Strong New Farm Bill

New Farm Bill looking good for Montana agriculture and Montana ag lands conservation. That's great news for Montana's economy, rural communities, wildlife habitat, and open land. Alex Diekmann photo

En Route

The Iceland gull is sometimes found in Iceland in the summer. It is also sometimes found along the US east coast or west coast in the winter. If it is found in Montana - this one was seen near Billings - it is en route to either summer or winter habitat. Dan Casey photo

On the Move

Montana elk on the move on a #wildlifewednesday. Randy Smith photo

Rambling Grizzlies Give Managers Fits

Removing grizzly bears from the Endangered Species List and creating management plans that address landowner concerns is one of Montana's most perplexing natural resource challenges.

Thank You

Thankful for Montana's landowners and ag producers who help conserve open land, wildlife habitat and the character of Montana. MLR photo

Conservation in the Heart of the Flathead Valley

Flathead Land Trust, NRCS, and landowner are working to conserve wetlands, ag lands, wildlife habitat and more on 725 acres along the Flathead River in the heart of the Flathead Valley.

Bull Elk in Autumn Foliage

Montana bull elk in autumn foliage on #wildlifewednesday.
Laura Verhaeghe photo

Trails Are a Montana Way of Life

Lots of talk about potential new funding options to expand, improve and maintain Montana trails.
Derek Ford photo

Voters Show Strong Support for Conservation

From the Trust for Public Land: 42 ballot measures were passed by US voters on Nov. 6, approving $2.8 billion in parks, trails and conservation funding.

Wetlands Protected by Conservation Easement

NRCS and Belgrade area landowner finalize wetlands conservation easement on Trout Creek that decreases erosion and improves streamflows, riparian areas, wildlife habitat and more. 

Montana Sunset

Fabulous Montana sunset. Dan Casey photo

Visit a Wildlife Refuge Near You

Teddy Roosevelt created the first one in 1903. Now there are 560 national wildlife refuges in the US, with some terrific wildlife refuges here in Montana. Kay Bjork photo

Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Congratulations to Stan Meyer of Great Falls and all the inductees to the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame.

Charming

The subtle glory of a Montana autumn has been charming this year. 
Laura Verhaeghe photo.

RMEF Expands Bitterroot Recreational Access

RMEF celebrates expanded access and wildlife habitat conservation at Bass Creek in the Bitterroot.

Way to Go, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation receives the Public Lands Foundation’s 2018 Landscape Stewardship Award for expanding recreational access and conserving wildlife habitat.

Montana Ag Land and Wildlife Habitat Conserved

13,500-acre conservation easement is a win for Montana.

Trumpeter

Young trumpeter swan in a Blackfoot Valley spring creek. Thanks to conservation efforts, trumpeters are making an impressive recovery in Montana. Trumpeter swans are North America's heaviest flying bird.

Coalition Seeks New Funding Program for Montana Trails

New program for Montana trails?

NRCS Videos Show Stewardship and Conservation

Pretty good collection of short videos highlighting agricultural conservation in Montana. Nicely done, NRCS and landowners.