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Persistent Bear destroys state park visitor’s RV
In a truly astonishing event, a bear unleashed its might, tearing into the side of a camper at Gorges State Park in Sapphire, N.C., on Wednesday. The sheer power of…
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A BUCK or BULL TOO FAR? by Montana Grant
I was talking to some long-range deer/elk hunters the other day. They were bragging about their “Long Shots”. Some of the elk hunters were also bow hunters. All of them…
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FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13
GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a meeting in Lewistown to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 hunting seasons. The meeting will be held at the Yogo Inn,…
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RMEF Boosts Advocacy, Bolsters Support of Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is proud to announce it further strengthened its relationship with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation (CSF) to improve advocacy and outreach efforts.“RMEF has been…
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The BobFest Celebrates Wild Places and Active Wilderness Stewardship
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is hosting their annual year-end celebration and fundraiser on Friday, November 10th from 6-9 pm at the Flathead County Fairgrounds Expo Building. The event, previously known…
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Governor Gianforte Praises Firefighters and DNRC for Effective 2023 Fire Season Response
Governor Gianforte Praises Firefighters and DNRC for Effective 2023 Fire Season Response State kept 96% of wildland fires to 10 acres or fewer HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today praised wildland firefighters and…
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Trooper receives Highway Patrol’s highest award for rescue following otter attack
Trooper receives Highway Patrol’s highest award for rescue following otter attack HELENA – Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) Trooper Barb Armstrong today received the Medal of Valor, the agency’s highest award for locating a…
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Mysterious state record largemouth vindicated on 75th anniversary
New details and the legacy of the lady that landed it Anyone that has looked over Idaho’s list of State Record Fish has likely noticed the issue with the largemouth…
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13 years old with a Bull Elk
13-year-old Cole Koon from Helena tagged a very nice bull this season. Way to go, Cole!
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District (HD) 502, one-half hour after sunset on Saturday, Nov. 4. The…
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Brett French reports: Wyoming warden report reveals unusual tales
Each year the Wyomging Game and Fish Department publishes an annual warden report. The document contains a variety of information, details and some of the most unusual tales related to…
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Flathead National Forest Seeks Comments on Rumbling Owl Fuels Reduction Project
Kalispell, MT, November 1, 2023 — Chris Dowling, Swan Lake District Ranger, invites the public to provide input on the proposed Rumbling Owl Fuels Reduction Project. The project proposes to make progress…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 280
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 280, one-half hour after sunset Thursday, Nov 2. The…
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest Montana. Snowfall began last week across most of the region…
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FWP News: Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five opportunities to enter the drawing. Chances sold from Oct. 28…
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Helpful tips to remember when interacting with Fish and Game conservation officers
Conservation officers and sportsmen are playing for the same team With most hunting seasons already open, Idaho’s hunting, fishing and trapping culture is being enjoyed by many. Amidst the hustle…
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R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO
BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, those who hunted in the sunny, cold weather experienced success…
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ALWAYS IN TOUCH!? by Montana Grant
Cellphones have changed so much about human behavior and our culture. At one time, not so long ago, our outside communication was limited by the length of our corded telephones.…
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R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk and deer harvest totals slightly down from last season and…
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BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana Grant
You arrived at your favorite stand at sunrise. Just as you settle in, you see antlers. All the preparation, planning, practicing, and time spent has come to this moment. You…
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New catch/release record steelhead landed
Even on the best days, steelhead fishing is usually a game of long odds. But for those anglers willing to put in the work, you might just have a chance…
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Public access at Madison Dam will temporarily close Nov. 15 for construction project
Butte, Mont. – Oct. 27, 2023 – Ennis Lake Road will close from 8 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 downstream from Madison Dam for a construction project. Work on the flow line from the dam to…
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12 Year-Old Gets a Buck
In a testament to youthful determination and the tradition of hunting, 12-year-old Moxen Ophus, from Lewistown, achieved a remarkable feat last Sunday. With unwavering focus and skill, Moxen successfully shot…
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Bull elk DOWN–Captain UP
Sunday morning was blessed in more ways than one today for the Captain. Up at 6, bull down by 8! Special thanks to Joe and Cameron Moline for helping and…
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & Parks access program. Now hunters have a simple way to…
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R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of…
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Goose migration at Freezout Lake impacted by freeze
The latest from Freezout Lake: Overall waterfowl presence across the WMA remains nearly nonexistent. This includes ducks, snow geese, Canada geese and swans. The vast majority of the WMA…
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Clearwater River sets new state record coho salmon
Matt Hosking of Lewiston, Idaho set a new state record with this 11.78-pound coho salmon, caught from the Clearwater River on October 13, 2023. Congratulations to Matt Hosking of Lewiston,…
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R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas of southwestern Montana, despite seasonably mild weather. Wildlife biologists with…
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R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general hunting season opening weekend. The general season opened Saturday, Oct.…
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Bull down by Bill
Bill Couch from the Mission Valley shot a nice bull while hunting in southwest Montana. Way to go, Bill!
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11-year-old bags a really nice buck
Taden Sundeem from Fort Peck shot this really nice buck while hunting with his dad, Tom, and Andrew Johnson by boat on Fort Peck. It was young Taden’s second deer…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 411, one-half hour after sunset today, Oct. 23. The…
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Parrow baby on youth hunt day
Hello, everyone! It’s Aniyah, and yes, it’s pronounced ‘Ah NI AH.’ I’d like to introduce you to my amazing wife, Kari Parrow. Recently, Kari took on the role of treasurer…
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Montana State study aims to help threatened whitebark pine
BOZEMAN – A Montana State University research team has published a study that may contribute to management and restoration strategies for whitebark pine, a species that is experiencing significant decline…
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Bozeman Ranger District & Hebgen Lake Ranger District Set to Begin Pile Burning in the Gallatin Valley
Bozeman, MT, October 19, 2023— Forest Service fire crews on the west side of the forest will be starting to burn debris piles as the season transitions from fall to…
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Lolo National Forest Hiring 60 Permanent Seasonal Positions
Missoula, Mont., October 19, 2023—Beginning today, the Lolo National Forest is accepting applications for 60 permanent seasonal jobs through November 22. These positions are being filled as forestry aides and…
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Tender Antelope Stew Recipe
With all of the antelope hunting success we have seen in Montana this season, we wanted to share this recipe that was sent to us by a MORS follower. If…
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Lake Pend Oreille Angler Science Program: a chance to win prizes for fishing!
Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille can enter to win prizes by participating in an Angler Science Program for rainbow trout If you’ve spent much time fishing on Lake Pend Oreille,…
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for September 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 838,458 recreation visits in September 2023. This is a 48% increase from September 2022 (567,587 recreational visits) and a 21% increase from…
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UM Students Create Virtual Reality Hunting Tool to Advance Stewardship
By Kyle Spurr, UM News Service MISSOULA – University of Montana student Aidan Sweet grabbed a hunting tag off an ATV, selected a rifle and range finder and walked down…
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Forest Service takes action on Holland Lake Wastewater Treatment Ponds
Kalispell, MT, October 18, 2023 — For the past several months, the Forest Service has been actively engaged in correspondence with Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and has met with DEQ…
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THE 2023 CAPTAIN’S UPDATED AND REVISED HUNTER’S CHECKLIST
Opening day for Montana’s general rifle season for deer and elk is Saturday, October 21st Remember to let someone know where you are going to hunt and when you expect…
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Making the most of hunting
Check out this fantastic photo and video capturing the memorable moment when Montana huntress, Madison, embarked on a successful antelope hunt with her dad, Scott Collinsworth. Scott and his wife,…
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Easy and Tasty: BACON WRAPPED PRIMAL PORK TENDERLOIN STUFFED WITH VENISON SAUSAGE & CHEESE
If you are planning on having some venison sausage in your freezer this season, or if you already have a freezer full of venison sausage, this is for you!
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FWP News: HUNTER CHECK STATIONS, CWD SAMPLING STATIONS READY FOR GENERAL SEASON
HELENA – Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning this weekend and continue through the general rifle season. Hunters must stop at check stations that they…
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THE 2023 CAPTAIN’S UPDATED AND REVISED HUNTER’S VEHICLE CHECKLIST
The Montana Deer and Elk general rifle season is Saturday October 21st. Your hunting rig can be your best friend or your worst nightmare. To avoid breakdowns in the field…
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt comes just before general season opener
Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 19-20 this year. The two-day youth hunt is open to: legally licensed 12 to 15-year-olds who have completed hunter education and…
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Butte native on track for third Olympics
ONE STEP CLOSER TO PARIS 2024: OLYMPIC TRIALS PART ONE COMPLETE By Brittany Nelson, USAS Public Relations & Communications Manager COLO SPRGS, CO (Oct. 13, 2023) – The U.S. Olympic…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: What is a Master Hunter? A Hunter That is Very Skilled?
What is a Master Hunter? A Hunter That is Very Skilled? That is Knowledgeable? That is an Excellent Shot? You’re Getting Warm but Still Not There! This week on the…
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