May 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunter Claims Warden Broke the Law to Bag Him
Was it a legal hunt—or a personal vendetta dressed in camo and court orders?
May 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Gator-Hunting Boot Package You Didn’t Know You Needed
Hunt the gator, wear the boots—Republic Boot Co. turns wild adventure into custom-crafted swagger.
May 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Blasting Respect–The 21-Gun Salute Explained
The 21-gun salute is history’s loudest way of saying “we honor you.
May 24, 2025 · Kamp Cook
Missed the Show? Catch the Full Montana Outdoor Replay Here
Whether you were on the water or mowing the lawn, we’ve got you covered. Stream the full Montana Outdoor Radio […]
May 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bighorn bill prompted choices: auction or lottery?
BRETT FRENCH | bfrench@billingsgazette.com When it comes to raising money for moose and bighorn sheep conservation in Montana, is it […]
May 23, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Zinke Strips Public Lands Sales out of House Budget Reconciliation
After unrelenting effort from Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01), a provision selling more than 450,000 acres of public land has been stripped from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” also known as the House budget reconciliation.
May 23, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
50th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival to take part this weekend
Fifty years ago a small group of passionate kayakers and locals held the first Whitewater Festival on the “Wild Mile” (previously known as the “Mad Mile”) of the Swan River in Bigfork, MT.
May 23, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Idaho hunter who self-reported grizzly kill faces huge potential fine
An Idaho hunter who reported to authorities that he mistakenly killed a grizzly bear in northern Idaho has been cited, and faces a possible huge fine, as well as jail time.
May 23, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Beartooth Highway opens for season
The Beartooth Highway is slated to open for the season at 8 a.m. today!
May 22, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Warning issued after bear ‘makes contact’ with tent
Authorities have issued a warning after bear "made contact" with a tent in the Northern Rockies.
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bear Season Bragging Rights Go to Bryton
Bryton Guckenberg’s no rookie when it comes to bagging nice bears….
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Feeling Lucky? Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Buffalo Hunt in Wolf Point, Montana
Win a legendary buffalo hunt in Montana for just $25…
May 21, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Blacklegged Ticks Now Identified in Two Montana Counties
epartment of Public Health and Human Services (DPPHS) officials are alerting the public about the recent identification of a tick new to Montana known as Ixodes scapularis, commonly referred to as a “deer tick” or “blacklegged tick”.
May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Less Is More…
Why drive hours when the fish are five minutes away? Go local, get hooked. More from Montana Grant here…
May 17, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Final results Crooked Creek Tourney on Fort Peck
48 teams battled it out on Fort Peck Reservoir in the Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament Friday and Saturday! See the winning team's total weight, which approached triple digits!
May 14, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Zinke and Neguse Introduce Bill to Extend Successful Forest Management Program
In its first decade, CFLR projects treated and restored 5.7 million acres of forest, improved 1,000 miles of trails, and maintained over 25,000 miles of forest roads helping keep public lands open and safe.
May 13, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Daines Leads Letter to FWS Urging Reversal of Biden-Era Red Tape that Slows Grizzly Bear Delisting
U.S. Senator Steve Daines led his colleagues in sending a bicameral letter today to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service raising concerns with a Biden-era policy that unnecessarily slows the grizzly bear delisting process by creating a single recovery zone that stretches from Washington State to Eastern Montana.
May 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
When Bear Hunting Becomes a Pop Quiz (and You Fail)
When bear hunting turns into a pop quiz, misidentifying your target can lead to a grizzly mistake—literally.
May 13, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte, Director Clark Celebrate Archery Programs in Montana Schools
Joining Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Director Christy Clark, Governor Greg Gianforte recently recognized Montana youth participating in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) in Twin Bridges.
May 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
Drawing results are officially posted!
May 7, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Famous grizzly struck by a car in Grand Teton National Park
GB1058 was one of four offspring that emerged with GB399 in May 2020.
May 7, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park
On May 4, 2025, a 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
May 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Big Things Come in Small Packages
Think state records are only for monster fish? Think again….
May 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Public Lands Expansion Means More Room to Roam
America’s public lands are opening wider than ever for hunters and anglers, with new spots and big opportunities…
Apr 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Oklahoma Draws the Line with New Rules for Nonresident Hunters
Oklahoma’s public lands just got a little less public for outsiders.
Apr 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Mossy Oak’s Mr. Fox Bags a Bird at 94
At 94 years old, with a heart full of grit and a camo golf cart for cover, Mr. Fox Haas reminded us all why legends never hang up their calls….
Apr 28, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Sheriff warns of escalating wolf attacks as elk dies yards from home; front stoop left bloodied
The Sierra County Sheriff's Office in California reports residents are under siege from wolves, posting graphic photos of a bloodied stoop where an elk was brought down just yards from a residence. There have been 18 wolf attacks confirmed in 28 days.
Apr 28, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Translocated wolf travels the equivalent of Denver to San Francisco in four months
A female gray wolf, released in Colorado in January after being translocated from British Columbia, has made significant movements across the state, covering more than 1,230 miles since translocation — an extraordinary display of the species' natural roaming behavior.
Apr 28, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Correction made to hound hunting season dates in 2025 Black Bear Regulations
IMPORTANT: The season dates for hound hunting season in the printed version of the 2025 Black Bear Regulations were incorrectly listed in the printed regulations.
Apr 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Natives
Read more on Montana natives from Montana Grant here…
Apr 27, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
MSU Extension and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to host public meetings on wild and domestic sheep interactions
A series of free, public meetings will be held in Montana communities in April and May to discuss the Wild and Domestic Sheep Comingling Project.
Apr 27, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Governor Gianforte Promotes Bear Safety at Small Business in Butte
UDAP Industries, Inc. was founded by Mark Matheny after a life-altering experience in the Montana backcountry. In 1992, while hunting near Yellowstone National Park, Matheny survived a grizzly bear attack thanks to a canister of pepper spray used by his hunting partner.
Apr 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hum a Few Bars
Tiny travelers are returning to Montana — get ready to welcome the amazing hummingbirds back to Big Sky Country!
Apr 26, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
BMU 700 using hounds pending closure to all bears for spring season
By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Unit (BMU) 700 with hounds will close one half hour after sunset Monday April 28th, 2025.
Apr 25, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Two sheep test positive for pneumonia-causing bacteria north central Montana
Test results from two rams from bighorn sheep hunting district 622 have tested positive for a microorganism that can cause pneumonia.
Apr 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Trail of Tears
Montana Grant reflects on aging, adventure, and the urgency of chasing outdoor dreams before the trail gets too steep…
Apr 20, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Montana mine one of 10 projects advanced by Trump administration
A proposed Montana mine is one of 10 projects being expedited by the Trump administration to advance domestic critical minerals production.
Apr 20, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Three bears killed after woman bitten, dragged from porch
The bears reportedly had previously broken into a vehicle to access groceries and damaged it so badly it was totaled.
Apr 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
K.I.S.S. Turkeys
If you think turkey hunting is just chasing big chickens, wait ‘til one spots you blink at 60 yards… Read more from Montana Grant here…
Apr 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Buck at 98
At 98 years old, he didn’t just make a great shot—he made history…
Apr 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Elk and Deer Permit Drawing Results Are In
Montana’s big game permit results are in—time to find out if you're chasing dreams this fall or chasing leftovers….
Apr 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today, April 15
Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today!
Apr 14, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Kalispell man found guilty on seven criminal counts related to poaching crimes
Carr was convicted of two counts of unlawful possession of wildlife, two counts of hunting or killing an overlimit of game animals, two counts of waste of game animals, and a single count of loan or transfer of a license.
Apr 14, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
BLM reminds recreational shooters to prioritize safety and fire prevention on public lands
With warmer spring weather drawing more people outdoors, the Bureau of Land Management is reminding the public to follow safe and responsible shooting practices on BLM-managed lands in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Apr 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
When You Know You Raised ’em Right
When you know you're doing a good job raising your little one as a sportsman, you just know….
Apr 10, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count
As of Dec. 31, 2024, WDFW and partnering tribes counted 230 wolves (a 9% decrease from 2023) in 43 packs in Washington.
Apr 10, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
BOLO: Gallatin County asks for help in locating hiker missing since fall
As more and more people venture outside to enjoy our spring weather, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from hunters and hikers who explore the New World Gulch/Bear Canyon area.
Apr 9, 2025 · montanaoutdoor
FWP reminder: Black Bear Management Unit 530 opens later for spring hunting than rest of state
BILLINGS – Black bear hunters are advised of a change in Bear Management Units (BMUs) and spring season dates in the […]
Apr 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana’s Two-Steps to the Tag, Online Course + Field Day
Hunter ed gets real when students step off the screen and into the safety zone…
Apr 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Washington Cracks Down on Chronic Wasting Disease—New Rules for Hunters
Heading west to hunt in Washington? New rules are in place to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease—know before you go!