Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking anglers to help identify ponds this spring that may have winterkilled. What causes fish to winterkill? There are many factors that influence a pond to winterkill, but it usually starts with low water and increased vegetation. “Unfortunately, the ongoing drought left many ponds and small reservoirs in Eastern Montana five to ten feet lower, or

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks State Trails Advisory Committee will meet March 22 and 23. The group will meet in person, at the Great Falls Region 4 office in the public conference room; a virtual option will also be available. On March 22, the meeting will run from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., and continue on March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The STAC advises FWP on trail issues in Montana,