Complete guide to hunting in Big Sky Country.
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Journal publishes Montana State study on historic role of fire, grazing in grassland ecosystems
BOZEMAN – The idea of reintroducing free-roaming bison herds to North America has been suggested in recent decades as a […]
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National Park Service and USDA Forest Service seek public input on proposed guidance for managing climbing, protecting natural and cultural resources in wilderness areas
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [December 7, 2023] – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) are seeking public input […]
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Leverich Canyon Trails Remains Closed
Bozeman, MT, December 6, 2023— The Sourdough Canyon/Bozeman Creek Trail #454 is now back open to the public. The Bozeman […]
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Join the Celebration: 40 Years of Grizzly Bear Recovery and Interagency Collaborative Achievements
Bozeman MT, December 4, 2023—The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) is celebrating four decades of collaborative efforts in grizzly bear […]
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 130
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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R4: HUNTER NUMBERS AND BIG GAME HARVEST LOWER AS GENERAL SEASON ENDS IN NORTH-CENTRAL MONTANA
GREAT FALLS – Although the number of hunters passing through FWP’s Augusta check station in 2023 increased from levels seen in […]
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Stand your ground!!!! by Montana Grant
Tree stand hunting is a strategy used by many big game hunters. Before tree stands, hunters used blinds, drives, or […]
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Group of white deer filmed
Wow. Have you ever seen anything like this before? Some people think it is fake, but other people are 100% […]
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Backcountry cabins tied to Yellowstone’s history
In the early years of Yellowstone National Park, soldiers in the U.S. Army patrolled the backcountry for poachers. To shelter […]
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R1: General hunting season ends in northwest Montana with similar check station results as last year
KALISPELL — Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season wrapped up last weekend and the harvest results at check stations in […]
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R6: Northeast Montana Havre check station results for the 2023 Season
HAVRE- The results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre check station for the 2023 hunting season. The […]
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza found in Canada geese at Laurel’s South Pond
BILLINGS – Canada geese that were found dead at Laurel’s South Pond earlier this week have tested positive for highly pathogenic […]
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Flathead National Forest Announces Spotted Bear District Ranger
Kalispell, MT, December 1, 2023 — Adam LaDell has joined the Flathead National Forest as the Spotted Bear District Ranger. Adam is coming […]
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Glacier National Park to increase 2024 frontcountry campground fee rates
Glacier National Park is implementing fee rate changes to most frontcountry campgrounds in 2024 and Apgar Group Sites in 2025. […]
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Eastern MT Cactus Buck
MORS follower Trent Hansen tagged a beauty of a mule deer buck he harvested in eastern Montana this season. This […]
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Meat, Pictures and Memories
Eddy Knowles of Missoula shared a post on Facebook summarizing his 2023 hunting season. Let us know how your season […]
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R3: GENERAL SEASON ENDS WITH MILD WEATHER, MIXED HUNTER SUCCESS IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
BOZEMAN – Hunter success in southwestern Montana continued to trend mostly at or below average during the latter half of […]
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Very nice bull elk taken this season
The Hunt Montana Facebook page shared a photo and caption of Adeline Richardson’s bull from the 2023 season. @halfass_houndswoman strikes […]
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Wyoming teen recognized as one of the state’s youngest Ultimate Anglers
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is happy to congratulate Brayden Baker in joining the ranks of the Ultimate […]
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Flathead Rivers Alliance receives grant to increase ADA accessibility on Flathead River
West Glacier, MT – November 20, 2023 – Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) and partners have begun Phase II of improving American Disability Act […]
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First Montana sightings of two bee species documented by Montana State researcher
BOZEMAN – Casey Delphia found two bees that had never been seen in Montana before — right in her backyard. […]
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Montana Outdoor Economy Grows 14%, 3rd Largest in the Nation
MISSOULA – The Montana outdoor economy grew 14% from 2021 to 2022. According to the latest report by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis […]
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to postpone hearing on upland game bird hunting regulations, seasons
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission hearing originally scheduled for Dec. 14 on the proposed regulations governing upland game […]
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A Few Survival Tips
Venturing into the great outdoors is thrilling, but being prepared is the key to unlocking a safe and unforgettable experience. […]
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TIPS SOUGHT ON FOUR ELK POACHED NEAR ANACONDA
ANACONDA– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on four bull elk that were killed near Anaconda sometime […]
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Game wardens seek information on bull elk shot and wasted in Musselshell County
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a bull elk found shot and wasted on […]
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Montana ice climber dies in Hyalite Canyon fall
On Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at approximately 3:19 PM, Gallatin County 911 received a call from a GPS device monitoring […]
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Governor Gianforte Announces Harvest of State Capitol Christmas Tree
HELENA, Mont.— Montana VA Health Care System invites all Helena-area Veterans to stop by the Fort Harrison VA Clinic (in […]
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Veterans Invited to Recreational Therapy Open House
HELENA, Mont.— Montana VA Health Care System invites all Helena-area Veterans to stop by the Fort Harrison VA Clinic (in […]
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A Real Nice Hi Line Buck Taken!
Colton Hellegaard took another beautiful Hi-Line Buck over the past weekend.
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A Western Montana Mountain Buck
Josh Stewart was able to harvest a beauty of buck. Congratulations, Josh!
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Zinke Introduces Fill the Lake Act
Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced the Fill the Lake Act. The legislation would require the Department of Interior to maintain a minimum pool level on Flathead Lake of 2892’ […]
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Fish for burbot and win prizes by participating in the Kootenai River Angler Science Program
If you missed it last year, get in on the action this year. Fish for burbot in the Kootenai River […]
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Flathead National Forest announces Forest Supervisor
Kalispell, MT, November 20, 2023 — Anthony Botello has been named Forest Supervisor for the Flathead National Forest. His anticipated start date is December […]
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Draft Decision on Terms and Conditions for City of Missoula McKinley Lake Dam Decommissioning and Restoration Project
Missoula, Mont., November 21, 2023— The Missoula Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest has published the draft decision notice regarding the […]
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: MONTANA’S GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS FINAL WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season is wrapping up Nov. 26, 2023. So far this season, more […]
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R2: ELK HARVEST IS DOWN, DEER ON TRACK HEADING INTO THE FINAL STRETCH OF HUNTING SEASON IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA –With less than a week of general hunting season left, west-central Montana hunters continue to find mild weather conditions […]
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R5: Elk harvest up, deer harvest variable in much of south-central Montana for fifth weekend
BILLINGS – The general big game hunting season is nearing the end for 2023. A total of 621 hunters visited check […]
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Governor Gianforte Expands Public Access on the Lower Yellowstone River
HELENA, Mont. – As chair of the Montana Land Board, Governor Greg Gianforte today led the state’s purchase of 328 […]
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Reward Raised to $11,000 for Information on Montana Wolverine Killing
Missoula, Mont.— The Center for Biological Diversity increased the reward to $11,000 by offering an additional $5,000 for information leading to […]
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Christmas Tree Hunting in Full Swing, Permits available
Taking a break from big game hunting? You’re in luck because Christmas tree hunting is in full swing! As a […]
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Elk Goulash…You Know You Want to Try It…lol
A perfect fusion of flavors and tender elk meat, this recipe promises a taste experience like no other. You know […]
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How do YOU do breakfast during hunting season? Tune in to Hunters’ Breakfast!
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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Hunter Reported Missing 11.16.23
MISSING HUNTER Reported missing today, 11/16/23 BE ON LOOK OUT FOR THIS PERSON AND VEHICLE. Missing hunter is an adult […]
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FWP game wardens seek information on wolverine killed illegally near Wisdom
WISDOM – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a wolverine that was shot illegally this […]
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R7: MILD WEATHER, AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANTELOPE CLOSER
Mild weather, ample opportunity for antelope closer MILES CITY – Hunters out and about in southeast Montana during the closing weekend […]
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON DOWN TO FINAL WEEKS
KALISPELL — Signs of the “rut” have emerged in northwest Montana as the general hunting season winds down with less than […]
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R5: Busy and warm fourth weekend of general season in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The fourth weekend of the general big game hunting season brought warm, sunny weather and more hunters than last […]
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FNF Seeks Public Comment on Winter Recreation Special Use Permit Proposals
Kalispell, MT, November 13, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is requesting public input on the issuance of nine temporary special […]
