DNRC program offers various grants

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is accepting applications for two grant and loan programs that promote the conservation, development or reclamation of natural resources in Montana.

Fewer than 100 Montana residents hospitalized with COVID-19

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Fewer than 100 Montana residents were hospitalized with COVID-19 late this week for the first time in more than seven months, the state health department said.

Idaho man sentenced in Montana wildlife trafficking case

In 2017 and 2018, Fong unlawfully purchased 11 black bear gall bladders, four black bears, 24 black bear paws, three mountain lions, two mule deer, one elk and seven bobcats in Montana and transported them back to Idaho.

Support I-185 to fight tobacco's health impact

As an organization that promotes primary healthcare for Montana’s most vulnerable populations, the Montana Primary Care Association strongly endorses I-185, the Tobacco Tax Initiative.

Monitoring the white sturgeon comeback

Longtime residents of Lincoln County may remember fishing for white sturgeon in the Kootenai River prior to construction of Libby Dam.  Even in the late 1960s and early 1970s sturgeon were occasionally caught by anglers downstream of Kootenai Falls, including the 96-pound state record caught in 1968.  

Legals for December, 29 2023

A 2023 Political Recap: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

When we look back on the last year, all these changes and more were brought you by one party and its supermajority: Montana Republicans.

FWP warns of possible fishing closures in NW Montana

NWS is predicting a brief break in the weather this week in northwest Montana. Forecasters are saying the low temperatures will be in the mid 40s to low 50s while highs will range from about 80 to 90.

Working with Trump, delivering results for Montana

Montana is special. That’s why my wife, Susan, and I raised our four kids here. It’s why we started a business here in our home — one that created hundreds of high-paying, Montana jobs. And it’s why I ran for Congress — to protect our Montana way of life.

Fish, Wildlife & Parks updates and briefs

Snowmobile Grants Open for Public Comment

Libby native returns to coach at Montana State

Libby native John Sauer has come home to Montana.

Legals for April, 9 2024

Legals for September, 2 2022

Montana identifies $15M in assets with exposure to Russia

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's governor asked state agencies on Wednesday to review assets and operations for any that may benefit the Russian government or its war against Ukraine and to suggest ways to divest them.

Groups challenge Montana wolf hunting, trapping regulations

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Two wildlife advocacy groups are challenging changes to Montana's wolf hunting and trapping regulations, arguing they were made without public comment.

State appeals decision to block Montana's new abortion laws

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana's Attorney General is appealing in the state Supreme Court against a decision by a district court judge to block several laws restricting abortion access while a legal challenge is underway.

Groups try to block Montana laws they say hurt Native voters

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Organizations that participate in get-out-the-vote efforts on Montana's Native American reservations are asking a judge to temporarily block two laws they say are part of an effort to disenfranchise Native voters.

FWP gearing up for a new watercraft inspection station season

Inspections will also be available at the FWP Region 1 office in Kalispell in March to help accommodate requirements for Mac Days.

Legals for October, 13 2020

Hunters kill 20 Yellowstone wolves that roamed out of park

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Twenty of Yellowstone National Park's renowned gray wolves roamed from the park and were shot by hunters in recent months — the most killed by hunting in a single season since the predators were reintroduced to the region more than 25 years ago, according to park officials.