Montana Proposes Major Flathead Timber Harvest to Protect Power Lines from Wildfire

5,753-acre harvest near Olney would create safety corridor while generating millions for Montana schools

Animals' Bridge Wildlife Overpass US Highway 93

Montana Seeks Artists for Wildlife Crossing License Plate Design

Art contest supports new program funded by marijuana tax revenue to build highway wildlife crossings

Rep. Troy Downing at Coal Mining Site

House Passes Permanent Reversal of Montana Coal Leasing Ban

Downing’s Congressional Review Act strategy would permanently reverse Biden-era restrictions, protecting mining from future administrative changes

Hands-On Fire Safety Demonstration

Montana FWP Debuts Robotic Bear Training Trailer for Statewide Safety Initiative

High-tech training tool debuts Sept. 10 in Missoula as part of 13 Bear Aware events across Montana this month

Bear Foraging in a Field

Kalispell FWP Office Seeks Fruit Donations to Reduce Bear Attractants

Kalispell office accepting donations Sept. 8-12 as part of Bear Aware Month initiatives

Large-Scale Mining Operations at Sunset

Federal Coal Lease Sale Set to Extend Montana Mine Life by 16 Years

Spring Creek Mine extension caps delegation’s fight against Biden coal restrictions

Stacked Timber Logs in Forest Area

Montana House Republicans Criticize Lawsuit Challenging Forest Project Near St. Regis

Environmental group sues over bull trout concerns despite federal finding of no jeopardy to species

Montana Supreme Court Chamber

23 States Challenge EPA Over Climate Training Tied to Montana Youth Lawsuit

Montana AG Knudsen calls climate training ‘woke propaganda’ as coalition targets organization that analyzed Held v. State

Sibanye-Stillwater Drilling Operations at Stillwater West

Montana Delegation Urges Trump to Impose 50% Tariff on Russian Palladium After Swift Action on Coal Mining

Lawmakers cite hundreds of lost mining jobs as Russian market manipulation threatens nation’s only palladium source

Modern data center corridor with server racks and computer equipment. Ideal for technology and IT concepts.

Hunger Games: AI’s Demand for Resources Poses Promise and Peril to Rural America

As AI development eyes rural America for massive data centers, Meta’s $10 billion Louisiana project offers lessons for Montana communities

white wolf between trees

FWP Approves New Wolf Rules: 452 Statewide Quota, Increased Harvest Limits, Live Collaring Program

New regulations allow combined hunting and trapping limits amid ongoing federal court restrictions

brown and black fruit bat

Bat Viewing and Wine Tasting Event Set for Aug. 28 at Tongue River Winery

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offers unique evening combining wildlife education with local wine

Serene Mountain Landscape at Dusk

Construction Limits Parking at Stevensville Fishing Access Through October

John & Nancy Owen site getting expanded parking, new toilet, and camping area

Majestic Elk in a Forest Clearing

Montana Big Game and Upland Bird Forecasts Point to Generally Strong Fall Seasons

Regional forecasts show mixed recovery from drought and harsh winter impacts

Serene Sky with Fluffy Clouds

Rescinding the Endangerment Finding Was Overdue. But Where Do We Turn for Justice?

The human cost of 15 years of climate regulations

Brown Bull Grazing in Sunlit Pasture

Montana Confirms 14th Brucellosis Case in Beaverhead County Bull

Case marks ongoing challenge from Greater Yellowstone elk herds

Community Gathering and Outdoor Discussion

Grizzly Conflicts More Than Double as Gianforte Pushes for State Management

State tracking data shows 139 conflicts this year, up from 59 cases reported in July

Successful Elk Hunt Display

Michigan Father and Son Face Felony Charges for Poaching Montana Elk, Abandoning Carcass

Multi-state investigation leads to charges against Belleville residents for killing trophy bull elk without permits, leaving meat to rot