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Glacier Park transportation plan calls for more parking, more shuttles
Glacier National Park officials revealed preliminary plans for a permanent transportation plan for the Going-to-th…
State commission considers changes to bull elk permits
The most controversial proposal is one that would change the number of limited-entry bull elk permits in some hunter districts where elk numbers exceed the sta…
Think snow: Ski areas prep for opening day
It has felt like spring lately, but the 2021-2022 ski season is almost here. Whitefish Mountain Resort is scheduled to start spinning its lifts on Tuesday, Dec…
Recent study aims to estimate lynx population in Glacier Park
For the first time ever, scientists may finally be able to determine the population of lynx inside Glacier National Park.
Montana river level rising after gate on dam repaired
Workers have repaired a failed gate that releases water from a southern Montana dam, restoring water flow to a river known for its high-quality trout fishing, …
Audubon will hold two bird counts in Flathead Valley
Two counts will take place in the Flathead Valley: the Bigfork Count, now in its 48th year, and the 23-year old Kalispell Count.
Bird of the Month: Boreal chickadee
They are relatively tame and curious after the breeding season when they flock together in small groups.
Montana's general hunting season wraps up Sunday
Montana’s general hunting season is winding down and concludes Sunday, Nov. 28.
Preseason uphill rules begin at Whitefish Mountain Resort
Preseason uphill skiing regulations are now in effect at Whitefish Mountain Resort, resort officials announced Tuesday.
Forest project near Lakeside to begin next spring
The Flathead Forest has approved a 1,200-acre project west of Lakeside aimed at stopping the spread of insects and diseases affecting forest health.
Native American confirmed as head of National Park Service
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the nomination of Charles "Chuck" Sams III as National Park Service director, which will make him the first Native Ame…
Idaho farmers begin applying for permits to grow hemp
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture launched its online application system for would-be hemp growers early last week, and applications are beginning to trickle in.
Chronic wasting disease found in two deer in Idaho
Idaho wildlife managers say two deer killed in north-central Idaho have tested positive for chronic wasting disease. It's the first time the contagious and fat…
Fall Mack Days enters final weekend
A total of 12,939 lake trout have been entered to date.
Study shows how invasive species affect lakes
Invasive species cause biodiversity loss and about $120 billion in annual damages in the U.S. alone. Despite plentiful evidence that invasive species can chang…
State clarifies license use during muzzleloader season
The clarification states that any unused license-permit valid on the last day of the general season (i.e., Nov. 28, 2021) would be valid during the muzzleloader heritage season (Dec. 11 to 19, 2021).