Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
FWP prepares new Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will prepare an environmental impact statement and conduct public scoping on a pr…
Pike, bloody fingers and fishing derbies
My first ice fishing trip this winter was early last week on Smith Lake, near Kila.
Grizzly bear recovery comments sought
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking input from scientists and the general public on draft criteria for the eventual recovery of the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem grizzly bear.
Smalley says Merry Christmas
I’m sitting on a white plastic pail, staring at a tiny red and white bobber, waiting for a 12-inch perch to eat one of the maggots off my Rat Finkie.
Smalley's gift ideas
Got an outdoorsy on your Christmas list? Here’s some ideas… Prices are approximate.
While shrinking Utah monuments, Zinke calls for new one for Badger Two Med
Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke last week recommended national monument status for the Badger-Two Medicine region of Glacier National Park, while President Tr…
FWP traces illegal walleye back to Helena
Biologists have been able to trace walleye that were illegally introduced into Swan Lake back to a lake near Helena by analyzing the fishes’ ear bones.
Smalley says increase in Park fees no big deal for him
“That’s it! There’ll be no more discussion on this topic in this house!”
Forest seeks input on Crystal Creek trails
The Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest is asking for public input on management opportunities on Forest Service lands north of Columbia Falls and west of the Flathead River. T…
Griz shooting marks at least fourth by a hunter this year
Wildlife officials say hunters shot and wounded an adult female grizzly bear north of Bigfork on the last day of hunting season, Nov. 26. It marks the fourth g…
Westslope cutthroat restoration project near completion
Remember a decade ago when Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wanted to kill the westslope cutthroat trout in several Flathead South Fork lakes in an attempt to preserve their native genetics?
Elk poaching case cracked by FWP near Lewistown
Twin brothers have been charged with 16 crimes, including eight felonies, stemming from what Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials describe as years of poaching activity on a Fergus County ranch.
Lake whitefish on the move
Second week in November and the lake whitefish are in the Flathead River.
Local firm to guide ski trips near Essex
A Columbia Falls-based guide company has been issued a temporary special-use permit to lead backcountry ski trips near the Izaak Walton Inn in the Flathead National Forest.
For big fish, drag a streamer this fall
Fly fishermen, don’t put away those fly rods yet.
Forest Service also proposes several fee hikes
The Flathead National Forest is looking to boost fees for several of its rental cabins and campgrounds.