Mack Long, Regional SupervisorHarper’s Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) Development rzarling@mt.govMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 2 Headquarters3201 Spurgin RoadMissoula, MT 59804Subject:  Harpers Bridge Fishing Access DevelopmentFrom:  Montana Chapter Backcountry Hunters and AnglersMontana Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers is a conservation organization of hunters and fishermen from across the State who have joined for protection of wildlife and fisheries habitat as well as ...

Sen. Tester’s Jobs and Recreation Bill protects and improves some of the best hunting and fishing habitat in America. That’s why Butte area hunters and anglers who hunt the Beaverhead Deerlodge Forest should support it.It assures we have wildlife to enjoy and hunt, as well as abundant fish populations.  The timber harvest design envisioned by the bill is aimed at restoration of landscapes important to deer, elk and moose as well as wild trout.  Restoring already roaded landscapes with a ...

Letter to Editor:Once again irresponsible motorcycle outlaws have ruined efforts on Blue Mountain Recreation Area to rehabilitate past motorcycle hill climbing damage.  The damage includes new vertical ruts that will funnel runoff water causing even more erosion damage in the future.  The rehabilitation of past motorcycle damage at this site cost the public $36,000, including hand erosion control, seeding, and mulching.The Missoula Ranger District has tried to accommodate off-road motorized ...

by Jim PosewitzIn the beginning, humans hunted to live. Today some still live to hunt. Originally it was a matter of survival to utilize what was killed. Today, using what is killed is essential to ethical hunting.After you have taken possession of the animal you have killed and taken time to appreciate it, it is then time to care for your gift. The task at hand will vary. For some animals it is simply a matter of putting it into your game pouch and continuing. For big game there is field ...

by Phillip WattsYou've probably heard it before–to find the best hunting, get off the beaten track and go where the crowds don't go. This is sound advice, because elk have learned to avoid areas with lots of human activity, especially during hunting seasons. And elk range over large areas so sometimes you need to cover a lot of country to find them. But where do you begin?First, you'll have to acquire some basic wilderness navigation skills. These skills will make you a better hunter–you'll ...