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Camping on Memorial Day Weekend, Reservations Recommended

Alan K — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:14:47 +0000

Memorial Day Weekend is nationally recognized as the beginning of the summer camping season. In Montana that can sort of be a crap shoot. It’s all a matter of if the weather decides to cooperate. Our good friends George and Carole along with Sandy and I would load everything into the campers, hook up the [...]

Reserve Your Memorial Weekend Campsite From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Online [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:35:23 +0000

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks continues a very popular campsite reservation program, enabling families to have a guaranteed space at many of Montana’s state parks. Chine Stroebel is the Reservation Program Coordinator for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks in Helena. “The idea behind the program was to make it easier for people to go camping [...]

A Rainy Start to the 2013 Montana Fishing Season [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:05 +0000

Rain soaked many who set out to start the 2013 Montana fishing season, but that did not deter thousands of men, women and children who set out to fish the state’s lakes, rivers and streams. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Ron Aasheim said all told, people will spend a great deal of time fishing [...]

Have You Seen the New Doves?

Alan K — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:40 +0000

A new bird is moving into western Montana, the Eurasian collared dove. FW&P says they’re fairly easy to identify. It looks similar to the mourning dove, it is larger, has a black half-collar on the back of its neck and sports a broad tail squared at the tip. The mourning dove’s tail is pointed. The [...]

Fish Wildlife and Parks Warns Missoulians to Stay Out of Swollen Rivers and Streams [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 14 May 2013 23:40:52 +0000

Unseasonably warm weather and recent heavy rain have brought Missoula area rivers and streams to very high levels. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Fishing Site Access Coordinator Chet Crowser said on Tuesday, that its just too risky to be out on the water floating or rafting right now. “This is the time of the year [...]

Montana Grizzly Bears Will Be Out of Dens Soon

Alan K — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 14:21:49 +0000

Mike Madel, Fish, Wildlife and Parks bear management specialist flew the Rocky Mountain Front last week looking for bear activity. Madel flew the Front from the Sun River north to Glacier Park. FWP have eight bears equipped with radio collars, four females are still denned and two males also haven’t come out yet. The recent [...]

When Does Fishing Open on Montana's Rivers and Streams?

Joy Larson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:21:20 +0000

If you’re an avid fisherman here in Western Montana then you probably already know what I’m going to tell you. However, if you are a recreational fisherman, then this information might be helpful to you. This could keep you out of hot water with Fish and Game, because as it turns out, fishing is not a year-round sport in all Montana districts. Here are the general regulations regarding when Montana’s rivers, streams, lakes and reservoirs are open to anglers.

Hunter's Safety – A Rite of Passage

Joy Larson — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 19:15:35 +0000

If you have a child that is 11 years of age or older, they are eligible to take the hunter education course that is required by the state in order to purchase a hunting license. Due to a law passed in 2003, all people born after the January 1, 1985 must show a certificate of completion for this course in order to get their license.

Wolf Hunting Update [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 14:23:04 +0000

The Montana wolf hunting season is in its final two weeks. The Montana legislature rushed through HB 73 last week enabling wolf hunters to take up to three wolves and lowers the cost of a nonresident wolf hunting license from $350 to just $50. Governor Steve Bullock signed the bill last Wednesday. Montana Fish Wildlife [...]

Help Fish Creek

Alan K — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:07:53 +0000

The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department is looking for your help in shaping Fish Creek State Park. Located about 35 miles west of Missoula just off I-90, Fish Creek State Park encompasses 6,200 acres of forested land surrounding Williams Peak in Mineral County, with portions of the Clark Fork and Fish Creek rivers running through [...]

Wolf Hunting and Legislation Update [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:25:48 +0000

The wolf hunting season continues in Montana, with 156 total having been harvested so far — 104 by hunters and 52 by trappers. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks spokesman Ron Aasheim says the number of wolves trapped is a pleasant surprise, because the total last year was only 156. Aasheim says the issue of wolves [...]

Trapping Setbacks Required on Lake Como Ski Trails [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 00:06:36 +0000

Bitterroot National Forest Supervisor Julie King has signed an order to require 150 foot setbacks from cross-country ski trails around Lake Como. Fish Wildlife and Parks spokeswoman Vivaca Crowser says a local trapper had set numerous wolf traps near popular ski trails groomed by the Como Trails Club, raising concern from winter recreationists. Montana Fish, [...]

Avoid 10 Common Mistakes Hunters Make

Alan K — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:00:01 +0000

Bruce Auchly of F W & P Region Four office in Great Falls has a great list of things to remember while you're out hunting.

Statewide Youth Deer Hunt Thursday and Friday [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:03:38 +0000

This Thursday and Friday, the two days before the general rifle hunting season have been set aside as the statewide youth deer hunt, according to Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. Education coordinator Vivaca Crowser says hunters 12 to 15 years of age who have completed hunter’s safety education classes, and who are accompanied by a [...]

The Bear That Came Back

Alan K — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:52:59 +0000

Black bears are great foragers and will eat darn near anything. They also have a good sense of direction.

Don't Feed the Bears!

Alan K — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:59:29 +0000

Craig & Al hit a "hot button" this morning judging from the phone calls it generated. DON'T FEED WILD ANIMALS!

Over 1,700 Want Wolf Trapping Training in Montana [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 23:06:40 +0000

Interest in wolf trapping in Montana has surprised officials at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. Spokesman Ron Aasheim says over 1,700 requests for more information about wolf trapping certification courses have been received, and classes are overflowing. Aasheim says classes that normally top out at 50 participants are now being expanded to hold 60. Aasheim [...]

Montana Fishing Comments Needed

Denny Bedard — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:48:19 +0000

Montana fisheries officials are seeking comment on a six-year plan, inlcuding a public comment meeting in Missoula Tuesday evening.

Bitterroot Game Biologist Honored

Alan K — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:12:30 +0000

A good friend of the Craig and Al Morning Show, Craig Jourdonnais, has been honored for his work with and for wildlife.

Mountain Lion Considered Dangerous

Alan K — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:37:54 +0000

Wild animals live very close to us here. They can be as harmless as a rabbit or as threatening as a grizzly bear.