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Three-Week Fort Peck Dam Forecast
Here’s the three-week release and lake level estimation forecast for the Fort Peck Dam. Rain or shine, we have you covered!
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2024 MT Spring Bear Down
Congratulations to Ryan Brekke who tagged his 2024 Spring Bear with Shaeleen Ready! They posted the photos on Hunt Montana‘s social media. Excellent work!
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FWP News: Drawing results available for elk B, deer B, antelope, crane and swan
HELENA – Eager to finalize your fall hunting plans? The drawings for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, crane and swan are complete. Hunters can check their results online. There…
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F&G concludes investigation in Panhandle Region grizzly bear shooting
dditional details are available surrounding the grizzly bear killed on June 10 in Unit 6 Idaho Fish and Game recently released information about a grizzly bear mistaken for a black bear…
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GILBERTSON LEADS CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE TO CAPTURE 2024 WORLD ELK CALLING TITLE
MISSOULA, Mont. — Been there. Done that. But this time, in a more thrilling fashion! Tony Gilbertson, 2021 men’s division winner, beat 10-time champion Corey Jacobsen and two-time defending winner Beau…
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FWP News: Sign-up for surplus drawing licenses begins June 19
HELENA – Starting tomorrow, June 19, hunters can sign up for the Surplus License List, which is a list of leftover licenses that were not distributed by the drawing. The list…
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Glendive Police Chief Jeremy Swisher Under Investigation for Alleged Hunting Violations and Witness Tampering
Glendive Police Chief Jeremy Swisher might face felony charges for alleged hunting violations and witness tampering. He’s accused of illegally hunting mule deer on the Fort Peck Reservation and transporting…
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St. Mary Canal Siphons Failure Updated Information
BABB, Montana— On June 17, 2024, both St. Mary River siphons experienced structural failures outside Babb, Montana. The breach caused substantial water discharge, affecting the surrounding areas. The breach led…
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The Cheating Doesn’t Stop with Fishing
According to a press release by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, six guys were busted for allegedly cheating in hog hunting contests in Caldwell and Bienville parishes. Trace…
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St. Mary Canal Siphon Failure outside Babb Montana
BABB, Montana— The St. Mary Canal Siphon breached just outside Babb, Montana, at approximately 8:45 a.m. today, resulting in isolated flooding in the surrounding area. The breach caused local flooding…
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One Determined Mountain Lion
Mountain lions are fascinating creatures with some impressive traits. These excellent hunters are most active at dawn or dusk, showcasing their agility with the ability to jump up to 18…
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FWP News: Hunters can soon register online for the Game Damage Hunt Roster
Hunters also can register to be placed on a bison game damage roster. HELENA – Hunters interested in participating in game damage hunt opportunities need to register online for the Hunt…
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Washington man receives jail sentence for thermal trespass and a closure violation in Yellowstone National Park
Viktor Pyshniuk, 21 of Lynwood, Washington, was sentenced to seven days in jail for thermal trespass at Steamboat Geyser in the Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park (YNP). In…
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Stay Vigilant to Help Avoid Wildlife Collisions
As you explore national parks, stay alert for wildlife crossing the roads. These parks are home to many animals, and by slowing down, staying vigilant, and respecting their habitat, collisions…
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Lost Horse Road washed out on Bitterroot National Forest
Lost Horse Road is currently impassable about ½ mile past the upper gate resulting from recent damage caused by heavy rains that washed out a section of the road about…
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BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA
BIOLOGISTS SET TO BEGIN GRIZZLY BEAR CAPTURES FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST, MONTANA. PUBLIC REMINDED TO HEED WARNING SIGNS BOZEMAN – As part of ongoing efforts required…
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Island Park man shoots grizzly in defense-of-life
On the night of June 6, an Island Park resident shot and killed a yearling male grizzly as it charged the man’s girlfriend in front of their home near Last…
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Troy area man sentenced to two months in prison, fined $10,000 for killing grizzly bear, tampering with evidence
MISSOULA — A Troy area man who admitted to killing a grizzly bear on his property in 2020, not reporting the shooting as required and throwing the bear’s GPS collar in the Yaak River…
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Finding a Balance: UM Student Research Supports BLM Efforts on Blackfoot River
Finding a Balance: UM Student Research Supports BLM Efforts on Blackfoot River By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – A new conservation rule adopted by the Bureau of Land Management in…
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When Animals Use Decoys for Humans
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if animals used decoys for humans to hunt them? Well, somebody did think about this enough to make a video. Check…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 103
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear Management Unit (BMU) 103 one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, June…
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Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 319
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear Management Unit (BMU) 319 one-half hour after sunset today, Monday, June…
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FWP News: Bowhunter Education opportunities in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks volunteer instructors have scheduled a Bowhunter Education course in Roundup June 20—23 and field day for online Bowhunter Education students in Billings June 29.…
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Eight rafters rescued from Yellowstone River
At approximately 1pm today, the Park County Sheriff’s Office received a call of rafters stranded on a tree in the Yellowstone River near Emigrant. With the assistance of Livingston Fire…
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F&G officer dispatches black bear near large public event in Riggins
On the evening of June 1, an Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer killed a male black bear near the Riggins City Park during a large public gathering, after attempts…
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Look Out for Harmful Algal Blooms When Recreating this Summer
HELENA—When recreating on Montana’s waterbodies, be on the lookout for harmful algal blooms (HABs) that can occur on Montana’s lakes and reservoirs. HABs can release toxins that can impact human and animal health.…
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FWP News: Deadline to purchase SuperTag chances is June 30
HELENA – Hunters have until June 30 to purchase a chance for a SuperTag for the 2024 hunting season. Eight hunters will win a SuperTag license for one of the…
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F&G confirms the first Grizzly Bear sighting west of I-15 in the Upper Snake Region
The following story is a joint press release from the Idaho Fish and game and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Trail camera footage provided to Fish and Game staff confirms the…
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FWP News: Marias River Wildlife Management Area deer hunting access permit drawing now open
Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by June 30 Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by June 30 SHELBY – Hunters who want to hunt deer on…
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Woman gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park
Incident details On June 1, a bison gored an 83-year-old woman from Greenville, South Carolina, near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. The bison, defending its space, came within…
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Indian Ridge Trail Closed for Safety Reasons
Bozeman, MT (May 31, 2024) — The Custer Gallatin Forest today closed about 5 miles of the Indian Ridge Trail for public safety reasons following numerous reports of a moose carcass on the trail. …
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Governor Gianforte: Active Forest Management Reduces Wildfire Risk, Fuels Timber Production
KALISPELL, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this week continued his fourth annual 56 County Tour as governor, visiting Flathead and Powell counties to highlight the importance of active forest management…
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The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Needs Your Help!
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Needs Your Help! [Hungry Horse, MT] – The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation (BMWF) is looking for volunteers for a slate of trail maintenance projects within the 1.6-million-acre Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex this summer. BMWF projects are free…
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FWP News: New quota changes go into effect June 1 for black bear hunters
Starting June 1, black bear seasons in several bear management units (BMU) will be subject to a new quota process for the remaining two week HELENA – Starting June 1, black…
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F&G alerts hunters and recreationists of a confirmed grizzly sighting north of Salmon
Grizzlies are infrequently seen in the area; last confirmed sighting was in 2022 Idaho Fish and Game officials have confirmed a grizzly bear sighting in the North Fork Salmon River…
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Free outdoor opportunities upcoming in nearby states
A number of states are offering free outdoor opportunities over the next few days. Oregon: Fish, clam and crab for free during Free Fishing Weekend June 1-2 Free fishing events…
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My American Mustang: Owning a Piece of the American West
My American Mustang: Owning a Piece of the American West By Jill Herold BILLINGS, Mont. – The modern horse can be traced to its ancestor, eohippus, that lived 55-58 million years…
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Man arrested for fishing contest fraud
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries enforcement agents arrested a Pollock man for alleged bass fishing contest violations on May 23 in Sabine Parish. Agents arrested Aaron Moreau, 38, for…
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Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves
Late afternoon on Friday, May 24, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River downstream of…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: We Went to a Lure Manufacturer That Specializes in Catching Kokanee
…and boy did we get some great ideas! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talked to Bob Loomis of Mack’s Lure Company about ideas on…
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Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park during the 2024 summer season
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place. Within the park’s…
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Delayed opening for Beartooth Highway (US-212) due to heavy snowfall and hazardous winter conditions
The opening of the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke City, Montana, is delayed. The highway was scheduled to open on…
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Road closure planned for Little Joe Road this summer, work starting
The Lolo National Forest began a large two phased road improvement project on Little Joe Road, Forest Road 282, late last month to resurface the road, improve drainage, and upgrade…
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Memorial Day Weekend on the Bitterroot National Forest
Hamilton, MT, May 23 — Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional kickoff of the summer season. The 1.6-million-acre Bitterroot National Forest offers unmatched recreational opportunities including nearly 250 campsites in 26…
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Corps Removes Flathead Lake Level Restrictions
Polson, Montana — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed the remaining flood control restrictions on Flathead Lake Levels clearing the way for the lake to reach full pool of…
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Visitor Injured in Incident with Bear
MOOSE, Wyo. – On the afternoon of Sunday, May 19, Teton Interagency Dispatch received a report of a 35-year-old male visitor from Massachusetts who was seriously injured by a bear in…
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Nice Chocolate Bear Down
Howie Viguers shot himself a nice chocolate bear. The photo was posted by Hunt Montana a few days ago. The page posted, “Everybody loves chocolate. Nice work.” Way to go,…
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FWP News: Multi-year black bear population and habitat study expands to more areas around state
HELENA – This month, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks researchers will begin the second season of a multi-year study on black bears aimed at better understanding and estimating the population across…
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