New research finds hybrid species are more prone to reproductive dispersal than their native counterparts, reducing biodiversity in one of the last best strongholds for westslope cutthroat

The most important reward we give our bird dogs is opening the door and setting them loose at the start of the hunt

First group conference was mostly procedural

Wildlife managers are seeking public input on a statewide plan that will provide the framework for long-term grizzly bear management

Nearly 100,000 boats were inspected this year, resulting in the discovery of 53 mussel-infested watercraft; however, researchers credit partnerships among a multitude of state, federal and tribal stakeholders with keeping the Flathead Basin mussel-free

Officials say snowpack levels are above average while unusually cold temperatures are resulting in unstable avalanche conditions during the third consecutive La Niña winter

As snow piles up around northwest Montana, Nordic groomers are hard at work creating a winter wonderland for skiers of all stripes

Unfortunately, the increasingly lax regulations adopted by Montana and Idaho, as well as those which always existed in Wyoming, means my ideal of ethical hunting will be further tarnished by gratuitous slaughter

FWP check stations in northwest Montana recorded fewer hunters harvesting big game this year compared to last, though license sales indicate more hunters in the field

When it comes to hunting, legally and safely, that’s a no-go criticism zone

Commissioners will not consider adoption of community vision statement; West Glacier Planning Team members pledge to push forward

Through the “Flathead River in Paint” online art auction and GivingTuesday, local organizations are raising money to support a conservation easement near the confluence of the Flathead and Stillwater rivers

The key is to find a nice bird and shoot it, but not too hard. Headshots are best for holiday birds, but if you’re a killer like me, any shot that manages to put a bird on the ground is a minor miracle

The North Fork Preservation Association selected Michael Jamison as this year’s Glacier National Park Stewardship Award recipient

Jade bolted after the pheasant for a moment — a trait that will serve us well with wounded birds — then came back for a scratch behind the ears while I purred, “Good girl. What a good girl.”