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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 [...]

Topless Ice Fishing

Alan K — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:24:02 +0000

Now before you go getting any ideas….no it wasn’t that type of topless. The Merland Park Resort on Picton Bay of Lake Ontario conducts an ice fishing tourney each winter and resorts owners Jennifer and Kevin Lavers like to come up with new “challenges” every year. The topless ice fishing started last year. This year [...]

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 [...]

Big Game for the Big Game Contest – Vote

Jordan Dawson — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:49:19 +0000

Alright, the big week has finally arrived for the voting portion of the Big Game for the Big Game Contest. Here’s how this will work…Flip through the photos in the slideshow and find the one you like best. Click on the caption button in the lower left hand corner of the photo to see the [...]

Elk Harvest Up

Alan K — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:13:55 +0000

Elk harvest numbers are way up along the Rocky Mountain Front. F,W,& P in Region 4 says after the second weekend of general big game season they’ve seen an increase of 46 percent over the average.

Beware of "The Itch"

Alan K — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:53:26 +0000

Felt restless lately? Thinking about taking time off? Talking to your Lab? You might have "The itch."

Let's Get Dirty, Missoula – Check Out the Dirty Dash

brooke — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:20:28 +0000

I’m usually not all that into getting dirty when I run. I sidestep mud puddles and steer clear of mushy surfaces like wet grass and slush. That’s not to say that I am a complete stranger to muddy mischief. I have many fond memories of the early years of my running career, when a spring [...]

How to Motivate Yourself to Exercise When It's Hot Outside

brooke — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:54:23 +0000

After suffering through subfreezing temperatures all winter, it might sound silly to complain about hot weather. But just as “it’s too cold” is a common excuse to scrimp on exercise during the winter months, “it’s too hot” is a go-to reason to forgo a workout during the few months that it is actually warm in Montana.

Running in Missoula's Rattlesnake Trail System

brooke — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 13:59:24 +0000

I recently committed to running the Missoula Half-Marathon on July 8. At 13.1 miles, it will be the longest race I have ever attempted.

To help increase the odds that it also will be the longest race I have ever finished, I have been going on some pretty long training runs — way longer than I’m used to. As such,

5 Things I Will Miss Most About Missoula

brooke — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:40:42 +0000

All good things must come to an end. I always knew that I would have to leave Missoula eventually, but I can’t believe that the time has really come to pack up and hit the road. I have a feeling that it won’t sink in until I’m hundreds of mile

Blue Mountain Observatory to Host Free Public Viewing Nights

brooke — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:25:24 +0000

If you’ve always been interested in astronomy, but never had a guide to give you a tour of the night sky, then you're in luck.

Blazing a Trail in the Rattlesnake? Bring Your Bug Spray!

brooke — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 20:17:19 +0000

I love spending time outdoors during the summer months, but I do not love all of the multi-legged creatures that make their home in the forest.

Surplus Licenses On Sale

Alan K — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:21:07 +0000

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is getting ready to sell “surplus licenses” on a first-come first-served basis.

Alberton Gorge – A Real Montana Adventure

brooke — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:32:09 +0000

This past weekend I took the plunge — quite literally, it turns out — and agreed to float the Alberton Gorge on a river raft.

Clean River, Clear Water

Alan K — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:54:37 +0000

I’ve floated the Blackfoot as I’m sure many of you have. It’s too nice to not get involved and help keep it clean.

Al's Blog Trivia

Alan K — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 01:59:18 +0000

Where can you go to enjoy s'mores and find out about bears? http://kyssfm.com/cool-trip-to-the-woods/

Cool Trip to The Woods

Alan K — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 15:32:10 +0000

Learn more about bears and enjoy a cool summer evening around the campfire at Big Pine Fishing Access Site.

River Safety Tips from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:25:01 +0000

After a 44 year-old Anaconda woman was drowned in the Blackfoot River on July 4th, authorities are reminding recreationists who are rafting or tubing on Western Montana rivers to use safety equipment and common sense. Vivaca Crowser is Public Education Coordinator for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. She says area rivers are still running high and fast, and the cold water can slow reaction times, especially during the hot days to come next week.

Water Safety Tips

Joy Larson — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Summer is here and that means everyone is going to be hitting the water, whether it be a lake, pond, stream or river. With all the great places Missoula has to keep you cool this summer, you want to make sure you have fun, but also stay safe. According to Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks here are the top safety ti

Tips for Attending Outdoor Weddings in Montana

brooke — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:45:57 +0000

Heading to a wedding in the woods? Here's what you need to know before you go.