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 […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club

Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day  BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON

BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Polar Bear Hunts Caribou – First Ever Recorded Video

Wow!  Have you ever seen a polar bear hunting a caribou?  If you haven’t seen it in person, and you […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

How steep is too steep for you?

It’s springtime, and the snow is melting in a lot of Montana, but some people are still skiing. If you’re […]

Apr 9, 2023 · Montana Grant

STRESS BE GONE!!!

Why do feel so excited about Hunting and Fishing? There are probably many answers that others have but there is […]

Apr 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

MONTANA PLAY LIST!!!

When we travel around Big Sky Country, it’s nice to listen to some Montana Music. The trip to and from […]

Apr 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Custer Gallatin National Forest Begins Scoping on Rendezvous Nordic Ski Area Improvements Project

BOZEMAN, MT (April 7, 2023)— The Custer Gallatin National Forest today announced a 30-day public scoping period to start the […]

Apr 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.6.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

Apr 6, 2023 · Montana Grant

HARDER TO HUNT!!!

Hunting is becoming harder to do. Ammunition and guns are more expensive and restrictive. License fees are increasing. Restrictions and […]

Apr 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

MTSFW 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser, April 22nd

MARK YOUR CALENDARS, FOLKS!  Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (MTSFW) is hosting their 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser at […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS SOUGHT

MILES CITY – If you have a particular outdoor skill and are interested in sharing it with others, you might make […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: YORK’S ISLANDS FISHING ACCESS SITE REOPENED

TOWNSEND – York’s Islands Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River has reopened. The site was closed in December due […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fire Science Expert to Speak at UM

Fire Science Expert to Speak at UM – There are three ingredients needed for fire: fuel to burn, hot and dry conditions, […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead Forest announces spring prescribed fire projects

Kalispell, MT, April 3, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is planning to conduct spring prescribed fire projects when weather, fuel conditions, and […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Former Fire Lookout Wins Prestigious UM Writing Award

MISSOULA – Austin Hagwood, a creative writing graduate student at the University of Montana, spent five seasons staffing fire lookouts in […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Daines, Bennet, Marshall Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) reintroduced the “Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023.” This […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fresno Dam Modification to Start and Tailwater Fishing Access Site Closure

BILLINGS, Mont. ─ The Contractor selected to complete the Fresno Dam Safety Modifications, NW Construction, plans to begin mobilization activities the […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Seasonal Shooting Restrictions to go into Place on State Trust Lands in Gallatin County

HELENA, Mont. — A seasonal firearm restriction on a parcel of State Trust Land in Gallatin County will go into […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Geese and swan activity peaking at Freezout Lake

Have you delayed wildlife viewing at Freezout Lake this spring in hopes of higher geese and swan numbers? Now’s the […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Updated Lake Elevation Forecast for Fort Peck by USACE

Attached you will find an updated forecast which has improved since March 1st. Under the Basic Forecast, Fort Peck may […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet via Zoom on April 18

Public can comment through Zoom HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet April 18 via Zoom. The meeting will […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Yikes! Skier rescues snowboarder in Washington [VIDEO]

Yikes is right!  And maybe add a “whew”! If you are out there spring skiing, let this video be a […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.4.23

Over the past week, the majority of steelhead angler effort and catch on the upper Salmon River was located downstream […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

F&G Conservation Officer kills two dogs attacking elk in Southeast Idaho

In February of this year, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) received a report of “dogs harassing and attacking elk”.  According […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

State Park News via FWP

KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites families to Lone Pine State Park on Saturday, April 8 for an Easter-themed outdoor adventure. […]