New Study Details Shrinking, Vanishing Glaciers Across Lower 48
A new comprehensive inventory of glaciers in the Western U.S. shows fewer and smaller icy features than previously detailed, including six lost from Montana
Judge Limits Montana Wolf Trapping Season Over Threat to Grizzly Bears
Preliminary injunction limits season to Jan. 1 to Feb. 15 for next year
A Population of Hard-to-eradicate ‘Super Pigs’ in Canada is Threatening to Invade the U.S.
An exploding population is threatening to spill south of the border, and northern states like Minnesota, North Dakota and Montana are taking steps to stop the invasion
Happy Holiday Hunting
Montana’s rifle season might be the greatest public land, general hunting season in the known universe.
Northwest Montana’s General Hunting Season Hits Home Stretch
The state's general deer and elk hunting season is wrapping up Nov. 26. But there are still hunting opportunities this winter.
Flathead National Forest Names New Supervisor
Anthony Botello, who has served as deputy forest supervisor for the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in Oregon since 2020, will officially take the reins in the Flathead on Dec. 31
Following Summer of Record-Low Flathead Lake Levels, ‘Fill the Lake’ Saga Reaches Congress
Montana Rep. Ryan Zinke introduced legislation requiring the Interior Department maintain Flathead Lake water levels at full pool during summer
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Yellowstone National Park
The detection of the always-fatal degenerative disease is a first for Yellowstone
Hunting with an Old Friend
I have a few people scattered out across some of the places I hunt, but the truth is I prefer to hunt alone, just me and the dog
Flathead Forest Considers Requests for Winter Recreation Permits
Applications for special-use permits include proposals for guided snow-bike tours, shuttles, outfitter services, education, races, retreats and events
Flathead Trails Association Unveils New Illustrated Map
The new map designed by Allie Maloney weaves together more than 26 partner organizations to showcase recreational opportunities in the Flathead Valley
FVCC Students Engage Citizen Scientists to Collect Data on Ponderosa Pine Health
A valley-wide project will inventory ponderosa pine groves and track the health of the Montana state tree
Flathead Bio Station Awarded $6.6 Million EPA Grant to Reduce Pesticide Pollution
Dr. Rachel Malison will use the funding to develop a comprehensive Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program for the Upper Columbia River Basin
Flathead Avalanche Workshop Returns to Whitefish
The 13th annual Northern Rockies Snow and Avalanche Workshop brings in a slew of experts for a public presentation at the Whitefish Performing Arts Center on Nov. 11
Huntress Revival
Scientific American did a good job dispensing with the “Man the Hunter” nonsense
