Outdoors
News from CSKT Natural Resources ST. IGNATIUS — As of today, the CSKT Natural Resources Department has confirmed the water levels at Mission Reservoir have recovered sufficiently above the minimum pool elevation from the previously recorded low levels measured at the end of August. Due to this recovery in water levels at Mission Reservoir, the CSKT Tribal Council has rescinded the fishing closure that had been enacted in August. With this reopening of fishing activities at Mission Reservoir, the public is reminded that all recreational activities on tribally owned lands require a non-member person over the age of 11 to purchase a Tribal Conservation Permit. A...
News from CSKT Natural Resources PABLO — On Aug. 28, 2023, the CSKT Natural Resources Department Water Monitoring & Measurement Program observed that water levels at Mission Reservoir had dropped to a point that raised safety concerns for the local fish populations and overall fisheries ecosys...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks KALISPELL — Hunter education courses are scheduled in Kalispell, Columbia Falls, and Eureka. Registration is free and available at: https://fwp.mt.gov/education/hunter-education. Dates, locations and specific instructions for each class, as well as con...
News from CSKT Natural Resources Dept. FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be conducting a capture event in October at the CSKT Bison Range to pull surplus bison as a means to keep genetic diversity high and capacity within Bison Range long-term goal for the rem...
RONAN — The amount of water flowing into Flathead Lake peaked both lower and earlier than normal this year, frustrating those accustomed to the lake’s reliably clean, clear water for recreation, irrigation and power generation through the summer. The dam-managed lake at the headwaters of...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected 66,000 watercraft for aquatic invasive species. Of those, 35 were mussel-fouled and more than 200 were found with aquatic weeds. FWP and partner agencies, which include tribes, counties and co...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA — The Association for Conservation Information awarded Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks top honors in two communications categories at the organization’s annual awards ceremony held in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, on July 27. FWP took first place in...
News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks HELENA – The drawing for antelope licenses is complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit: fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP Login in the upper righthand corner, then click on “Lookup Draw Results, Register for Lists” tab on the...
News from CSKT Division of Fire FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Though cooler weekend weather and rains have helped suppression efforts, several large wildfires continue to burn on the Flathead Reservation. The Big Knife Wildfire, discovered on July 24, was started by lightning and has burned 4,86...
News from CSKT Natural Resources Department BISON RANGE — With fire season in full force and Stage 2 fire restriction in place, the CSKT Bison Range has decided to take extra precautions due to the extremely dry conditions and will begin closing the two-hour Red Sleep drive at 1 p.m. This precauti...
