A coalition of conservation organizations and fly-fishing businesses are doubling down on efforts to compel Montana’s governor to form a cold water fisheries task force. Upper Missouri Waterkeeper and a host of other conservation groups, fly-fishing businesses, outfitters and close to 900 citizens signed a letter that again calls on Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte to organize a cold water fisheries task force. Among others, the coalition includes Orvis, the Fishing Outfitters Association of ...

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens are seeking information on a person of interest suspected in illegally killing a turkey south of Roundup around 5:30 p.m. May 2. According to the game wardens, footage of the man taken from security cameras at the home shows he wore all camouflage and drove a black pickup with a matching topper. Visit the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks website to report any information known about the incident, or call the FWP violation reporting hotline at ...

Volunteers from all over California convened last weekend to work on wildlife-friendly fencing along the South Fork of the Kern River in order to improve riverine habitat for deer, turkey and upland game. After a hard day's work, volunteers hit the river and found shady pools and hungry fish in an effort to provide valuable fisheries data to the Bureau of Land Management. To wash it all down, they had a keg of Outstanding IPA donated by Kern River Brewing and smoked venison spaghetti ...

The Ohio Chapter has been doing great work with completing their strategic plan and now looking to advance their impact throughout the great state. These folks are active outdoors enthusiasts and excellent conservationists!  The chapter was assisting with rerouting sections of the Archers Fork Trail in the Wayne National Forest Marietta Unit on April 2nd. The participants assisted with clearing sections for the reroute of the trail and made great progress during through their ...

The Indiana Chapter hosted their annual Turkey Talk on April 13th. Two turkey experts joined the virtual session and educated the attendees on various aspects of turkey hunting and biology. This even is always well attended and participants always leave with additional knowledge and anticipation of the upcoming season!  The Indiana Chapter has a very great working relationship with the Indiana DNR. The chapter performs various clean up days, habitat restoration, and invasive species ...