adds item to December 14 meeting agenda
The meeting will be streamed live on the FWP website and YouTube. HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will […]
Dec 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 331
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]