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Elk captured in Pioneer Mountains test negative for brucellosis
DILLON – As part of a multi-year Targeted Elk Brucellosis Surveillance Project, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) staff recently captured elk in the Pioneer Mountains northwest of Dillon. All…
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Politicians, activist groups weigh in on possible grizzly de-listing
Congressman Zinke Reacts to The USFWS Delisting Grizzly Bears from ESA Protections Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke reacted to the completion of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s initial review…
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Daines, Rosendale, Zinke Push for Local Engagement in American Prairie Reserve Grazing Proposal
U.S. CONGRESS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representatives Matt Rosendale and Ryan Zinke sent a letter urging the Biden administration to hold its appeals hearing concerning the American Prairie Reserve…
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PRUNING TIME!!!
Winter is a great time to prune your trees and shrubs. The sap is not running, the leaves are long gone, and clean up is easier. Pruning is a good…
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Annual Climbing Restrictions in Mill Creek Canyon
Hamilton, MT, February 2 — 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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Construction operations to temporarily close West Side Reservoir Road #895
Kalispell, MT February 3, 2023 – Beginning Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the West Side Reservoir Road, Forest Road #895, along the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir, will be closed to all motorized…
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Montana mushers dominate Idaho Sled Dog Challenge
Race reputed to be one of the toughest Iditarod and Yukon Quest qualifiersCASCADE, Idaho (Feb. 3, 2023) — With Montana mushers Jessie Royer and Nicole Lombardi winning this year’s 300-mile…
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FRUGAL, FAST, FULL, and FAMILIAR!!!
Camping food needs to be fast and filling. The outdoors makes folks hungry. Once we return to camp, the clock is running. Hungry hunters and campers can only wait so…
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Montana Outdoor Podcast: Ice Fishing on Montana’s Hi-Line
This week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast; Ice Fishing on Montana’s Hi-Line Has Just Dropped! Get The Secrets to Ice Fishing Success on Montana’s Hi-Line On this Episode of the The…
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Service to initiate grizzly bear status review in the Northern Continental Divide and Greater Yellowstone ecosystems
ENVER — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the initial review of three petitions filed to remove the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) in the lower 48 States from…
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FWP seeking input on proposed project to benefit westslope cutthroat trout in Flathead tributaries
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on efforts to benefit native westslope cutthroat trout in tributaries in the Middle and North forks of the Flathead River…
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Fort Peck Water Elevation could Rise 4.6 feet by mid Summer
Darin McMurry from USARMY CORP reports that as of February 1st, things are looking good in the basic forecast, which, if it holds, will be in favor of rising water…
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MORS Gary “The Perchman” Pearson has died
It is with great sorrow that the Captain and the crew announce the death of Gary Pearson, a long-time crew member since the very first show aired 25 years ago.…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 410
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 401, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after…
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Gordon Ramsay’s Venison With A Red Wine & Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Just because you have red wine and chocolate sauce in the same sentence as venison doesn’t mean you should write it off. You must check out how tasty Gordon Ramsay…
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UM study shows more destructive wildfires are caused by humans
NEW STUDY FINDS HUMANS CAUSE MORE DESTRUCTIVE WILDFIRES IN THE WEST MISSOULA – More than three times as many houses and other structures burned in Western wildfires from 2010 to 2020…
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FWP News: HUNTING FOR ALL MOUNTAIN LIONS TO CLOSE IN LION MANAGEMENT UNITS 391, 210
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 391, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in lion management units 391, 210
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 391, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after…
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DRAFT STATEWIDE GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT PLAN COMMENT, DEADLINE FEB. 4
FWP is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of grizzly bears across the state. The plan was informed…
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Washtenaw County man serving jail term for hunter harassment incident in Marquette County
Meanwhile, in Michigan, a hunter a Washtenaw County man is serving a jail term for hunter harassment. An unethical hunter pleaded guilty to “intentionally sabotaging a hunter’s tree stand”. Check…
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Western leaders embrace radical land-transfer idea in misguided attempt to solve housing crisis
From the Center for Western Priorities DENVER—Western lawmakers and leaders are rallying behind a disingenuous argument to solve the housing affordability crisis by privatizing public lands. Harriet Hageman, Wyoming’s new congresswoman, mentioned the…
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Wild Montana and Wild Montana Action Fund Announce 14th Annual Picture Wild Montana Photo Contest
Prizes for winning photos include a $300 grand prize, Mystery Ranch and Patagonia packs, Oboz footwear, and more. Helena, MT – On Wednesday, Feb. 1, Wild Montana and Wild…
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Glacier National Park 2023 Vehicle Reservations Open February 1
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [January 30, 2023] – Glacier National Park reminds visitors that 2023 vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting February 1, 2023, at 8 a.m. Mountain Time. Vehicle reservations will be…
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Group sues USFWS over Big Hole irrigation
From the The Center for Biological Diversity GREAT FALLS, Mont.— Conservationists sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today seeking protections for Montana’s Arctic grayling population under the Endangered Species Act. The…
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Lolo National Forest Plan Revision February Preview
Thank you to everyone who attended our January public engagement events – we had great participation for our first webinars, ranger chats, and revision team office hours. In February, we…
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Landowners have until March 15 to apply for FWP public access to public lands programs
HELENA – Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands (UPL) Program or the Public Access Land Agreement…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 104
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Hunting District (HD) 104, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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The simplest and the best walleye hot dip you will ever make
Just when you think you have tried some good walleye recipes, you come across this easy peasy recipe:
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FWP News: FLATHEAD RESERVATION FISH AND WILDLIFE BOARD TO MEET IN FEBRUARY, MARCH
KALISPELL — The Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board will meet in February and March. All interested persons are invited to attend. A meeting on Feb. 8, 2023 will be live…
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Montana musher takes 2nd at Warm Lake Stage Race in Idaho
The results of the new Idaho Sled Dog Challenge event for mushers new to the sport or running new sled dog teams — the Warm Lake Stage Race that took place Wednesday and Thursday — are…
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New Episode of The Montana Outdoor Podcast Dropping after MORS Today!
Be sure to check out the new episode of The Montana Outdoor Podcast! This week’s episode features a fascinating interview with Eddie Mindt from the Lakeridge Lodging and Bait Shop.…
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in lion management unit 319
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Hunting District (HD) 319, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset on…
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Avalanche Warning issued for numerous Montana mountain ranges
BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING The Flathead Avalanche Center in Hungry Horse has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WARNING for the following areas:NWS Missoula MT – MTC 029 (Flathead County)…MTC 047 (Lake…
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FWP News: EIGHT MEN SENTENCED FOR GARFIELD COUNTY WILDLIFE VIOLATIONS
Sentenced to nearly $25,000 in restitution MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently wrapped up a case involving multiple wildlife violations in Garfield County committed by a Jordan man,…
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Ice Fishing Song
If you’re after some new music, then you probably want to check out this ice fishing song that you can add to your collection.
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Brett French reports: Nonresident hunting license sales climb despite cap
Almost 50 years ago, Montana hunters and legislators thought there were too many nonresident hunters on the landscape, so a cap was set on nonresident big game combination license sales.…
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Skijoring returns to Whitefish, Lewistown this weekend
If you are looking to spectate a wild show this week, you might want to stop by Whitefish or Lewistown. Both are hosting competitions skijoring, an event where a skier…
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SOCK IT TO ME!!!
What kind of socks and underwear did Native peoples and Mountain Men wear? Fruit of the Loom did not exist until modern times. The first records of socks seem to…
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WOLFE KILLS CAT!!!
Derek Wolfe, a retired NFL player, recently killed a Mountain Lion.  Many of you may know Derek Wolfe as a retired Ravens defensive tackle. The sack master also played…
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Check out The Montana Outdoor Podcast!
It is official! The Montana Outdoor Podcast This week’s episode features a fascinating interview with Eddie Mindt from the Lakeridge Lodging and Bait Shop. Eddie is also one of the…
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How some Canadians Hard Water Fish
A new trend in ice fishing? What do you think of these Canadians’ technique?
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Wild Turkey Crunchwrap – YUM
Many people aren’t fans of eating wild turkey, while many people believe it is all about how you prepare it. If you’re one of the anti-eating wild turkey meat people,…
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Congress Delivers Big Win for Deer, Elk and Hunters
from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation MISSOULA, Mont. — Critical financial help is on the way for researchers and game managers dealing with chronic wasting disease (CWD). Congress included the…
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Elk appearing on trail cameras in central and western Iowa
According to a press release dated January 10, 2023 by Iowa Department of Natural Resources, elk are wandering to Iowa more frequently each year, as they are getting caught on…
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Wildlife Advocates Sue Feds for Trapping, Relocating, and Killing Problem Grizzlies
Oh goodness. Have you heard? On Jan. 18 the Western Environmental Law Center filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Montana-based organizations against a smattering of federal land and wildlife management…
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FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE OPEN TO REGISTRATION IN GREAT FALLS
GREAT FALLS — An in-person Hunter Education course is now open for registration in Great Falls. There is no charge to attend the course. Advanced registration is required and is available…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 1.23.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when…
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Coyote Down
Trayton Thomas from Jordan, Montana is quite the coyote hunter. Thomas shot this coyote at 60 yards after calling him in that close. “I’ve killed about 50 this year calling…
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BLM to host public meeting in Billings for input on potential updates to solar energy program
BILLINGS, Montana — As part of its ongoing effort to support responsible renewable energy development on public lands, the Bureau of Land Management is holding a public scoping meeting in Billings…
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Lolo National Forest Invites Public Participation as Forest Plan Revision Begins
Missoula, Mont., Jan. 5, 2023—The Lolo National Forest and Plan Revision Team will start the new year by launching a series of public engagement opportunities to share information on the Revision process and…
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