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Montana Hunters First Act: What It Means for Your 2026 Tags
The Montana Hunters First Act reshapes resident hunting rights. Here’s what it means for public land access, draw seasons, and your 2026 tags.
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California Wants Yellowstone Grizzlies: Why Montana’s Delisting Fight Just Got Urgent
Montana’s growing grizzly population faces delisting battles while California considers reintroducing bears from Yellowstone after 100 years without them.
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Why Montana Hunters Are Losing Their Best Spots to Out-of-State Pressure
Montana hunters face growing pressure from out-of-state crowds on public lands. Why protecting local hunting traditions and giving resident voices priority matters now.
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Four CSKT Staff Win Major Conservation Awards — Here’s What It Means for Flathead Fishing and Wildlife
Four CSKT staff earned statewide conservation awards. Here’s what their decades of work means for Flathead fishing, wildlife habitat, and Montana’s wild future.
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Montana Hunter Ed 2026: Deadlines, Locations, and How to Register
Montana hunter ed classes are filling fast. Here’s where to find 2026 spring/summer sessions before fall draw deadlines close the door.
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What Every Montana Hunter Loses by Skipping FWP Meetings
Montana hunters who skip FWP meetings may lose hunting opportunities. These hearings decide tag allocations, district changes, and seasons that directly impact you.
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How to Navigate FWP’s Hunting and Fishing Reg System Before Spring Seasons Open
Montana FWP’s updated reg system is live. Here’s how to navigate it fast before spring turkey, bear, and paddlefish deadlines hit.
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Montana Rancher Meg Brack Smith Wins National Land Stewardship Award
Montana rancher Meg Brack Smith wins prestigious W.R. Chapline Award for exceptional land stewardship at Fleecer Mountain Cattle Company. Discover her impact.
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First 2026 Yellowstone Grizzly Is Out: Montana Spring Backcountry Warning
A grizzly was spotted in Yellowstone March 10 feeding on bison. Montana backcountry users need to know what this means right now.
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FWP’s Hogan’s Slough Notice: What Region 5 Anglers Need to Check Now
FWP just posted new public notices affecting spring access and water projects. Here’s what Montana hunters and anglers need to know right now.
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Spring FWP Closures Every Montana Hunter and Angler Must Know
FWP spring 2026 closures affect bear, turkey, shed hunting & fishing. Here’s what you need to know before heading out this week.
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Montana Agriculture Labor Crisis: Ranchers and Farmers Say the Worker Shortage Is Now an Emergency
Montana ranchers and farmers say the labor shortage is no longer isolated—it’s sector-wide and forcing hard choices on daily operations and long-term plans. At the Montana Stockgrowers Association’s Agriculture Labor…
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300,000 Snow Geese Are Funneling Into Freezout Lake Right Now—Best Viewing Tips, Timing, and What to Know
Freezout Lake’s spring migration is ramping up fast, with major early flocks already confirmed and peak numbers typically arriving in late March. Here’s where to go, when to show up…
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Montana Cattle Market Report (March 1–7, 2026): Feeder Cattle Ease, Replacement Females Surge, Slaughter Bulls Jump $5–$8
Montana auctions moved 5,837 head in the first week of March with seasonal, quality-driven mixed trends. Feeder cattle ran steady to weak, replacement females dominated offerings, and slaughter bulls were…
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NFU Honors Dr. Dale McCall With Top Meritorious Service Award for 40 Years of Family-Farm Advocacy
The National Farmers Union has awarded Dr. Dale McCall its highest honor—the Meritorious Service Award—recognizing four decades of leadership supporting family farms and ranchers across the Mountain West. McCall and…
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Montana Ranchers Face a High-Stakes 2026: Record Cattle Prices, Historic Herd Lows, and Volatile Markets Ahead
After a record-setting 2025, Montana cattle producers are looking at a 2026 market shaped by historic lows in the national beef cow herd and unusually high volatility. Industry outlooks suggest…
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