Outdoors
What's there to do in the great outdoors? Here we've got a bevy of local outdoor activities and destinations to explore.
Heritage Museum seeks copies of old photos; readies for May 18 opening
The museum opens for the season at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, with the annual “Opening Day Celebration.”
Troy holds first 3D Archery Shoot
Troy’s archery club held its first even on June 23 and 24, and turned out a sizable group, especially for a new organization.
Biologists add grizzly bear near Bull River
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is continuing its grizzly bear augmentation program in northwest Montana, with the recent augmentation of a bear on the East Fork of the Bull River.
Agency to host two BOW programs
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Becoming an Outdoors Woman Program is sponsoring a one-day workshop in Plains, at the Sanders County Fairgrounds, July 21, that will introduce participants to a variety of outdoor sk…
Group calls meeting to discuss perceived forest restrictions
An upcoming citizens meeting will be held in Lincoln County to discuss U.S. Forest Service plans to restrict access on over 2.2 million acres within the Kootenai, Lolo, and Idaho Panhandle national forests.
Agency seeks input into development of a five-year management plan
Montana fisheries officials are set to embark on developing a statewide fisheries management plan that will seek to establish goals and direction for fish management, habitat protection and improvement, fishing acc…
Grant application deadline nears to apply for trail funding
New project coordinator says group offers many opportunities
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness are rolling into summer with a full season of activities planned spanning a big range of interests and levels of abil…
Group offers summer activities for varied outdoor interests
This month, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness marked National Trails Day, but that was only the beginning.
Passes keep migrating wildlife safe
The Peoples Way, or U.S. Highway 93, as it passes through the land of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Indian Nation, sets a new standard for efforts to reduce the impact of a modern day …
Inspect boats to stop invasive species
“Inspect. Clean. Dry.”
Bowhunters now must apply online for this year's license
Beginning this year, all hunters interested in obtaining a bowhunting license must apply for it online from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks department.
Don't touch baby wildlife
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds Montanans to leave newborn fawns and other infant wildlife where they see them. This time of year fawns and other infant wildlife are plentiful.
Register for game-damage hunts
Hunters interested in participating in game-damage hunts on private land or possible management seasons this year may register online with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks beginning June 15.
Free fishing is set for Father's Day
Montana’s Father’s Day free fishing extravaganza is on again this year, the second since the Montana Legislature signed this unique tribute to fathers into law.
Dam flow is increased for sturgeon
Water managers at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with federal and state fish biologists, determined forecasted inflows are sufficient to provide flow augmentation, including spill, at Libby Dam for endange…