Montana wildlife officials are seeking public help to find a missing hybrid female Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, which escaped from a private facility. This 120-pound sheep, primarily white with a red ear tag, poses a disease threat to wild bighorn populations if encountered. Sightings should be reported to FWP.

Hunting District 300 will close to bighorn sheep hunting at half an hour after sunset on September 3, 2026, as ordered by the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission. Hunters need to be aware of the district boundaries and timing, and can refer to the Montana FWP Bighorn Sheep Hunting Guide for regulations.

Montana's bighorn sheep restoration efforts face challenges due to property lines on private land. To address this, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is forming a five-month advisory panel to find solutions. Interested individuals can apply by July 3, providing their contact details, representation, and conservation insights.

In the world of Montana real estate, the Madison Range has a bit of a “middle child” problem. To the […]