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.”
FWP to host virtual meetings on proposed hunting changes
After releasing a series of proposed changes to hunting regulations, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials have organized virtual open houses to field com…
US says ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species extinct
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Death's come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. governmen…
Information sought on grizzly bear shot south of Seeley Lake
SEELEY LAKE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are seeking information on a female grizzly bear that was shot and killed in the Woodworth area south of Seeley Lake.
FWP weighs changes to hunting regulations
After fielding complaints about the complexity of the state’s hunting regulations, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public input on plans to reduce …
FWP issues reminder against collecting in state parks
State officials are reminding shed hunters that they are not allowed to collect antlers, horns, skulls and natural objects in Montana State Parks.
FWP issues reminder on proper courtesies as hunting season looms
With hunting seasons fast approaching, officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are reminding hunters to get permission before venturing onto private property.
Daines endorses fiberboard plant, forest management in Libby trip
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines voiced support for local forest management projects and endorsed plans to bring a wood processing plant to Libby during a visit earlier …
City crews clearing waste from public land once claimed by city council candidate
Libby officials are busy cleaning up piles of waste and debris on public land off City Service Road, land that resident and candidate for city council Darrel “…
Coal company seeks to weaken Montana water quality standard
Canada's largest coal company is challenging a new Montana water quality standard that aims to limit concentrations of toxic runoff from the company's mines in British Columbia as it travels across the internationa…
New wolf hunting, trapping regs approved
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved several new wolf hunting and trapping regulations on Friday.
Biden backs end to wolf protections but hunting worries grow
FARIBAULT, Minn. (AP) — President Joe Biden's administration is sticking by the decision under former President Donald Trump to lift protections for gray wolve…
Wolves in Idaho, Montana could get federal oversight
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Two conservation groups asked the Biden administration to reinstate a federal monitoring program to oversee the management of gray wolves i…
Record Yellowstone tourism but timed entry plan not imminent
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Yellowstone National Park won't implement a timed-entry system at least in the next year but it's possible eventually, the park's superintendent said.
FWP officials clear proposed conservation easement
Officials with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are recommending the state agency secure a roughly 27,000 conservation easement on private land in Lincoln Coun…
Officials take notice of visitors flocking to Kootenai Falls
U.S. Forest Service officials plan to open discussions with the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners over how best to handle the growing popularity of the swi…