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Tribes announce prescribed burn Tribes announce prescribed burn

News from C.T. Camel, CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Fuels Program plans to perform a prescribed burn in the upper Knowles Creek and Little Money Drainages near Perma sometime during the week of April 1-5. Depending on weather, it will most likely be mid-week.  The prescribed burn is a large-scale ecosystem maintenance burn intended to reduce natural fuels accumulations, rejuvenate browse conditions for game, and reintroduce the natural process of fire on the landscape. This project is a result of a multi-agency agreement between the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes and the USFS. On the day of these burns the area will be c...


Ordinance 44D: Bird Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Regulation changes for CSKT members approved

News from Information & Education Program Manager Stephan Gillin FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce that Tribal Council has approved the CSKT Member Regulations for the March 1, 2024, to Feb. 28, 2025, Hunting, Fishing and Recreation Regulations. The ...


Spring Mack Days week 1 results announced Spring Mack Days week 1 results announced

News from CSKT Natural Resources The 2024 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake is sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. The event began Thursday, March 14, and wraps up on May 11, 2024. Mack Days fishing events are a fish conservation ...


Help protect the monarchs by participating in tracking efforts Help protect the monarchs by participating in tracking efforts

By Lake County Conservation District CHARLO — At the February Conservation Speaker Series at Ninepipes Lodge, Beth Waterbury presented “Monarchs & Milkweed.” The following is from her presentation. Monarch butterflies perform one of the most amazing feats in the natural world &m...


Review preliminary 2025-26 fishing regulations

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA —If you’re interested in providing input on how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is crafting fishing regulations for the next two years, now is your chance. FWP is taking public comment and asking for ideas on initial proposals for the 2025-20...


Recent precipitation improves snowpack conditions, more snow needed Recent precipitation improves snowpack conditions, more snow needed

News from USDA BOZEMAN — Above normal precipitation during February resulted in an increase in basin wide snowpack percentages for all Montana and northern Wyoming river basins. Last month percentages were generally 40-60% of normal, while as of March 1 most percentages are about 65-75% of normal....


Large section of Flathead Lake north shore closed for seasonal waterfowl production

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — A seasonal closure starts March 1 along a large portion of the north shore of Flathead Lake between Bigfork and Somers to support migrating and nesting birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Flathead Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) spa...


2024 Spring Mack Days one month away

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Up to $225,000 in cash and prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded during the 2024 Spring Mack Days fishing event on Flathead Lake. Nine weeks of lake trout fishing will begin Thursday, March 14, and will end on Saturday...


FWP announces changes to the reservation processes at state parks

News from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will implement changes this year to the reservation process for state park sites. The changes will create more opportunities for recreationists to enjoy state parks and comply with legislation passed by the 20...


Smith River permit deadline is Feb. 14

News from MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks GREAT FALLS — The deadline for Smith River float applications is Wednesday, Feb. 14. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. 22. Permits are required to float the 59-mile section of river between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge and are issued each year through a lo...


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