Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Deadline reminder for hunting applications
HELENA – The deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison is Monday, May 1; the deadline to […]
Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.25.23
Last week on the upper Salmon River, the majority of steelhead anglers were observed either close to the Pahsimeroi River […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Court Blocks Logging in Montana’s Kootenai National Forest
From the Center for Biological Diversity MISSOULA, Mont.— A federal judge today halted logging and road construction for the large Knotty Pine […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
UM LAW STUDENTS SECURE LEGACY, FORM FLY FISHING SOCIETY
MISSOULA – One hot Saturday morning in early August, University of Montana law students Henry Charpentier and Lukas Vining cast out […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
2023 Montana Watershed and Wetland Stewardship Award Recipients Announced
HELENA– Five individuals and families will be honored with 2023 Montana Watershed and Wetland Stewardship Awards by the Montana Watershed […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Application deadline extended for West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Committee
HELENA – Applications for the West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Committee (WC LEPOC) will be accepted through midnight on April 30. […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.24.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 4.23.23
Here is the latest fishing report from the Macman: Fishermen: Perch are biting at East Bay. We caught 200 and […]
Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant
SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]
Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant
and a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!
Montana is full of outdoorsmen and women. Many folks migrated here to enjoy the diversity of hunting, fishing, and […]
Apr 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Meanwhile, in Florida…
Some locations in Montana woke up to snow this morning that started again this afternoon, and that has social media […]
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Apr 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Wolverine vs. Black Bear [VIDEO]
Okay, okay…yes, we know the quality of the footage below is not exactly great, but it still is a reminder, […]
Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fishing Urban Waters – Laurel Pond
If you have heard of people fishing the Laurel Pond, but you would like to know a little bit more […]
Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson – 4.20.23
Fresno is 95% full with 424 cfs inflow and 449 cfs out flow. No fishing reports, as there are large […]
Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Bighorn River rebound
Following high flows from 2017 through 2019 the Bighorn River’s trout populations took a hit. But since 2019, the river’s […]
Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Black bear and grizzly bear
It is always cool to see wildlife being wildlife..as long as they don’t see you or don’t consider you a […]
Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
This is not the first animal you want to see while you’re hunting
This is a scary sight to see while you’re out hunting. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, we will be able […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Flathead Resource Advisory Committee accepting proposals for 2023
Kalispell, Montana, April 19, 2023— The Flathead National Forest on behalf of the Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee, has rescheduled a […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Health Officials Urge Caution Around Sick Animals
State health officials are asking the public to be cautious and take steps to prevent exposure to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Detection of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Montana
Helena, Mont. – On Friday April 14, 2023, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a Rosebud County […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Roundup
BILLINGS – Registration is now open for an in-person hunter education course in Roundup. Orientation for the course will take place […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament date moved
The Jordan Walleyes Unlimited chapter shared that the Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament is being moved to Saturday, May […]
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Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Spearfishing at Fort Peck [VIDEO]
Have you tried spear fishing? Here’s a video posted by Get The Net Guide Service & Eagle Charters LLC that […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: TREE PLANTING EVENT PLANNED FOR APRIL 22 AT MILLTOWN STATE PARK FOR EARTH DAY
MILLTOWN — Join Milltown State Park staff on Saturday, April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day by planting trees. All interested volunteers […]
Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.17.23
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite is really picking up throughout the reservoir as fish are cruising the shorelines. Rainbows are being […]
Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 5 Update
Flathead Lake Spring Mack Days 2023 is moving into the sixth week of the nine-week long event. Sponsored by the […]
Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Public comments requested for draft chronic wasting disease surveilance and Emergency Response Plan
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Wildlife Management Program is seeking comments on a Draft Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance and […]
Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
Montana Deer & Elk Draw Results Are Out — Check Now
Montana deer, elk, and nonresident combo license draw results are available. Log into MyFWP to see if you drew — refunds and licenses explained.
Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
Opening Day of Turkey Season was Successful
Scott Willumsen, from Missoula,and his nephew, Jaxon Enderson, bagged a couple of nice turkeys on Saturday during opening day in […]
Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bear spotted with jar stuck on head
Have you ever seen a bear, or another animal, in a similar situation? (Click the image below)
Apr 17, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
DEQ Proposes to List the Middle Segment of the Gallatin River as Impaired
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing to list the middle segment of the Gallatin River, from Yellowstone National Park to Spanish Creek, […]
Apr 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
FREE GEAR!!!
All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra […]
Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: PARTIAL CLOSURE AT EIGHT MILE FORD FISHING ACCESS SITE LIFTED
ENNIS – A partial closure at Eight Mile Ford Fishing Access Site has been lifted. The boat ramp at this […]
Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
Never Underestimate a Feline
Some people underestimate some species of wildlife…
Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Closures, restrictions of fishing access sites and wildlife management area along Milk River in northeast Montana
Malta – Melting snow and recent rain has swelled the Milk River over its banks at several locations along the […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 21
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeking comment on proposals for June commission meeting
Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting June 8, comment deadline May 11 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Mud season is here on Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest
Good afternoon, Montanans (and visitors!) and welcome to mud season! Roads and trails on the B-D are a sloppy, soupy, […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening delayed
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening has been delayed until the wastewater […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: AREA TURKEY POPULATIONS STABLE AHEAD OF SPRING OPENER
MILES CITY – Montana’s spring turkey season is set to open on Saturday, April 15. Southeast Montana’s turkey populations are […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15
HELENA – Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area […]
Apr 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
When the unexpected happens
Well, that was unexpected! Have you ever had wildlife inside your home? If so, what happened?
Apr 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Western Wyoming Pronghorn and Mule Deer Suffer Losses
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has growing concern over the potential impact of this year’s severe winter on both […]
Apr 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Zinke Calls for Investigation into Recreation.gov Contract & Glacier National Park Reservation System
(COLUMBIA FALLS, MT) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke called on the National Park Service to open an investigation into […]
Apr 11, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation names new executive director
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has named Clifford Kipp as the non-profit’s next Executive Director. Kipp joins the Foundation after […]
Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
Taking a dip
People aren’t the only ones who like swimming pools! CLICK HERE
Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
X-ray of python eaten by cottonmouth
We don’t have an invasive species issue involving Burmese pythons in Montana like Florida does, thank goodness. However, here is […]
Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
Dirt biking in bear country
Bears don’t mess around, so make sure if you are ever confronted by a bear that you don’t mess around, […]
Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
2023 Spring Mack Days 4th Week Update
An Easter Surprise and a catch of a lifetime happened for Bryan Long of Columbia Falls over the fourth weekend […]
Apr 10, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan
RIVER GROUP LOOKS TO BOOST RIVER SAFETY, STEWARDSHIP & CITIZEN SCIENCE ON THREE FORKS OF THE FLATHEAD WILD AND SCENIC RIVER
Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) announces 2023 River Ambassador and River Recreation/Citizen Scientist volunteer program trainings ahead of float season to enhance river […]