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When the river gives something back, it often brings more questions than answers…

A controversial Montana bill could put 1.25 million acres of state land up for sale—along with its water rights—sparking debates over access, revenue, and the future of public lands.

Public lands supporters helped crack the case of the Strawberry Hill spray paint scandal—turns out, Facebook pressure makes for a great cleanup crew!

The first wall pour for the St. Mary Siphon Inlet is in the books—proof that when hard hats and heavy machinery team up, big things happen!

In Montana, where hunting traditions run deep, dedicated volunteers are shaping the next generation of outdoorsmen, ensuring the legacy lives on, one safe lesson at a time. Here’s a list of some who were recently recognized.

New funding is now available to help Montana communities implement bear-resistant infrastructure and education initiatives to reduce human-wildlife conflicts—apply by March 24!

Asteroid impact, apocalyptic chaos, and a city-killer—what’s the plan for survival when Earth faces its biggest threat since the dinosaurs? See what Montana Grant says here!

Tick Trouble…Could Lyme-Carrying Deer Ticks Be Creeping into Montana?

Access routes are shifting! Plan ahead for your trip to Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park.

Good news! The bird die-off on the Bighorn River isn’t due to avian flu—but the mystery isn’t solved yet!

From March 1 to July 15, the north shore of Flathead Lake hits “Do Not Disturb” mode as migrating and nesting birds take over…

Donald Trump Jr.’s hunting trip in Italy just went from a wild adventure to a legal quagmire after he allegedly poached a rare duck—now, the hunt is on for answers.

Asteroid impact, apocalyptic chaos, and a city-killer—what’s the plan for survival when Earth faces its biggest threat since the dinosaurs? See what Montana Grant says here!

Tick Trouble…Could Lyme-Carrying Deer Ticks Be Creeping into Montana?

Access routes are shifting! Plan ahead for your trip to Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park.

Good news! The bird die-off on the Bighorn River isn’t due to avian flu—but the mystery isn’t solved yet!

From March 1 to July 15, the north shore of Flathead Lake hits “Do Not Disturb” mode as migrating and nesting birds take over…

Donald Trump Jr.’s hunting trip in Italy just went from a wild adventure to a legal quagmire after he allegedly poached a rare duck—now, the hunt is on for answers.

From a 100-degree temperature swing to a race against ice jams, the Milk River Valley is seeing an early surge of water—thanks to the hardworking crew at Malta Irrigation, Nelson Reservoir is already filling up!

Florida’s biggest panther just got collared, and this heavyweight is helping scientists track the future of his species!

House Bill 436 aims to protect Montana’s ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs at FWP access points where trapping is conducted—helping recreationists make safer choices for their pets. Read more from Brett French here..

Montana’s public lands are back in the political crosshairs, with a new push to transfer federal lands to state control—reviving an old battle that could reshape access, management, and the future of our wild places…

Open season or overkill? Wyoming’s proposed mountain lion hunting bill has hunters and conservationists clawing at each other…

Will Flathead River stay ‘wild and scenic’ or become another busy park? The new regulations are up for debate…