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
BobFest Celebration to Showcase Nonprofit’s Support of Wild Places and Wilderness Stewardship
The annual year-end fundraising event for the Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation will be at the Flathead County Fairgrounds this Friday, Nov. 10
Glacier Park’s Year-to-Date Visitation Stats Reveal Summertime Uptick
More than 2.8 million visitors flocked to Glacier National Park through September, marking a 1.2% increase compared to last year and matching visitation during the National Park Service’s 2016 Centennial
Report Projects Montana’s Economic Losses Due to Climate Change
The report estimates the state will lose 8,800 outdoor recreation jobs and $263 million in labor earnings annually if nothing is done to mitigate climate change
Grandmother Power Lives On
Birthing any cub at 27, for a species that rarely makes it to its 30s, is remarkable
The Yaak Valley Is Ground Zero for Montana’s Environmental Future
As conservation groups emerge from court victorious in their mission to stop controversial logging projects, the future of the Yaak Valley and its timber industry remains in limbo
