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FWP News: Surplus elk permits available to sign up
HELENA – Hunters interested in signing up for elk permits left over from the permit drawing can do so between today, July 21, and Aug. 4. This new process for the…
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FWP News: Surplus drawing license and permit applications to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized and selected today, Friday, July 21. The list includes licenses…
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Zinke Legislation to Defund, Block Glacier Park Vehicle Reservation System Advances to House Floor
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved Congressman Ryan Zinke’s legislation to defund and block the vehicle reservation system at Glacier National Park (GNP). The amendment was added…
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FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers, streams run historically low
Anglers asked to help reduce stress on cold-water fish KALISPELL — Rivers and streams in northwest Montana are running at or near historic lows for late July, and local anglers are…
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Warm water prompts hoot-owl restrictions on portions of Big Hole, Ruby rivers
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of the Ruby and lower Big Hole rivers are closed to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to midnight, effective…
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15 acre wildfire reported northwest of Seeley Lake
Fire Situation: The 15-acre Colt Fire is burning in dense timber with heavy dead and down fuels northwest of Colt Lake, approximately 15 miles northwest of Seeley Lake. Caused by…
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Governor Gianforte: Montana Prepared To Manage Grizzly Bear
CHOTEAU, Mont. – In Teton County, Governor Greg Gianforte today emphasized the state’s preparedness to manage the grizzly bear in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem (NCDE). “After decades of work,…
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Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River access, boat ramp remains closed
BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at Manuel Lisa Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Bighorn River has been lifted. Motorized access is once again allowed at the site, but the boat ramp…
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Black Jaw Flies Make Their Fort Peck Debut!
Gary Rueb from Plentywood retired last winter. Looking for something to do he decided to start tying his own salmon flies as a hobby. Gary planned using these flies when…
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Cliff diver missing on Lake Koocanusa
At approximately 8:07 pm on July 19, 2023, Eureka Area Dispatch received a call that a male had jumped off a cliff into Koocanusa Reservoir near Pinkham Creek and had…
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Grandparents and Grandkids Fishing Away
Curly and Leitha Olson from Lewistown were recently fishing at Hell Creek with their grandkids on Fort Peck. Looks like the grandkids had a great time!
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Grizzly euthanized at Hungry Horse reservoir
KALISPELL — A grizzly bear was captured and euthanized after several conflicts with people along Hungry Horse Reservoir in Flathead County last weekend. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks bear management…
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activities, Dry Fly Fishing, Education, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Flying, Hunting, Kootenai River, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Montana GrantHELICOPTER ACCESS!!!
Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket to do whatever they please. The rules and regulations are…
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Smoked Spoonbill Recipe
We have posted a few paddlefish recipes over the years, and we wanted to share this smoked recipe, as smoked fish and meat are pretty darn good. Here’s one to…
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $185 Million for Wildfire Mitigation and Resilience as Part of the Investing in America Agenda
MISSOULA, Mont. — During a visit to Montana today, Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau announced a $185 million investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support wildland fire…
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Moose Sighting in Helena
HELENA, Mont. – The City of Helena Police Department has confirmed a moose sighting in town. The moose has been seen in the empty lot South of WinCo Foods, between N. Sanders Street and…
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Lewis and Clark Public Health remind public about harmful algal blooms
Lewis and Clark Public Health: As Montanans and visitors head to local ponds, lakes and reservoirs for summer fun, public health officials urge citizens to know the health risks of…
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Benson leads Kootenai National Forest
In honor of National Forest Week, Montana Tech is featuring alumni who help keep our national forests up and running. Full release: There are 2.2 million acres in the Kootenai…
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Thunder Road Farm Hosts Raspberry Jam Farm Party
(Arlee, MT) – Thunder Road Farm in Arlee is hosting a Raspberry Jam Farm Party on Sunday, July 30 from 5:30 to 9 PM. The event includes picking fresh raspberries…
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Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit Returns in 2023 to Explore Conservation, Economics, and Inclusion in Outdoor Recreation
Butte, MT – July 11, 2023 – The Montana Outdoor Recreation Summit is back in 2023! Co-hosted by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR), W.A.…
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Road Work to begin July 20th on the Main Fork Rock Creek Road 2421
Red Lodge, MT -July, 12 2023 — Road work will be conducted on Glacier Lake/Main Fork Rock Creek FSR #2421 on the Beartooth Ranger District to improve road conditions and ensure…
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Foys Lake Dock vandalized
The dock at Foy’s Lake was vandalized sometime during the evening of July 11, 2023. Vandals broke the welds and undergirding of the dock, allowing pieces of it to float…
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Two men charged for 2022 trespass on Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area
SEELEY LAKE – Two men faced criminal trespass charges this spring in Missoula County Justice Court from an incident that occurred on March 22, 2022 on Montana Fish, Wildlife &…
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The Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex Needs Your Help!
[Kalispell, MT] – The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation is actively seeking volunteers for a slate of trail maintenance projects in the latter part of the field season. Whether you’re an avid backpacker who wants…
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Anglers on Lake Pend Oreille earned over $5,000 catching walleye during May and June
For most fisherman, the notion of getting paid to fish is a pie-in-the-sky dream. For five lucky anglers on Lake Pend Oreille, that dream recently became a reality. During May…
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Man cited for illegally landing helicopter on west shore of Jackson Lake inside Grand Teton National Park
MOOSE, WY — On Saturday, June 24, at approximately 3 p.m. Grand Teton National Park law enforcement rangers received a report that a helicopter had illegally landed at Moran Bay on…
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Crystal Lake Campground closed
Campground closure The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) passed in 2020, and ensured funding for deferred maintenance projects across the Forest Service nationwide. Crystal Lake Campground in the Big Snowy…
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Global Study Finds While Humans Sheltered in Place, Wildlife Roamed
By Elizabeth L. Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – While humans sheltered in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, wild animals took the opportunity to roam spaces typically avoided by wildlife, according to a study published last…
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IS NEW BETTER?
Sportsmen love new stuff. It seems that we never have enough hats, fishing rods, guns, gadgets, garments, and outdoor stuff. More is better, I guess. The more stuff we have…
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Fire danger increases
Hamilton, Montana (July 3, 2023) – Fire danger on the Bitterroot National Forest will raise from “Low” to “Moderate” starting tomorrow July 4, 2023. The current ridge of high pressure…
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Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act introduced
Big Sandy, Mont.) – Following years of work and collaboration between Montana ranchers, recreationists, loggers, mountain bikers, and business owners, U.S. Senator Jon Tester reintroduced his historic Blackfoot-Clearwater Stewardship Act (BCSA).…
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FWP News: FWP TO USE DROUGHT RESTRICTION CRITERIA AS IN YEARS PAST
HELENA – Last year, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved an amendment to the “hoot owl” rule that directs fishing restrictions during drought. The amendment allowed Montana Fish, Wildlife &…
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FWP News: FWP’s response to trout declines in Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers
Proposed studies will examine fish mortality, recruitment and health BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching several research efforts in response to trout declines in the Big Hole, Beaverhead…
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Deer decomposition timelapse
There are things in nature that aren’t exactly great to see, but nature is nature…and timelapse videos are good at showing that. Here’s an example of what happens to animals…
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DIY – How to make your own sparklers for the 4th of July
Buying fireworks can get expensive around the 4th of July, so why not save some money and make your own sparklers? It could be a fun couples, friends and/or family…
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Fireworks on Independence Day…because this is America
Here is some footage of some fireworks out of Laurel, near Billings, from 2021–because it is the Fourth of July, and we live in America.
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Raccoons are still considered wild animals, too.
Just because you think you’re trying to help when you’re attempting to usher some baby coons out of your house for the mom raccoon doesn’t mean it’s a smart idea…
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Best of, bison, Black Bear, bobcat, Brown Bear, cougar, Coyote, Did You Know, Education, Foraging, fur, Furbearer, How to, Hunt in Montana, lynx, Montana GrantDOG HAIR!!!
Anyone with a dog knows that shed hair is a problem. Hairy dust bunnies gather in corners of the floor, or on carpets. Vacuuming helps but what can you do…
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Bill Couch Catches 27 inch Walleye
Bill Couch from St. Ignatius Caught a 27 inch Walleye while listening to the Montana Outdoor Radio Show July 1st. Way to go Bill!
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activities, Boating, Boating Safety, Did You Know, Dogs, Dry Fly Fishing, Fishing, Float, Fly Fishing, Freezeout Lake WMA, FWP, Gallatin River, Hunting, Madison River, Missouri River, Montana Fishing, Montana Fly Fishing, Rivers, Smith River, whitewater rafting, Yellowstone RiverPAY TO PLAY!!!
On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to pay for a state Conservation Stamp. The Conservation stamp costs…
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Boating, Camping, Did You Know, Education, Fishing, Float, Fly Fishing, health, Hunting, Montana GrantBIG FRY COUNTRY!!!
Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being outdoors in the sun has its risks. Sunburn is a…
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FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft environmental assessment of elk management plan
HELENA – A draft environmental assessment (EA) of the 2023 Draft Elk Management Plan is now available for public review and comment. The draft EA is available on FWP’s website at fwp.mt.gov/public-notices/news/2023/jun/0630-2023-draft-elk-management-plan-ea.…
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FWP News: FWP launches new public portal to report sightings of sick or dead fish
Portal to assist FWP’s response to trout population declines in Jefferson Basin HELENA – As part of the department’s response to declining trout populations in the Jefferson Basin, Montana Fish, Wildlife…
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Brooks Defends Title, Wins 2023 RMEF World Elk Calling Championship
MISSOULA, Mont. — Beau Brooks of La Center, Washington, fought off a stacked field that included six other past world champions to defend his title and win the professional division…
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Reclamation reminds public of fireworks prohibition, announces reservoir levels for holiday weekend
BILLINGS, Mont. – The public is reminded that possessing, discharging and using fireworks is strictly prohibited on all Bureau of Reclamation lands and water bodies. These areas consist of multiple reservoirs,…
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Free UM Clark Fork River Shuttle Service Returns in July
Free UM Clark Fork River Shuttle Service Returns in July – Free and convenient transport to float the Clark Fork River will soon return to the University of Montana campus for a third year…
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South Otter Landscape Restoration and Resiliency Project Final Decision Available
Ashland, MT (June 29, 2023) – The Custer Gallatin Forest today released the Final Decision for the South Otter Landscape Restoration and Resiliency Project, located approximately six miles south of Ashland,…
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Public Invited to “Going Batty” Evening Field Trip in Glacier National Park
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [June 29, 2023] – Glacier National Park and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) invite the public to a late-evening “Going Batty” field trip on Thursday, July 13th in West…
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