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Man sentenced to prison for extensive unlawful guiding and wildlife violations in Teton County
Was the sentence sufficient?
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Body of kayaker found on Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park
On the morning of June 8, occupants of a vessel on Yellowstone Lake discovered the body of a 41-year-old male, Brandon Rhea of Denver, Colorado, floating in the water near Rock Point on the northwest…
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R6 Wardens address 40 violations by 10 residents of Oregon and Washington
From Montana FWP, via social media Montana FWP Region 6 game wardens Andy Matakis and Dirk Paulsen recently returned from…
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Black bear entered a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park campground east of Missoula Tuesday morning; no injuries resulted
A black bear entered a tent at Beavertail Hill State Park campground on Tuesday morning. Campers were in the tent,…
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Fort Peck Producing Giants: Rock Creek Walleye Tourney Day 1 Leaders Break 50 pounds; Top 8 teams over 40
A 50-pound-plus bag set the pace on Day 1 of the Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck, Day 2…
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Forest Service debuts new recreation mobile app
To kick off Great Outdoors Month, the Forest Service is launching a new, single visitor-information mobile app, National Forests and Grasslands, now available…
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Feds charge foreign nationals working at the National Institutes of Health with smuggling monkeypox into the United States and lying about it
In international news about zoonotic diseases, a Montana link. According to the criminal complaint, Vincent Munster, a citizen of the…
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64-year-old man rescued from Clark Fork River after vehicle found on Russell Street Bridge
MCSO immediately deployed a drone and located the 64-year-old vehicle owner clinging to vegetation in the river.
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Hiker Injured by Grizzly Bear at Glacier National Park
A 32-year-old man sustained non-life-threatening injuries during a surprise encounter with a grizzly bear on Thursday, May 28, at approximately…
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Walleye Warfare at Tiber Reservoir, 129 pounds+ takes the crown!
Huge weights take the top place at the Tiber Walleye Tournament. Click here to see full results
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Heavy weights hit Day 1 of Tiber Walleye Tournament. Over 60 pounds takes the lead
Big weights on Day 1 of the Tiber Walleye Tournament. Click here to see full results!
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Man who drowned in Flathead River identified
On 05/22/2026 at approximately 1550 hours, Lake County Dispatch received the report of an individual who was drowning in the…
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Flathead County sheriff warns of dangerous water conditions after multiple rescues
The Flathead County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents and visitors to use extreme caution around local waterways due to high…
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Investigators seek help following multiple livestock shootings in Idaho
The Idaho State Brand Inspector’s Office and local sheriff’s offices are investigating a series of livestock shootings.
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Bigfork woman identified after body recovered from Flathead Lake
From Flathead County Sheriff’s Office: The Flathead County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the deceased individual located in…
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Barbed wire reported across ATV trails in Jefferson County, authorities warn riders to use caution
Authorities have received reports of barbed wire being strung across ATV trails both in the Pipestone area and in the…
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Fall moisture, mild winter fuel increases in observed mule deer across southeast MT
Wildlife biologists recently completed mule deer aerial spring surveys across southeast Montana’s Region 7, and for the third straight year…
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First Rabies Positive Bat of the Season and Rabies Prevention Reminders
A bat found inside a residential home has tested positive for rabies, marking the first rabies‑positive animal reported in Flathead…
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Hunter shoots charging grizzly bear in defense of life near Cave Falls Road
On the evening of May 16, a hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in defense of life after…
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Walleye, Montana Fishing, Montana Fishing Tournaments, Montana Tourney Trail, Montana Walleyes Unlimited, Tourney TrailFresno Walleye Tournament has not been canceled
There has been some concern regarding water elevation levels at Fresno Reservoir and whether conditions will accommodate the Fresno Walleye…
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FINAL RESULTS: Over 100 pounds Needed on Fort Peck to Win Crooked Crooked Walleye Tournament
Here are final results for the the Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament based out of the marina at the dam on…
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2026 Crooked Creek Walleye Tourney Day 1 Results
Big fish and big weights on Day 1 of the Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament based out of the marina at…
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Missing hiker found safe after overnight search in Elkhorn Mountains
Elkhorn Search and Rescue was called out on May 7, 2026, at 1720 hours for a 73-year-old male who had…
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BLM Revokes American Prairie Bison Grazing Permits
The Bureau of Land Management today issued its final decision to rescind grazing permits for seven allotments in Phillips County,…
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Bear, Bear Attacks, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone RiverNew details released: Yellowstone continues area closures near Old Faithful following May 4 bear incident
New details about the bears and victims involved in a bear attack earlier this week in Yellowstone. The investigation continues.
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Missing hiker’s body located in Glacier National Park; believed to have been killed by bear
The victim was located about 2.5 miles up the Mt. Brown Trail approximately 50 feet off the trail in a…
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Snow Report, Big Hole River, Bighorn River, clark fork river, Gallatin River, Kootenai River, Madison River, Missouri River, Rivers, Smith River, snow, The Milk River Project, Tongue River Reservoir, Water, Waterfowl, whitewater rafting, Yellowstone RiverApril Storms Delay Snowmelt, but Fail to Recover Snowpack Deficits
While snowpack conditions across much of the western United States remains uniformly poor, the snowpack across Montana watersheds paints a…
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Texas man sentenced for trafficking eagles
Co-defendant Simon Paul, Branson, and others, hunted and killed eagles on the Flathead Indian Reservation and elsewhere. In total, approximately…
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Search Underway in Glacier National Park for missing hiker
Search efforts are underway in Glacier National Park for Anthony Pollio, a 33-year-old man from Fort Lauderdale, Florida who has…
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Bear Attacks, Bear, Black Bear, Brown Bear, Grizzly Bear, Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone RiverHikers injured by bear in Yellowstone National Park
On the afternoon of May 4, two hikers sustained injuries by one or more bears on the Mystic Falls Trail near Old…
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One dead after boat overturns on Clark Fork River near Clinton
On the evening of Monday, April 27, 2026, 911 dispatch received a report of a boat accident on the Clark…
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New state record burbot hoisted out of Kootenai River
Caleb Wilson, a local angler from Troy, hauled up the Kootenai River’s most legendary fish. And not just any legendary…
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Biologists set to begin 2026 grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone National Park
To attract bears, biologists use natural food sources such as recently road-killed deer and elk. Potential capture sites are baited…
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Ohana Goats LLC Launches Targeted Grazing Services in Sheridan, Montana to Combat Fire Risk and Noxious Weeds
As fire seasons become increasingly severe, the reduction of tall grasses and dense brush is critical for property safety. Ohana Goats LLC…
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Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park announces tours for 2026 season
Staff at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park are pleased to reopen the cave and the upper visitor center for…
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Over $10 million in Secure Rural Schools funding headed to Montana counties
Let’s breakdown how much each county will receive.
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Below-Normal Snowpack, But Idaho Outfitters Expect Strong Whitewater Season and Urge Early Bookings
With snowpack levels at about 75 percent of normal in the Salmon River Basin and Clearwater Basins, outfitters won’t have…
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Big Mountain Fuels Reduction Project Ready to Begin
The Flathead National Forest today announced the Big Mountain Fuels Reduction Project has completed the planning process and is ready for implementation. The…
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BLM to temporarily close Chain of Lakes sites for water system upgrades
The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily close several recreation sites in the Chain of Lakes area throughout the summer…
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BLM issues proposed decision for Black Canyon Allotment grazing lease
The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Missoula Field Office issued a proposed decision to grant a 10-year lease to Monroe…
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Final Decision Signed for Wilkes Cherry Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project
The signed decision authorizes implementation of vegetation and fuel reduction treatments on approximately 20,648 acres, along with road management activities…
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Montana U.S. Senator Sheehy makes an emergency landing in Madison County
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an emergency aircraft landing this afternoon involving a privately-operated plane…
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High Water Prompts Emergency Closure of Blankenship Southwest along the Flathead River
Due to high water, the Flathead National Forest has implemented an emergency closure order for Blankenship Southwest (also known as…
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Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation Launches First Wilderness 101 Family Campout
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation (BMWF) is excited to announce its inaugural Wilderness 101 Family Campout taking place June 26th-28th, 2026.
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Montana State Spring Rodeo set for April 9-12
The 2026 edition of Montana State University’s Spring Rodeo will run Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, April 12, at the…
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Chasing the ride: Justus Peterson’s path from the gridiron to the rodeo arena
Justus Peterson didn’t grow up dreaming of rodeo.
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BLM, Forever Branded to host Wild Horse and Burro adoption events in Hamilton
The Bureau of Land Management and Forever Branded are scheduled to host a series of Wild Horse and Burro adoption…
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Texas man receives jail time for walking off designated boardwalk in a thermal area in Yellowstone National Park
Is this sentence too harsh, too lenient, or about right?
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Bird hunting, Bird watching, Birds, FWP, Montana Hunters and Anglers Action, Montana Hunting, Upland Bird HuntingBiologists observe leks to estimate bird populations
Mountain grouse males, such as the dusky grouse, ruffed grouse and spruce grouse, perform their breeding displays in forested areas,…
