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Eastern MT Cactus Buck
MORS follower Trent Hansen tagged a beauty of a mule deer buck he harvested in eastern Montana this season. This whopper of a deer has approximately 26 points and is…
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Meat, Pictures and Memories
Eddy Knowles of Missoula shared a post on Facebook summarizing his 2023 hunting season. Let us know how your season went by posting on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show Facebook…
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R3: GENERAL SEASON ENDS WITH MILD WEATHER, MIXED HUNTER SUCCESS IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
BOZEMAN – Hunter success in southwestern Montana continued to trend mostly at or below average during the latter half of the general deer and elk hunting season, according to data…
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Very nice bull elk taken this season
The Hunt Montana Facebook page shared a photo and caption of Adeline Richardson’s bull from the 2023 season. @halfass_houndswoman strikes again! Adeline Richardson is likely one of the hardest Montana…
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Wyoming teen recognized as one of the state’s youngest Ultimate Anglers
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is happy to congratulate Brayden Baker in joining the ranks of the Ultimate Anglers — sportspersons who caught 10 different species of trophy-sized…
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Flathead Rivers Alliance receives grant to increase ADA accessibility on Flathead River
West Glacier, MT – November 20, 2023 – Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) and partners have begun Phase II of improving American Disability Act (ADA) accessibility on the Three Forks of the Flathead Wild and…
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First Montana sightings of two bee species documented by Montana State researcher
BOZEMAN – Casey Delphia found two bees that had never been seen in Montana before — right in her backyard. Delphia, an assistant research professor in the Department of Plant Sciences…
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Montana Outdoor Economy Grows 14%, 3rd Largest in the Nation
MISSOULA – The Montana outdoor economy grew 14% from 2021 to 2022. According to the latest report by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), outdoor recreation accounted for 4.3% of Montana’s gross domestic product,…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to postpone hearing on upland game bird hunting regulations, seasons
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission hearing originally scheduled for Dec. 14 on the proposed regulations governing upland game bird hunting seasons has been postponed until a later commission…
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A Few Survival Tips
Venturing into the great outdoors is thrilling, but being prepared is the key to unlocking a safe and unforgettable experience. Whether you’re a hunter, trapper, angler, hiker, or any other…
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TIPS SOUGHT ON FOUR ELK POACHED NEAR ANACONDA
ANACONDA– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on four bull elk that were killed near Anaconda sometime between Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19. The incident…
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Game wardens seek information on bull elk shot and wasted in Musselshell County
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a bull elk found shot and wasted on private land along Fattig Creek Road in Musselshell County. Hunters…
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Montana ice climber dies in Hyalite Canyon fall
On Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at approximately 3:19 PM, Gallatin County 911 received a call from a GPS device monitoring service. A device the company monitors had recently been activated…
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Governor Gianforte Announces Harvest of State Capitol Christmas Tree
HELENA, Mont.— Montana VA Health Care System invites all Helena-area Veterans to stop by the Fort Harrison VA Clinic (in the Rec Hall) for the Recreational Therapy Open House on Thursday, Nov.…
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Veterans Invited to Recreational Therapy Open House
HELENA, Mont.— Montana VA Health Care System invites all Helena-area Veterans to stop by the Fort Harrison VA Clinic (in the Rec Hall) for the Recreational Therapy Open House on Thursday, Nov.…
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A Real Nice Hi Line Buck Taken!
Colton Hellegaard took another beautiful Hi-Line Buck over the past weekend.
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A Western Montana Mountain Buck
Josh Stewart was able to harvest a beauty of buck. Congratulations, Josh!
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Zinke Introduces Fill the Lake Act
Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke introduced the Fill the Lake Act. The legislation would require the Department of Interior to maintain a minimum pool level on Flathead Lake of 2892’ MSL (mean sea level) and a maximum of 2893’ MSL from June…
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Fish for burbot and win prizes by participating in the Kootenai River Angler Science Program
If you missed it last year, get in on the action this year. Fish for burbot in the Kootenai River and enter a free raffle to win some great prizes!…
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Flathead National Forest announces Forest Supervisor
Kalispell, MT, November 20, 2023 — Anthony Botello has been named Forest Supervisor for the Flathead National Forest. His anticipated start date is December 31. Anthony has been the Deputy Forest Supervisor for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in…
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Draft Decision on Terms and Conditions for City of Missoula McKinley Lake Dam Decommissioning and Restoration Project
Missoula, Mont., November 21, 2023— The Missoula Ranger District of the Lolo National Forest has published the draft decision notice regarding the terms and conditions for the City of Missoula to decommission…
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: MONTANA’S GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS FINAL WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season is wrapping up Nov. 26, 2023. So far this season, more than 8,100 hunters have appeared at regional game check stations.…
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R2: ELK HARVEST IS DOWN, DEER ON TRACK HEADING INTO THE FINAL STRETCH OF HUNTING SEASON IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA –With less than a week of general hunting season left, west-central Montana hunters continue to find mild weather conditions and fewer elk than last season, while deer harvest totals…
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R5: Elk harvest up, deer harvest variable in much of south-central Montana for fifth weekend
BILLINGS – The general big game hunting season is nearing the end for 2023. A total of 621 hunters visited check stations in south-central Montana over the fifth weekend of the…
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Governor Gianforte Expands Public Access on the Lower Yellowstone River
HELENA, Mont. – As chair of the Montana Land Board, Governor Greg Gianforte today led the state’s purchase of 328 acres of riparian habitat along the Lower Yellowstone River, boosting…
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Reward Raised to $11,000 for Information on Montana Wolverine Killing
Missoula, Mont.— The Center for Biological Diversity increased the reward to $11,000 by offering an additional $5,000 for information leading to a successful prosecution in the illegal killing of a wolverine…
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Christmas Tree Hunting in Full Swing, Permits available
Taking a break from big game hunting? You’re in luck because Christmas tree hunting is in full swing! As a reminder, FWP does not issue Christmas tree permits. There’s an…
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Elk Goulash…You Know You Want to Try It…lol
A perfect fusion of flavors and tender elk meat, this recipe promises a taste experience like no other. You know you still want to try it!
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How do YOU do breakfast during hunting season? Tune in to Hunters’ Breakfast!
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/93.3fm in Missoula. You may also listen to…
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Hunter Reported Missing 11.16.23
MISSING HUNTER Reported missing today, 11/16/23 BE ON LOOK OUT FOR THIS PERSON AND VEHICLE. Missing hunter is an adult male named Robert Service. He is 46 years old, and…
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FWP game wardens seek information on wolverine killed illegally near Wisdom
WISDOM – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a wolverine that was shot illegally this month in southwestern Montana. Wardens received a report on Nov.…
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R7: MILD WEATHER, AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR ANTELOPE CLOSER
Mild weather, ample opportunity for antelope closer MILES CITY – Hunters out and about in southeast Montana during the closing weekend of antelope season found continuing mild weather, and most said…
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON DOWN TO FINAL WEEKS
KALISPELL — Signs of the “rut” have emerged in northwest Montana as the general hunting season winds down with less than two weeks remaining. The general deer and elk hunting season…
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R5: Busy and warm fourth weekend of general season in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The fourth weekend of the general big game hunting season brought warm, sunny weather and more hunters than last year to south-central Montana. A total of 669 hunters visited…
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FNF Seeks Public Comment on Winter Recreation Special Use Permit Proposals
Kalispell, MT, November 13, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is requesting public input on the issuance of nine temporary special use permits authorizing outfitting and guiding activities to individuals, groups,…
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Mule deer tests positive for chronic wasting disease in Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) recently confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the carcass of an adult mule deer buck found near Yellowstone Lake in the southeastern section of the park. This is…
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FWP News: Deadline for public comment on proposed hunting regulations is November 21
Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items Comment also being accepted for other commission agenda items HELENA – The deadline to comment on proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 hunting…
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Game and Fish proposes three instream flow water rights to protect native trout
CHEYENNE – Three stream segments with crucial native trout habitat are proposed for streamflow protection in Wyoming. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is seeking instream flow water rights for segments of…
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UNCLE BUCK!!! by Montana Grant
Bird dogs are the best! My son in law has a Brittany that he named “BUCK”. He was not always the best boy and chewed through limits of shoes, socks,…
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Glacier National Park announces a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2024
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 9, 2023] – Glacier National Park will implement a pilot vehicle reservation system in 2024, beginning May 24 for the west side of Going-to-the-Sun Road and North Fork and on July 1 for Many Glacier. “Our balanced approach for the 2024 pilot reflects feedback from Tribes, the public, partners,…
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023
Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2023 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 299,127 recreation visits in October 2023. This is a 26% increase from October 2022 (236,567 recreational visits).…
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Big Hearts Under the Big Sky Honors Veterans Day by Fulfilling One Veteran’s Dream of a Montana Elk Hunt
Big Hearts Under the Big Sky Honors Veterans Day by Fulfilling One Veteran’s Dream of a Montana Elk HuntHunting Experience Hosted by Double D Outfitters on the Big Spring Ranch,…
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Hunting Talk? Fishing Talk? The Captain and Crew? YES!
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/93.3fm in Missoula. You may also listen to…
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Dry Riverside Project Advances to Next Steps
Kalispell, MT, November 8, 2023 —The Flathead National Forest announced today that the Dry Riverside Project has moved to the next phase of its planning process with the release of the draft decision…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District (HD) 700, one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, Nov 9. The…
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R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates as recorded at game check stations in southwestern Montana. Wildlife…
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Save Wild Trout Announces Advisory Board
Save Wild Trout Announces Advisory Board Board of Fly Fishing and Wild Trout Advocates to Assist Group’s Work Protecting Southwest Montana’s World-Class Coldwater Fisheries Wise River, MT – Today, Save…
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Christmas Tree Permits on Lolo National Forest Available starting November 9
Christmas Tree Permits on Lolo National Forest Available starting November 9 Missoula, Mont., November 6, 2023—Christmas tree permits will be available to purchase online through http://www.recreation.gov/ and from Lolo National Forest offices starting November 9.…
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