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Latest news from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks :.- BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN BIRDING WORKSHOP JUNE 22-24Women interested in learning the basics of bird watching are invited to a weekend workshop June 22-24, co-sponsored by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). […]
- Missoula Meeting on Proposed Wolf Season and Lion Quotas Set for May 22Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a public meeting in Missoula on Tuesday, May 22 to share information and answer questions on the proposed 2012-13 wolf hunting and trapping season and the proposed changes to the mountain lion quota levels for west-central Montana. The meeting will begin at 7p.m. at the Holiday Inn, Downtown at the Park (200 S. Pa […]
- Bat Walk At Montana Wild & Spring Meadow Lake State ParkCome explore the fascinating world of bats with Matt Bell at Spring Meadow Lake on June 1, 9 p.m.–10 p.m. at the Montana Wild Education Center, 2668 Broadwater Ave., just off U.S. Highway 12 West near Spring Meadow Lake State Park. […]
- Troy Kids’ Fishing Day set for June 16Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, the US Forest Service and the US Army Corps of Engineers are sponsoring the annual Troy Kids’ Fishing Day on June 16, 2012 from 9 am to 1 pm. The event will take place at the Troy Community Pond at Roosevelt Park, and is open to kids of all ages. Prizes will be given out for the largest fish. For Questions Contact Jim Dunn […]
- Becoming-An Outdoors-Woman Birding Workshop June 22-24Women interested in learning the basics of bird watching are invited to a weekend workshop June 22-24, co-sponsored by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). […]
- FWP Seeking Comments for an Extension of Experimental Lake Trout Removal Efforts in Swan LakeFish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), Region One, is seeking public comment for the purpose of continuing an experimental removal of lake trout in Swan Lake, Montana. The proposed action would involve contracting with professional fishery consultants to conduct gillnetting over a 3-week period beginning late August or early September 2012. Additionally, FWP and […]
- Young Grizzly Caught Near Ferndale and Released in the South ForkA young male grizzly was caught on May 15 near Ferndale after the bear was seen grazing on lawns in a residential area. Grizzly Bear Management Specialist Tim Manley said the 2-1/2 year old bear weighed about 120 pounds. The grizzly was released the same day in the Unawah Creek Drainage along Hungry Horse Reservoir in the South Fork Flathead drainage. […]
- Bison Management Meeting Set for May 15 in KalispellFWP will be host a public meeting in Kalispell on May 15 at the Red Lion Inn (20 N. Main Street) to discuss bison management. The meeting runs from 6-9 p.m. and is part of a first step toward developing a long-term bison conservation and management plan for the state. […]
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- Early risers: Mother’s Day caddis hatch arrives ahead of schedule on local rivers, May 3, 2012 in Fishing&Madison River
- National Park Week: Yellowstone open, admission free for first week of 2012 season, April 26, 2012 in Glacier National Park&Yellowstone National Park
- Seasonal cycle: Spring biking always a wild ride in Yellowstone National Park, March 29, 2012 in Bears&Bison&Cycling&Elk&Wildlife&Wolves&Yellowstone National Park
- Bear Trap Canyon wildfire underscores need for fire safety in backcountry, March 15, 2012 in Bear Trap Canyon&Boating&Camping&Fishing&Hiking&Madison River&U.S. Forest Service
- A day on DePuy: Fishing, spring creek style, March 8, 2012 in Fishing&Uncategorized&Yellowstone National Park
- Kimball best competition as Bridger Bowl crowns 2012 King and Queen of the Ridge, February 16, 2012 in Bozeman&Bridger Bowl&Skiing&U.S. Forest Service
- Western aesthetic: Sporting art captures landscapes, wild spirit of Montana, February 9, 2012 in Bozeman&Fishing&Hunting
- Anglers, start your augers! Hebgen Lake to host west regional ice fishing tournament, February 3, 2012 in Fishing&West Yellowstone
- Out on patrol: Gallatin National Forest cabins offer glimpse of old Montana, January 19, 2012 in Camping&U.S. Forest Service
- Bucket List 2012: New Year’s resolutions (and destinations) for the active Montanan, January 5, 2012 in Bears&Boating&Bozeman&Cycling&Fishing&Glacier National Park&Hidden Gems&Hiking&U.S. Forest Service&Yellowstone National Park
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Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Report :.- GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Apr 9, 2012This avalanche information bulletin is issued on April 9, 2012 and does not expire. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has stopped issuing avalanche advisories for the season. Traveling in the backcountry requires carefully snowpack evaluation on the slopes you intend to ride or ski. Avalanches don’t end until the snow melts. Snowpack and Avalanc […]
- GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Mon Apr 9, 2012
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Latest news from Yellowstone National Park :.- Old Faithful Cabin Repurposing and Dormitory Construction Plan ApprovedA plan to return 67 cabin units that are presently used for concessioner employee housing in the Old Faithful Lodge Area to visitor use and construct a new dormitory in the Old Faithful Administrative Area has been approved. […]
- Yellowstone To Issue 2012 Firewood Collection PermitsYellowstone National Park will be accepting public requests April 6-8 for those interested in receiving a 2012 firewood collection permit. […]
- Investigation Leads to Child Porn ConvictionA joint investigation by several law enforcement agencies, including the National Park Service, has resulted in the arrest and conviction of a man for possession of child pornography. […]
- Bicyclists Allowed On Some Yellowstone RoadsTwo sure signs of the onset of spring in Yellowstone National Park are early sightings of bears emerging from their dens, and the appearance of a handful of hardy and prepared bicyclists on a few sections of park roadways. […]
- Grizzly Bears Leaving Yellowstone DensBears are emerging from hibernation in the Greater Yellowstone Area, so hikers, skiers and snowshoers are advised to stay in groups of three of more, make noise on the trail and carry bear spray. […]
- Yellowstone To Change Fishing Permit FeesAnglers in Yellowstone National Park will see a slight increase in fishing permit fees this season to help enhance the park’s fisheries management program... […]
- Ward Named Yellowstone Maintenance ChiefNancy Ward was named Yellowstone’s Chief of Maintenance by Superintendent Dan Wenk, effective January 29, 2012. […]
- Call for Abstracts Announced for 11th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone EcosystemAbstract submissions for the 11th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem will be accepted March 15 - May 15, 2012. […]
- Old Faithful Cabin Repurposing and Dormitory Construction Plan Approved