As elk populations continue to be a concern across the state, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is convening a citizens advisory group to address the future of elk management. The 12-member group will be tasked with developing new and creative ideas and recommendations and helping build new relationships among stakeholders passionate about elk management in Montana. FWP is seeking people representing

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 2.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.39/g on Monday, Feb. 7, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 2.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.05/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana was priced at $3.16/g on Monday while

On the last day of Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced a partnership between Town Pump, the LifeGuard Group and the State of Montana to raise awareness and put an end to human trafficking in Montana. “Earlier this month, we brought together state and local law enforcement and nonprofit leaders to discuss strategies to end human trafficking in Montana.

Landowners have until March 15 to submit applications to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for enrollment in the Unlocking Public Lands Program or the Public Access Land Agreement Program. These programs are designed to provide recreational public access to state (Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation) or federal (Bureau of Land Management or United States Forest Service)

During a conference call with state newspapers last week, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., explained his “Right To Repair” farm equipment legislation that he introduced on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Tester noted that in “real life” he is a farmer, and that he understands “time is literally money on the farm.” With advanced technology now being incorporated into production agriculture, it

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the appointment of Christy Clark as the director of the Montana Department of Agriculture. “Montana producers work hard to feed the world, and today they have a partner and established advocate in Christy Clark as the director of the Montana Department of Ag,” Gianforte said. “A fifth-generation rancher, Christy understands the challenges and opportunities

On the heels of a December which brought exceptional moisture to the Treasure State, January largely lacked needed precipitation. Monthly Natural Resources Conservation Service SNOTEL site totals across Montana show that January precipitation was below to near normal. “The first week of the month looked promising. The mountains received at least one to two feet of snow, but westerly flow brought