Complete guide to hunting in Big Sky Country.
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Gov. Gianforte, State Agencies File Suit Over Yellowstone National Park’s Bison Management Plan
Together with Montana Department of Livestock (DOL) and the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), Governor Gianforte is suing to halt the implementation of YNP’s Bison Management Plan.
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Bozeman Ranger District Implements Pallet Possession Ban
The Bozeman Ranger District is implementing a new ban on the possession of pallets on National Forest System lands within the district.
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STUDENT BIRD COUNTERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Montana Tech students conduct bird counts on local waterbodies as part of the Berkeley Pit Waterfowl Protection Program.
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RESTORING THE ECOSYSTEM AT BARREN SUGARLOAF PEAK
The barren top of Sugarloaf Peak towers above much of the Mount Haggin Wildlife Management Area, located southwest of Anaconda.
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Coyote caught with human DNA in paws, linked to Thanksgiving attack
Weeks of searching and trapping resulted in the capture of a coyote found with human DNA on its paws and human food in its stomach, leading Colorado Parks and Wildlife to conclude it is the animal that attacked a 4-year-old child on Thanksgiving.
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Ski club warns of mountain lions on trails in Flathead Valley
NOTICE: Mountain Lion Activity at Big Mountain Nordic Trails: The early morning GNC groomers of the Big Mountain Trails have seen mountain lion tracks consistently on the trail lately.
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Interior Department Announces Permanent Protections for Critical Land and Wildlife Migration Corridor in Grand Teton National Park
The parcel is the starting point for the Path of the Pronghorn—the longest land migration in the lower 48 states—and is a critical link to mule deer migration corridors that stretch to public, private and Tribal lands hundreds of miles away.
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The Light of Alaska: UMW Student Colton Folts Completes Internship at Snettisham Hatchery
Colton Folts, a senior Ecology student at the University of Montana Western, gained valuable hands-on experience this summer through a credited internship at the remote Snettisham Hatchery in Alaska, contributing to sockeye salmon population management.
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Cassia County infant attacked and injured by a raccoon in his home
On the evening of December 23, 2024, Idaho Fish and Game officers received a report from the Cassia County Sheriff that an infant had been attacked and injured by a raccoon in his parents’ home.
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Two men die while searching for Sasquatch
Two Portland men lost their lives while searching for Sasquatch in eastern Skamania County.
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Agents seize more than $1.1 million worth of cocaine near Canadian border
Upon searching the backpacks, agents found 30 brick-like packages containing a white powdery substance. The substance was later tested and determined to be cocaine.
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The Montana Conservation Seedling Nursery announces annual sale details
A new online ordering portal is making its debut.
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Fish and Game euthanizes a mountain lion near Ketchum that had killed a family pet
The attack occurred within a backyard enclosed by a six feet tall fence.
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Maximize Your Outdoor Knowledge with FWP Online
Wondering what the current quotas are for wildlife in Montana? FWP made it easy to check all species with quotas […]
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Stuffed Moose Meat Balls
Stuffed moose meatballs are proof that game meat can be luxurious. Juicy, tender moose meat packed with bold flavors and […]
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FWP collaring elk in Gallatin Valley to study herd movement
Wildlife biologists with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are collaring elk on private land south of Bozeman this winter to gather herd migration data that will inform elk management and land-use planning in parts of the Gallatin Valley.
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Man killed while bear hunting as bear falls from tree
A 58-year-old Virginia man died this month when an injured bear fell from a tree on top of him.
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Clark Fork westslope cutthroat trout makes Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2024
Westslope cutthroat trout are found in rivers (and some lakes) primarily throughout central and northern Idaho. They rarely exceed 20 inches, making Daniel Whitesitt’s April 13 catch a memorable one.
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UM Scientists Help Montana Understand Its Future with Grizzly Bears
In early 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will decide whether to delist some populations of grizzly bears in the U.S. Northern Rockies. As Montanans consider their future with grizzly bears, University of Montana scientists are helping inform the social, ecological and policy aspects of the dialogue.
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FWP News: Chronic wasting disease detected in deer for first time in two south-central Montana hunting districts
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected this season in a mule deer buck from hunting district (HD) 515 and a whitetail buck from HD 525, both harvested by hunters.
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Game wardens seek information on bull elk shot and wasted near Worden
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a bull elk that was shot and […]
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet virtually December 19
Heads up, Montana! The Fish and Wildlife Commission is hosting a virtual meeting on Dec. 19, and they want to hear from YOU.
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Monster Buck Spotted in Montana Neighborhood
It’s not every day you see a trophy-sized buck strolling through the middle of a Missoula neighborhood, but that’s exactly […]
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Four million murres missing
In 2015, the familiar cacophony of Alaska’s common murre colonies fell eerily quiet. When summer field crews arrived at their monitoring sites, they found only a scattering of common murres on cliffs where thousands of birds should have been.
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Three Deer Shot and Left to Waste in Montana
The Tobacco Valley Rod and Gun Club is sharing information about three whitetailed deer shot and left to waste.
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Win prizes for fishing by participating in the 2024 Kootenai River Angler Science Program
Fish for burbot in the Kootenai River and enter a free raffle to win some great prizes!
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Ski by Moonlight or Groove to Live Music in the Warming Tent at Lolo Pass This Winter
Well over a foot of snow is covering the trails and the groomers are busy laying down corduroy.
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Lolo National Forest Recruiting for Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee
The Lolo National Forest is recruiting applicants to be nominated for the Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) that was established as required by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
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Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Dec. 15, 2024
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Sunday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the West, South, East and North entrances by approved commercially guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches and via the non-commercially guided snowmobile access program.
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Blackfeet Reservation Opens Chance to Hunt Bison with Lottery
The Blackfeet Nation, in collaboration with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), is offering hunters a unique opportunity to participate […]
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FWP News: Lottery open for chance to hunt Bison on Blackfeet Reservation
Want a shot at bagging a bison? The Blackfeet Reservation lottery is open! $10 per chance, and you could win a guided hunt with the ultimate prize—bison meat, hide, and head.
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The Bear That Walked 5,000 Miles and Disappeared
From the far reaches of Montana and Idaho, Ethyl racked up 5,000 miles and rewrote the book on bear behavior. Was she lost, or just the ultimate adventurer? Her story is as wild as the terrain she roamed..
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FWP News: Final Check Station Season Results for Region 2
Here is your Region 2 FWP check station update for the 2024 season.
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Two deer shot, one left to waste and one removed, in eastern Blaine County, wardens seeking information
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding two deer that were shot after the general season in eastern Blaine County.
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Helicopter flights to survey deer population near Salmon and Challis begin soon
Beginning in mid-December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned in the Salmon and Challis areas.
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FWP News: End of general hunting season in Region 5 brings low mule deer harvest, hunter success in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season ended on Sunday, Dec. 1. In south-central Montana, biological game check stations operated […]
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Mastering the Art of Pheasant Hunting in a Comeback Year
It’s more than luck—pheasant hunting is about patterns, patience and letting your dog do the work–check out these tips.
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FWP News: Results mixed during cold closing weekend in southeast MT’s Region 7
Did the Cold Snap Chill Success in Region 7? Find out here.
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Governor Gianforte Announces Leadership Change at Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks
HELENA, Mont – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the appointment of Christy Clark as Director of the Montana Department of […]
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Study of remains found in Montana reveals mammoth as key food source for ancient Americans
from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks Scientists have uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans relied primarily on mammoth and […]
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Theft of firearms from Billings pawnshop burglary sends Joliet man to prison for more than six years
A Joliet man who admitted to stealing firearms from a Billings pawnshop during a burglary was sentenced today to six years and five months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said today.
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FWP News: Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens soon
Muzzleloader Heritage Season is just around the corner—grab your powder and make history!
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BLM seeks comments on Cottonwood / Weatherman Draw Travel Management Plan
(BILLINGS, Mont.) – The BLM Billings Field Office is accepting public comments on an environmental assessment regarding travel management on […]
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BLM to conduct controlled burns of slash piles through March 2025
The Bureau of Land Management’s Butte Field Office will conduct controlled burns of slash piles from Dec. 3, 2024, through March 2025. These burns will take place in Beaverhead, Broadwater, Silver Bow and Lewis and Clark Counties, specifically in areas near Wise River, Townsend, Helena, and Marysville, Montana.
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Flathead Avalanche Center begins daily forecasts
Kalispell, MT, December 3, 2024 — Starting today through early April (depending on snow conditions), the Flathead Avalanche Center will provide […]
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From Big Game to Big Chores: Welcome to ‘Yes, Dear’ Season
The camo’s back in the closet, and the honey-do list is out—’Yes, Dear’ season has officially started!
