Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks

Briefs: Montana FWP is one step closer to replacing its 22-year-old wolf management plan. Mountain lion found dead near Troy with its head and tail cut off.

Montana wildlife officials this week announced that surveys of fish populations in the Upper Missouri Basin showed minimal signs of infection; Director Paul Green is leaving his role at the head of the Commerce Department, effective immediately.

Montana wildlife officials this hunting season completed a record number of tests for Chronic Wasting Disease. Fish, Wildlife and Parks says it tested more than 9,000 samples since the fall, and 3 percent came back positive.

Roughly half the wolves in Montana could be killed under proposals state lawmakers are considering.

Gov. Gianforte names new Department of Agriculture director. Montana's DEQ to develop emissions reduction roadmap

Montana's U.S. Attorney announces dismantling of a major fentanyl ring. Lolo National Forest's supervisor will retire at the end of the year. 30,000 acres of northwestern Montana forests will enter conservation easement

Montana groups are looking to help wildlife safely cross I-90 near Missoula where collisions with cars are becoming more common.

Flathead electric receives $3 million for wildfire mitigation. Montana's outdoor rec industry bolsters state economy and boosts job market. Gov. Gianforte appoints a new director of FWP.

Montana FWP is considering a new state park. Rural communities throughout Montana are set to receive tourism assistance grants for emergency services. A former superintendent pleads no contest to obstruction charges. The State Health Department receives a waste and fraud reduction grant.

The head of Montana’s department of criminal investigation is retiring after 43 years in law enforcement. Montana gas prices are at their lowest in more than a year. Big game harvest numbers remain strong.