Bull Mountains Poaching Case Evidence

Six Charged in Bull Mountains Poaching Case; 11 Trophy Mounts Seized

Montana and Washington residents face 34 charges for illegally killing elk and deer between 2020 and 2024

FWP Workshop on Mule Deer Management

Montana Hunters Push ‘Residents First’ Approach to Address Mule Deer Population Decline

Statewide workshops reveal cross-regional consensus on hunting priorities and management strategies

Milltown State Park Aerial View

Officials Seek Public Help After Fireworks Vandalism at Milltown State Park

Public bathrooms targeted three times in one week; limited hours now in effect

Outdoor Bill Signing with Governor Gianforte

Montana Residents Get 10-Day Head Start on Upland Bird Hunting Under New Law

Senate Bill 514 establishes resident-first hunting period for upland game birds, effective March 2026

Mountain Bike Water Bottle with Unique Cap Mechanism

Mountain Biker Uses Bear Spray to Deter Grizzly on Trail Near Troy

Biker credits bear spray and quick thinking for surviving close call on Starry Goat Trail

Fresh Catch: Brown Trout in Net

Montana Issues Kill Order for Invasive Brown Trout in Flathead River

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks deploys environmental DNA sampling to assess invasive species spread

Grizzly Bear Conflicts and Recovery in Montana

Grizzly Bear Conflicts Hit 59 Cases in Montana as State Launches New Tracking System

Dashboard tracks incidents from livestock attacks to garbage raids as bear populations expand statewide

Makoshika State Park Rock Formation

Makoshika State Park Fully Reopens After July 3 Wildfire

169-acre fire destroyed yurt campsite and damaged facilities; four campsites may remain closed for season

Large-Scale Mining Operations at Sunset

Montana Lawmakers Fight Federal Coal Ban That Would Cut Mine Life by 27 Years

Entire Montana delegation unites to challenge Bureau of Land Management decision

Montana Timber Industry - Plum Creek Northwest Plywood

Federal Timber Goals Set to Double Montana’s Forest Harvest

Daines secures commitment to nearly double timber sales as litigation threatens fire prevention projects

woman in brown jacket and brown skirt fishing on river during daytime

Hoot-Owl Fishing Restrictions Take Effect Friday on Four Southwest Montana Rivers

Daytime fishing closures protect catch-and-release trout when water temperatures reach dangerous levels

Forest Health Advocacy Press Event

Historic Forest Deal Promises Montana Clearer Skies and Rural Economic Growth

Gov. Gianforte’s ‘Make Forests Healthy Again’ deal commits to aggressive timber targets and public accountability—but the real test comes in northwest Montana

Vivid image of burning ash and flames in the outdoors, capturing the dynamic elements of fire and nature.

Citing Increased Fire Danger, Ravalli County Cuts Burning Season Short with Ban Starting June 30

Despite recent rainfall, ban takes effect Monday ending season four months early

Missoula City Council Chambers

Missoula City, County Funnels Taxpayer Resources to Climate Smart Missoula in Questionable “Heat Data” Deal

Multi-million dollar spending pipeline disguised as simple data collection project

Colstrip Generating Plant.

Downing, Zinke Seek Permanent Colstrip Relief from Federal Emissions Standards

Legislation would provide regulatory relief for Colstrip and other coal-fired power plants nationwide

Billings Flying Service CH-47 Firefighting Helicopters

Sheehy’s Bipartisan Wildfire Bill Heads to President’s Desk

Bill allows Defense Department to sell excess aircraft and parts for wildfire suppression fleet

Trump Administration Extends Bull Mountains Mine Life by Nine Years as Montana Leaders Celebrate Energy Victory

Federal Approval Boosts Coal Industry, Jobs, and Economic Impact in Musselshell County

Gov. Gianforte speaking during the 2025 Fire Briefing at the DNRC Hangar in Helena

Montana Officials Warn of Active Fire Season Ahead

State and fire management leaders prepare for dry, hot conditions expected through fall