Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
325.5 million visits to national parks in 2023, 4.5 million visits to Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On Feb. 22, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Public Scoping Begins for Glacier National Park’s Fire Management Plan EA
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 27, 2024] – Glacier National Park is initiating public scoping for an environmental assessment (EA) in compliance with the National […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Wyoming Range mule deer population declines after severe winter of 2022-23
JACKSON – Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers completed an aerial population survey of the renowned Wyoming Range mule deer herd, […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
A day in the life of a Montana wolf trapper/hunter
Has wolf hunting and/or trapping in Montana been a bucket list item of yours? Are you wondering what it is […]
Feb 28, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana State University Extension to host free feral swine education tour in northeast Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana State University Extension will host a feral swine education tour March 5-8 in northeast Montana, with seven stops held for landowners, […]
Feb 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
Funny Hunting Memes Collection
With a lot of anti-hunters and/or anti-trappers in Missoula and other big cities across the state, we wanted to celebrate […]
Feb 25, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
DNA study reveals diet of wolves
A new study that analyzed wolf scat DNA gives insight into what exactly these predators are eating. In a peer-reviewed […]
Feb 23, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
UM Student Researcher Explores Impacts of Cat Colonies on Missoula Wildlife
By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – University of Montana student Jay Schutze has discovered that, here in Missoula, the cat […]
Feb 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Gila Bend, AZ Bighorn Sheep Poached–Reward Offered
According to a recent press release, the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Operation Game Thief is offering a reward of […]
Feb 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Hunting dog survives chasing pigs off 85′ cliff
From Elbert County Emergency Services, Georgia This morning Elbert County E911 received a call that would be unusual to most […]
Feb 19, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Five cyclists attacked by mountain lion
On Saturday, Feb. 17 at 12:48 p.m., Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Officers received a report of a […]
Feb 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Wolf hunting season closes in Region 3
The wolf hunting season in Region 3 will close a half hour after sunset on Monday, Feb. 19. The order […]
Feb 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1
Deer and elk permit application deadline is April 1 HELENA – The new license year opens March 1, which means that […]
Feb 15, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Troy man admits tampering with evidence in grizzly bear killing
MISSOULA — A Troy man admitted today that he tampered with evidence in the shooting of a grizzly bear on […]
Feb 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Venison Lasagna, Anybody?
Indulge in a twist on a classic favorite with this Venison Lasagna recipe. Savor the wild game essence in every […]
Feb 14, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Reclamation Issues Snowmelt Forecast for Bighorn River Basin
BILLINGS, Mont. — Reclamation’s February forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows: […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone recruiting for 2024 Youth Conservation Corps program
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – How would you like to work, learn, play, and grow in Yellowstone’s wonderland this summer? […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
F&G officers investigating 49 ducks shot and left to waste in Canyon County
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking the public’s help in gathering information about a large number of ducks that were […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
The prize of the Kootenai River—a lobster-flavored freshwater cod—is the perfect way to cure cabin fever
If you’re suffering from cabin fever this winter, consider fishing for burbot in the Kootenai River Burbot fishing on the […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Warning issued for mountain lions roaming populated area
Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings to keep themselves and their pets safe Residents in Ketchum are […]
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Pulled Canada Goose Sandwich
How about some pulled pork….wait! Let’s try some some Canada goose instead!
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
SPRING TURKEY TIME IS … by Montana Grant
Just around the corner. One of the main challenges for Tom Turkey success is realistic calling. The best turkey call […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Activists announce intent to sue over USFWS wolf decision
If you were happy to hear the USFWS had denied protection for gray wolves in the northern Rockies, get ready […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana bighorn sheep license sold at auction for $380,000
SHEEP SHOW® SETS RECORDS FOR WILD SHEEP CONSERVATION From the Wild Sheep Foundation This past week, a record $6,432,500 was […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Annual Climbing Restrictions in Mill Creek Canyon
Hamilton, MT, February 7 — Even though spring doesn’t arrive until next month, the Stevensville Ranger District is reminding everyone of […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Deer Hunting to Duck Hunting to Deer Hunting
A seasoned deer hunter decides to shake things up and try his hand at bird hunting…but that is the only […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Helena- Lewis and Clark National Forest looking for campground hosts
From Helena- Lewis and Clark National Forest Our recreation staff are once again recruiting volunteers to serve as campground hosts. […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 3
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 3 as of […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Federal Government Launches Pilot Program to Strengthen Local Governments’ Wildfire Response
$5 million in initial funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will expand local wildfire response capacity WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons close in Region 4
Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
5 caught, 1 seriously injured in avalanche
MOOSE, Wyo. — On Sunday afternoon, February 4, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) rangers requested helicopter assistance from Teton County Search […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ditch the Chicken–Go for the Duck!
Even if you’re not a fan of duck meat, these are definitely worth a try!
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Public input sought on Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance Road
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is considering construction […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter Education in-person field day for online students set for March 2 in Billings
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Hunter Education field day for students who take the course online […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Variable January Weather Concludes with a General Lack of Snow in Montana
BOZEMAN, Mont., February 5, 2024 – At the beginning of January more than half of NRCS snow monitoring stations in Montana […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Daines Pushes U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service to Maintain Access to Fixed Climbing Anchors
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined a group of bipartisan senators in urging the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Leads Coalition of Governors Opposing Burdensome Forest Rules
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today led a coalition of six governors in criticizing federal agencies for plans to […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana State and partners receive $5 million grant for ongoing buffalo trail project at Fort Peck
BOZEMAN — An ongoing project that aims to help Indigenous people prosper alongside buffalo at the Fort Peck Indian Reservation […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Wilderness Speaker Series returns to Flathead Valley Community College
The Flathead Valley Community College will host the annual Wilderness Speaker Series again in 2024 in partnership with three local […]
Feb 3, 2024 · Kamp Cook
Congratulations Young Emerson Copenhaver catching his personal best walleye while fishing with his Grandpa Bill Zarahdka of Wolf Point
Young Emerson Copenhaver caught his personal best walleye, a 26 incher that he put back through the ice hole while […]
Feb 2, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service completes status review and finding for gray wolves in the Western United States; launches National Recovery Plan Feb 2, 2024
WASHINGTON — Recognizing that the national discussion around gray wolf management must look more comprehensively at conservation tools available to federal, […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 2.1.24
Fresno is 21% full. Fishing is slow. For walleyes best bet is in the darker hours. Jig and place tip […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Reminder: Field Day Requirement for Hunting Licenses
Reminder: As of January 1, 2024, FWP changed things up for young hunters aged 12 to 17. They added a […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
From Cheating Angler to Cleared Hunter: Cominsky’s Legal Journey
Looks like Chase Cominsky’s had quite the rollercoaster ride with the law. First, he was caught up in that fishing […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Coyote showdown with elk hunter
Have you ever been bothered by a coyote when you’re hunting elk? Coyotes are territorial animals and may exhibit aggressive […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Lolo National Forest Seeking Public Feedback on Preliminary Draft of Revised Forest Plan
Missoula, Mont., January 31, 2024 – Today, the Lolo National Forest published a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for its […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
They go to Florida, too
Okay, so it isn’t just Yellowstone National Park that these people go to….smh These videos get old, we know, but […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Ding-The-Ling derby helps remove illegally-introduced burbot
GREEN RIVER – Looking for a winter recreation opportunity? Get together with your family or friends, make up a creative team […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Campsites at Big Larch, Lake Alva and Seeley Lake campgrounds available for Online Reservations; Scan & Pay available for first-come, first-served sites
Seeley Lake, Mont., January 30, 2024— This summer, three popular campgrounds on the Seeley Lake Ranger District of the Lolo […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Moosetrack Megan
Kids win big at Hyde Pond Kids Ice Fishing Derby
Over 60 young anglers came out for the 31st Annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby held Jan. 27 at Hyde Pond […]