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.”
Uphillers are taking advantage of early season snow, prompting a reminder of resort regulations
Panel of experts to discuss snow science at annual event that encourages safe backcountry travel
There have been some signs that my 12-year-old English setter is losing the drive that produced five or six seasons of near-flawless fieldwork
More hunters are reporting white-tailed deer success compared to last year as overall harvests begin to increase with onset of mating season
The Center for Asbestos Related Disease has served as the small town’s screening clinic for more than two decades, offering care during one of the largest public health disasters in U.S. history. After filing for bankruptcy and losing a federal grant to continue funding its services, the clinic will close permanently at the end of August.
Built in 1942 by U.S. Sen. Burton K. Wheeler and his wife, Lulu, the cabin is nearing its final stage of a multi-year, $1.5 million transformation into the Waterton Glacier International Peace Center
As the state’s Aug. 10 withdrawal deadline nears, pressure is building for either independent Seth Bodnar or Democrat Alani Bankhead to leave a contest they’re both determined to stay in.
