A sportsmen’s group is questioning Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ interpretation of its recent elk hunting poll, particularly claims that most resident hunters are satisfied with current elk...

By Laura Lundquist - September 16, 2020 - Originally published in the Missoula Current    The Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act has finally gotten a committee hearing, although not much...

By Laura Lundquist - June 17, 2020 - Originally posted in the Missoula Current   With U.S. Senate passage of a significant public lands bill, it’s likely that the Land and Water Conservation Fund...

By Laura Lundquist - June 17, 2020 - Originally published in the Missoula Current  An appeals court added one more chapter to a 38-year struggle when it ruled against an oil company that’s...

By Laura Lundquist - May 29, 2020 - Originally published in the Missoula Current  An emergency kill order and some new Fish, Wildlife & Parks property and easements could benefit local fish...

By Laura Lundquist - January 6, 2020 - Originally published in the Missoula Current Locals on fishing rafts, kayaks and inner tubes won’t have to dodge hovercraft on the Bitterroot River and a...

By Laura Lundquist - July 31st, 2019 - Originally published in the Missoula Current Montana conservationists and sportsmen are pushing back against what they see as an illegal move to assign a...

By Laura Lundquist - July 26th, 2019 - Originally published in the Missoula Current  More structures like the Animals Bridge on Highway 93 north of Missoula are needed to help wildlife safely...

By Laura Lundquist - May 20, 2019 - Originally published in the Missoula Current.   The Bureau of Land Management wants to open protected lands near Missoula and across the state to multiple-use...

By Laura Lundquist - April 22, 2019 - Originally published in the Missoula Current   Controversy continues to hound Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ management of the Spotted Dog Wildlife...

By Laura Lundquist - December 4, 2018 - Originally published in the Missoula Current. Montanans often say they want more and better access to public land, but are state and county leaders willing...

By Laura Lundquist - September 22, 2018 - Originally published in the Missoula Current  ALBERTON – Some new state land is now ready for public recreation, thanks to some enthusiastic...

By Laura Lundquist - June 14, 2018 - Originally published in the Missoula Current. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks intends to capture a few more squares of the property checkerboard that makes up...