The easement on 53,000 acres of private timberland in Flathead and Lincoln counties would preserve public access and timber production. The project received unanimous commissioner support and now requires approval by the land board.

The Fish and Wildlife Commission on Thursday blended recommendations from state wildlife managers with a legislative mandate to manage wolves at a “lower yet sustainable” population level. A majority of public comment opposed measures to reduce the statewide wolf population.

It’s just another summer making one last flex before it gives way to the GOAT of seasons: fall

Despite a 3.4% dip in visitors during the month of July, overall year-to-date visitation remains on pace to exceed last year, which was the park’s second-busiest on record

The park launched the annual training in response to a decline in golden eagle numbers

By the time we were back in Montana, the girls were older and not so keen on our afternoon walks

The ruling against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service comes as western states, including Montana and Idaho, pursue more aggressive policies for hunting and trapping wolves, thereby undermining the species’ recovery

I was determined to ensure my twin daughters connected with nature

Facing a $23.4 million price tag for a recreation easement that would preclude private development and preserve public access on 600 acres of Montana school trust land at the head of Whitefish Lake, local stakeholders are left wondering: What’s it worth to save Smith Lake?

New tool offers Montanans a clearer picture of the efforts underway to manage forests and reduce wildfire risks statewide

In their opening brief to an appeals court, a California couple reinforced their position that Montana's stream protection laws do not apply on their private property

As Washington continues slash-and-burn policies for federal agencies, USDA announces consolidation of offices responsible for 193 million acres of public land

Even in modern Montana cities people remain closely connected to the outdoors

The proposal raises statewide wolf harvest quota to 500 and eliminates regional quotas; Commission to make final decision at Aug. 21 meeting