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MT producers encouraged to enroll in USDA CRP

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana producers have a timely opportunity to enhance their land and wildlife habitat through the USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with additional incentives offered through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP). “Conservation programs like CRP and UGBEP not only help restore Montana’s agricultural lands but also strengthen our rural communities, enhance wildlife habitat, and provide outdoor recreation for all,” said FWP Director Christy Clark. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has opened General and Continuous CRP sign-ups through June ...


2025 Spring Mack Days final results announced 2025 Spring Mack Days final results announced

FLATHEAD LAKE -2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes ended on Saturday, May 10, breaking the 2019 Spring Event record of 40,362 lake trout with a total of 60,138 entries turned in over the nine weeks of fishing on Flathead Lake. A total of 206 anglers...


Spring Mack Days week 8 results announced Spring Mack Days week 8 results announced

FLATHEAD LAKE - ­The one hundred fish limit was on the minds of many anglers on Friday, May 1, of the 2025 Spring Mack Days fishing event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Ten anglers turned in their 100 fish limits of lake trout. The bite was on for them to have a perfect day of ...


Spring snowpack report released Spring snowpack report released

News from USDA, NRCS BOZEMAN — April ushered in the transition from winter to spring in the Montana snowpack accumulation season. “Most SNOTEL sites have passed peak Snow Water Equivalent “SWE” accumulation for the season,” said Florence Miller, USDA Natural Resources Conse...


Spring snowpack report released Spring snowpack report released

News from USDA, NRCS BOZEMAN — April ushered in the transition from winter to spring in the Montana snowpack accumulation season. “Most SNOTEL sites have passed peak Snow Water Equivalent “SWE” accumulation for the season,” said Florence Miller, USDA Natural Resources Conse...


Enjoy ‘Crown Jewel’ of rails-to-trails

  News from Ride the Hiawatha MONTANA - The Route of the Hiawatha - Scenic Bike Trail is a gentle 15 mile downhill pedal, featuring 10 dark train tunnels and seven sky-high historic steel railroad trestles, located just off I-90 close to the Montana -Idaho border.  This family friendly bike ...


Spring Mack Days week 7 results announced

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE - The lake trout are still hitting the jigs and lures making for great fishing on Flathead Lake during 2025 Spring Mack Days. Angler totals are going up and the total for the 2025 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event has hit a new high. At the end of the 7th week of fishing 46,586...


Manners of the mountains: Mission Valley youth learn backcountry horse skills Manners of the mountains: Mission Valley youth learn backcountry horse skills

POLSON — The Mission Valley Back Country Horsemen hosted a hands-on youth education event on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hobby Horse Place LLC, aimed at preparing young riders for responsible and skilled travel in Montana’s backcountry. Designed with the next generation in mind, the eve...


pring Mack Days week 6 results announced pring Mack Days week 6 results announced

News from CSKT FLATHEAD LAKE — Fish on, fish on, and fish on! 2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake is on course for a new record of lake trout entries. There are three weekends left in this event, which is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. The event ends on Saturday, May 10...


Fellowship Fitness hosts 5K fundraiser

News from Fellowship Fitness POLSON — On Saturday, May 3, at 9 a.m. a 5K Fun Run will be held by Fellowship Fitness as a fundraiser to support free wellness opportunities for all.  Fellowship Fitness was established in October 2022 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in partnership with...


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