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FWP News: Application deadline extended for West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Committee
HELENA – Applications for the West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Committee (WC LEPOC) will be accepted through midnight on April 30. The committee will advise the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.24.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the shorelines. There is still some ice, but the bays are open…
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Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 4.23.23
Here is the latest fishing report from the Macman: Fishermen: Perch are biting at East Bay. We caught 200 and I’m filleting 80 right now. Also Lake trout at Big…
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accident, activities, Boating, Boating Safety, Education, Fish, Fishing, Float, Fly Fishing, Gear, health, How to, Hunting, Madison River, Montana Fly Fishing, Montana GrantSPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring trips onto the water. Whether you are wading or boating,…
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activities, art, Best of, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Guns, Hunting, Montana, Montana Grant, Shootingand a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!
Montana is full of outdoorsmen and women. Many folks migrated here to enjoy the diversity of hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Each season has its highs and low points…
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Meanwhile, in Florida…
Some locations in Montana woke up to snow this morning that started again this afternoon, and that has social media being flooded with photos and comments. And then….here’s what is…
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Wolverine vs. Black Bear [VIDEO]
Okay, okay…yes, we know the quality of the footage below is not exactly great, but it still is a reminder, for those who need a reminder, that if you see…
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Fishing Urban Waters – Laurel Pond
If you have heard of people fishing the Laurel Pond, but you would like to know a little bit more about it from other anglers, Fishing Montana can give you…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson – 4.20.23
Fresno is 95% full with 424 cfs inflow and 449 cfs out flow. No fishing reports, as there are large amounts of ice floating. Nelson is 62% full with 262…
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Brett French reports: Bighorn River rebound
Following high flows from 2017 through 2019 the Bighorn River’s trout populations took a hit. But since 2019, the river’s fish populations have steadily climbed. Total trout per mile in…
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Black bear and grizzly bear
It is always cool to see wildlife being wildlife..as long as they don’t see you or don’t consider you a threat. It is interesting how easily people can create a…
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This is not the first animal you want to see while you’re hunting
This is a scary sight to see while you’re out hunting. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, we will be able to be hunting grizzlies in Montana.
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Flathead Resource Advisory Committee accepting proposals for 2023
Kalispell, Montana, April 19, 2023— The Flathead National Forest on behalf of the Flathead County Resource Advisory Committee, has rescheduled a spring meeting and is accepting new project proposals. The proposals…
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Health Officials Urge Caution Around Sick Animals
State health officials are asking the public to be cautious and take steps to prevent exposure to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) this spring by avoiding contact with sick or deceased poultry…
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Detection of Avian Influenza Confirmed in Montana
Helena, Mont. – On Friday April 14, 2023, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a Rosebud County backyard poultry flock. This is the 17th HPAI affected flock in…
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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Roundup
BILLINGS – Registration is now open for an in-person hunter education course in Roundup. Orientation for the course will take place Monday, May 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Classroom instruction…
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Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament date moved
The Jordan Walleyes Unlimited chapter shared that the Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament is being moved to Saturday, May 6th due to ice still being at Hell Creek. Please…
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Spearfishing at Fort Peck [VIDEO]
Have you tried spear fishing? Here’s a video posted by Get The Net Guide Service & Eagle Charters LLC that shows them spear fishing for the first time.
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FWP News: TREE PLANTING EVENT PLANNED FOR APRIL 22 AT MILLTOWN STATE PARK FOR EARTH DAY
MILLTOWN — Join Milltown State Park staff on Saturday, April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day by planting trees. All interested volunteers should meet at Milltown’s Overlook parking area (1353 Deer Creek…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.17.23
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite is really picking up throughout the reservoir as fish are cruising the shorelines. Rainbows are being caught from shore at the Silos, Goose Bay, Snaggy Bay…
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2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 5 Update
Flathead Lake Spring Mack Days 2023 is moving into the sixth week of the nine-week long event. Sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes there is Up to $225,000…
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Public comments requested for draft chronic wasting disease surveilance and Emergency Response Plan
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Wildlife Management Program is seeking comments on a Draft Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance and Emergency Response Plan for the Flathead Indian Reservation. A copy…
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Montana Deer & Elk Draw Results Are Out — Check Now
Montana deer, elk, and nonresident combo license draw results are available. Log into MyFWP to see if you drew — refunds and licenses explained.
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Opening Day of Turkey Season was Successful
Scott Willumsen, from Missoula,and his nephew, Jaxon Enderson, bagged a couple of nice turkeys on Saturday during opening day in Montana. Nie work, guys!
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Bear spotted with jar stuck on head
Have you ever seen a bear, or another animal, in a similar situation? (Click the image below)
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DEQ Proposes to List the Middle Segment of the Gallatin River as Impaired
HELENA—The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing to list the middle segment of the Gallatin River, from Yellowstone National Park to Spanish Creek, as impaired for excessive algal growth due to exceeding established…
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activities, Ammunition, Best of, Camping, Education, Fishing, Gear, health, How to, Hunting, Montana GrantFREE GEAR!!!
All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra ammo, shotshells, or gear. Every dollar saved helps. We all…
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FWP News: PARTIAL CLOSURE AT EIGHT MILE FORD FISHING ACCESS SITE LIFTED
ENNIS – A partial closure at Eight Mile Ford Fishing Access Site has been lifted. The boat ramp at this site on the Madison River was closed in February due to unstable…
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Closures, restrictions of fishing access sites and wildlife management area along Milk River in northeast Montana
Malta – Melting snow and recent rain has swelled the Milk River over its banks at several locations along the Hi-Line, experiencing moderate to significant flooding. Montana Fish, Wildlife &…
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Select Yellowstone National Park roads open to public April 21
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 21, 2023, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather permitting. Roads routinely open this time…
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FWP News: FWP seeking comment on proposals for June commission meeting
Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting June 8, comment deadline May 11 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several proposals slated to go to the Fish…
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Mud season is here on Beaverhead Deerlodge National Forest
Good afternoon, Montanans (and visitors!) and welcome to mud season! Roads and trails on the B-D are a sloppy, soupy, mess and they will be until nighttime temps rise. Far…
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Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening delayed
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park’s Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel spring 2023 opening has been delayed until the wastewater treatment system in the area is completed and operational. Due…
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FWP News: AREA TURKEY POPULATIONS STABLE AHEAD OF SPRING OPENER
MILES CITY – Montana’s spring turkey season is set to open on Saturday, April 15. Southeast Montana’s turkey populations are relatively stable across the region and handled the drought conditions…
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FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15
HELENA – Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area at FWP offices, license providers or online. The 2023 turkey…
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When the unexpected happens
Well, that was unexpected! Have you ever had wildlife inside your home? If so, what happened?
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Western Wyoming Pronghorn and Mule Deer Suffer Losses
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has growing concern over the potential impact of this year’s severe winter on both pronghorn and mule deer in western Wyoming. Managers are also…
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Zinke Calls for Investigation into Recreation.gov Contract & Glacier National Park Reservation System
(COLUMBIA FALLS, MT) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke called on the National Park Service to open an investigation into the details of the Booz Allen contract managing recreation.gov and calling on…
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Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation names new executive director
The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation has named Clifford Kipp as the non-profit’s next Executive Director. Kipp joins the Foundation after 20 years with Montana Conservation Corps as the Senior Regional…
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X-ray of python eaten by cottonmouth
We don’t have an invasive species issue involving Burmese pythons in Montana like Florida does, thank goodness. However, here is a pretty interesting x-ray of a water mocassin, or native-to-Florida…
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Dirt biking in bear country
Bears don’t mess around, so make sure if you are ever confronted by a bear that you don’t mess around, either!
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2023 Spring Mack Days 4th Week Update
An Easter Surprise and a catch of a lifetime happened for Bryan Long of Columbia Falls over the fourth weekend of 2023 Spring Mack Days event on Flathead Lake. Instead…
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RIVER GROUP LOOKS TO BOOST RIVER SAFETY, STEWARDSHIP & CITIZEN SCIENCE ON THREE FORKS OF THE FLATHEAD WILD AND SCENIC RIVER
Flathead Rivers Alliance (FRA) announces 2023 River Ambassador and River Recreation/Citizen Scientist volunteer program trainings ahead of float season to enhance river safety, stewardship and citizen science, on the Three Forks of…
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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education course for May 18-20 at the Billings Rod and Gun…
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FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON
BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at Dillon Middle School. Students who wish to take the class…
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Polar Bear Hunts Caribou – First Ever Recorded Video
Wow! Have you ever seen a polar bear hunting a caribou? If you haven’t seen it in person, and you answered yes, then you must have already seen this footage.…
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How steep is too steep for you?
It’s springtime, and the snow is melting in a lot of Montana, but some people are still skiing. If you’re a skier, how steep is too steep for you? Click…
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STRESS BE GONE!!!
Why do feel so excited about Hunting and Fishing? There are probably many answers that others have but there is one answer that all sportsmen can agree on. Outdoor Sports…
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