
Economic impact of big-game hunting resonates through Montana
Studies show that elk, deer and antelope hunters combined spent an estimated $324 million in Montana in 2016, and that money supports more than 3,300 jobs.

Studies show that elk, deer and antelope hunters combined spent an estimated $324 million in Montana in 2016, and that money supports more than 3,300 jobs.

Even more business expected in 2017, although issues such as invasive mussels a cause for concern.

That brings the number of Montana rivers where it’s been found to 10.

For decades, pallid sturgeon have been prevented from reaching hundreds of miles of upstream spawning habitat because of an existing rock weir at the proposed dam site.

Soon after the attack, Todd Orr made a video explaining what happened, which attracted millions of viewers.

Killings stopped over disease concerns until temporary home can be found for 40 of the animals wanted by an American Indian tribe

Changes announced in permit types for several regions

He was also a legendary fly fisherman and conservationist

American Indian tribes, conservation groups and some scientists tying up a decision on lifting protections for more than 700 grizzlies
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