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NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURES – LMU 210, 380
Read More: NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURES – LMU 210, 380Big cat hunting closures….
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Body Booting Is Tough!!!
Read More: Body Booting Is Tough!!!Braving icy waters and fierce winds, body booting proves that waterfowlers aren’t just tough—they’re downright FLOCKING crazy! Read more from Montana Grant here!
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Tuesday hearing will consider licensing/fees for shed hunting
Read More: Tuesday hearing will consider licensing/fees for shed huntingShould there be fees and licensing for shed hunting in Montana?
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FWP News: Hunters help FWP collect most CWD samples since testing began
Read More: FWP News: Hunters help FWP collect most CWD samples since testing beganMontana sets a record for chronic wasting disease testing with over 9,000 samples submitted this hunting season—hunters play a crucial role in monitoring and management.
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FWP News: Notice of Montana Mountain Lion Hunting Closure
Read More: FWP News: Notice of Montana Mountain Lion Hunting ClosureThis closure does not apply to holders of Limited Lion Licenses
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Bill would raise nonresident base license to boost hunter access funding
Read More: Bill would raise nonresident base license to boost hunter access fundingWill a proposed fee hike for nonresident hunters boost public access—or drive them away? Read more from Brett French…
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Governor Gianforte Celebrates Winners of 2024 Youth Hunting Story Contest at State Capitol
Read More: Governor Gianforte Celebrates Winners of 2024 Youth Hunting Story Contest at State CapitolHonoring Montana’s hunting heritage, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated ten winners of his third annual Youth Hunting Story Contest in a ceremony at the State Capitol.
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New study finds deer hunting can help keep CWD in check
Read More: New study finds deer hunting can help keep CWD in checkThe study finds that hunting can be an effective form of disease control when enacted consistently at high levels over many years.
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NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION REOPENING – WINTER
Read More: NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION REOPENING – WINTERNotice of re-opening via FWP
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10 Unique Outdoorsy Valentine’s Day Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank
Read More: 10 Unique Outdoorsy Valentine’s Day Gifts That Won’t Break the BankWin over your outdoorsy Valentine with 10 gifts that blend rugged charm and romance..
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Montana Veterans Kick Off Big Sky Warrior Outreach’s First Hunt
Read More: Montana Veterans Kick Off Big Sky Warrior Outreach’s First HuntBig Sky Warrior Outreach celebrated its first hunt with Montana veterans, proving that great company and warm hospitality can outshine even the coldest weather!
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Coyotes, Cameras and a Curious Cold Spot: What Did This MT Hunter Capture?
Read More: Coyotes, Cameras and a Curious Cold Spot: What Did This MT Hunter Capture?Wildlife, wild theories and one wild encounter—what did Dan Wild really see in Bozeman?
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The Whitetail That Made a Hunter Trade Smoked Meat for Trophy Fever
Read More: The Whitetail That Made a Hunter Trade Smoked Meat for Trophy FeverWhen a friend’s son tags out early and a monster buck enters the chat, you know this hunting story is about to get interesting…
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The NEXT BEST GENERATION OF HUNTERS and ANGLERS
Read More: The NEXT BEST GENERATION OF HUNTERS and ANGLERSHunting and fishing aren’t just about the catch—they’re about the challenge, the craft, and finding joy in the journey, not just the gear. Read more from Montana Grant…
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Bill to allow deer, elk hunting on private land within Flathead Reservation scheduled for Jan. 28
Read More: Bill to allow deer, elk hunting on private land within Flathead Reservation scheduled for Jan. 28A proposed bill that would allow deer and elk hunting on private land within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation will be heard by the House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee on Jan. 28.
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Hunter education field day for online students offered in Glasgow, February 8
Read More: Hunter education field day for online students offered in Glasgow, February 8Ready to hunt? Glasgow’s upcoming field day offers hands-on training for young and online hunters—complete your online course and get certified before the spring deadlines!
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A Debate Over Hound Hunting in Arizona
Read More: A Debate Over Hound Hunting in ArizonaAnti-hunters claim hound hunting is causing more harm than good to wildlife and ecosystems–The debate is heating up in Arizona.
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Tag Time?
Read More: Tag Time?Tag time is ticking—are you planning your dream hunt, or just hoping for the draw? It’s never too early to strategize for next season’s big game adventure!
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Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee to consider two wolf hunting bills on Tuesday
Read More: Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee to consider two wolf hunting bills on TuesdayThe Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee will consider two bills on Tuesday that would regulate wolf hunting.
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Massive black bear killed by veteran in first Louisiana hunt in 35 years
Read More: Massive black bear killed by veteran in first Louisiana hunt in 35 yearsThe first Louisiana black bear hunting season in more than 35 years successfully concluded Dec. 22 and included a 696-pound adult male bear harvested by Louisiana military veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Deron Santiny, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced. The
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Glacier Park to provide limited access to Many Glacier during 2025 Swiftcurrent construction
Read More: Glacier Park to provide limited access to Many Glacier during 2025 Swiftcurrent constructionToday, park officials announced that due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal vehicle access into Many Glacier and provide a temporary shuttle service for hikers to access Many Glacier and Swiftcurrent from July 1, 2025, to September 21, 2025.
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Chronic wasting disease found at Wyoming elk feedground
Read More: Chronic wasting disease found at Wyoming elk feedgroundThis is the first confirmed case of an elk testing positive on a feedground.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Provides Over $1.3 Billion to Support Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor Access
Read More: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Provides Over $1.3 Billion to Support Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor AccessMore than $34 million is earmarked for Montana wildlife and sportfish restoration and hunter education.
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Montana legislators propose raising nonresident hunting base fee by more than 500%
Read More: Montana legislators propose raising nonresident hunting base fee by more than 500%Three Montana legislators have drafted a bill that would raise nonresident base hunting fees by more than 500%.
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Montana legislator proposes bill requiring reporting of hunting activity
Read More: Montana legislator proposes bill requiring reporting of hunting activityA Montana legislator has proposed a bill that would require a hunter to “report their hunting activity for a game animal before they are eligible to purchase a new game animal license during the following license year.”
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Chronic wasting disease detected on Flathead Reservation
Read More: Chronic wasting disease detected on Flathead ReservationThe positive result came from a harvested mule deer.
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Forest Service Issued Final Decision on “Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project”
Read More: Forest Service Issued Final Decision on “Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project”In December, the Lolo National Forest issued a final decision notice for the Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project to implement vegetation and fuel reduction activities along the west-side of the Ninemile Valley within Missoula County.
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City of Helena warns of mountain lion on trail
Read More: City of Helena warns of mountain lion on trailThe City of Helena issued a warning Tuesday about a mountain lion on a local trail.
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Montana State Rodeo Team to ride in Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
Read More: Montana State Rodeo Team to ride in Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.The Montana State University rodeo team will be on the national stage next week when the student-athletes participate in the Pass in Review, otherwise known as the Inaugural Parade, in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Mountain time.
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Potential New World Record Bull Elk Shot in Washington
Read More: Potential New World Record Bull Elk Shot in WashingtonCasey Brooks just shattered elk hunting history with a potential world-record bull!
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on Proposal for Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District
Read More: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on Proposal for Charles M. Russell Wetland Management DistrictThe draft CCP proposes to expand hunting opportunities at the district. One alternative allows the use of lead ammunition for expanded big game hunting and the other alternative prohibits lead ammunition and tackle across the district. Neither alternative is indicated as a preferred alternative at this time, and we are seeking the public’s input on…
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Colorado begins capture and transport of wolves from British Columbia
Read More: Colorado begins capture and transport of wolves from British ColumbiaThe agreement with the B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship allows up to 15 wolves to be translocated and released in Colorado this year.
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SHOULDER HUNTS
Read More: SHOULDER HUNTSShould you take on a shoulder season hunt? Dive into the ethics, strategies, and challenges of late-season elk and deer hunts with Montana Grant—because hunting in winter is a whole different game!
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Wildfires can affect big game for decades, negatively and positively, and here’s why
Read More: Wildfires can affect big game for decades, negatively and positively, and here’s whyWildfires often burn through valuable wildlife habitat in canyons, deserts, foothills, and mountains, and what happens next is often a question on people’s minds, especially in relation to big game animals that hunters and others cherish.
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Info sought after bald eagle shot and killed
Read More: Info sought after bald eagle shot and killedThe bird was initially reported and then recovered alive. Shortly after recovery and subsequent medical examination, the eagle was euthanized due to its injuries.
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Poacher attempts to shoot deer, shoots self instead
Read More: Poacher attempts to shoot deer, shoots self insteadOnce they spotted a buck, the driver attempted to shoot the animal from the vehicle but pulled the firearm back inside when a truck pulled up behind the car.
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FWP News: Hunting for mountains lions to close Friday in some hunting districts
Read More: FWP News: Hunting for mountains lions to close Friday in some hunting districtsHELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in hunting […]
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Social media post alerts police to poachers; fines issued totaling $17,240
Read More: Social media post alerts police to poachers; fines issued totaling $17,240This ended up being a very expensive social media post.
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Decoding Fish Scales: The Science of Aging Fish and Why It Matters
Read More: Decoding Fish Scales: The Science of Aging Fish and Why It MattersMost people know that you can count the rings of a tree to estimate its age, but did you know you can do the same with fish?
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Governor Gianforte Announces Winners of the 2024 Youth Hunting Story Contest
Read More: Governor Gianforte Announces Winners of the 2024 Youth Hunting Story ContestGovernor Greg Gianforte today announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest.
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Snowpack Rebounds After a Slow Start to the Winter Season
Read More: Snowpack Rebounds After a Slow Start to the Winter SeasonWater year 2025 got off to a dry start in the mountains of Montana and northern Wyoming with minimal precipitation recorded across the region for the first half of October.
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Gov. Gianforte Blasts Biden for “Scorched Earth” Tactics in response to Grizzly Bear petition denial
Read More: Gov. Gianforte Blasts Biden for “Scorched Earth” Tactics in response to Grizzly Bear petition denialGovernor Greg Gianforte and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) today condemned President Joe Biden and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for rejecting petitions to delist the grizzly bear in the president’s final days in office after sitting on them for years.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Update to Grizzly Bear Endangered Species Act Listing and Management
Read More: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Update to Grizzly Bear Endangered Species Act Listing and ManagementThe Service’s proposed rule would revise that listing to establish a single distinct population segment (DPS) encompassing areas in Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, where suitable habitat exists and where grizzly bears currently reside or are expected to establish as populations recover. The grizzly bear DPS would retain threatened status under the ESA.
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Reward Soars to Over $100,000 for Info on Killing of Colorado Wolf
Read More: Reward Soars to Over $100,000 for Info on Killing of Colorado WolfThe Center for Biological Diversity, conservation partners and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are offering rewards amounting to over $100,000 for information leading to arrests and convictions in the 2024 shooting death of a gray wolf in Colorado.
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Old Growth Amendment Withdrawn by U.S. Forest Service
Read More: Old Growth Amendment Withdrawn by U.S. Forest ServiceFrom Chief Randy Moore: Over the past two and a half years, we have worked to better understand mature and […]
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Injured snowmobiler airlifted after crash in Gallatin County
Read More: Injured snowmobiler airlifted after crash in Gallatin CountyOn January 7th, 2025, at 9:18AM, Gallatin County 911 Dispatch was notified of a snowmobile crash after a rider veered off the trail and collided with a tree.
