Wildlife

Rep. Paul Fielder (R-Thompson Falls) sent us an update on the wildlife related bills he is working on before the Montana Legislature. Plus, his bill to eliminate taxes on social security is now off the table for reconsideration.

Rep. Paul Fielder, a Republican from Thompson Falls, Montana is leading the charge in the state legislature when it comes to several bills important to sportsmen. He is also the sponsor of HB 468, which would allow hunters to hunt black bears with dogs.

This man planned to have a calm walk at night. It almost worked until his stroll included a monster moose who was blocking his path and would not move.

A Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks official says a mother grizzly bear attacked a boater who inadvertently came between the parent and her cub.

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials are proposing extending the wolf hunting and trapping seasons in northwestern Montana.

For the first time in 24 years, Yellowstone National Park wildlife managers have found no evidence wolves killing each other.

Federal wildlife managers plan to kill a pack of wolves that killed eight llamas last month in the Highlands Mountains southeast of Butte.

The general deer and elk season runs from October 26 through December 1 in Montana.

With temperatures dropping around the state, sightings of wildlife at lower elevations will be more common as winter approaches.

Here are 10 problem areas, courtesy of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.