Conservationists are hoping an easement south of Lolo will be added to a larger project to keep an east-west corridor open for wildlife moving between the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains. The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks commission gave FWP the go-ahead this week to work on an agreement creating an 832-acre conservation easement on the Maclay Ranch 1.5 miles south of … [Read more...] about Maclay Ranch easement sought for wildlife migration across Bitterroot Valley

Health officials in Missoula reported the county's 10th coronavirus death on Friday and 93 new cases, a new single day record. The previous high of 89 was set the day before. The dramatic rise in cases both locally and across the state has health officials concerned. In Missoula, the Board of Health formed a new COVID-19 subcommittee that met last week to discuss indicators … [Read more...] about Missoula reports 10th COVID death; courts close; new restrictions coming this week

If all goes well, anglers and boaters could have one more public access along the shores of Flathead Lake. But it probably won’t happen for at least another year. On Thursday, the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks commission unanimously approved the purchase of almost 15 acres to become the Montebello Fishing Access Site on the west side of Flathead Lake a mile east of Dayton … [Read more...] about FWP commission approves new Flathead Lake access