Outdoors
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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…
Are you ready for ice fishing?
I know, it’s not even opening day of hunting season yet, but I have ice fishing on my mind. As a tournament promoter (Perch Assault and Ice Duels), my thoughts…
Outdoor news
Survey work
Local heat record broken
The Montana Climate Office at the University of Montana reports that heat records were broken Sept. 24 in several Montana cities, including Kalispell.
Missoula man brags about running over wolves
Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials say they will investigate the case of an outspoken conservationist who claims to have hit two wolves w…
SNOTEL station set up on Big Mountain
A automated weather station recently set up on Big Mountain’s summit will provide up-to-the-minute conditions this winter to skiers, meteorologists and avalanc…
Two Bear Air dispatched to Bob on double mission
A Great Falls medical helicopter broke down in the Bob Marshall Wilderness on Sept. 17 while attempting to extract a man who thought he was having a heart atta…
Tester sees hope for land-use bills
Draft bull trout recovery plan released
Good weather keeps fire costs down
Daines blames 'fringe' groups for cutback
State considering raising park fees
Montana State Parks is seeking public comment on its 2014 Biennial Fee Rule for the Montana State Park system.
Outdoor news
Forest recreation
Fall prescribed burns planned
Flathead National Forest officials plan to conduct prescribed fire projects this fall when weather, fuel conditions and air quality become favorable. Burning is expected to start in mid-September and continue throu…
Montana officials study taking over federal land
Montana officials are looking into taking control of federal lands in the state, although they say the proposal is complicated and potentially expensive.