Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Road Work to begin July 20th on the Main Fork Rock Creek Road 2421

Red Lodge, MT -July, 12 2023 — Road work will be conducted on Glacier Lake/Main Fork Rock Creek FSR #2421 on […]

Jul 12, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Foys Lake Dock vandalized

The dock at Foy’s Lake was vandalized sometime during the evening of July 11, 2023. Vandals broke the welds and […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Two men charged for 2022 trespass on Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area

SEELEY LAKE – Two men faced criminal trespass charges this spring in Missoula County Justice Court from an incident that […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Needs Your Help! 

[Kalispell, MT] – The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is actively seeking volunteers for a slate of trail maintenance projects in the latter part […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille earned over $5,000 catching walleye during May and June

For most fisherman, the notion of getting paid to fish is a pie-in-the-sky dream. For five lucky anglers on Lake […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Man cited for illegally landing helicopter on west shore of Jackson Lake inside Grand Teton National Park

MOOSE, WY — On Saturday, June 24, at approximately 3 p.m. Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers received a report […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Crystal Lake Campground closed

Campground closure The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) passed in 2020, and ensured funding for deferred maintenance projects across the […]

Jul 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Global Study Finds While Humans Sheltered in Place, Wildlife Roamed

By Elizabeth L. Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – While humans sheltered in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, wild animals took the opportunity to […]

Jul 9, 2023 · Montana Grant

FOOD ON FIRE!!!

Humans have been cooking over fire since fire was discovered. Fire cooked foods are healthier and more flavorful. The charcoal […]

Jul 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

IS NEW BETTER?

Sportsmen love new stuff. It seems that we never have enough hats, fishing rods, guns, gadgets, garments, and outdoor stuff. […]

Jul 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fire danger increases

Hamilton, Montana (July 3, 2023) – Fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest will raise from “Low” to “Moderate” starting […]

Jul 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act introduced

Big Sandy, Mont.) – Following years of work and collaboration between Montana ranchers, recreationists, loggers, mountain bikers, and business owners, […]

Jul 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Beer Battered Fish Nuggets

Turn your fish into a crispy battered fish bite meal with this recipe.

Jul 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP TO USE DROUGHT RESTRICTION CRITERIA AS IN YEARS PAST

HELENA – Last year, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved an amendment to the “hoot owl” rule that directs fishing […]

Jul 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP’s response to trout declines in Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers

Proposed studies will examine fish mortality, recruitment and health BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching several research efforts […]

Jul 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Deer decomposition timelapse

There are things in nature that aren’t exactly great to see, but nature is nature…and timelapse videos are good at […]

Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

DIY – How to make your own sparklers for the 4th of July

Buying fireworks can get expensive around the 4th of July, so why not save some money and make your own […]

Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fireworks on Independence Day…because this is America

Here is some footage of some fireworks out of Laurel, near Billings, from 2021–because it is the Fourth of July, […]

Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Raccoons are still considered wild animals, too.

Just because you think you’re trying to help when you’re attempting to usher some baby coons out of your house […]

Jul 2, 2023 · Montana Grant

DOG HAIR!!!

Anyone with a dog knows that shed hair is a problem. Hairy dust bunnies gather in corners of the floor, […]

Jul 1, 2023 · Kamp Cook

Bill Couch Catches 27 inch Walleye

Bill Couch from St. Ignatius Caught a 27 inch Walleye while listening to the Montana Outdoor Radio Show July 1st. […]

Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant

PAY TO PLAY!!!

On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]

Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant

BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!

Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft environmental assessment of elk management plan

HELENA – A draft environmental assessment (EA) of the 2023 Draft Elk Management Plan is now available for public review and […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP launches new public portal to report sightings of sick or dead fish

Portal to assist FWP’s response to trout population declines in Jefferson Basin HELENA – As part of the department’s response to […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Brooks Defends Title, Wins 2023 RMEF World Elk Calling Championship

MISSOULA, Mont. — Beau Brooks of La Center, Washington, fought off a stacked field that included six other past world […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Reclamation reminds public of fireworks prohibition, announces reservoir levels for holiday weekend

BILLINGS, Mont. – The public is reminded that possessing, discharging and using fireworks is strictly prohibited on all Bureau of Reclamation […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Free UM Clark Fork River Shuttle Service Returns in July

Free UM Clark Fork River Shuttle Service Returns in July – Free and convenient transport to float the Clark Fork River will soon […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

South Otter Landscape Restoration and Resiliency Project Final Decision Available

Ashland, MT (June 29, 2023) – The Custer Gallatin Forest today released the Final Decision for the South Otter Landscape Restoration […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Public Invited to “Going Batty” Evening Field Trip in Glacier National Park

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 29, 2023] – Glacier National Park and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) invite the public to a late-evening […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Zinke, Daines Urge Bureau of Reclamation to Increase Flow from Hungry Horse, Prevent Catastrophic Impacts on Flathead Lake  

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke urged Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton to increase the release of water […]

Jun 30, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Critical Montana, Idaho state and private forest health improvement projects receive funding

Missoula, Mont. (June 29, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Northern Region announced today that 52,683 acres of private […]

Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE PADDLEFISH UPDATE 6.29.23

As of Thursday June 29, 2023 at 6:30 am the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag areas is 769 […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

CORRECTED: Conservation license required to access most state lands

HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Daines Pushes for the Completion of the Continental Divide Trail

From the Office of Steve Daines, June 21, 2023 U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today at a Senate Energy and Natural […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Main Boulder Ranger Station Reopens to the Public on July 1st

Livingston, MT -June 27, 2023 – The Main Boulder Ranger Station will reopen its doors to the public during the upcoming […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

NorthWestern Energy hosting July 11 meeting on Madison River Basin topics in West Yellowstone

Butte, Mont. – June 27, 2023 – NorthWestern Energy is hosting a public meeting from 7 – 9 p.m. July 11 […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT LANGUAGE REGARDING GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on amendments to Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) addressing grizzly […]

Jun 25, 2023 · Montana Grant

SQUITOS!!!

Big Sky Country is also home to huge blood sucking mosquitoes. They grow big in the Rocky Mountains. These blood […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Fight over White Sulphur copper mine

The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding a District Court judge’s decision that found in favor of environmental […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Catchin the Big Ones? You’re in the right place!

Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]

Jun 22, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

INFORMATION SOUGHT ON GRIZZLY BEAR KILLED NEAR CONRAD

GREAT FALLS – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks game wardens and are seeking information […]

Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Hands

Just a reminder that if you find something that resembles a human hand in the woods, it might not be […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA

BOZEMAN – As part of ongoing effortsrequired under the Endangered SpeciesAct to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with Montana Department of Fish, […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Wildfire-Charred Forests Get $7.8 Million in Rehab from RMEF, Partners

MISSOULA, Mont. — Western landscapes recently impacted by wildfires are receiving $7.8 million in forest restoration treatments. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Kickoff Event Held for The Big Sky Forestry Initiative

EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The Big Sky Forestry Initiative Kickoff event took place June 8 at the Rockin’ TJ Ranch in Bozeman, Montana, celebrating […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Six Northern Region businesses receive USDA funds to advance innovation in wood products and wood energy economies

Missoula, Mont. (April 12, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week it is investing more than $43 million to […]

Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Sign-up open for surplus drawing licenses and permits

HELENA – Starting today, hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through […]

Jun 20, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fly Fishing Community Steps Up With ‘Save Wild Trout’ Campaign

WISE RIVER, MT – In response to the Jefferson Basin’s wild trout population crash, a coalition of fly fishing businesses, […]

Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

A compilation of dumb

We all know it is touron season at national parks across the country..and even the world. But, here is a […]