Wildlife

MISSOULA – The University of Montana’s Wildlife Biology Program has named Chad Bishop as its new director. Bishop, who previously served as assistant director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, takes over from interim director Winsor Lowe on Aug...

Reports of "swimmer's itch" at Willow Creek Reservoir on the Rocky Mountain Front northwest of Augusta, have prompted the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks to issue an advisory. According to the Centers for Disease Control, "swimmer's itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain parasites that infect some birds

Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on proposed guidelines to establish elk hunting seasons before or after the existing archery and general rifle seasons. The additional seasons, called elk shoulder seasons, would be used where needed to reduce elk populations...

WEST GLACIER, MONT. – Glacier National Park continues its boat inspection and permit program this summer as part of an ongoing aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention program.  Westward expansion of zebra and quagga mussels, and other aquatic invasive species transported mainly on recreational watercraft, is driving regional water resource managers to adjust existing AIS prevention strategies...

BIGFORK—A popular annual fundraiser for Montana wildlife biologists who oversee the state’s grizzly bear and lion populations is scheduled for July 10 at Jack and Suzi Hanna’s farm near Bigfork.  Montana’s Outdoor Legacy Foundation—formerly the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Foundation—organizes the yearly event in order to give state biologists the tools and personnel they need to, among other

Collaborative project one of four finalists to present at River Rally in New Mexico in May  Great Falls, Mont. -- A collaborative project to restore flows and water quality in the Rocky Mountain Front’s Sun River has gained international attention as one of the top four finalists in the national premiere of the North American Riverprize, a prestigious recognition bestowed by the International Rive

It's spring and we've got whitewater rafting and all sorts of fishing on tap this weekend on Northwestern Outdoors Radio!  Marty Smith with 3 Rivers Resort kicks things off and lets you know about the single and multi-day rafting/trout fishing trips you can enjoy in Northern Idaho...

Bill Hanlon with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) shares his fascinating story of going on a multi-day hunting expedition in Northern British Columbia and finding not only a Dall sheep, but also the frozen and mummified remains of a 500 year old man...

Sportsman’s Warehouse, “America’s Premier Outfitter”, is a sponsor of a brand new weekly trivia game on Northwestern Outdoors Radio where one lucky listener will win a $25 gift card every week for the next year!  The trivia contest will take place during the latter part of the hour-long broadcast and also highlight upcoming seminars and other events taking place at some of the 23 Sportsman’s Wareh

We've got an exciting broadcast for you from the 4th annual Backcountry Hunter & Anglers Rendezvous in Spokane this weekend!  Executive Director Land Tawney talks about the event, the growing organization and the battle being fought over a bill that would turn federal land management over to the states. Th...

There is a lot of fishing to be had this weekend on Northwestern Outdoors Radio.  We start on the Missouri River when we talk to Arnie Gidlow, owner of Missouri Riverside Outfitters and Lodge, about the fine fly fishing he has for rainbows and brown trout near Craig, Montana...

Horseback riding on the Rocky Mountain Front is just one of the adventures to be featured this Sunday morning on Northwestern Outdoors Radio. Host John Kruse interviewed a bevy of guests at the big Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show in Portland, Oregon last week...