Hunt in Montana

Thank you to everyone who attended our January public engagement events – we had great participation for our first webinars, ranger chats, and revision team office hours. In February, we…

HELENA – Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement…

Just when you think you have tried some good walleye recipes, you come across this easy peasy recipe:

KALISPELL — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet in February and March. All interested persons are invited to attend. A meeting on Feb. 8, 2023 will be live…

The results of the new Idaho Sled Dog Challenge event for mushers new to the sport or running new sled dog teams — the Warm Lake Stage Race that took place Wednesday and Thursday — are…

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Hunting District (HD) 319, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset on…

BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING   The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:NWS Missoula MT – MTC 029 (Flathead County)…MTC 047 (Lake…

Sentenced to nearly $25,000 in restitution MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently wrapped up a case involving multiple wildlife violations in Garfield County committed by a Jordan man,…

If you’re after some new music, then you probably want to check out this ice fishing song that you can add to your collection.

Almost 50 years ago, Montana hunters and legislators thought there were too many nonresident hunters on the landscape, so a cap was set on nonresident big game combination license sales.…

If you are looking to spectate a wild show this week, you might want to stop by Whitefish or Lewistown. Both are hosting competitions skijoring, an event where a skier…

It is official! The Montana Outdoor Podcast This week’s episode features a fascinating interview with Eddie Mindt from the Lakeridge Lodging and Bait Shop. Eddie is also one of the…

A new trend in ice fishing?  What do you think of these Canadians’ technique?

Many people aren’t fans of eating wild turkey, while many people believe it is all about how you prepare it.  If you’re one of the anti-eating wild turkey meat people,…

from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA, Mont. — Critical financial help is on the way for researchers and game managers dealing with chronic wasting disease (CWD). Congress included the…

According to a press release dated January 10, 2023 by Iowa Department of Natural Resources, elk are wandering to Iowa more frequently each year, as they are getting caught on…

Oh goodness. Have you heard? On Jan. 18 the Western Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Montana-based organizations against a smattering of federal land and wildlife management…

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water.  Extreme caution should be used when…

BILLINGS, Montana — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Billings…

Missoula, Mont., Jan. 5, 2023—The Lolo National Forest and Plan Revision Team will start the new year by launching a series of public engagement opportunities to share information on the Revision process and…

A woman was injured in her own driveway after a moose attacked her a week-and-a-half ago.  Here is the press release by Idaho Fish and Game: Fish and Game is…