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Ice climbing in the Badrock Canyon a good primer to the sport
To most, the bitter cold temps of mid-winter in the Flathead are a burden, but for a handful of dedicated climbers…
Author says wilderness experience still exists in National Parks
Whitefish author and adventurer Becky Lomax says there’s a place to experience wilderness where one doesn’t expect it: our national parks.
Youths encouraged to enter state fish art contest
Flathead Wildlife, Inc., the Hockaday Museum of Art, Glacier Country Fly Fishers and the Flathead Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited are sponsoring a regional c…
Canyon Ferry restrictions lifted
Restrictions on Canyon Ferry reservoir boat launches have been removed allowing all boaters to access all boat ramps this year, Montana Fish, wildlife and Parks has announced. FWP says it sought to remove the launc…
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It didn’t take long for biologists to discern which animals left behind the first few sets of snowy tracks.
Frozen Moose more than just logging, Forest Service says
The Forest Service aims to accomplish much more than homeowner protection from wildfires through the Frozen Moose Project. That was the message presented by Gl…
FWP Commission declines to extend wolf season in Region 1
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted Feb. 13 to maintain the wolf hunting and trapping seasons and bag limit in Region 1 per 2019 regulations, despit…
Frozen Moose more than just logging, Forest Service says
The Forest Service aims to accomplish much more than homeowner protection from wildfires through the Frozen Moose Project. That was the message presented by Gl…
2019 saw another 50-plus grizzly mortalities
For the second year in a row, 51 grizzly bear deaths were recorded across the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem in 2019. That ties 2018’s record.
2019 saw another 50-plus grizzly mortalities
For the second year in a row, 51 grizzly bear deaths were recorded across the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem in 2019. That ties 2018’s record.
FWP makes changes to 2020 licenses, will use regular paper
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ licensing process is becoming more digitally streamlined this year. Hunters and anglers can anticipate a few changes when they buy their 2020 licenses starting March 1. Ultimately,…
FWP seeks volunteers to teach hunter ed
Montana’s hunting legacy depends on active, skilled and ethical hunters who pass on their traditions to new generations and Montana needs more volunteer instructors, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says.
FWP makes changes to 2020 licenses, will use regular paper
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ licensing process is becoming more digitally streamlined this year. Hunters and anglers can anticipate a few changes when they buy their 2020 licenses starting March 1. Ultimately,…
FWP seeks volunteers to teach hunter ed
Montana’s hunting legacy depends on active, skilled and ethical hunters who pass on their traditions to new generations and Montana needs more volunteer instructors, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks says.
Finally some ice
Big news among ice fishers this winter is lack of ice due to mild temperatures.
Hunters and landowners give FWP an earful on game
Hunters and landowners gave Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks biologists and earful last week during a hearing on proposed changes to the upcoming hunting seaso…