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Active search and rescue in remote southeast corner of Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park requests the public’s assistance in locating Austin King, a 22-year-old male last heard from on Tuesday, Sept. 17, when he called friends and family from the summit…
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TOOLS!!! by Montana Grant
Tools are supposed to make work easier. When an ape picks up a twig and uses it as a tool to pull bugs out of tree bark, they are said…
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MORS REWIND: Calling Montana Song Dogs via Sportsman Channel [WATCH]
Here’s a blast from the past, as the Sportsman Channel premiered a coyote hunt at the Powder River Breaks in Montana back in 2016.
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Yellowstone releases body worn camera footage from July 2024 officer-involved shooting at Canyon Village
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – As part of the National Park Service’s established protocol regarding officer-involved shootings, Yellowstone National Park has released body worn camera footage from a July 4,…
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Section of Highline Trail closed due to bear encounter
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 19, 2024] – Glacier National Park rangers closed a section of Highline Trail this morning from Haystack Butte to Granite Park Chalet due to a visitor’s encounter with a bear.…
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Brothers Take MT Elk Bulls Down on Public Land
Jared Schultz from Stevensville bagged an impressive 360+ bull in the Bitterroot Valley. Just another reminder that when you put in the effort, big bulls and bucks are out there…
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Brett French Reports: Absarokee Fly Shop is home business
Walking into Bob Kimball’s Absarokee Fly Shop is almost like stepping back in time. Instead of glitzy display racks of gear with photos of anglers and big fish, customers are…
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Hunting Under Fire: Oregon’s Spring Bear Season in the Crosshairs
There’s a growing push in Oregon to end the spring bear hunting season, with animal rights and environmental groups calling for the two-month hunt to be banned altogether. They’ve been…
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Governor Gianforte Launches Third Annual Youth Hunting Story Contest
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the launch of the third annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “Over the last two years,…
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Flathead National Forest seeks public input on North and Middle Forks River outfitting and guiding permit reauthorization
Kalispell, MT, September 18, 2024 — The Flathead National Forest is seeking public input on the renewal of five existing priority outfitter and guide special use permits on the non-wilderness portions…
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Woman sustains thermal burns in Yellowstone National Park
On Monday afternoon, Sept. 16, 2024, a 60-year-old woman visiting Yellowstone National Park from Windsor, New Hampshire, reportedly suffered second and third-degree burns to her lower leg while walking in…
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Reward offered after robbery of Missoula gun store
Missoula, Montana — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Denver Field Division, in conjunction with the Missoula Police Department and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association…
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Which elk organs to keep and eat with Randy Newberg
Randy Newberg talks elk–which organs should you keep and eat? What about you? Which ones do you keep and eat from your elk?
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FWP News: Youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend begins Saturday
HELENA – Young hunters can get a jump start this weekend on the pheasant and waterfowl seasons during the annual Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Weekend, Sept. 21 and 22. FWP releases…
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Grizzly bear euthanized after series of conflicts with chicken coops, other attractants
KALISPELL — A grizzly bear was euthanized last week after a series of conflicts with chicken coops and other attractants near homes in the Silver Butte area south of Libby.…
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Bear caught at Butte airport
From FWP Region 3 FWP game wardens recently captured a black bear at the Bert Mooney Airport near Butte. The bear was also seen in town the night before…
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Governor Gianforte Launches Third Annual Youth Hunting Story Contest
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the launch of the third annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “Over the last two years, we’ve been…
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BEST HUNTING SONGS!!! by Montana Grant
Music is a wonderful addition to outdoor sports. For some, the sounds of water, wind, rain, or nature are musical. For others, special music playlists may be in order. Back…
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Trumpeter swans released in Hayden Valley
From Yellowstone National Park On Monday, September 9, staff from Yellowstone, the Wyoming Wetlands Society, and Yellowstone Forever released eight young trumpeter swans (cygnets) at Alum Creek in Hayden Valley.…
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Male hiker badly injured by bear in Alberta on Friday, airlifted to Calgary
Crowsnest Pass, Alta – RCMP say a male hiker was badly mauled by a bear in the Crowsnest Pass on Friday. A source said the hiker was with another person…
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USFWS Completes 5-Year Status Review for Bull Trout in the Lower 48 States
BOISE, Idaho – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is announcing the completion of a 5-year status review and a Species Status Assessment for bull trout in the lower 48 states.…
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Biden administration asks court to lift remaining gray wolf protections
Numerous news outlets are reporting that the Biden administration is asking an appeals court to lift remaining protections for gray wolves. Environmentalists successfully sued to get some protections reinstated after…
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FWP News: Missouri Breaks mule deer hunters will see significant regulation changes in 2024
LEWISTOWN – The Missouri Breaks region of central Montana is a favorite area for deer hunters, but this year hunters will need to carefully check the regulations, since opportunities to hunt…
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Public Information Session on Cloud Seeding to be held in the Big Hole Watershed
HELENA, Mont. –The Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC) is hosting an information session for the public on recent legislation to study the feasibility of cloud seeding in the Big…
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Grizzly bear killed in encounter with hunters near West Yellowstone
Hunters not injured in encounter WEST YELLOWSTONE – A grizzly bear was killed Monday in an encounter with bowhunters in Tepee Creek, north of West Yellowstone. The two hunters reported…
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Up Close Curiosity with a Bear and a Hunter
Ever had a close encounter in the wild that was unexpected? Well, one archery hunter did. While sitting in his tree stand, he had an unexpected visitor—a curious black bear…
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UM Student’s Groundbreaking Research Offers New Perspective on Antler Evolution
By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – Focused behind a CT scanner, Nicole Lopez, a doctoral student at the University of Montana, looks meticulously at her specimen. Under the…
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Alpine Section of Going-to-the-Sun Road closing at 9 pm tonight due to storm warning
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [September 11, 2024] – Glacier National Park officials are proactively closing the alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road at 9 pm on September 11 through early morning Friday, September 13,…
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FWP News: Archery hunting for all black bear to close in BMU 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the archery hunting of all black bears will close in Bear Management Unit (BMU) 520, one-half hour after sunset on Thursday September…
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FWP News: FWP releases final EIS for statewide grizzly bear management
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of grizzly bears. Issuing the final EIS is…
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2 grizzly bears removed in southwestern Montana for livestock depredations
BOZEMAN – Two grizzly bears were removed last month due to cattle depredations in southwestern Montana. One bear was killed in the Gravelly Mountains after several instances of sheep depredation.…
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Whitefish Report from Flathead Lake
Ross Tate the Whitefish Whisperer with a Report: Fishing with that Norwegian guy out of Polson, Jens Gran, in his boat over by Wildhorse Island. We caught over 20 on…
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FWP News: Surplus nonresident limited mountain lion, winter hound licenses available
HELENA – Hunters interested in purchasing leftover limited mountain lion and/or nonresident hound licenses can do so starting Sept. 11 at 5 a.m. These licenses were left over after the regular…
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How to Make Venison Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are a favorite for many, but have you thought of turning your deer into hot dogs?
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Finding Peace and Reflection Outdoors on Patriots’ Day
Patriot’s Day isn’t just a day on the calendar—it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the events of 9/11 and the impact they’ve had on us all. For many,…
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FWP News: FWP fisheries staff to tag trout in upper Madison River
More than 1,000 tags reported by anglers so far BOZEMAN – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will tag trout in the upper Madison River during annual sampling this…
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FWP News: Virtual fishing regulations meeting Sept. 12
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a virtual meeting Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. to discuss fishing regulation proposals and to answer questions from the public. The meeting…
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15-inch Antelope Taken Monday
Jason Mundel of Fort Peck decided to trade his fishing rod for a bow on Monday and nailed a sweet 15-inch antelope with a slick 30-yard shot. The antelope scored…
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A Bull’s-Eye Day for Superior Archery Hunter
September 7th was a day to remember for Chris, a high school teacher in Mineral County. After seven years of dedicated archery hunting, Chris finally bagged his dream bull—a massive…
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FWP News: 2024 Hunting Forecasts
It’s fall and hunting season is upon us. Soon the mornings will be crisp and cold and the leaves will be turning. Under the Big Sky, this is the season…
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4-Year-Old Helps His Grandpa Train Dog
The Captain’s brother, Dan Ward, has a new hunting buddy—his dog, CC. But the real star of the show? Dan’s 4-year-old grandson, Sullivan “Sully” Kruse, who has been helping Grandpa…
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Fire investigators seeking info on ‘suspicious’ fires near Ninemile
NINEMILE, Mont., September 9, 2024— Firefighters from the Ninemile Ranger District on the Lolo National Forest and Frenchtown Rural Fire Department responded to three fires this weekend within the same…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.9.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between Duck Creek to Pond 1 and out from the Silos campground. Walleye and perch are being caught north and south…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Savory Fried Grouse Recipe
If you’ve never tried fried grouse before, you’re in for a seriously delicious experience. Kokanee Quinn found this crispy, savory recipe from the archives, and it is perfect for turning…
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A Montana Sound That Outsiders Don’t Know They’re Missing
Hearing an elk bugle might be second nature to most Montanans, but for folks from out of state, it’s a whole new world! Sometimes we forget that not everyone gets…
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Grizzly involved in weekend attack linked to fatal attack in 2021
Wildlife authorities have used DNA to confirm that a grizzly bear that seriously injured a hunter over the weekend is the same bear that killed a man out for a…
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Eastern Heath Snails Identified in Lewistown
Lewistown, M.T. The Fergus Conservation District announced the detection of Eastern Heath Snails (Xerolenta obvia) in the Lewistown area. This is the first detection of the snail in Fergus County.…
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Grizzly bear euthanized after a series of conflicts with chicken coops, garbage and other attractants
ELLISTON – An adult male grizzly bear was euthanized last week after a series of conflicts with chicken coops, garbage, and other attractants near homes over the last month. Montana…
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