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Drivers urged to exercise caution, watch for wildlife on roadways
With winter weather in full swing, motorists should be on the lookout for wildlife on roadways. Snow pushes wildlife to congregate into areas of lower elevations, increasing the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
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Skeletal remains found near Flathead River
On February 4, 2025, at about 1015 am, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a Tribal Game Warden had located skeletonized human remains in the Buffalo Bridge area on the Flathead River.
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Tuesday hearing will consider licensing/fees for shed hunting
Should there be fees and licensing for shed hunting in Montana?
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DEQ Requests Comments on Spanish Peaks Snowmaking Project Near Big Sky
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is accepting a second round of comments on a proposed Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit for snowmelt associated with snowmaking using treated wastewater on Spirit Mountain, Andesite Mountain, and the Spanish Peaks base area near Big Sky.
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Unchartered Waters: UM Students Study Wildfire Impacts on Mountain Lakes
In 2018, the National Park Service discovered a substantial rise in nutrient concentrations in Lake McDonald, one of Glacier’s most visited lakes. Increases in nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus, can cause nuisance growth of algae, threatening the clarity of the park’s lakes, which are among the area’s biggest draws.
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DNRC-Cabin Site Auctions Registration Period Is Open
Six properties are going up for auction soon in Powell, Missoula, and Lewis and Clark Counties.
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Mountain lion warning near Whitefish
Please be aware of recent Mountain Lion sightings in this area of the Whitefish Trail and Stoltze roads.
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Governor Gianforte Celebrates Winners of 2024 Youth Hunting Story Contest at State Capitol
Honoring 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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Calling all anglers: South Fork Clearwater River localized broodstock program kicks off again!
Since 2010, Idaho Fish and Game has relied on assistance from the public to capture broodstock and help fuel the next generations of steelhead bound for our region.
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Governor Gianforte Praises DNRC for 2024 Fire Season Response
State kept 95 percent of wildland fires to 10 acres or fewer HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today praised the Montana Department […]
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New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reserves
Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and Oregon State University examined the area beneath Yellowstone Volcanic system finding that although an eruption is unlikely anywhere in the area, changes to the northeast area of the volcanic system will be the key to understanding future eruptions.
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New study finds deer hunting can help keep CWD in check
The 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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Tugboat intercepted in Spokane found to have 21 gallons of invasive mussels
This is the largest volume of invasive mussels removed from a single vessel entering Washington in the last 7 years.
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Three snowmobilers rescued from north of West Yellowstone
The three snowmobilers were 11 miles north of West Yellowstone, MT near Tepee Creek.
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Haven’t tried ice fishing yet? Here’s what you’re missing
If you haven’t tried ice fishing, you’re missing out on a fun, inexpensive winter activity that’s a great way to catch lots of tasty fish.
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Bill to allow deer, elk hunting on private land within Flathead Reservation scheduled for Jan. 28
A 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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Flathead National Forest’s West Reservoir Project open for public comment
The project activities include approximately 2,000 acres of commercial timber harvest and approximately 6,189 acres of noncommercial vegetation treatments.
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391-acre property near East Gallatin River forever conserved
Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) has partnered with the Rieschel family to conserve 391 acres east of Manhattan near the East Gallatin River. This is the second time the Rieschels have worked with GVLT to voluntarily establish a conservation easement, ensuring a total of more than 700 acres of scenic and productive land in the…
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Forest Service Completes Environmental Analysis on East Crazy Inspiration Divide Land Exchange Project
WHAT DO YOU THINK? The Custer Gallatin National Forest will exchange 3,855 acres of federal land for 6,110 acres of private property in the East Crazy Mountains and Madison Mountains – Inspiration Divide area.
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Social media influencer sentenced for multiple fishing-related charges
A self-proclaimed social media influencer and nonprofit head, was recently sentenced on multiple fishing-related charges.
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Gallatin Search and Rescue respond to injured snowmobiler
On January 17, 2025, at 9:13 am, West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch received a report of an injured snowmobiler who had struck a tree. The patient was located 4.5 miles west of West Yellowstone, MT on the Two Top forest service trail.
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Public Comment Period Opens for the Libby Exploration Draft Environmental Assessment
The Kootenai National Forest has prepared a draft environmental assessment (EA) for the Libby Exploration Project. The draft EA analyzes the effects of the proposed activities in the Plan of Operation submitted by Montanore Minerals Corporation (MMC), a fully owned subsidiary of Hecla Mining Company, for the Libby Exploration Project.
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Results of 39th annual Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby
Approximately 350 participants braved 10 degree weather to take part in the 39th annual “Stan Shafer Memorial Ice Fishing Derby” that was held at Clark Canyon Reservoir.
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Colorado concludes second year of gray wolf capture and release efforts
Fifteen wolves were translocated from the central interior of British Columbia to Colorado. Separately, the agency also successfully completed the release of five members from the original Copper Creek Pack.
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Bill that would designate quail as upland game bird in Montana moves forward
HB 57, introduced by Rep. Paul Fielder (Republican, Thompson Falls), would add the non-native quail as a game species.
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Daines Secures Commitment from Doug Burgum to Fight For MT Way of Life, Work to Delist Grizzlies
U.S. Senator Steve Daines last week secured a commitment from Trump’s Secretary of the Interior nominee Doug Burgum to bring common sense back to the Department of the Interior and fight for Montana issues like returning recovered grizzly bear populations to state management
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Vehicle delivering food to ice fishermen sinks through the ice
You might want to bring your own snacks ice fishing, rather than calling for a delivery. That’s what some anglers […]
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Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee to consider two wolf hunting bills on Tuesday
The Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee will consider two bills on Tuesday that would regulate wolf hunting.
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Lawsuit filed over proposed 9,000-acre logging project’s possible impact on lynx, grizzlies near Whitefish
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service over a major logging project that would impact 9,000 acres of land 13 miles west of Whitefish.
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Forest Rangers and Police Rescue Moose Trapped in Ice
Officers rescued a moose that had broken through the ice and into icy waters.
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Daines Introduces Bill to Make Increased Wildland Firefighters’ Pay Permanent
U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced his bipartisan “Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act” to maintain the pay raise secured for Montana wildland firefighters in Daines’ bipartisan “Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act” that was signed into law in 2021.
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Man arrested for allegedly pulling a gun over ice fishing spot
This story is a good reminder to give people their space on the ice.
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Massive black bear killed by veteran in first Louisiana hunt in 35 years
The 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
Today, 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
This 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
More 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%
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
A 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
The positive result came from a harvested mule deer.
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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
The 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.
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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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on Proposal for Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District
The 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
The 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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Wildfires can affect big game for decades, negatively and positively, and here’s why
Wildfires 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
The 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
Once 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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Social media post alerts police to poachers; fines issued totaling $17,240
This ended up being a very expensive social media post.
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Read between the scales: An introduction to aging fish and why it’s important
Most 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?
