Dead Wolf Discovered in WMU 313
Last week, a mortality signal from a Yellowstone National Park collar led authorities to a wolf that appears to have died from a gunshot wound and was found in Wolf Management Unit (WMU) 313. Evidence on site suggests the wolf…
Flat Creek Bridge Restricted to Light Passenger Vehicles Only
Beginning Monday, November 4, 2024, Lewis and Clark County will restrict traffic on a 5-ton weight limited bridge over Flat Creek to single light-passenger vehicles only following an inspection by the Montana Department of Transportation. Out of concern for public…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Rescinded for Lewis and Clark County
The Lewis and Clark County Commission, upon the recommendation of the Lewis and Clark Rural Fire Council and Leo C. Dutton Sheriff/Fire Warden, voted to rescind Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Lewis and Clark County effective August 20, 2024. At…
State of Montana Opens Property Tax Rebate Claims, File Now!
On Wednesday, the Montana Department of Revenue began accepting property tax rebate claims. Montana homeowners may claim up to $675 on their primary residence. Claims must be made by October 1st, 2024. You can file your claim online by visiting…
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Established for Lewis and Clark County
With fire danger rising and to reduce the risk of human-caused fires, the Lewis and Clark County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution today to establish Stage 1 Fire Restrictions throughout the county. The resolution was recommended to the Commission…
Dearborn High Bridge Closed Pending Inspection After Heavy Load
Lewis and Clark County announced the closure of the Dearborn River High Bridge on HWY 434 pending an inspection after a tractor trailer that exceeded the load limit traveled on the weight-restricted bridge. On Thursday, June 13, 2024, a tractor…
Drawing Results for Moose, Sheep, Goat and Bison now Available
Curious to know if you were successful in the drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses? The wait is over. The drawings are complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP…
Bowhunter Education Course Scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an in-person Bowhunter Education course at the Billings Rod and Gun Club from May 17-19. Online registration is open until Friday, May 10. Bowhunter Education courses cover basic information on archery equipment, the…
Attorney General Knudsen Issues Statement on Guilty Verdict in Trial of Man Who Injured MHP Trooper
In response to the guilty verdict in the trial of Jason Allen Miller, who ran over Montana Highway Patrol Trooper Lewis Johnson in February 2023, Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following statement: “We will not tolerate violence against law…
NorthWestern Energy Employees Pitch in for National Volunteer Week
NorthWestern Energy employees are planting trees, working at food banks, cleaning up trash and more during National Volunteer Week, April 21st-27th. NorthWestern Energy will make donations to the organizations employees are volunteering with in recognition of their work. “NorthWestern Energy’s…