Governor appoints new wildlife commissioner. Who is he and who's leaving?
Come July, the commission will likely have another new face as Gov. Tate Reeves has appointed Drew St. John of Madison to fill the vacancy of outgoing District 2 commissioner Scott Coopwood. Coopwood ...
Ravalli Republic7h
Ravalli County wolf-trapping setback requirements get mixed reactions
Even though wolf trapping season will soon come to a close in Ravalli County, setback deregulations imposed in November could ...
The Electric21h
Two sentenced in poaching, Giant Springs fish deaths
Two men have been sentenced for poaching and killing fish in the display pond at the Giant Springs Fish Hatchery in 2021. Richard Van Meter, 22, and Ty Robert Lewis, 21, were convicted of unlawful ...
Inside Climate News2d
After the Feds Kept Grizzlies on the Endangered Species List Last Month, State Leaders Try to Remove Them
Mountain West communities are split over the USFWS’ decision to manage isolated bear populations as one. But many agree that ...
Two men convicted of wildlife killing spree after long investigation
Hatchery fish, bull elk and bear were the targets in this case of reckless killing by two men, who paid a steep price for ...
The Caledonian Record3d
Celebrate the Great Backyard Bird Count at Flathead Lake State Park
The Great Backyard Bird Count of 2025 is one of the largest citizen science projects in the world every year. Flathead Lake State Park in Bigfork is hosting a weekend-long event of birding from Friday ...
NBC Montana3d
2 Montana men plead guilty to fish, wildlife violations
Richard Van Meter, 22, and Ty Robert Lewis, 21, were convicted of several fish and wildlife violations.Both men paid fines ...
Independent Record3d
Montana men sentenced for poaching trout, black bear and three bull elk
A poaching investigation that began with the killing of fish in the display pond of Giant Springs Fish Hatchery in Great ...
kiowacountypress.net4d
Two men sentenced on multiple Montana fish and wildlife violations
A poaching investigation that began with the killing of fish in the display pond of Giant Springs Fish Hatchery in Great Falls ended with two men being sentenced on multiple fish and wildlife charges ...
Daily Montanan4d
Two men sentenced on multiple fish and wildlife violations
A poaching investigation that began with the killing of fish in the display pond of Giant Springs Fish Hatchery in Great ...
Billings Gazette5d
Is forever too long? Landowners tell Montana lawmakers to butt out of property decisions
Although the agency touts the leases as an alternative to perpetual conservation easements, the Gianforte administration has ...
Char-Koosta News5d
Montana House Bill 216 Sparks Debate at State Capitol
HELENA — A controversial bill was discussed Tuesday, January 28, at the Montana Legislative Committee in the Capitol building. Montana House Bill 216, introduced by Rep. Tracy Sharp, R-Polson, seeks ...