HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today directed Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) to develop a new wolf management […]

CASCADE, Idaho (Jan. 9, 2023) — The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is returning to the West Central Mountains of Idaho […]

Top Total Weight best 6 Trout for the West Yellowstone/Hebgen Lake Qualifier: Rank Name Total Weight best 6 Trout Big […]

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a public hearing on Feb. 10 to consider an amendment to Public […]

Here’s the weekly Cooke City update:

OpenResort Name Snowfall 24h Base Depth Open Trails Open Lifts Big Sky5 hours ago – 33-60″ Packed Powder 286/317 93% […]

Snow scientists today are employing technology like drones with high resolution cameras, lidar (light detection and ranging), satellite imagery and […]

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of mountain lions has closed for: Hunting District (HD) […]

Matt and Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters have had a great week of ice fishing in Northwest Montana. Enjoy the […]

Imagine you’re out boating and you see this sight! Did you know that some believe moose actually dive?  It is […]

Here is a reminder to make sure you keep an eye on your tip-ups..

FWP is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation […]

Are you looking to take a youngster out fishing?  If you are, did you know that Montana Fish, Wildlife and […]

HELENA, Mont.— Senator Steve Hinebauch, R-Wibaux, is a sponsoring a bill to help maintain and increase hunters’ access to private land through […]

BOZEMAN, Mont., January 9, 2023 – A late October winter storm brought widespread precipitation to many SNOTEL stations in Montana. That […]

It is unclear whether this fox was born without back legs or whether they are a result of a traumatic […]

Do you think you could outrun a grizzly bear? Grizzlies can weigh up to 1700 lbs and can sprint up […]

Well, that was unexpected! Check out this youngster’s ice fishing catch—WOW!

Ah….here is an unfortunate situation that happened to a snowboarder being towed up a steep mountain with a tow rope.  […]

HELENA – Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is taking the opportunity to recognize […]

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions has closed in Hunting District (HD) […]

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

In case you haven’t seen a fox loving some snow before, this one’s for you.  

Both reservoirs have good ice conditions. Be aware of gas pockets and as Res around pressure ridges where ice tends […]

Remember a few years ago when one of those “people of walmart” photos included a couple of men passing a […]

Missoula, Mont., Jan. 5, 2023—The Lolo National Forest and Plan Revision Team will start the new year by launching a […]

An official North American Ice Fishing Circuit event, the West Yellowstone / Hebgen Lake Tournament on January 6-8, 2023 is […]

There are several exciting events happening on and around the Hebgen Lake Ranger District in West Yellowstone this weekend! All […]

CORRECTION: See press release immediately below for correction on Fresno Trailwater FAS closure proposal HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is […]

MISSOULA  — A Superior man who admitted to setting fires on Forest Service lands was sentenced today to a term […]

Red Lodge photographer and videographer Leslie Hittmeier was hired to work on an unusual trip this year: trying to find […]

Helena, MT — Montana hunters and anglers are invited to attend ‘Elk Camp at the Capitol’ on Tuesday, January 24 at […]

Imagine you find a buck on your game camera that looks unusual.  Then, you’re out hunting, and you see the […]

STANLEY, Idaho – (Jan. 4, 2023) – Middle Fork and Salmon River outfitters are searching for a new backcountry bus […]

From the CSKT Bison Range: As we start another year at the Bison Range, we would like to thank all […]

Have you ever seen a melanistic gar?  They really do exist, because a couple of anglers in Texas caught one […]

On January 3, 2023, at 3:15pm, Gallatin County 911 received a call for a paraglider who was injured on the […]

Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet February 22 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several […]

Dear Trapper, This winter, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is starting a research project on marten in Montana. With the […]

Black carp, which are an invasive fish species in North America, are now known to be established in the wild […]

What a crazy situation to encounter…on your front porch! If it happened in Colorado, it can happen in Montana! When […]

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

GREAT FALLS – Permit applications to float the Smith River will be accepted through Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be […]

Correction: See closure notice below for correction on HD 101 Mountain lion hunting closes in several districts HELENA – By order of the […]

Meanwhile, in Arkansas, hunters are being scammed by a man offering 50 acres of privately-leased land. Dozens of hunters were […]

Pretty cool to see people out there catching the big ones!  Be careful on the ice, folks!

For as many videos there are of animals shedding their antlers, it still never gets old.  The video below, filmed […]

Site Site Type County Region Dates Restriction Condition Brogan’s Landing Fishing Access Site Park 3 07/01/2022 – Until further notice Emergency […]

MILES CITY – The Miles City chapter of Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have set up a Christmas […]

Don Wilkins jigged up a nice salmon on Fort Peck a few minutes after his wife, Beckie, did.  See her […]