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Did You Know, Education, Fishing, Hunt in Montana, Hunter Education, Hunting, Hunting Traditions, Montana GrantMONTANA SCHOOLS DENIED FEDERAL FUNDS!!!
If Montana Schools teach hunting, archery, or classes that involve firearms, they will be denied federal funds. These federal funds are earmarked to make schools better. They are also being…
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Hard-sided Only Camping at Rattin and Sheridan Campgrounds due to Bear Activity
Red Lodge, MT, August 1, 2023—Starting August 1, 2023 until rescinded, only hard-sided campers will be allowed at the Rattin and Sheridan Campgrounds near Red Lodge, MT. “Due to grizzly…
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Nonnative brook trout discovered in Soda Butte Creek in Yellowstone National Park; Native fish restoration project resumes to remove nonnatives
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park, in coordination with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Custer Gallatin National Forest, will resume the Soda Butte Creek Native Fish Restoration Project…
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Final Decision for Buffalo Creek Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Conservation Project Released
Gardiner, MT (August 3, 2023) – The Custer Gallatin National Forest today released the Final Decision for the Buffalo Creek Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Conservation Project. This effort is a partnership between Montana Fish,…
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Flathead National Forest Fire Update for August 3, 2023
alispell, MT, August 3, 2023 — As hot and dry weather conditions continue, firefighters continue working to contain several fires on the Flathead National Forest. Area closures are now in place for…
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It’s never too early to plan for hunting camp
Time is flying by for many, and before we know it, it will be time to head to elk camp. So, in preparation, check out this tasty deer camp cheese…
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NWTF and USDA Forest Service Collaborate to Tackle Wildfire Crisis in Montana
EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The National Wild Turkey Federation has teamed up with the USDA Forest Service in Montana’s Bitterroot National Forest to conduct forest restoration amid what has been deemed a wildfire…
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Hard-sided Only Camping at Rattin and Sheridan Campgrounds due to Bear Activity
Red Lodge, MT, August 1, 2023—Starting August 1, 2023 until rescinded, only hard-sided campers will be allowed at the Rattin and Sheridan Campgrounds near Red Lodge, MT. “Due to grizzly…
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Fire restrictions in place in Wheatland County
BILLINGS – Wheatland County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions last week. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the county’s lead in placing fire restrictions on its properties within the county.…
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New small and remote wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park;
A visitor to Yellowstone National Park spotted the remote Hitching Post Fire about 5.5 miles south of the park’s Northeast Entrance Road and .5 miles east of the Lamar River Trail in Lamar Valley. The fire was likely ignited by lightning on July 25. …
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Floating in Florida vs Floating in Montana
This is why floating in Florida is a little different than floating in Montana… (click the image below)
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Stage I Fire Restrictions Going into Effect in NW Montana
Kalispell, MT, July 26, 2023 — Interagency fire managers are implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions that will go into effect at 12:01am Saturday, July 29th, 2023 across the Flathead National…
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First confirmed 2023 wildland fire in Yellowstone National Park; Parkwide fire danger is now HIGH
On July 22, the first confirmed wildland fire of the season in Yellowstone National Park was detected by a visitor. The .1-acre lightning-ignited fire was located between Little Cottonwood Creek…
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Yellowstone announces lottery for 2023-2024 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, people may apply to the 2023-2024 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide. Authorized in…
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Forest Moves to VERY HIGH Fire Danger
Hamilton, MT, July 24 — Hot, dry conditions continue to dry fuels out, prompting the Bitterroot National Forest to raise fire danger to “Very High” effective immediately. Very high fire danger means…
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Grizzly euthanized in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [July 21, 2023] – Glacier National Park officials, in coordination with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, euthanized a food-conditioned, five-year-old female grizzly bear on Thursday, July 20.…
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FWP News: Surplus elk permits available to sign up
HELENA – Hunters interested in signing up for elk permits left over from the permit drawing can do so between today, July 21, and Aug. 4. This new process for the…
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FWP News: Surplus drawing license and permit applications to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized and selected today, Friday, July 21. The list includes licenses…
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Zinke Legislation to Defund, Block Glacier Park Vehicle Reservation System Advances to House Floor
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved Congressman Ryan Zinke’s legislation to defund and block the vehicle reservation system at Glacier National Park (GNP). The amendment was added…
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FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers, streams run historically low
Anglers asked to help reduce stress on cold-water fish KALISPELL — Rivers and streams in northwest Montana are running at or near historic lows for late July, and local anglers are…
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Warm water prompts hoot-owl restrictions on portions of Big Hole, Ruby rivers
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of the Ruby and lower Big Hole rivers are closed to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to midnight, effective…
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15 acre wildfire reported northwest of Seeley Lake
Fire Situation: The 15-acre Colt Fire is burning in dense timber with heavy dead and down fuels northwest of Colt Lake, approximately 15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake. Caused by…
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Governor Gianforte: Montana Prepared To Manage Grizzly Bear
CHOTEAU, Mont. – In Teton County, Governor Greg Gianforte today emphasized the state’s preparedness to manage the grizzly bear in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE). “After decades of work,…
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Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River access, boat ramp remains closed
BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at Manuel Lisa Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Bighorn River has been lifted. Motorized access is once again allowed at the site, but the boat ramp…
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Black Jaw Flies Make Their Fort Peck Debut!
Gary Rueb from Plentywood retired last winter. Looking for something to do he decided to start tying his own salmon flies as a hobby. Gary planned using these flies when…
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Cliff diver missing on Lake Koocanusa
At approximately 8:07 pm on July 19, 2023, Eureka Area Dispatch received a call that a male had jumped off a cliff into Koocanusa Reservoir near Pinkham Creek and had…
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Grandparents and Grandkids Fishing Away
Curly and Leitha Olson from Lewistown were recently fishing at Hell Creek with their grandkids on Fort Peck. Looks like the grandkids had a great time!
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Grizzly euthanized at Hungry Horse reservoir
KALISPELL — A grizzly bear was captured and euthanized after several conflicts with people along Hungry Horse Reservoir in Flathead County last weekend. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks bear management…
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Smoked Spoonbill Recipe
We have posted a few paddlefish recipes over the years, and we wanted to share this smoked recipe, as smoked fish and meat are pretty darn good. Here’s one to…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $185 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
MISSOULA, Mont. — During a visit to Montana today, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau announced a $185 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire…
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Moose Sighting in Helena
HELENA, Mont. – The City of Helena Police Department has confirmed a moose sighting in town. The moose has been seen in the empty lot South of WinCo Foods, between N. Sanders Street and…
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Lewis and Clark Public Health remind public about harmful algal blooms
Lewis and Clark Public Health: As Montanans and visitors head to local ponds, lakes and reservoirs for summer fun, public health officials urge citizens to know the health risks of…
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Benson leads Kootenai National Forest
In honor of National Forest Week, Montana Tech is featuring alumni who help keep our national forests up and running. Full release: There are 2.2 million acres in the Kootenai…
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Thunder Road Farm Hosts Raspberry Jam Farm Party
(Arlee, MT) – Thunder Road Farm in Arlee is hosting a Raspberry Jam Farm Party on Sunday, July 30 from 5:30 to 9 PM. The event includes picking fresh raspberries…
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Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit Returns in 2023 to Explore Conservation, Economics, and Inclusion in Outdoor Recreation
Butte, MT – July 11, 2023 – The Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit is back in 2023! Co-hosted by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR), W.A.…
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Road Work to begin July 20th on the Main Fork Rock Creek Road 2421
Red Lodge, MT -July, 12 2023 — Road work will be conducted on Glacier Lake/Main Fork Rock Creek FSR #2421 on the Beartooth Ranger District to improve road conditions and ensure…
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Foys Lake Dock vandalized
The dock at Foy’s Lake was vandalized sometime during the evening of July 11, 2023. Vandals broke the welds and undergirding of the dock, allowing pieces of it to float…
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Two men charged for 2022 trespass on Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area
SEELEY LAKE – Two men faced criminal trespass charges this spring in Missoula County Justice Court from an incident that occurred on March 22, 2022 on Montana Fish, Wildlife &…
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The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Needs Your Help!
[Kalispell, MT] – The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is actively seeking volunteers for a slate of trail maintenance projects in the latter part of the field season. Whether you’re an avid backpacker who wants…
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Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille earned over $5,000 catching walleye during May and June
For most fisherman, the notion of getting paid to fish is a pie-in-the-sky dream. For five lucky anglers on Lake Pend Oreille, that dream recently became a reality. During May…
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Man cited for illegally landing helicopter on west shore of Jackson Lake inside Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, WY — On Saturday, June 24, at approximately 3 p.m. Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers received a report that a helicopter had illegally landed at Moran Bay on…
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Crystal Lake Campground closed
Campground closure The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) passed in 2020, and ensured funding for deferred maintenance projects across the Forest Service nationwide. Crystal Lake Campground in the Big Snowy…
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Global Study Finds While Humans Sheltered in Place, Wildlife Roamed
By Elizabeth L. Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – While humans sheltered in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, wild animals took the opportunity to roam spaces typically avoided by wildlife, according to a study published last…
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Fire danger increases
Hamilton, Montana (July 3, 2023) – Fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest will raise from “Low” to “Moderate” starting tomorrow July 4, 2023. The current ridge of high pressure…
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Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act introduced
Big Sandy, Mont.) – Following years of work and collaboration between Montana ranchers, recreationists, loggers, mountain bikers, and business owners, U.S. Senator Jon Tester reintroduced his historic Blackfoot-Clearwater Stewardship Act (BCSA).…
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FWP News: FWP TO USE DROUGHT RESTRICTION CRITERIA AS IN YEARS PAST
HELENA – Last year, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved an amendment to the “hoot owl” rule that directs fishing restrictions during drought. The amendment allowed Montana Fish, Wildlife &…
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FWP News: FWP’s response to trout declines in Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers
Proposed studies will examine fish mortality, recruitment and health BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching several research efforts in response to trout declines in the Big Hole, Beaverhead…
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Deer decomposition timelapse
There are things in nature that aren’t exactly great to see, but nature is nature…and timelapse videos are good at showing that. Here’s an example of what happens to animals…
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DIY – How to make your own sparklers for the 4th of July
Buying fireworks can get expensive around the 4th of July, so why not save some money and make your own sparklers? It could be a fun couples, friends and/or family…
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