hunting season

Missoula police had few arrests over the mostly quiet Thanksgiving holiday weekend, according to Public Information Officer Travis Welsh.

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials have released the latest numbers on hunter success for the past week during the general rifle season.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game check stations have reported in on the latest weekend of general rifle season and the numbers are down from last year.

Hunter orange is the color of the season.

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks officials report that a grizzly bear killed a calf early this week on a ranch near Two Dot, Montana.

The special session of the Montana Legislature enters its first full day after several hearings and committee meetings on Monday.

Judy Martz, Montana's only female governor, died yesterday at her home in Helena at the age of 74. She had been battling pancreatic cancer,

The first weekly report from the check stations.

Hunting season is rapidly approaching and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are asking hunters to be prepared before they head out this year.

The 65th Montana Legislature is officially underway after swearing-in ceremonies took place on Monday. Republicans hold strong majorities in both houses.

Homeland security officials say Montanans will not be allowed to use their drivers licenses for identification because the state has not complied with the Real ID act.

Elk hunters in west central Montana continue have a tough time finding game according to Fish Wildlife and Parks spokeswoman Vivica Crowser.