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GNP Announces 2023 Visitation Data
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [March 6, 2024] – Glacier National Park was in the top 15 most visited national parks in 2023, hosting 2,933,616 recreation visits for the year. Recreational visits…
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Tennessee Poaching Results in Lifetime Hunting Bans
According to a press release from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, two Greene County men, Shelby Gene Church and Gene Allen Church, have had their hunting privileges revoked for life…
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FWP News: Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes, field days offered in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Hunter and Bowhunter Education in-person classes and field days will be offered in several locations in south-central Montana this spring. These classes are taught by skilled volunteer instructors and…
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FWP News: Mule Deer Hunting Changes
As you apply for licenses and permits for the 2024 hunting season, we’d like to highlight some changes for mule deer permits, B licenses, and antlerless deer hunting in Montana.…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Units 100 and 445
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Units (LMUs) 100 and 445, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after…
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FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions to close in lion management units 270 and 313
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 270 and female mountain lions in LMU 313, except for Limited Special…
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FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 4
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 4 the evening of Sunday, March 3. The otter quotas in this region have been met.…
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Sturgeon poachers serve jail time and pay thousands in restitution
From Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife This giant white sturgeon, measuring over seven feet long and likely more than 80 years old, was one of five sturgeon illegally caught…
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National Park Foundation and National Park Service Announce $40 Million Gift to Meet Urgent Need for Employee Housing at Yellowstone National Park
WASHINGTON – The National Park Foundation (NPF) and National Park Service (NPS) today announced a $40 million gift to expand and improve NPS employee housing at Yellowstone, America’s first national park. The new investment…
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Food Storage Requirements Reinstated March 1, 2024
Bozeman, MT, February 27, 2024 – Effective March 1, 2024, food storage regulations will be reinstated annually from March 1- December 1, 2024, across five ranger districts within the Custer Gallatin National Forest:…
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Banana BANANZA!!!
From Idaho Fish and Game Back by popular demand, fish and game will stock banana trout in Mann Lake beginning this March. For those who went bananas for these fish…
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Yellowstone National Park’s winter season wraps up
Most roads, entrances and visitor services will begin to close early March MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park’s winter season wraps up early March as roads begin to close to snowmobile and snowcoach…
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325.5 million visits to national parks in 2023, 4.5 million visits to Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On Feb. 22, the National Park Service (NPS) announced that 400 national parks reported a total of 325.5 million recreation visits in 2023, an increase of 13 million or 4% over…
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Public Scoping Begins for Glacier National Park’s Fire Management Plan EA
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 27, 2024] – Glacier National Park is initiating public scoping for an environmental assessment (EA) in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to update a long-term Fire Management…
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Wyoming Range mule deer population declines after severe winter of 2022-23
JACKSON – Wyoming Game and Fish Department wildlife managers completed an aerial population survey of the renowned Wyoming Range mule deer herd, and now have a better understanding of how the 2022-23…
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A day in the life of a Montana wolf trapper/hunter
Has wolf hunting and/or trapping in Montana been a bucket list item of yours? Are you wondering what it is like to set some traps and get after wolves? Here’s…
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Montana State University Extension to host free feral swine education tour in northeast Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana State University Extension will host a feral swine education tour March 5-8 in northeast Montana, with seven stops held for landowners, farmers, ranchers and anyone else interested in attending. Registration is…
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Funny Hunting Memes Collection
With a lot of anti-hunters and/or anti-trappers in Missoula and other big cities across the state, we wanted to celebrate sportsmen and our heritage with some funny memes. We’ve rounded…
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DNA study reveals diet of wolves
A new study that analyzed wolf scat DNA gives insight into what exactly these predators are eating. In a peer-reviewed study from Oregon State University researchers analyzed 301 wolf scats…
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UM Student Researcher Explores Impacts of Cat Colonies on Missoula Wildlife
By Emily Senkosky, UM News Service MISSOULA – University of Montana student Jay Schutze has discovered that, here in Missoula, the cat is out of the bag. Last fall, when Schutze went…
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Gila Bend, AZ Bighorn Sheep Poached–Reward Offered
According to a recent press release, the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Operation Game Thief is offering a reward of up to $6,500 for details leading to the arrest of…
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Hunting dog survives chasing pigs off 85′ cliff
From Elbert County Emergency Services, Georgia This morning Elbert County E911 received a call that would be unusual to most 911 centers. At 07:50 a gentleman called to report that…
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Five cyclists attacked by mountain lion
On Saturday, Feb. 17 at 12:48 p.m., Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Officers received a report of a human-cougar incident with documented injuries on a trail northeast of…
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FWP News: Wolf hunting season closes in Region 3
The wolf hunting season in Region 3 will close a half hour after sunset on Monday, Feb. 19. The order halting the hunting of wolves in Region 3 came after…
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FWP News: New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1
Deer and elk permit application deadline is April 1 HELENA – The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2024 hunting, fishing…
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Troy man admits tampering with evidence in grizzly bear killing
MISSOULA — A Troy man admitted today that he tampered with evidence in the shooting of a grizzly bear on his property in 2020 and discarding of the bear’s GPS…
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Venison Lasagna, Anybody?
Indulge in a twist on a classic favorite with this Venison Lasagna recipe. Savor the wild game essence in every forkful of this satisfying dish. There is no best time…
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Reclamation Issues Snowmelt Forecast for Bighorn River Basin
BILLINGS, Mont. — Reclamation’s February forecast of the April through July runoff predicted for the Bighorn River Basin is as follows: • Bighorn Lake – Bighorn River April through July inflow…
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Yellowstone recruiting for 2024 Youth Conservation Corps program
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – How would you like to work, learn, play, and grow in Yellowstone’s wonderland this summer? Yellowstone National Park is currently recruiting for the 2024 Youth…
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F&G officers investigating 49 ducks shot and left to waste in Canyon County
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking the public’s help in gathering information about a large number of ducks that were recently shot and left to waste in Canyon County. On…
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The prize of the Kootenai River—a lobster-flavored freshwater cod—is the perfect way to cure cabin fever
If you’re suffering from cabin fever this winter, consider fishing for burbot in the Kootenai River Burbot fishing on the Kootenai River is most productive during the winter months as…
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Warning issued for mountain lions roaming populated area
Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings to keep themselves and their pets safe Residents in Ketchum are reporting two mountain lions frequenting their yards or seeing them…
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Pulled Canada Goose Sandwich
How about some pulled pork….wait! Let’s try some some Canada goose instead!
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SPRING TURKEY TIME IS … by Montana Grant
Just around the corner. One of the main challenges for Tom Turkey success is realistic calling. The best turkey call to use is a diaphragm call. Learning to use this…
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Activists announce intent to sue over USFWS wolf decision
If you were happy to hear the USFWS had denied protection for gray wolves in the northern Rockies, get ready to hear what activist groups announced they would be spending…
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Montana bighorn sheep license sold at auction for $380,000
SHEEP SHOW® SETS RECORDS FOR WILD SHEEP CONSERVATION From the Wild Sheep Foundation This past week, a record $6,432,500 was raised in one night for wild sheep conservation at the…
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Annual Climbing Restrictions in Mill Creek Canyon
Hamilton, MT, February 7 — Even though spring doesn’t arrive until next month, the Stevensville Ranger District is reminding everyone of the annual climbing closure in the Mill Creek area north…
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Deer Hunting to Duck Hunting to Deer Hunting
A seasoned deer hunter decides to shake things up and try his hand at bird hunting…but that is the only time he sees a buck! Who knew bird hunting could…
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Helena- Lewis and Clark National Forest looking for campground hosts
From Helena- Lewis and Clark National Forest Our recreation staff are once again recruiting volunteers to serve as campground hosts. We are looking for volunteer hosts for Logging Creek and…
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FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 3
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 3 as of midnight on Thursday, Feb. 8. The bobcat quota for this region has been…
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Federal Government Launches Pilot Program to Strengthen Local Governments’ Wildfire Response
$5 million in initial funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will expand local wildfire response capacity WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today launched a pilot program to strengthen local governments’ wildfire…
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FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons close in Region 4
Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of wolves in Region 4 will close one half hour after…
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5 caught, 1 seriously injured in avalanche
MOOSE, Wyo. — On Sunday afternoon, February 4, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) rangers requested helicopter assistance from Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) to respond to an injured skier on…
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Ditch the Chicken–Go for the Duck!
Even if you’re not a fan of duck meat, these are definitely worth a try!
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Public input sought on Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance Road
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is considering construction of a new permanent North Entrance Road in Yellowstone National Park. Goals…
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FWP News: Hunter Education in-person field day for online students set for March 2 in Billings
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Hunter Education field day for students who take the course online in Billings on Saturday, March 2, at the FWP office…
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Variable January Weather Concludes with a General Lack of Snow in Montana
BOZEMAN, Mont., February 5, 2024 – At the beginning of January more than half of NRCS snow monitoring stations in Montana and surrounding river basins reported their lowest snowpack on record.…
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Daines Pushes U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service to Maintain Access to Fixed Climbing Anchors
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined a group of bipartisan senators in urging the National Park Service (NPS) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to provide clear guidelines for the use of fixed…
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Governor Gianforte Leads Coalition of Governors Opposing Burdensome Forest Rules
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today led a coalition of six governors in criticizing federal agencies for plans to adopt new forest management rules without addressing state concerns. In…
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Montana State and partners receive $5 million grant for ongoing buffalo trail project at Fort Peck
BOZEMAN — An ongoing project that aims to help Indigenous people prosper alongside buffalo at the Fort Peck Indian Reservation has received a four-year, $5 million grant from the National Fish…
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