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Must-Visit States in the Western U.S. for Every Type of Traveler
In this article we take a look at four specific Western locations that both tourists and even local Americans must visit at least once.... more
Boaters Gearing Up For July 4th Weekend May Need Inspection
As boaters flock to rivers and lakes for the July 4th weekend, keep in mind the rules aimed at preventing aquatic invasive species from spreading.... more
Professional Equipment That’ll Greatly Improve Your Hunting Experience
When you go hunting, you will need the necessary equipment. When you prepare thoroughly, it is easy to capture your prey.... more
Griz Picked No. 11 in Athlon Preseason Poll
In one of the year's first preseason polls, Montana is slotted in at No. 11 in the Athlon Sports Preseason FCS Top-25.... more
Live Bait Fishing Regulations Vary Across the State
With fishing season in full swing across Montana, anglers need to keep in mind some important regulations pertaining to live bait.... more
Sullivan to Remain on Lady Griz Staff
Jordan Sullivan, who has both played and coached for the Lady Griz, with family ties to the program that go deeper than that, will remain as an assistant coach.... more
Hunting Permit Drawing Results Now Available
The wait is over as the deer and elk permit drawing is complete, just 12 days after the application deadline. ... more
Griz Host Portland State to Cap Spring Season
And just like that, the Montana Grizzlies' spring season enters the home stretch as UM prepares to take on Portland State in its second and final game of April.... more
Montana to Host Full-Capacity Football Games in Fall of ’21
The University of Montana department of athletics announced Tuesday its intention to return to full-capacity attendance at Washington-Grizzly Stadium for the fall 2021 football season.... more
Montana Athletics Rolls Out Spring Football Ticket Process
Roughly 5,000 fans will get the chance to watch the Montana Grizzlies take on Central Washington and Portland State live and in-person at Washington-Grizzly Stadium this spring... more
Attendance, Kick Times, and Broadcast Details Set For Griz Spring Games
The Montana football team will have a limited number of fans in attendance at its two spring football games, kick times have been confirmed.... more
Montana’s Offense Reloaded for 2021
When the Montana Grizzlies take the field for their first official practice of spring on Friday, one of their many offensive weapons will be running back Marcus Knight.... more
Montana Adds Spring Game vs. Portland State
The Montana Grizzlies have added another opponent to the 2021 modified spring schedule, with Portland State set to visit Washington-Grizzly Stadium in a non-conference matchup on April 17.... more
2021 Smith River Permit Drawing Results Now Available
The permit lottery results to float Smith River State Park in 2021 are now available online at fwp.mt.gov.... more
2020 Big Sky Schedule Moved to 2021
The Big Sky Conference announced Wednesday it has approved moving the fall 2020 conference football schedule to the fall of 2021, restoring the slate of games that had previously been canceled.... more
Montana Schools to Play Modified Spring Football Season
The football programs at the University of Montana and Montana State University announced jointly on Friday that neither team will participate in the Big Sky Conference's spring championship season.... more
Louie-McGee Signs Contract to Play at Edmonton
Montana's record-breaking wide receiver Jerry Louie-McGee has officially signed to play professionally for the Edmonton Football Team of the Canadian Football League.... more
Montana Earns Upset Win Over Washington
It was a happy homecoming for head coach Travis DeCuire, who earned a 66-58 win over the Washington Huskies on Wednesday night.... more
Montana Basketball Season to Start Without Fans for Home Games
The Montana basketball teams will start the upcoming season without fans for their home games at Dahlberg Arena.... more
Tiemann Named “Voice of the Lady Griz”
The University of Montana women’s basketball program welcomes a new play-by-play broadcaster this season: Shawn Tiemann ... more
Olson, Louie-McGee Named to Edmonton’s Negotiation List
Former Grizzlies Dante Olson and Jerry Louie-McGee have been added to the Edmonton Football Team's negotiation list, officially claiming the exclusive Canadian Football League rights of the two Montana stan... more
Bear Spray – Carry it, Know How to Use it This Fall
The Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee recommends the use of bear spray and urges hunters to learn these bear-aware safety measures.... more
2020 Big Game Hunting Forecast
Are you ready for hunting season? FWP can help. In addition to the following hunting forecast, FWP provides online information about hunting access, including our popular Block Management Program.... more
The Importance of Varying Dry Fly Patterns While Fly Fishing in Missoula
Here are some things to keep in mind when preparing a fly fishing expedition in Missoula and planning where to cast your favorite dry flies for trout.... more
Griz Picked No. 7 in Preseason Media Poll
By ERIC TABER - The Montana Grizzlies were slotted in at No. 7 in the first, and only, STATS Perform FCS Top 25 media poll of the year, the organization announced Tuesday.... more
Big Sky Postpones All Fall Sports Until Spring 2021
Due to ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, the Big Sky Conference is postponing all competition for its fall sports to spring 2021.... more
5 Ways You Can Work on Your Golf Game off the Course
Whether you’re new to the sport, or a seasoned pro, there is always room for improvement when it comes to upping your golf game. ... more
Statement on Montana’s Home Football Game Against Morehead State
Morehead State has informed Montana director of athletics Kent Haslam of their intention to obtain a waiver from the Pioneer League to play the Montana/Morehead State game as scheduled. ... more
FWP “Kids to Fish” Program Allows Anglers to Borrow Gear & Tackle For Free
A popular Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks program that allows kids and their friends or families to check out free fishing rods and tackle is in full swing again this year. ... more
Griz Picked Second in Big Sky Preseason Polls
The Montana Grizzlies have been picked to finish second in the 2020 Big Sky title race by the league's coaches and media.... more
Longtime Relationships Help Griz Land Transfers From Louisville and Arizona
A pair of recruiting journeys years in the making came full circle for Grizzly head coach Bobby Hauck and his staff this week.... more
Montana Opens at No. 7 in First Preseason Poll
With summer underway and the fall season approaching, the first preseason prognostication was released on Wednesday by the FCS editors of HERO Sports.... more
Beartooth Wildlife Management Area Opens May 15 to Day-Use Only
To coordinate with local and federal partners, Beartooth WMA opens May 15 to day-use only; other WMAs open as usual with social distancing protocols in place.... more
Olson Signs with Philadelphia Eagles
The greatest tackler in Montana and Big Sky Conference history received the chance to make a literal dream of a lifetime come true Saturday, signing with the Eagles.... more
Big Sky Conference to Re-Air Several Griz Basketball Games This Week on Pluto TV
Montana fans can get their basketball fix this week, with the Big Sky Conference announcing it will re-air 15 recent basketball games on Pluto TV (channel 530).... more
Be Bear Aware When Recreating Outdoors
After a long winter, bears are out and about. And, as COVID-19 quarantines continue, humans are seeking solace and activity in the outdoors.... more
Hunting Permit Drawing Results Now Available
Hunters can now check the results of the 2020 nonresident combination and elk and deer permit drawing to see if they were successful.... more
State Lands Remain Open For Day Use
Fish Wildlife and Parks adjusts facility management in response to COVID-19; and state lands remain open for day use. ... more
Griz Football Classics Set For Re-Air on ROOT Sports & SWX
Montana's 1995 National Championship win over Marshall is set to highlight a 31-game slate of Big Sky Conference classic football game re-broadcasts on ROOT Sports and SWX Montana.... more
Grizzly Athletics Announces Social Distancing Measures
The University of Montana Department of Athletics will suspend all practices and group team activities through March 29... more
Bears Spoil Grizzlies’ Control of 1st Place
By NIC HALLISEY - The Bears handed Montana a 71-64 loss on Thursday night, severely damaging Montana's chance to win a third consecutive regular-season championship.... more
Montana, Hauck Agree to New Four-Year Contract
The University of Montana and Bobby Hauck, the school's winningest football coach of all time, have agreed to a new four-year contract, extending him through January 2024.... more
Seniors Lead Montana to Another Brawl of the Wild Victory
Montana capped a decade of dominance against Montana State on Saturday, winning for the 19th time in the past 20 meetings.... more
Lady Griz Seeking Bye as End of Regular Season Approaches
The Montana women's basketball team will play a single game this week, facing Montana State on Saturday in Bozeman.... more
Pridgett Earns Big Sky Player-of-the-Week Honors Once Again
After averaging 24.5 points per game, including a near-triple-double vs. Idaho State, Sayeed Pridgett was a no-brainer to be named the Big Sky Conference Ready Nutrition Player of the Week.... more
Offensive Uptick Leading Grizzlies, Who Host Weber State and Idaho State This Week
Back in first place following three consecutive rivalry wins, Montana will now bring its league-leading record back to Missoula, where the Grizzlies will host Weber State (Thursday) and Idaho State (Saturday).... more
Montana Lets Lead Slip Away at Weber State
By NIC HALLISEY - Montana led for all but 2 minutes of regulation, including by seven points with under 2 minutes to play, before Weber State closed the period on an 8-1 run to force overtime. ... more
Winter’s Tale
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Right now, it’s too late for hunting, too early for fishing and I’m too old for winter mountain climbing.... more
Montana Holds On at Idaho State
By NIC HALLISEY - It wasn't easy, but at the end of the night, Montana is 7-1 in Big Sky Conference play following another victory on the road.... more
Samuelson Lifts Montana Over Idaho for 1,000th Home Win
Montana is 6-1 to open Big Sky Conference play following a 67-63 home victory over Idaho on Saturday night. The victory was the 1,000th home win in program history.... more