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FWP prepares new Wolf Management Plan
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will prepare an environmental impact statement and conduct public scoping on a pr…
Bill would stop drones from interfering with hunting, fishing
Rep. Jeff Essmann, R-Billings, has introduced a bill in the House Fishing, Wildlife and Parks Committee on Feb. 3 that would ban all unmanned aerial devices from harassing people before, during and after they hunt …
Bill would close loophole on snowmobile stickers
A Bozeman legislator has proposed a bill to increase state funding for grooming Montana’s snowmobile trails, which are seeing increased use.
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Committee hears proposal to increase hunting, fishing fees
A bill introduced by Rep. Jeffrey Welborn, R-Dillon, would raise prices for fishing and hunting licenses in Montana.
New protected lands are good for wildlife and all Montanans
Montanans are fortunate people. The Crown of the Continent is one of the most magnificent natural areas in the world. In many places, the land still looks a lot like it did when Lewis and Clark portaged the Great F…
Avalanche conditions force Hellroaring Basin closure
A slab avalanche in the Picture Chutes area of Hellroaring Basin prompted Whitefish Mountain Resort officials to close the basin to skiers and snowboarders on Sunday, Jan. 25.
Historic Flathead Forest sites placed on National Register
Le Grizz foot race moves to North Fork
Institute keeps watchful eye on Whitefish Lake
Scientists at the Whitefish Lake Institute are always working, but their work isn’t always seen immediately.
Bierstube deck demolished due to structural concerns
Skiers and snowboarders seeking a sunny après-ski venue at Whitefish Mountain Resort can no longer rely on the outside deck at the Bierstube. The deck at the popular bar has been demolished because of safety concer…
Bill would constitutionally protect trapping
Protecting Montanans’ right to trap wildlife could just take a few word changes in the Montana Constitution, the Montana House Fish, Wildlife and Parks committee learned during a Jan. 20 hearing in Helena.
Snowmobiler hit by slide below Skook Chutes
Two snowmobiles were caught up in snow slides not far from Whitefish Mountain Resort, but nobody was injured.
Bills introduced to protect access to public lands and waters
The Montana Wildlife Federation and the Public Land/Water Access Association say they are promoting two bills to address the growing problem of people blocking off large tracts of public land by gating public right…
Browning man sentenced for shooting grizzlies
A 75-year-old Browning man was ordered to pay $30,000 in restitution for shooting three grizzly bears on his property in August 2014.
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