Hunting regulations often are the subject of debate, curiosity or even consternation with hunters around Montana. Hunters who want to see changes in regulations or have ideas to improve the regulations will have a great opportunity to make a difference in the coming weeks. On odd years, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks does a complete run through of hunting regulations to consider both large

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 117 calls from May 26 to June 2. The calls included: May 27 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice in Poplar for a report of partner/family member assault. A female claimed her boyfriend broke her TV during an argument. FPTDLJ placed a male under arrest. May 28 Deputies went to the hospital in Poplar for

Gallatin and Flathead were the fastest growing counties in Montana between 2023 and 2024, while the city of Kalispell has grown nearly 25 percent since 2020, adding more residents than any Montana city, according to the latest population growth data from the U.S. Census. The federal government last week released the latest population counts for the nation’s more than 3,000 counties, as well as

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is developing a new Statewide Mule Deer Management Plan and recently held public workshops around the state to hear from the public. FWP still wants to hear from people who care about mule deer management but were unable to attend a workshop. Those folks can go to FWP’s website and leave a comment here. FWP will be taking public feedback through June 27.