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Reauthorization of existing outfitter and guide permits to begin for Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex
HELENA, Mont. – January 2, 2024 – Starting this month, the Forest Service is accepting comments on reauthorization of existing outfitter and guide permits for the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex. …
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions is closed in lion management unit 320
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 320, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset on Sunday, Dec.…
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PURPLE MOUNTAINS!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is famous for many things. Big Sky Country never stops surprising us. Our Big Skies are full of color. At night we may get to se the Northern Lights.…
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James Bond actor allegedly cited for walking off Yellowstone boardwalk
NBC Montana is reporting that a leading actor in the James Bond franchise has been cited for walking off the boardwalk in Yellowstone National Park. Men’s Journal and the Messenger also reported…
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Yellowstone Project: UM Student Takes 3D Odyssey Through the Wolf Skull Archives
By Elizabeth Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – If not for its small size, distinguishing between the 3D-printed replica of Wolf 302M’s skull and the actual animal it imitates would be…
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Free Entrance Days in the National Parks
Come experience the national parks! On six days in 2024, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for…
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Plan to protect California spotted owl proposes killing 470,000 other owls
The newest proposal to protect the California spotted owl includes a plan to kill 470,000 barred owls in the Pacific Northwest. Trained shooters would kill the non-native barred owls with…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions to close in lion management unit 315
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 315, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 102 and 350
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 102, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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Delicious Vegan Tofu and Cardboard Recipe
Okay, okay–absolutely not—we are kidding! We’re all about meat on this site, but we wanted to grab your attention again using our vegan recipe tactic. With all of the holiday…
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Smoked Rainbow Trout Sushi
If sushi is on your mind, but you only want it fresh….make it yourself with smoked rainbow trout! This recipe offers a way for you to get fresh sushi how…
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BLM proposes increasing Garnet Ghost Town fees
The BLM has proposed increasing the entrance and cabin fees for Garnet Ghost Town. The BLM reports than more than 30,000 people visit the historic ghost town every year from…
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Zac Fisher To Be Acting District Ranger for the Bozeman Ranger District
Bozeman, MT, December 20, 2023—Zac Fisher has been selected as the acting District Ranger for the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Fisher will serve in a four-month…
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UM Study Reveals Stark Decline in Mammal Diversity With Urbanization
By Elizabeth Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – An elk pauses to gaze into the valley; a red fox playfully pounces into the snow; a mountain lion carries a white-tailed deer…
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Custer Gallatin National Forest Welcomes Amy Haas as Beartooth District Ranger
Red Lodge, MT, December 18, 2023— The Custer Gallatin National Forest announces Amy Haas as the new Beartooth District Ranger, replacing Ken Coffman, former District Ranger. Amy Haas was born and raised in…
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Forest Service Issues Final Decision on “Blue Mountain Area” of Wildfire Adapted Missoula Project
Missoula, Mont., December 21, 2023 — This week the Lolo National Forest issued a final decision notice for a 16,940-acre portion of the Wildfire Adapted Missoula (WAM) Project, to be implemented over the…
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Pheasant Nuggets Recipe
Pheasant nuggets offer a unique and gourmet twist to traditional chicken nuggets, elevating your dining experience to a whole new level of taste and satisfaction. Whether these are served as…
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Plea agreements reached in Campbell and Johnson County poaching cases
Plea agreements between Florida resident Jeb Rou and county attorneys in Campbell and Johnson counties were approved in November 2023, ending a multi-year investigation by Wyoming Game and Fish Department…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions reopens in lion management unit 103
HELENA – By the order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will reopen in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 103 today, Dec. 19. It will…
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Orphaned Black bear cub found along Salmon River Road will be rehabilitated
Idaho Fish and Game received reports of a small black bear cub hanging out along the Salmon River Road near Panther Creek for several days. Because the cub was not…
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Mac Attack Fishing Contest targets small lake trout at Flaming Gorge Reservoir Mac Attack Fishing Contest targets small lake trout at Flaming Gorge Reservoir
GREEN RIVER – Hone your fishing skills and see how you stack up against other anglers during the Mac Attack Fishing Contest, targeting lake trout less than 25 inches at Flaming Gorge…
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FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions to close in lion management units 102 and 103
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 102 and male mountain lions in LMU 103, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 204
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 204, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Dec. 15, 2023; Top things for visitors to know about a winter visit
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Friday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the West, South, East…
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Forest Service Announces Release of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced the release of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan which marks a significant milestone in the development and preservation of this iconic trail.…
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Prescribed fire operations successful across USDA Forest Service’s Northern Region in 2023
Nearly 60,000 acres treated across 10 U.S. forests & grasslands in Montana, Idaho and Dakotas Missoula, Mont., December 12, 2023 — As wildfire season slowed and seasonal rains arrived in early September, firefighters…
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Flathead National Forest announces water testing results from Holland Lake monitoring wells show no sign of contamination
Kalispell, MT, December 15, 2023 — Following direction from Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Forest Service completed the installation of groundwater monitoring wells to test for contamination from the…
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FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 1
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 1 the evening of Saturday, Dec. 16. The otter quotas in this region have…
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Bear vs. Reindeer….Inflatable Reindeer
Some bears can’t tell when an animal is real and when it is not. Sometimes, they are just hungry and try to eat what is in front of them. Will…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission adds item to December 14 meeting agenda
The meeting will be streamed live on the FWP website and YouTube. HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, at the State Capitol in room…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 331
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 331, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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The Bureau of Land Management invites the public to comment on recreation fees along the Madison River Corridor
DILLON, Montana — The Bureau of Land Management Dillon Field Office is proposing to increase and begin collection of fees at BLM recreation sites along the Madison River. Costs for…
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Glacier National Park to increase 2024 frontcountry campground fee rates
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [December 1, 2023] – Glacier National Park is implementing fee rate changes to most frontcountry campgrounds in 2024 and Apgar Group Sites in 2025. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act is the legislation…
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Glacier National Park Adds Early Access Lotteries for 2024 Wilderness Permits
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [December 4, 2023] – Beginning in the spring of 2024, Glacier National Park will offer early access lotteries for wilderness camping advance reservations in collaboration with Recreation.gov. This action is consistent with public…
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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 way to restore ecosystems. A new paleoenvironmental study by 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 on proposed guidance that would guide agency personnel in managing…
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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 District is happy to announce that timber felling and flying…
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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 recovery. The event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12…
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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 Unit (LMU) 130, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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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 2022, they still reflect a decline of about 25 percent…
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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 stalked their prey. Scent, camo, and smarts were important. The…
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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% supporting this as a real video. What do you think?
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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 the soldiers in winter, cabins were built about a day’s…
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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 northwest Montana showed similar results to a year ago. Montana…
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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 check station was open for eight weekends from Oct. 7…
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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 avian influenza (HPAI). Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff responded…
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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 to the Flathead from the Carson National Forest in New Mexico where…
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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. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act is the legislation that…
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