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Citizens Alliance Bank welcomes Lindsay to Lincoln
Shayne Lindsay recently joined Citizens Alliance Bank in the Lincoln, Mont. location as Branch Manager and Loan Officer. In this role, he will be responsible for oversight of the Lincoln branch,...
Fish and Wildlife Commission Advances Proposed Grizzly Bear Population Objectives for Public Comment
The Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved language for a proposed administrative rule that would codify population objectives for grizzly bears in the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem. The...
UM Researcher Finds Genetic Differences in Trees Untouched by Mountain Pine Beetles UM Researcher Finds Genetic Differences in Trees Untouched by Mountain Pine Beetles
MISSOULA – A University of Montana researcher has discovered that mountain pine beetles may avoid certain trees within a population they normally would kill due to genetics in the trees. UM...
New Food Storage Orders Signed to Cover Remaining Portions of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
New Food Storage Orders Signed to Cover Remaining Portions of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest HELENA, MONT., August 7, 2018 – Late last month Forest Supervisor Bill Avey signed two new...
Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet Aug. 9
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday, Aug. 9, at FWP Headquarters in Helena. The agenda includes final decisions on the 2018/2019 furbearer and trapping seasons and 2018...
Dates announced for over-the-counter and surplus license sales
A few important dates remain for hunters looking for license for this upcoming hunting season: On Aug. 6, hunters can buy over-the-counter and surplus B licenses (antlerless) for deer and elk. On...
Montana DOJ releases 2017 Annual Crime Lab Report
HELENA – The Montana Department of Justice released its Forensic Science Division's 2017 Annual Report Wednesday, July 18. The Division, commonly known as the State Crime Lab, analyzes crime...
West Nile Virus Found in Local Mosquitoes
West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Lewis and Clark County, prompting local health officials to advise steps to prevent mosquito bites. So far, health officials have confirmed no cases of illness in people or horses in Montana, but...
Lewis & Clark FSA announces Emergency Conservation Program sign up for flood recovery assistance
Flooding has caused severe damage in Lewis & Clark County recently. Farms and ranches suffering severe damage may be eligible for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP)...
Lincoln Airport Community Open House and BBQ Potluck planned
On Saturday July 28, Jerry Cain will host the annual Lincoln Airport Community Open House and Fly-in BBQ Potluck at his hangar for everyone to enjoy. Lincoln Airport is a state-owned airport managed...
Extra: UM Study: Forests May Lose Ability to Protect Against Extremes of Climate Change
MISSOULA– Forests, one of the most dominate ecosystems on Earth, harbor significant biodiversity. Scientists have become increasingly interested in how this diversity is enhanced by the sheltering...
Trapping Advisory Committee to meet July 10 and 11
The Montana Trapping Advisory Committee will hold its first meeting July 10 and 11 in Helena at the Montana Wild facility, 2668 Broadwater Ave. Trapping has been and remains controversial. Therefore,...
Fireworks prohibited on Helena-Lewis and Clark Nat'l Forest
HELENA-As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest reminds visitors that fireworks are prohibited on all state and federal lands, including Forest Service;...
FWP co-authors award-winning paper on methods for mapping wildlife corridors
A Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologist was a co-author of a report that won the Outstanding Paper Award in Landscape Ecology from the U.S. Regional Association of the International...
Extra: DNA results show mysterious canine shot near Denton s a wolf
DNA results show mysterious canine is a wolf The canine creature shot in Montana a month ago that captured the curiosity of the nation is actually a gray wolf. DNA from the animal, which was shot...
Extra: Register for hunt roster starting June 15
Hunters interested in participating in "game-damage" hunts on private land or possible management seasons this year have from June 15 to July 15 to register online with Montana Fish, Wildlife &...
Please leave baby animals alone
Each spring, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks receives several calls from people who have picked up deer fawns or other wildlife. FWP no longer accepts, holds or rehabilitates ungulates like deer,...
FWP Seeks Comment on Pilot Study for N. Fk Blackfoot River Fish Restoration Project
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking comment on its proposal to collect baseline information to help in planning for a potential native fish restoration project on the North Fork Blackfoot...
Free fishing for Father's Day weekend, June 16-17
Whether you're tying on a salmon fly or threading a night crawler onto a hook, during Father's Day weekend, everyone in Montana can fish for free. "Montana is home to some of the finest fishing...
FWP Seeking Members for Region 2 Citizen Advisory Committee
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking applicants to fill several volunteer positions on the west-central Montana Region 2 Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The CAC is a general advisory...
2018 SuperTag chances are on sale now
Montana's SuperTag chances for the hunt of a lifetime are on sale. Hunters can win the SuperTag drawing by purchasing one or more $5 SuperTag chances for the fall 2018 hunting season. Eight SuperTag...
Private Land/Public Wildlife Council meets June 7 in Helena
The Private Land/Public Wildlife Council will meet on Thursday, June 7 in Helena from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, located at 3170 N. Sanders Street. This will be the second meeting...
Be bear aware when recreating outdoors
Grizzly bears are out and about. In the last two weeks, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks captured four grizzly bears in western Montana that were causing conflicts. Grizzlies can be found...
Teacher Appreciation on tap at Lincoln School this week
Teacher Appreciation is filling our school this week. The teachers are being treated all week with breakfast, lunch, and homemade treats from local parents as well as a full on catered lunch from...
Ducks Unlimited Banquet a success
The 19th Annual Blackfoot River Ducks Unlimited event was another resounding success The Blackfoot River Chapter of Ducks Unlimited once again filled the Historic Lincoln Community Hall April 21. The committee begins planning for the event in...
