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Coroner's inquest underway in Red Lodge shooting
Posted 2:28 PM 5/24/2012 by Drew Trafton (KTVQ Billings)
RED LODGE- A coroner's inquest hearing into a fatal shooting is underway at the Carbon County Courthouse in Red Lodge.
The hearing, conducted by Park County Coroner Al Jenkins, is detailing the actions of Red Lodge Assistant Police Chief Scott Cope.
On the morning of October 13th (More)
Glacier National Park prepares for holiday weekend
Fast moving rivers prompt Flathead safety advice
Hair of the bear approach used to count Northwest MT grizzlies
Invasive species fight continues at Glacier NP
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Biologists trying to avoid "crash" in elk population with wolf hunt changes
Posted 10:44 AM 5/24/2012 by Dennis Bragg (KPAX/KAJ Media Center)
MISSOULA- Saying Montana wildlife populations are "out of whack", state game managers hope a more "aggressive" wolf hunting season will help to prevent a "crash" in deer and elk populations.
During a candid discussion with people in Missoula on Tuesday night Montana Fish, Wildlife and (More)
Final results of Spring Mack Days released
Route of the Hiawatha bike trail reopening
Undersheriff offers tips for avoiding trailhead break-ins
5/22/2012
Trapping debate dominates Missoula wolf meeting
Posted 9:23 AM 5/23/2012 by Dennis Bragg (KPAX News)
MISSOULA- People who are against trapping say a proposal to trap wolves during next year's hunting season in Montana is "prehistoric" and will cause "animals to suffer". But hunters and trappers defend that approach of controlling wolf populations arguing that deer and elk suffer when attacked by (More)
Montana FWP issues holiday water warning
Silver Bow Creek fishable again after multi-million dollar cleanup
5/20/2012
FWP warns of invasive species
Posted 9:37 AM 5/21/2012 by Tara Oster (KPAX News)
MISSOULA- Boaters are anxiously preparing to get out on the water, but invasive aquatic species are anxious to hitch a ride on watercraft.
That's the warning from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials who said invasive species are a very real threat to water bodies in the Treasure (More)
5/21/2012
Missoula wolf hunt hearing set for Tuesday night
Posted 8:33 AM 5/21/2012 by Dennis Bragg (KPAX/KAJ Media Center)
MISSOULA- The debate over what is being called a "more aggressive" approach to hunting wolves in Montana comes to Missoula Tuesday as state officials listen to what hunters and wildlife advocates have to say about the new proposals. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks managers have (More)
Glacier National Park provides economic stimulus
5/19/2012
Public comment sought on MT wolf hunt proposal
Posted 2:17 PM 5/19/2012 by KPAX/KAJ Media Center
HELENA- State wildlife officials are looking for the public to weigh in plans for the next proposed wolf hunting and trapping season.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials say that trapping and hunting of wolves is provided for in Montana's wolf conservation and management plan and (More)
5/18/2012
Livestock board urged to find money for "preventing" wolf damage
Posted 10:52 AM 5/21/2012 by Dennis Bragg (KPAX/KAJ Media Center)
HAMILTON- Bitterroot ranchers and conservationists tell the state's Livestock Loss Board they need to find money to help pay for preventing wolves killing livestock, not just paying for lost animals.
The board was formed five years ago to help ranchers who lose livestock to Montana's (More)
