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Montana Veterans Kick Off Big Sky Warrior Outreach’s First Hunt
Big Sky Warrior Outreach celebrated its first hunt with Montana veterans, proving that great company and warm hospitality can outshine even the coldest weather!
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Coyotes, Cameras and a Curious Cold Spot: What Did This MT Hunter Capture?
Wildlife, wild theories and one wild encounter—what did Dan Wild really see in Bozeman?
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The Whitetail That Made a Hunter Trade Smoked Meat for Trophy Fever
When a friend’s son tags out early and a monster buck enters the chat, you know this hunting story is about to get interesting…
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The NEXT BEST GENERATION OF HUNTERS and ANGLERS
Hunting and fishing aren’t just about the catch—they’re about the challenge, the craft, and finding joy in the journey, not just the gear. Read more from Montana Grant…
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Bill to allow deer, elk hunting on private land within Flathead Reservation scheduled for Jan. 28
A proposed bill that would allow deer and elk hunting on private land within the boundaries of the Flathead Indian Reservation will be heard by the House Fish, Wildlife and…
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Hunter education field day for online students offered in Glasgow, February 8
Ready to hunt? Glasgow’s upcoming field day offers hands-on training for young and online hunters—complete your online course and get certified before the spring deadlines!
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A Debate Over Hound Hunting in Arizona
Anti-hunters claim hound hunting is causing more harm than good to wildlife and ecosystems–The debate is heating up in Arizona.
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Tag Time?
Tag time is ticking—are you planning your dream hunt, or just hoping for the draw? It’s never too early to strategize for next season’s big game adventure!
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Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee to consider two wolf hunting bills on Tuesday
The Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Committee will consider two bills on Tuesday that would regulate wolf hunting.
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Massive black bear killed by veteran in first Louisiana hunt in 35 years
The first Louisiana black bear hunting season in more than 35 years successfully concluded Dec. 22 and included a 696-pound adult male bear harvested by Louisiana military veteran and Purple…
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Glacier Park to provide limited access to Many Glacier during 2025 Swiftcurrent construction
Today, park officials announced that due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal vehicle access into Many Glacier and provide a temporary…
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Chronic wasting disease found at Wyoming elk feedground
This is the first confirmed case of an elk testing positive on a feedground.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Provides Over $1.3 Billion to Support Fish and Wildlife Conservation and Outdoor Access
More than $34 million is earmarked for Montana wildlife and sportfish restoration and hunter education.
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Montana legislators propose raising nonresident hunting base fee by more than 500%
Three Montana legislators have drafted a bill that would raise nonresident base hunting fees by more than 500%.
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Montana legislator proposes bill requiring reporting of hunting activity
A Montana legislator has proposed a bill that would require a hunter to “report their hunting activity for a game animal before they are eligible to purchase a new game…
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Chronic wasting disease detected on Flathead Reservation
The positive result came from a harvested mule deer.
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Forest Service Issued Final Decision on “Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project”
In December, the Lolo National Forest issued a final decision notice for the Westside Ninemile Wildfire Resiliency Project to implement vegetation and fuel reduction activities along the west-side of the Ninemile Valley…
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City of Helena warns of mountain lion on trail
The City of Helena issued a warning Tuesday about a mountain lion on a local trail.
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Montana State Rodeo Team to ride in Inaugural Parade on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C.
The Montana State University rodeo team will be on the national stage next week when the student-athletes participate in the Pass in Review, otherwise known as the Inaugural Parade, in…
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Potential New World Record Bull Elk Shot in Washington
Casey Brooks just shattered elk hunting history with a potential world-record bull!
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comments on Proposal for Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District
The draft CCP proposes to expand hunting opportunities at the district. One alternative allows the use of lead ammunition for expanded big game hunting and the other alternative prohibits lead…
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Colorado begins capture and transport of wolves from British Columbia
The agreement with the B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship allows up to 15 wolves to be translocated and released in Colorado this year.
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SHOULDER HUNTS
Should you take on a shoulder season hunt? Dive into the ethics, strategies, and challenges of late-season elk and deer hunts with Montana Grant—because hunting in winter is a whole…
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Wildfires can affect big game for decades, negatively and positively, and here’s why
Wildfires often burn through valuable wildlife habitat in canyons, deserts, foothills, and mountains, and what happens next is often a question on people’s minds, especially in relation to big game…
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Info sought after bald eagle shot and killed
The bird was initially reported and then recovered alive. Shortly after recovery and subsequent medical examination, the eagle was euthanized due to its injuries.
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Poacher attempts to shoot deer, shoots self instead
Once they spotted a buck, the driver attempted to shoot the animal from the vehicle but pulled the firearm back inside when a truck pulled up behind the car.
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FWP News: Hunting for mountains lions to close Friday in some hunting districts
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in hunting districts (HD) 102 and 124 on Friday, Jan. 10, at…
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Social media post alerts police to poachers; fines issued totaling $17,240
This ended up being a very expensive social media post.
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Decoding Fish Scales: The Science of Aging Fish and Why It Matters
Most people know that you can count the rings of a tree to estimate its age, but did you know you can do the same with fish?
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Governor Gianforte Announces Winners of the 2024 Youth Hunting Story Contest
Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest.
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Snowpack Rebounds After a Slow Start to the Winter Season
Water year 2025 got off to a dry start in the mountains of Montana and northern Wyoming with minimal precipitation recorded across the region for the first half of October.
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Gov. Gianforte Blasts Biden for “Scorched Earth” Tactics in response to Grizzly Bear petition denial
Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) today condemned President Joe Biden and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for rejecting petitions to delist the grizzly bear…
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Update to Grizzly Bear Endangered Species Act Listing and Management
The Service’s proposed rule would revise that listing to establish a single distinct population segment (DPS) encompassing areas in Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, where suitable habitat exists and where…
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Reward Soars to Over $100,000 for Info on Killing of Colorado Wolf
The Center for Biological Diversity, conservation partners and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are offering rewards amounting to over $100,000 for information leading to arrests and convictions in the…
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Old Growth Amendment Withdrawn by U.S. Forest Service
From Chief Randy Moore: Over the past two and a half years, we have worked to better understand mature and old-growth forests, where they are located across the National Forest…
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Injured snowmobiler airlifted after crash in Gallatin County
On January 7th, 2025, at 9:18AM, Gallatin County 911 Dispatch was notified of a snowmobile crash after a rider veered off the trail and collided with a tree.
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Two Bear Air rescues snowmobiler, transports to Missoula
Dispatch contacted Two Bear Air out of Flathead County, MT and requested they attempt to rescue the injured party, as weather conditions made flight questionable.
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Mutant Blue-Eyed Wyoming Mule Deer Fawn Spotted
A rare mule deer fawn with striking blue eyes and a light-colored coat has been spotted near La Barge, Wyoming, captivating wildlife enthusiasts. The fawn, part of the Wyoming Range…
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BLM Missouri Basin RAC to meet virtually Jan. 16
The Bureau of Land Management Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council will meet Jan. 16, 2025, for their regular business meeting.
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Ice patches on Beartooth Plateau reveal how ancient landscape differed from today’s
Montana State University scientists say the frozen remnants of an ancient forest discovered 600 feet above the modern tree line on the Beartooth Plateau may portend possible changes for the…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountains lions to close today in some hunting districts
Attention hunters: Mountain lion hunting closes today in HDs 204, 317, and 331…
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Skier dies in Wyoming avalanche
A skier has died as a result of an avalanche on Togwotee Pass on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
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Planning your summer garden? Here’s where you can buy seeds sourced from Montana.
Did you know there are options to shop local for your garden seeds? Several Montana companies offer locally-sourced options.
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Four Montanans registered to compete in Idaho Sled Dog Race
Montana participants include Charmayne Morrison, Clayton Perry, Nicole Lombardi, and Redman Glisson.
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For the first time, California agency uses AI exclusively to locate wildfire
Will AI eventually replace fire lookouts in Montana?
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Deck the halls, not the deer
If your holiday decorations are still up, you might want to consider taking them down as a favor to urban deer.
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Coyote bites 5-year-old, tries to drag him away
A coyote bit a five-year-old boy in the upper body, pulling the child to the ground and then attempted to drag him toward a greenbelt area.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Seeks Information on Illegal Killing of Gray Wolf in Grand County, CO
The reintroduction of wolves in Colorado seems to be off to a rough start, as one has been shot illegally.
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Application period for Disabled Veterans and Children with Special Needs Special Big Game Tag program runs Jan. 2-31
The Disabled Veterans and Children with Special Needs Special Big Game Tag Program allows a qualified organization to apply for a special big game hunt tag on behalf of a…
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