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Missouri man named state record holder under alternative methods for grass carp
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) congratulates Frank Reynolds of Linn for swiping the latest state record for grass carp. Reynolds was bowfishing from a private…
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Anthrax Detected In a Moose Near Elk Mountain
CHEYENNE — On Sept. 3, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, through the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, confirmed a case of anthrax in a dead moose in Carbon County. The…
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Hunter seriously injured in bear attack northeast of Calgary
A report from the Calgary Herald says a hunter was seriously injured over the weekend northeast of Calgary when his hunting party was attacked by a sow grizzly with two…
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FWP News: Apprentice hunter application available online
Apprentices, mentors must complete, submit certification form before hunting HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 17 and 18, and general deer season opens Oct. 26. Now…
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Big Sky Country Eyes in the Sky
Ever wonder what type of raptors are soaring above you in Montana’s big sky? Archery season has just started in Montana, but it’s always hunting season for birds of prey.…
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Turkey Beard Talk
Ready to talk turkey? Before you pull out those calls and get ready to head into the woods, let’s dive into some cool turkey beard facts that might just give…
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In Honor of World Beard Day, this One is for the Hunters
Believe it or not, it’s World Beard Day! Whether you’re already rocking that hunting-season scruff or holding out for No-Shave November, we’ve got a style guide to help you shape…
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Skalkaho Highway closed due to wildfire
From Granite County Sheriff’s Office: The Skalkaho Highway will be closed from mile marker 28 to Hamilton due to the Dally fire. The Ravalli County Sheriff’s Office will re-evaluate the…
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Archery hunter survives bear attack in Island Park
On the morning of Sunday, Sept. 1, an archery hunter was attacked by an adult male grizzly bear west of Henrys Lake in Island Park. The man was hunting elk with…
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Virtual Vacations: How NYC Seniors Are Traveling the World Without Leaving Home
NYC seniors are having the time of their lives, traveling the world without leaving their nursing homes, thanks to Mynd Immersive and their virtual reality experiences. According to Wide Open…
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NorthWestern Energy inviting public to share input about recreation along Missouri and Madison rivers
NorthWestern Energy is inviting the public to provide input about recreational facilities and opportunities along the Missouri and Madison rivers. NorthWestern Energy owns and operates two dams (Hebgen and Madison dams) on the Madison River and seven…
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Miller Peak Fire Area Closure Scaled Back
Missoula, Mont., August 27, 2024 —Progress on the Miller Peak Fire has prompted Forest officials to reopen more of the fire area to the public. The previous Area and Road Closure…
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Tips sought on vandalism on Nature Conservancy lands near Placid Lake
SEELEY LAKE– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a recent vandalism on The Nature Conservancy (TNC) lands in the Placid Lake area near Spook Lake. A…
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Madison, Gibbon rivers in Yellowstone National Park now open to fishing; Firehole River opens with partial restrictions
Additional fishing closures in Yellowstone National Park due to warm-water temperatures and low river flows MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Effective Friday, July 26, 2024, the following Yellowstone National Park…
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WHIP grant application period opens September 1
The annual application period for FWP’s Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) will open Sept. 1. WHIP is a grant funding program that focuses on large-scale restoration of high-priority wildlife habitats, on private…
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Glacier Park temporarily closes Alpine Sections of GTSR
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 28, 2024] – Going-to-the-Sun Road is closed due to dangerous road conditions caused by snow and ice. The road closed approximately at 2 pm on Wednesday, August 28 between…
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30 Coyote Dirt Naps in One Compilation Video
Part of celebrating National Dog Day includes celebrating management of wild dogs, which includes coyotes and wolves in the US. We found this compilation video to honor the hard-working coyote…
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Best Wolf Meat Preparation on the Internet?
Respecting wildlife management is not something that everybody does. Many people cannot understand management and conservation of our wildlife because they only see how beautiful wolves are–and they are beautiful! …
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National Dog Day Special: Meet the Top Versatile Hunting Dogs
Happy National Dog Day! In honor of National Dog Day, we have something special for you today. We found this video of Barton Outfitters counting down the top ten most…
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Motivation for Opening Weekend of Archery Season
During the fall, elk put on a wild show with their famous bugling. Bull elk use this sound to impress the lady elk and keep other males in check. The…
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CAMP COOK!!! by Montana Grant
One of the most important jobs is camp cook. Hungry campers, anglers, and hunters are not happy unless they have a full belly. Timing, choice, volume, and assortment are important.…
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FWP News: FWP to host virtual meeting on waterfowl hunting zones, season dates Sept. 5
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a community meeting on waterfowl hunting regulations and zone management. The meeting will be held Sept. 5 at 6 p.m. on Zoom. …
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FWP News: Youth hunters invited to apply for Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area hunt during the general rifle season
KALISPELL — The application period is opening for youth hunters to participate in a limited hunting opportunity at Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area near Columbia Falls. Bad Rock Canyon WMA…
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Fowl Play Alert: Four Scammers Ruffled Feathers with Fake Hunts
So, four guys in Florida just got busted for a wild scam involving fake Osceola turkey hunts. Basically, they were charging hunters a bunch of cash to hunt “Osceola turkeys,”…
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German man airlifted after deploying bear spray against Alaskan grizzly
From Alaska Department of Public Safety: On 8/19/24 at approximately 1824 hours, AST received a SOS notification from a Garmin inReach device providing GPS location and message from JONATHAN GEIS…
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Man mauled, sustains gunshot wound as bear attacks hunting party in Alaska
Alaska State Troopers posted the following summary of a bear attack: On August 17, 2024, at 3pm, Alaska Wildlife Troopers received a report that a hunting party was attacked by…
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Grizzly bear euthanized after a series of cattle depredations in the upper Blackfoot Valley
OVANDO – An adult male grizzly bear was euthanized last week after four livestock conflicts in the upper Blackfoot Valley over the past month. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife specialists…
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Elk Research: UM Scientists, Students Study a Changing Population
By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – According to naturalist and author John Muir, between every two pines is the doorway to a new world. In Noxon, Montana, at a…
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Climber missing in Glacier National Park
Search Underway in Glacier National Park for a Missing Climber.Grant Marcuccio separated from his party while hiking from Heavens Peak to McPartland Peak on 08/18/2024. Rangers were notified on Sunday…
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Young angler sets new tiger trout record
Jaxon Krall is a soft-spoken 13-year-old from Kemmerer. He’s also a state-record holder. Krall set the new tiger trout record in late July when he landed a 12.77-pound fish from…
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East Side Hungry Horse Reservoir Road remains closed through mid-September
The closure on the East Side Hungry Horse Reservoir Road (Forest Road 38) is extended due to unforeseen construction challenges with the installation of the open-bottom arch. Structural damage was…
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Temporary closure of Mill Creek Road August 26-27th due to Snowbank Bridge Replacement Project
Livingston, MT, August 15, 2024—Mill Creek Road will be closed August 26-27th for public safety due to construction work to replace Wicked Creek Bridge, which is also known locally as the…
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Glacier National Park Invites Volunteers to 2024 Annual Hawk Watch Training
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [August 12, 2024] – Glacier National Park will host volunteer training for its annual Hawk Watch Program on August 27 and September 23. The training session on August 27…
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Grizzly killed a domestic calf near Buffalo River, prompting relocation
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 13, 2024. Wildlife…
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CWD hunt to take place along Kootenai River
Hunt is in response to a whitetail doe found dead in July that tested positive for CWD During its Aug. 15 conference call meeting, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.14.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 12, 2024) The perch bite has been amazing from Cottonwood Creek to the Dam while jigging with…
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FWP News: Information on block management, upland game bird enhancement programs available now
HELENA – Block Management Area (BMA) program information is now available at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices. The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP) Projects Access Guide will be available later this month. To…
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89-year-old found after 10 days in Salmon-Challis National Forest
Custer County Sheriff’s Office reports an 89-year-old man is home safe after spending 10 days in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. They first reported this on Thursday: Bing Olbum. 89 years…
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Duck Hunting Gone Wrong: A Fatal Accident
What started as a casual duck hunting trip near Torrington, Wyoming, turned into a nightmare on January 20th. Gaige Zook, Jackson Harbor, and their unlicensed buddy, Maurizio Justiniano, were out…
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Update on Multiple Fires Burning on the Custer Gallatin National Forest
Firefighters have made successful progress on the six lightning caused fires that started on August 5, 2024 on the Ashland Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Powder…
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Montana’s Arctic Grayling Get New Shot at Endangered Species Protection
From the Center for Biological Diversity A federal district court in Montana ruled Tuesday afternoon that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service erred in denying Montana’s Arctic grayling population protection under…
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First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park to host Annual Mammoth Hunt
GREAT FALLS – Experience what it’s like to throw atlatls and tomahawks and to use primitive bows and arrows at the Annual Mammoth Hunt at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park.…
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for July 2024
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 992,352 recreation visits in July 2024, up 2% from July 2023 (969,692 recreation visits). This July’s visitation showed an 8% decrease…
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Smokey Bear Has a Birthday to Celebrate
Smokey Bear is hitting the big 8-0 this year. For generations his voice has echoed through time “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.” The Missoula County Fire Protection Association (MCFPA) will celebrate…
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FWP News: Antelope drawing results now available
HELENA – The drawing for antelope licenses is complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on “Lookup Draw…
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F&G fisheries biologist rescues 10-year-old from the Selway River
On the afternoon of July 13, an Idaho Fish and Game biologist was the right person in the right place at the right time to save a 10-year-old boy struggling…
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Swimmer dies at Seeley Lake
Missoula, MT August 6, 2024) – At approximately 5:15 p.m. on August 5, 2024, 911 Dispatch received a call for a missing swimmer near the west end of Seeley Lake.…
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FWP News: License required to train bird dogs on wild game birds, training season dates coming up
HELENA – Do you plan to train your dog on wild game birds this season? If so, a bird dog training license is required, and you must abide by season dates…
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Montana DEQ confirms new harmful algae blooms
From Montana DEQ: The bright blue water seen here is not from some island oasis, but from a harmful algal bloom (HAB) reported on July 30, 2024 in Baker Lake.…
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Fire Prevention Order issued for Revenue Flats Area
A temporary Fire Prevention Order has been issued restricting all recreational target shooting on BLM managed public lands in the Revenue Flats Area, located approximately four miles southwest of Norris,…
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