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Many people don’t eat carp, but foxes do
Here’s some pretty cool footage of a fox catching a meal of carp. Just cool to see them in action. Feature image: YouTube screenshot
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Yellowstone National Park calls on visitors to protect wildlife and respect safety regulations
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone provides millions of visitors one of the greatest wildlife viewing displays in North America. In recent days, some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife. The park calls…
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FWP News: Alder Bridge Fishing Access Site closed temporarily
Flooding on Ruby River forces site closure ALDER – Flooding on the Ruby River has inundated Alder Bridge Fishing Access Site, and the site has been closed temporarily for public safety.…
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CORNER CROSSING!!!
A recent Corner Crossing case has been resolved in Wyoming. For those that don’t know, “Corner Crossing” means that you can travel from one access to another at a corner.…
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FWP News: FWP issues statement on Wyoming corner crossing case
HELENA – In light of the recent U.S. Federal District Court Decision in Wyoming pertaining to the issue of corner crossing, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Deputy Director Dustin Temple issued the…
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Bicyclists encounter grizzly bear on Going to the Sun Rd
If you’re going to hit Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park on a bicycle, you have to know that you may possibly encounter wildlife that lives there.…
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Deadline today, June 1, for antelope & elk/deer B license applications
The deadline for Montana hunters to apply for antelope and elk/deer B licenses is June 1. All applications must be done online or at an FWP office. Online License link:…
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INVESTING IN AMERICA AGENDA TO INVEST NEARLY $27 MILLION IN RESTORATION WORK IN MONTANA
As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the Bureau of Land Management will invest $26.9 million from the Inflation Reduction Act for the protection and conservation of important…
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UPDATE: Hawaii man pleads guilty to intentionally disturbing wildlife in Yellowstone National Park
Clifford Walters of Hawaii pleaded guilty to one count of feeding, touching, teasing, frightening, or intentionally disturbing wildlife on May 31, 2023 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie A. Hambrick. Walters…
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Bear attacks man outside his Daytona Beach Home
Just because you’re going on vacation to Daytona Beach, Florida doesn’t mean you’re safe from bear attacks. There are quite a few bears in Florida, so don’t let the sunshine…
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Dog snake-breaking clinic June 10
If you live in an area with rattlesnakes, which Montana has a lot of areas with them, this should interest you: The Yellowstone Pointing Dog Club is holding a snake-breaking…
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“The Bite is Here!” with Mo Fisch Charters
If you’re looking for the bite, Mo Fisch Charters found it on Flathead Lake! Here’s what they posted on their Facebook page on the 30th of May: The bite is…
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INFORMATION SOUGHT ON GRIZZLY BEAR SHOT IN SANDERS COUNTY
KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information on a grizzly bear that was shot and killed in the South…
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Individual shoots black bear hunter and flees, arrested 9 months later
With as crazy as the world is becoming, we are going to add to your crazy news with this press release that Walla Walla Sheriff’s Office released last week in…
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“The Fallen” by Randall West: A Memorial Day tribute
Fragile is a single life the brave so freely give. Bound for immortality, their souls will surely live. Death, don’t be proud for what you took, they freely gave away.…
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The origin of Memorial Day
Today, and every day, we honor those who gave all. But, do you know how Memorial Day came about? Here’s some history on this day of remembering via thememorialdaytribute.com: On…
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ELK NETWORK WORLD ELK CALLING CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING TO BIG SKY COUNTRY
MISSOULA, Mont. — For the first time ever, Montana will host the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s World Elk Calling Championships, presented by Sportsman’s Warehouse. The one-day competition will take place…
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Public Comment Period Opens May 15 for an Easement Application on Fox Farm Road
The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Helena Unit of the Central Land Office has received an easement application for public park and recreation purposes on Department managed State…
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ROUGHING IT!!!
Camping is simple and fun. It is supposed to be about enjoying nature without modern conveniences. Yes, you may need to use an outhouse, there may not be a cell…
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WINGING IT!!!
Lately I have been finding pictures of sportsmen with wings. Airplanes do help outdoorsmen find remote and unique places to hunt and fish. As our open places become more…
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USDA Forest Service Invests $28.8 million into Deferred Maintenance Projects in the Northern Region (R1)
Missoula, MT, May 18, 2023 – Today, the USDA Forest Service Northern Region (R1) announced an investment of $28.8 million from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to support 61 projects across north Idaho, Montana,…
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FWP News: Application deadline for antelope and B licenses June 1
HELENA – Hunters have until June 1 to apply for antelope licenses as well as elk and deer B licenses. All applications must be done online or at an FWP office.…
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Brett French reports: Yellowstone cutthroat trout growing bigger
Thanks to intensive netting efforts that have knocked down invasive lake trout populations in Yellowstone Lake, the native cutthroat trout are growing bigger. “If you catch a 20-inch cutthroat now it…
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Ten-year-old Turkey Hunter bags her bird!
Congratulations to 10-year-old newbie turkey hunter Kapri, from Cascade, who recently tagged her first gobbler while she was hunting with her father! “She is on her way to becoming a…
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Idaho poachers convicted for illegally hunting elk near Arco
We don’t particularly like to share negative news as much as we like to share positive news, but it is the reality of what happens in the world. There is…
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FWP News: Bear safety training event happening in Bozeman
FWP to host bear awareness workshop on June 13 to teach bear safety skills BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will host a bear safety event next month to…
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Spicy Perch with Bell Peppers and Lemon
If you have been reeling in the perch, here is an incredibly tasty-looking recipe for you to try. Click the image below to see how to prepare this:
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Major weights Day 1 Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament on Fort Peck
The annual Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament on Fort Peck Reservoir is taking place out of the Fort Peck Dam area this year, because of low water on the west…
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Bear activity is picking up in Missoula neighborhoods and securing garbage is critical to preventing conflicts
MISSOULA — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife staff have been busy responding to reports of bears looking for easy food sources, especially garbage, in Missoula neighborhoods over recent weeks, leading…
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Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center to reopen daily Memorial Day weekend, tours return in June
HUNGRY HORSE, Mont. – Starting May 25, 2023, the Bureau of Reclamation’s Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Center will be open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time.…
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DANGER: Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National Park; Be aware of your surroundings
Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National Park. Cow elk are much more aggressive towards people during the calving season and may run towards you or kick. Stay alert. Look…
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Hebgen Dam flow increasing May 26 to enhance Madison River trout spawning gravel
Butte, Mont. – May 19, 2023 – NorthWestern Energy will increase the volume of water releases from Hebgen Dam to flush fine sediments from Madison River gravel to enhance the quality…
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Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program announces 2023 awards
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced today that 31 trail organizations, communities and various land-managing agencies throughout Montana will receive Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program (MTSGP) grant awards for…
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BURNT DOGS and BRATS!!!
Grilling dogs and brats are a learned skill. Most rookie grillers throw a dozen or so tube steaks onto the grill and cook them on a high heat. Usually, they…
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FWP News: FWP to fix mistake in moose, big horn sheep draw
HELENA – A mistake in last week’s drawing for some moose and big horn sheep licenses will result in fewer licenses issued than were originally drawn. The mistake occurred when quotas…
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FWP News: SNAKE PROGRAM AT FIRST PEOPLES BUFFALO JUMP STATE PARK
Great Falls – First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will host a program on snakes at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. The informative program with Dan “The Snake Man” Waitt will…
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Public Review Begins for Westslope Cutthroat and Bull Trout Preservation Project in Gunsight Lake
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [May 15, 2023] – Glacier National Park is seeking public comment by June 14, 2023 on an environmental assessment proposing westslope cutthroat and bull trout preservation in Gunsight Lake. The…
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Fatality investigation in Yellowstone National Park
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On the evening of Saturday, May 13, Yellowstone rangers responded to an incident on Craig Pass, approximately three miles south of Old Faithful. Rangers observed a…
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Public invited to attend Tiber Reservoir Public Meeting
CHESTER, Mont. – The Bureau of Reclamation is scheduled to host a public meeting at the Chester Community/Senior Center at 618 E. Adams Ave., Chester, Montana, 59522, to discuss recreation at Tiber…
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Co-op’s Roundup for Safety program supports avalanche safety messaging
KALISPELL, Montana – At a May 11 meeting, Flathead Electric Cooperative’s Roundup for Safety Board of Directors awarded $16,200 to two area nonprofits. The Board granted a Three Rivers EMS…
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Governor Gianforte Unlocks 100,000 Acres of Public Land for Public Access
RYEGATE, Mont. – Providing public access to over 100,000 acres of public land, Governor Greg Gianforte today celebrated the grand opening of the Big Snowy Mountains Wildlife Management Area (WMA)…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.15.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows are being caught from shore on the north end of the reservoir at the Outhouse, Shannon and Hellgate while using leech or egg pattern flies, worms or egg…
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Man directs son to shoot grizzly believing it was black bear
Here is a reminder to make sure you know what you’re shooting while you’re out hunting. A man in Wyoming was hunting a year ago with his teenage son and…
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FWP News: Nonresident hunters can sign up between May 15 and June 30 for Alternate’s List
HELENA – Beginning May 15 and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register their name to the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. Every year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks gets several unused…
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Lifting the closure of Reclamation lands on and adjacent to Joe’s Island
BILLINGS, Mont. ─ Reclamation announces lifting the closure of Reclamation lands on and adjacent to Joe’s Island on the south side of the Yellowstone River in Dawson County, 15 miles north of…
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Yellowstone National Park hosts virtual public meeting on native fish conservation
Anglers, guides and fish enthusiasts- join us virtually to learn more about the Yellowstone Native Fish Conservation Program on Thursday, May 18. The one-hour-long meeting will begin at 2 p.m. MDT. Todd…
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Lower Hyalite Road Opens May 16th
Bozeman, MT, May 12, 2023—The Custer Gallatin National Forest will delay the opening of some roads as scheduled on May 16th due to heavy spring snow accumulation. Hyalite Road #62…
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Flathead National Forest seeks public comment on summer recreation special use permit proposal
Kalispell, MT, May 12, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is requesting public input on the issuance of 25 temporary special use permits authorizing outfitting and guiding activities and recreation events…
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FWP News: Drawing results now available
HELENA – The drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses are complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP…
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Cheating duo in walleye tournament sentenced
These guys…. I don’t even want to make them even more famous by mentioning their names here again, but the two guys who cheated during the fishing tournament by stuffing…
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