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Biden administration asks court to lift remaining gray wolf protections
Numerous news outlets are reporting that the Biden administration is asking an appeals court to lift remaining protections for gray wolves. Environmentalists successfully sued to get some protections reinstated after…
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Public Information Session on Cloud Seeding to be held in the Big Hole Watershed
HELENA, Mont. –The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) is hosting an information session for the public on recent legislation to study the feasibility of cloud seeding in the Big…
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Grizzly bear killed in encounter with hunters near West Yellowstone
Hunters not injured in encounter WEST YELLOWSTONE – A grizzly bear was killed Monday in an encounter with bowhunters in Tepee Creek, north of West Yellowstone. The two hunters reported…
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UM Student’s Groundbreaking Research Offers New Perspective on Antler Evolution
By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – Focused behind a CT scanner, Nicole Lopez, a doctoral student at the University of Montana, looks meticulously at her specimen. Under the…
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Alpine Section of Going-to-the-Sun Road closing at 9 pm tonight due to storm warning
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 11, 2024] – Glacier National Park officials are proactively closing the alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road at 9 pm on September 11 through early morning Friday, September 13,…
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FWP News: Archery hunting for all black bear to close in BMU 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the archery hunting of all black bears will close in Bear Management Unit (BMU) 520, one-half hour after sunset on Thursday September…
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FWP News: FWP releases final EIS for statewide grizzly bear management
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of grizzly bears. Issuing the final EIS is…
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2 grizzly bears removed in southwestern Montana for livestock depredations
BOZEMAN – Two grizzly bears were removed last month due to cattle depredations in southwestern Montana. One bear was killed in the Gravelly Mountains after several instances of sheep depredation.…
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Whitefish Report from Flathead Lake
Ross Tate the Whitefish Whisperer with a Report: Fishing with that Norwegian guy out of Polson, Jens Gran, in his boat over by Wildhorse Island. We caught over 20 on…
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FWP News: Surplus nonresident limited mountain lion, winter hound licenses available
HELENA – Hunters interested in purchasing leftover limited mountain lion and/or nonresident hound licenses can do so starting Sept. 11 at 5 a.m. These licenses were left over after the regular…
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How to Make Venison Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are a favorite for many, but have you thought of turning your deer into hot dogs?
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Finding Peace and Reflection Outdoors on Patriots’ Day
Patriot’s Day isn’t just a day on the calendar—it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the events of 9/11 and the impact they’ve had on us all. For many,…
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FWP News: FWP fisheries staff to tag trout in upper Madison River
More than 1,000 tags reported by anglers so far BOZEMAN – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will tag trout in the upper Madison River during annual sampling this…
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FWP News: Virtual fishing regulations meeting Sept. 12
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a virtual meeting Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. to discuss fishing regulation proposals and to answer questions from the public. The meeting…
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15-inch Antelope Taken Monday
Jason Mundel of Fort Peck decided to trade his fishing rod for a bow on Monday and nailed a sweet 15-inch antelope with a slick 30-yard shot. The antelope scored…
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A Bull’s-Eye Day for Superior Archery Hunter
September 7th was a day to remember for Chris, a high school teacher in Mineral County. After seven years of dedicated archery hunting, Chris finally bagged his dream bull—a massive…
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FWP News: 2024 Hunting Forecasts
It’s fall and hunting season is upon us. Soon the mornings will be crisp and cold and the leaves will be turning. Under the Big Sky, this is the season…
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Fire investigators seeking info on ‘suspicious’ fires near Ninemile
NINEMILE, Mont., September 9, 2024— Firefighters from the Ninemile Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest and Frenchtown Rural Fire Department responded to three fires this weekend within the same…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.9.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between Duck Creek to Pond 1 and out from the Silos campground. Walleye and perch are being caught north and south…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Savory Fried Grouse Recipe
If you’ve never tried fried grouse before, you’re in for a seriously delicious experience. Kokanee Quinn found this crispy, savory recipe from the archives, and it is perfect for turning…
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Grizzly involved in weekend attack linked to fatal attack in 2021
Wildlife authorities have used DNA to confirm that a grizzly bear that seriously injured a hunter over the weekend is the same bear that killed a man out for a…
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Eastern Heath Snails Identified in Lewistown
Lewistown, M.T. The Fergus Conservation District announced the detection of Eastern Heath Snails (Xerolenta obvia) in the Lewistown area. This is the first detection of the snail in Fergus County.…
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Grizzly bear euthanized after a series of conflicts with chicken coops, garbage and other attractants
ELLISTON – An adult male grizzly bear was euthanized last week after a series of conflicts with chicken coops, garbage, and other attractants near homes over the last month. Montana…
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Missouri man named state record holder under alternative methods for grass carp
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Frank Reynolds of Linn for swiping the latest state record for grass carp. Reynolds was bowfishing from a private…
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Anthrax Detected In a Moose Near Elk Mountain
CHEYENNE — On Sept. 3, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, through the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, confirmed a case of anthrax in a dead moose in Carbon County. The…
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Hunter seriously injured in bear attack northeast of Calgary
A report from the Calgary Herald says a hunter was seriously injured over the weekend northeast of Calgary when his hunting party was attacked by a sow grizzly with two…
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FWP News: Apprentice hunter application available online
Apprentices, mentors must complete, submit certification form before hunting HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 17 and 18, and general deer season opens Oct. 26. Now…
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Skalkaho Highway closed due to wildfire
From Granite County Sheriff’s Office: The Skalkaho Highway will be closed from mile marker 28 to Hamilton due to the Dally fire. The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office will re-evaluate the…
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Archery hunter survives bear attack in Island Park
On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 1, an archery hunter was attacked by an adult male grizzly bear west of Henrys Lake in Island Park. The man was hunting elk with…
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NorthWestern Energy inviting public to share input about recreation along Missouri and Madison rivers
NorthWestern Energy is inviting the public to provide input about recreational facilities and opportunities along the Missouri and Madison rivers. NorthWestern Energy owns and operates two dams (Hebgen and Madison dams) on the Madison River and seven…
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Miller Peak Fire Area Closure Scaled Back
Missoula, Mont., August 27, 2024 —Progress on the Miller Peak Fire has prompted Forest officials to reopen more of the fire area to the public. The previous Area and Road Closure…
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Tips sought on vandalism on Nature Conservancy lands near Placid Lake
SEELEY LAKE– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a recent vandalism on The Nature Conservancy (TNC) lands in the Placid Lake area near Spook Lake. A…
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Madison, Gibbon rivers in Yellowstone National Park now open to fishing; Firehole River opens with partial restrictions
Additional fishing closures in Yellowstone National Park due to warm-water temperatures and low river flows MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Effective Friday, July 26, 2024, the following Yellowstone National Park…
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WHIP grant application period opens September 1
The annual application period for FWP’s Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) will open Sept. 1. WHIP is a grant funding program that focuses on large-scale restoration of high-priority wildlife habitats, on private…
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Glacier Park temporarily closes Alpine Sections of GTSR
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 28, 2024] – Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed due to dangerous road conditions caused by snow and ice. The road closed approximately at 2 pm on Wednesday, August 28 between…
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CAMP COOK!!! by Montana Grant
One of the most important jobs is camp cook. Hungry campers, anglers, and hunters are not happy unless they have a full belly. Timing, choice, volume, and assortment are important.…
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FWP News: Youth hunters invited to apply for Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area hunt during the general rifle season
KALISPELL — The application period is opening for youth hunters to participate in a limited hunting opportunity at Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area near Columbia Falls. Bad Rock Canyon WMA…
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Fowl Play Alert: Four Scammers Ruffled Feathers with Fake Hunts
So, four guys in Florida just got busted for a wild scam involving fake Osceola turkey hunts. Basically, they were charging hunters a bunch of cash to hunt “Osceola turkeys,”…
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German man airlifted after deploying bear spray against Alaskan grizzly
From Alaska Department of Public Safety: On 8/19/24 at approximately 1824 hours, AST received a SOS notification from a Garmin inReach device providing GPS location and message from JONATHAN GEIS…
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Man mauled, sustains gunshot wound as bear attacks hunting party in Alaska
Alaska State Troopers posted the following summary of a bear attack: On August 17, 2024, at 3pm, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report that a hunting party was attacked by…
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Grizzly bear euthanized after a series of cattle depredations in the upper Blackfoot Valley
OVANDO – An adult male grizzly bear was euthanized last week after four livestock conflicts in the upper Blackfoot Valley over the past month. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife specialists…
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Elk Research: UM Scientists, Students Study a Changing Population
By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – According to naturalist and author John Muir, between every two pines is the doorway to a new world. In Noxon, Montana, at a…
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Climber missing in Glacier National Park
Search Underway in Glacier National Park for a Missing Climber.Grant Marcuccio separated from his party while hiking from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak on 08/18/2024. Rangers were notified on Sunday…
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Young angler sets new tiger trout record
Jaxon Krall is a soft-spoken 13-year-old from Kemmerer. He’s also a state-record holder. Krall set the new tiger trout record in late July when he landed a 12.77-pound fish from…
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East Side Hungry Horse Reservoir Road remains closed through mid-September
The closure on the East Side Hungry Horse Reservoir Road (Forest Road 38) is extended due to unforeseen construction challenges with the installation of the open-bottom arch. Structural damage was…
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Temporary closure of Mill Creek Road August 26-27th due to Snowbank Bridge Replacement Project
Livingston, MT, August 15, 2024—Mill Creek Road will be closed August 26-27th for public safety due to construction work to replace Wicked Creek Bridge, which is also known locally as the…
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Glacier National Park Invites Volunteers to 2024 Annual Hawk Watch Training
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 12, 2024] – Glacier National Park will host volunteer training for its annual Hawk Watch Program on August 27 and September 23. The training session on August 27…
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Grizzly killed a domestic calf near Buffalo River, prompting relocation
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 13, 2024. Wildlife…
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CWD hunt to take place along Kootenai River
Hunt is in response to a whitetail doe found dead in July that tested positive for CWD During its Aug. 15 conference call meeting, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission…
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89-year-old found after 10 days in Salmon-Challis National Forest
Custer County Sheriff’s Office reports an 89-year-old man is home safe after spending 10 days in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. They first reported this on Thursday: Bing Olbum. 89 years…
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