Montana FWP announced a restoration project to protect westslope cutthroat trout in the Little Belt Mountains, including installing a fish barrier on Harley Creek. A public meeting is scheduled for May 20.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks allows gas motors at Lake Elmo on May 9 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for boat inspections and safety checks before the fishing season.

A female grizzly bear, released in Wyoming, emerged with two cubs, demonstrating successful genetic exchange between ecosystems. This effort marks a significant milestone in grizzly bear management and conservation.