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Fireworks on Independence Day…because this is America
Here is some footage of some fireworks out of Laurel, near Billings, from 2021–because it is the Fourth of July, and we live in America.
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Raccoons are still considered wild animals, too.
Just because you think you’re trying to help when you’re attempting to usher some baby coons out of your house for the mom raccoon doesn’t mean it’s a smart idea…
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Best of, bison, Black Bear, bobcat, Brown Bear, cougar, Coyote, Did You Know, Education, Foraging, fur, Furbearer, How to, Hunt in Montana, lynx, Montana GrantDOG HAIR!!!
Anyone with a dog knows that shed hair is a problem. Hairy dust bunnies gather in corners of the floor, or on carpets. Vacuuming helps but what can you do…
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Bill Couch Catches 27 inch Walleye
Bill Couch from St. Ignatius Caught a 27 inch Walleye while listening to the Montana Outdoor Radio Show July 1st. Way to go Bill!
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FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft environmental assessment of elk management plan
HELENA – A draft environmental assessment (EA) of the 2023 Draft Elk Management Plan is now available for public review and comment. The draft EA is available on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov/public-notices/news/2023/jun/0630-2023-draft-elk-management-plan-ea.…
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FWP News: FWP launches new public portal to report sightings of sick or dead fish
Portal to assist FWP’s response to trout population declines in Jefferson Basin HELENA – As part of the department’s response to declining trout populations in the Jefferson Basin, Montana Fish, Wildlife…
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Brooks Defends Title, Wins 2023 RMEF World Elk Calling Championship
MISSOULA, Mont. — Beau Brooks of La Center, Washington, fought off a stacked field that included six other past world champions to defend his title and win the professional division…
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Reclamation reminds public of fireworks prohibition, announces reservoir levels for holiday weekend
BILLINGS, Mont. – The public is reminded that possessing, discharging and using fireworks is strictly prohibited on all Bureau of Reclamation lands and water bodies. These areas consist of multiple reservoirs,…
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Free UM Clark Fork River Shuttle Service Returns in July
Free UM Clark Fork River Shuttle Service Returns in July – Free and convenient transport to float the Clark Fork River will soon return to the University of Montana campus for a third year…
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South Otter Landscape Restoration and Resiliency Project Final Decision Available
Ashland, MT (June 29, 2023) – The Custer Gallatin Forest today released the Final Decision for the South Otter Landscape Restoration and Resiliency Project, located approximately six miles south of Ashland,…
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Public Invited to “Going Batty” Evening Field Trip in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 29, 2023] – Glacier National Park and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) invite the public to a late-evening “Going Batty” field trip on Thursday, July 13th in West…
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Zinke, Daines Urge Bureau of Reclamation to Increase Flow from Hungry Horse, Prevent Catastrophic Impacts on Flathead Lake
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke urged Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Touton to increase the release of water from Hungry Horse Reservoir to stabilize water levels in Flathead…
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Critical Montana, Idaho state and private forest health improvement projects receive funding
Missoula, Mont. (June 29, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service’s Northern Region announced today that 52,683 acres of private forest in northwestern Montana and northern Idaho will be improved…
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FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE PADDLEFISH UPDATE 6.29.23
As of Thursday June 29, 2023 at 6:30 am the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag areas is 769 fish. See the following table for more details. With Friday…
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CORRECTED: Conservation license required to access most state lands
HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) simplified licensing requirements on state lands as part…
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Daines Pushes for the Completion of the Continental Divide Trail
From the Office of Steve Daines, June 21, 2023 U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today at a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing called for passage of his bipartisan bill to complete the…
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Main Boulder Ranger Station Reopens to the Public on July 1st
Livingston, MT -June 27, 2023 – The Main Boulder Ranger Station will reopen its doors to the public during the upcoming Fourth of July weekend, from July 1st to July 4th.…
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NorthWestern Energy hosting July 11 meeting on Madison River Basin topics in West Yellowstone
Butte, Mont. – June 27, 2023 – NorthWestern Energy is hosting a public meeting from 7 – 9 p.m. July 11 at the West Yellowstone Holiday Inn Conference Center, 315 Yellowstone…
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Brett French reports: Fight over White Sulphur copper mine
The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding a District Court judge’s decision that found in favor of environmental groups contesting the awarding of a permit for the Black…
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Catchin the Big Ones? You’re in the right place!
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/98.3fm in Missoula (Click here for our statewide radio network). You…
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INFORMATION SOUGHT ON GRIZZLY BEAR KILLED NEAR CONRAD
GREAT FALLS – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks game wardens and are seeking information on a grizzly bear cub that was shot and killed…
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Hands
Just a reminder that if you find something that resembles a human hand in the woods, it might not be a human hand. Here’s an example of that from New…
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BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA
BOZEMAN – As part of ongoing effortsrequired under the Endangered SpeciesAct to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone Ecosystem, the U.S. Geological Survey, in conjunction with Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, is working to inform the public that…
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Wildfire-Charred Forests Get $7.8 Million in Rehab from RMEF, Partners
MISSOULA, Mont. — Western landscapes recently impacted by wildfires are receiving $7.8 million in forest restoration treatments. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation allotted $330,000 in 2023 grant funding to help recover habitat…
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Kickoff Event Held for The Big Sky Forestry Initiative
EDGEFIELD, S.C.—The Big Sky Forestry Initiative Kickoff event took place June 8 at the Rockin’ TJ Ranch in Bozeman, Montana, celebrating the new collaborative, co-developed by the National Wild Turkey Federation…
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Six Northern Region businesses receive USDA funds to advance innovation in wood products and wood energy economies
Missoula, Mont. (April 12, 2023) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced last week it is investing more than $43 million to expand innovative uses of wood, including as a construction material…
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FWP News: Sign-up open for surplus drawing licenses and permits
HELENA – Starting today, hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through MyFWP on the FWP website. The resulting Surplus License List will…
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Fly Fishing Community Steps Up With ‘Save Wild Trout’ Campaign
WISE RIVER, MT – In response to the Jefferson Basin’s wild trout population crash, a coalition of fly fishing businesses, outfitters and guides, lodges, anglers, and advocates have formed and…
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A compilation of dumb
We all know it is touron season at national parks across the country..and even the world. But, here is a compilation that is narrated that adds a bit more depth…
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FWP News: Emergency fishing restrictions adopted for Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers
Regulations aim to reduce angling impacts on low fish numbers HELENA – New emergency fishing regulations are in place for the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers. The Montana Fish and…
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Brett French reports: Invasion of the Idiots’ tracks Yellowstone ‘tourons’
If you have ever gone to Yellowstone National Park during one of its peak tourist times, you’ve probably seen someone behaving badly. There’s the people who try to pet the…
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Man vs. Bear
We don’t always know what is about to happen in life, and this guy has quite a story to tell his friends and family after hand-to-paw combat with a bear…
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FWP News: FWP accepting applications for ice fishing contests
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting ice fishing contests applications for the 2023-2024 season. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including daily and possession limits. Applications…
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FWP News: Snowmobile Advisory Committee to meet June 23 in Helena
HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Snowmobile Advisory Committee will meet in Helena on June 23, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the Montana WILD, 2668 Broadwater Ave. The…
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FWP News: Fish for free over Father’s Day weekend
Be aware of changing and dangerous water conditions HELENA – Escape the summer heat and enjoy a cool adventure over Father’s Day weekend, when everyone in Montana can fish for free.…
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FWP News: FWP seeks proposals for 2024 hunting license auctions
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a competitive auction or lottery for some 2024 licenses. Licenses available…
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Mama Bear Takes Dip!
Well, this is what happens when the weather gets warm in bear country, so just make sure you pay attention before you get in your pool or hot tub! (please…
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FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in self-defense encounter in Madison Range
ENNIS – A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis. The person was hunting black bears in a remote parcel of private…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.12.23
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is back on with anglers finding success from Pond 4 to the Silos, around Duck Creek and the Goose Bay/Snaggy Bay area in 20 to 25…
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Day 1 Leaders from Fresno Walleye Challenge
Sixty teams are competing in the Fresno Walleye Challenge this weekend. The tournament is still up for grabs! The Top 5 Day 1 leaders are: #1 Matt Fischer and Ty…
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Rangers seeking information on individuals harassing bison calf
MOOSE, WY — Summer is a great time to see wildlife in Grand Teton National Park among wildflowers, sagebrush flats, and meandering creeks. It’s important to view wildlife safely, responsibly and…
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Zac Fisher – Deputy District Ranger for Bozeman Ranger District
Bozeman, MT- March 29, 2023 —Zac Fisher recently started as the new Deputy District Ranger for the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. “We are excited that Zac…
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Road Improvements Scheduled for East Fork Hyalite Road and Jackson Creek Road
Bozeman, MT- June 8, 2023 – Two popular Custer Gallatin National Forest roads on the Bozeman Ranger District will see major road improvements starting early June; the East Fork Hyalite Road in…
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Brett French reports: Corner crossing in Montana ‘unlawful’ FWP says
Last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issued a press release saying corner crossing is illegal in Montana. For those who don’t know, corner crossing is the act of stepping…
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Tune in for the exciting action of Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain and crew!
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/98.3fm in Missoula (Click here for our statewide radio network). You…
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Cowboy vs. cow on the interstate
Wranglers do what they need to do to get the job done. This is a scene you think we would see on Yellowstone the TV show or even anywhere randomly…
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BEAR INJURES INDIVIDUAL CAMPING ALONG MIDDLE FORK FLATHEAD RIVER NEAR NYACK
KALISPELL — One person was injured Wednesday morning in an encounter with a black bear along the Middle Fork Flathead River near Nyack. Around 6 a.m., a commercial raft company was…
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FWP News: FWP’s biennial hunting season-setting process begins in June
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will kick off the biennial hunting season-setting process earlier to allow for more public engagement and greater transparency. Public involvement will begin in June…
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Montana Tech alum says Berkley Pit Waterfowl Protection Program sparked passion for birding
Associate Professor Stella Capoccia jokes that Shawn Moorman (Biological Sciences, ’23) could barely differentiate duck from a goose when the pair started working together two years ago. In the short…
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