Snow Brings Avalanche Dangers to Some Montana Mountains Snow Brings Avalanche Dangers to Some Montana Mountains Avalanche dangers were listed as high on Monday for portions of the Mission, Swan, Rattlesnake and Bitterroot mountains By Associated Press // Dec 21, 2020
State Land Board Approves Acquisition of New Flathead Lake Access Sites State Land Board Approves Acquisition of New Flathead Lake Access Sites Fish, Wildlife and Parks will seek spending authority from Legislature to purchase Somers Beach State Park, Montebello Fishing Access Site By Tristan Scott // Dec 21, 2020
Survey: Montanans’ Views on Grizzlies Trend Toward Support Survey: Montanans’ Views on Grizzlies Trend Toward Support As grizzly populations expand and potential for conflict increases, residents support management of bears on the landscape By Tristan Scott // Dec 18, 2020
U.S. Wildlife Agency Gives More Deference to Economic Benefits U.S. Wildlife Agency Gives More Deference to Economic Benefits U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials said the rule gives more deference to local governments By Associated Press // Dec 17, 2020
Mask Up, Ski Down Mask Up, Ski Down Opening week off to a smooth start at Whitefish Mountain Resort, with the ski area earning praise from ‘super seniors’ for its safety precautions By Tristan Scott // Dec 16, 2020
Out Of Bounds Taking Out the Trash Out Of Bounds Taking Out the Trash I like to think of myself as an ambassador of sorts for hunting By Rob Breeding // Dec 16, 2020
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area to Open Dec. 18 Blacktail Mountain Ski Area to Open Dec. 18 Resort announces improved operations for the upcoming season By Beacon Staff // Dec 14, 2020
Grizzly Committee Looks to Canada ‘Bear Smart’ Communities Grizzly Committee Looks to Canada ‘Bear Smart’ Communities In British Columbia, communities are encouraged to build bear safe habits into their routine By MICHAEL CAST, Billings Gazette // Dec 14, 2020
Three Generations, One Trusty Old Rifle Three Generations, One Trusty Old Rifle Dale, Duff and Tyler Jorgenson have all shot their first deer — in 1965, 1993 and 2020 — with the same 1898 Spanish American War-era rifle By Myers Reece // Dec 11, 2020
Turner Mountain Ski Area Prepares for Opening Day Turner Mountain Ski Area Prepares for Opening Day Lincoln County’s small but proud ski area is the best bet for socially distanced powder By Micah Drew // Dec 9, 2020
Whitefish Mountain Resort Prepares to Open Amid Pandemic Whitefish Mountain Resort Prepares to Open Amid Pandemic Changes to include mask-wearing requirement in lift lines as well as new terrain in Hellroaring Basin By Tristan Scott // Dec 9, 2020
Out Of Bounds Sorting Wheat from Chaff Out Of Bounds Sorting Wheat from Chaff The Chukar Grounds may not look like much to those who see it only from the valley floor By Rob Breeding // Dec 9, 2020
Avalanche Forecasters Expect Busy Backcountry Season Avalanche Forecasters Expect Busy Backcountry Season Flathead Avalanche Center officials emphasize importance of communication, safety and training in a potentially more crowded backcountry By Maggie Dresser // Dec 8, 2020
Lost Trail Conservation Proposal Poised for Approval Lost Trail Conservation Proposal Poised for Approval Fish and Wildlife Commission set to vote on easement to protect prime hunting and timberland under private ownership By Tristan Scott // Dec 3, 2020
Out Of Bounds Holiday Bird Out Of Bounds Holiday Bird I went with the old reliable: pheasant By Rob Breeding // Dec 2, 2020