MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana’s general deer and elk season has wrapped up, and game check stations in northwest Montana reported hunter traffic almost identical to last year, with slight shifts in ...

Wildlife agencies in several states are reviewing proposed deer hunting regulation changes that could expand opportunities in ...

Oct. 31—Montana's general deer and elk hunting season opened last weekend with nearly 2,000 hunters stopping at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 check stations, reporting a slightly higher ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. BILLINGS — Chronic wasting disease was detected for the first time in central Montana this season ...

In the heart of Big Sky Country, where wide-open spaces have long drawn hunters chasing the thrill of a big mule deer buck, things are changing fast. The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission just made ...

In some Montana hunting districts, up to one-third of animals have contracted chronic wasting disease, the fatal, neurodegenerative disorder that’s driving down deer and elk populations in other ...

Erin Weger’s most memorable hunting experience was a total accident. Her buddy had to run into town that morning, so she went at it alone thinking she'd likely just be out for a nature walk. Instead, ...

A tall and heavy 8-point buck pushed a doe up the open ridge and directly toward my tree stand. Three satellite bucks circled and sniffed the air, but couldn’t get within 20 yards of the doe due to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. My back to a stump, I wasn't aware of the buck behind me till too late. THE FIRST DEER I ever killed came to me, but I was in a ...