Erin Weger’s most memorable hunting experience was a total accident. Her buddy had to run into town that morning, so she went at it alone thinking she'd likely just be out for a nature walk. Instead, ...

The 2024 big game general hunting season opened Oct. 26 and hunters across the western portion of Montana saw mild weather and increased harvest numbers compared to last year’s opening weekend, ...

Hunting opportunities for a variety of wildlife are plentiful in southwestern Montana. Hunters should remember that crowding will occur on easily accessible public lands, and wildlife may be visibly ...

As leaves fade to yellow, storefronts across Montana turn orange, adorned with huge “Welcome Hunters” banners.

The general deer and elk hunting season wrapped up last weekend in Montana and game check stations in Northwest Montana reported activity levels nearly identical to last year, while harvest totals ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana’s 2025 general big game hunting season closed Sunday, Nov. 30 with harvest totals coming in slightly above the five-year average for both deer and elk in west-central Montana ...

The 2025 big game general hunting season opened with warm temperatures and mild wind in south-central Montana. Hunter numbers varied significantly across the region, as did animal harvests.

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