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Handle fish carefully during summer heat wave
GREAT FALLS - As air and water temperatures continue to climb, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff urge anglers to use extra care when handling...
Montana's Historical Society Offers Education for All Ages
Wooly mammoth tusks, a bison jump diorama and a fascinating collection of Charlie Russell artwork are a few of the treasures to behold at the Montana...
DNA confirms euthanized bear responsible for Ovando attack
MISSOULA – DNA results received Wednesday confirmed the bear killed by wildlife officials last Friday was the same bear who fatally attacked a... Full story
Lincoln Airport Open House & Barbecue slated for July 24
For the last 18 years, Lincoln resident and pilot Jerry Cain has hosted an annual fly-in barbecue / potluck at his Lincoln Airport hangar for Montana...
Officials kills grizzly bear near Ovando
OVANDO – Wildlife officials shot and killed a grizzly bear early Friday morning less than two miles from Ovando, where a woman was killed in a...
Montana FWP releases additional information on fatal Grizzly attack in Ovando
FWP keeps traps in Ovando area, more details released OVANDO – After two days of searching by helicopter and on the ground, the grizzly bear that... Full story
Health Officials Suggest Steps to Prevent West Nile Virus
State and local public health officials are reminding Montanans to take steps to avoid mosquito bites and prevent infection from West Nile Virus. In...
American Legion of Montana Partners with MTVAHCS to bring COVID-19 vaccines to veterans and their families
Helena - The pandemic has highlighted the power of partnerships and this Friday, Veterans and their families and caregivers are invited to...
USDA Seeks Applications to Strengthen Rural Cooperatives and Improve Economic Conditions in Montana's Rural Areas
BOZEMAN – USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced June 11that the Department is accepting applications for grants...
Report snapping turtles in west-central Montana
Missoula – Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) is asking for help from the public in reporting snapping turtle sightings in west-central...
Hunters can register online for game damage hunt roster
HELENA – Hunters interested in participating in game damage hunt opportunities need to register online for the Hunt Roster beginning Tuesday, June...
Grizzly bear euthanized after cattle killed near Avon
AVON – Wildlife officials euthanized a male grizzly bear on May 24 in the Ophir Creek area northeast of Avon. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wil...
Enrollment now open for American Legion Boys State in Montana
Now in its 73rd year, The American Legion Boys State program is accepting applications for 2021. Boys State will be held June 6th- 11th, in Helena. Th...
Learn about native wildflowers in central Montana!
HELENA - From the early-season Pasqueflower and Yellow Bells to the mid-season Arrowleaf Balsamroot, wildflowers are in bloom across central Montana!...
Montana regains second Congressional seat
HELENA, Mont. – Montana will regain its second congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to the 2020 Census state...
NorthWestern Energy asks public to report osprey building nests on power lines
Butte - Osprey nests can cause power outages and even fires, and their proximity to energized equipment puts the birds at risk of electrocution....
Rob Gump to lead the Lincoln Ranger District
LINCOLN, Mont. April 21, 2021 - Rob Gump has been selected as the new district ranger for the Lincoln Ranger District, the western most district on...
MHS seeks western Montana families for centennial farm and ranch listing
The Montana Historical Society (MHS) invites families in Western Montana to apply for listing in the Centennial Farm and Ranch Register. While owners...
FWP seeks public comment on elk management guiding principles, CWD management plan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on Elk Management Guiding Principles developed by the Elk Management Plan...
LCPH vaccination clinics at fairgrounds now include surrounding counties, vaccine team consolidates clinic dates
Helena – Lewis and Clark Public Health has expanded our drive-thru mass vaccination clinics at the Fairgrounds to include individuals age 16 and...
Forkrud named president of Citizens Alliance Bank
Philip R. Forstrom, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Citizens Alliance Bank, has announced that Chad Forkrud has been installed as the Bank's...
FWP Reminds you to leave baby animals alone, and be mindful of diseases
Each spring, FWP receives calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. It's important to remember that Montana Fish, Wildlife...
FWP REMINDER: BE BEAR AWARE WHEN RECREATING OUTDOORS
HELENA – Bears are emerging from dens with the onset of spring, and people are reminded to “Be Bear Aware.” Bears can be found throughout...
RMDC plans gradual reopening
Last week marks one year since Rocky shut its doors to the public due to COVID-19. Since that time, many of us have suffered loss, illness, and isolation The pandemic has been hard on everyone, but ol...
Student Arts Scholarships Available
Life may now seem turned upside down by the coronavirus and recent school closure and event cancellations, but Alpine Artisans would like to...
