Legendary outfitter Smoke Elser, 90, and co-author Eva-Maria Maggi, will be on hand to discuss their new book “Hush of the Land” at Flathead Valley Community College on Sept. 3. The memoir traces Elser’s six-decade quest to safeguard the Bob Marshall Wilderness by showcasing its wild interior to thousands of guests.
Participants recall their positive experiences with the organization’s slate of outdoor summer recreational activities
There aren’t any shortcuts to good journalism
Through a donation to Flathead Land Trust, local landowners aim to preserve a travel corridor for wildlife
Just because evil scientists are an overused plot device in American cinema doesn’t mean I’m gonna fear cool stuff like bringing back extinct elephants
A bear believed to have been involved was captured and euthanized on Monday afternoon
The suite of free, family friendly educational events will continue throughout this month and include an 80th birthday celebration for Smokey Bear
It is not uncommon for aerial firefighters to keep working into their 60s and 70s
Fisheries biologists say high temperatures and increased pressure on the three forks of the Flathead River brings stress to native fish, but an absence of angler surveys means agencies are lacking data that connects fishing to population estimates
I’ve had mixed experiences with my dogs and water
Enacted July 24, the “hoot owl” rules prohibited fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight and signaled the only time fisheries managers have imposed restrictions on the Flathead River system. The restrictions will expire Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Two subadult grizzlies trapped near the Middle Fork Flathead River were released in Wyoming to increase genetic diversity and bolster arguments for state management of species
The latest report by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks estimates that 1,096 wolves inhabit the state, with around 500 in Region 1 encompassing Flathead County
A rutting bull moose or a cow protecting calves is a dangerous, human-trampling device
Nearly 550,000 visitors entered the park in June, sending year-to-date visitation up 4.3% over 2023
Emily Rea’s disappearance has led to a range of theories as her family and friends cope with the uncertainty and ambiguity surrounding the case as the search continues
New inventory adds flexibility to the housing market; owners of second homes and short-term rentals to feel the squeeze of Montana's new property tax hikes; plus, Market Metrics and Financial Corner
A bear relocated for killing sheep was shot and killed weeks later after charging a Swan Valley landowner, raising more questions about the conflict-response criteria for a population of grizzlies that wildlife managers say has met its recovery goals
