Hunt in Montana

Are you looking to take a youngster out fishing?  If you are, did you know that Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has an entire page on their website dedicated to…

HELENA, Mont.— Senator Steve Hinebauch, R-Wibaux, is a sponsoring a bill to help maintain and increase hunters’ access to private land through Montana’s Block Management Program.  Senate Bill 58 would double the…

Editor’s note: This report describes snowpack conditions from winter 2022-2023. For current Montana snowpack data, visit the Montana Snow Survey website. BOZEMAN, Mont. – A late October winter storm brought…

It is unclear whether this fox was born without back legs or whether they are a result of a traumatic event or injury.  However, the caption reads the following: A…

Do you think you could outrun a grizzly bear? Grizzlies can weigh up to 1700 lbs and can sprint up to 35-40 mph. While they can’t maintain this top speed…

Well, that was unexpected! Check out this youngster’s ice fishing catch—WOW!

Ah….here is an unfortunate situation that happened to a snowboarder being towed up a steep mountain with a tow rope.  Yikes. This kind of hurts to watch!

HELENA – Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is taking the opportunity to recognize the excellent work of its game wardens. “I really want…

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions has closed in Hunting District (HD) 124, except for Limited Special License Holders, one-half hour after sunset on…

Editor’s note: This is a historical ice fishing report from January 9, 2023. Ice conditions, fishing reports, and access change frequently. For current conditions and reports, contact Montana Fish, Wildlife…

In case you haven’t seen a fox loving some snow before, this one’s for you.  

Both reservoirs have good ice conditions. Be aware of gas pockets and as Res around pressure ridges where ice tends not to be safe. Fresno walleye fishing is good fishing…

Remember back in the early 2020s when one of those “people of walmart” photos included a couple of men passing a bottle of whiskey back and forth in front of…

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…

An official North American Ice Fishing Circuit event, the West Yellowstone / Hebgen Lake Tournament on January 6-8, 2023 is a mix of socializing and competition, with a maximum entry…

There are several exciting events happening on and around the Hebgen Lake Ranger District in West Yellowstone this weekend! All of these events are FREE! Join us Friday, January 6th…

CORRECTION: See press release immediately below for correction on Fresno Trailwater FAS closure proposal HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to…

MISSOULA  — A Superior man who admitted to setting fires on Forest Service lands was sentenced today to a term of imprisonment of eight months, to be followed by three…

Red Lodge photographer and videographer Leslie Hittmeier was hired to work on an unusual trip this year: trying to find gear cached by Yukon explorers in 1937. Among other items,…

Helena, MT — Montana hunters and anglers are invited to attend ‘Elk Camp at the Capitol’ on Tuesday, January 24 at the Montana Capitol building in Helena. Elk Camp is a…

Imagine you find a buck on your game camera that looks unusual.  Then, you’re out hunting, and you see the buck and assume it has a crazy non-typical rack, and…

Editor’s note: This article was originally published in January 2023 when outfitters were seeking a replacement shuttle service. The situation described may have since been resolved. Contact individual outfitters for…

From the CSKT Bison Range: As we start another year at the Bison Range, we would like to thank all of our visitors and community members who came and supported…

Have you ever seen a melanistic gar? They really do exist, because a couple of anglers in Texas caught one in the spring of 2022. Lotus Guide Service out of…

On January 3, 2023, at 3:15pm, Gallatin County 911 received a call for a paraglider who was injured on the M Trail. Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue volunteers from…

Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet February 22 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to the Fish and Wildlife Commission…

Dear Trapper, This winter, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is starting a research project on marten in Montana. With the help of marten trappers, FWP biologists will collect DNA from…

Black carp, which are an invasive fish species in North America, are now known to be established in the wild in parts of the Mississippi River basin. A new study co-authored by…