State: MT

Why It Matters: Without proactive forest management, forest health declines and the risk of high-intensity wildfires increases, which is devastating for fish and wildlife habitat and can lead to public land closures that limit access for sportsmen and women. Forest health improvement projects not only reduce wildfire risk to protect nearby communities and support local forest industries, but they also diversify and enhance habitat for …

CSF Supports U.S. Forest Service Wildfire Risk Reduction Project in Montana Read More »

Why It Matters: The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission’s October 9, 2025, virtual meeting addressed current threats to wildlife health, habitat integrity, and hunting season frameworks. These decisions directly influence hunting opportunities, population sustainability, and access for sportsmen and women across the state. By prioritizing science-based adjustments and public input, the Commission reinforces Montana’s commitment …

Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission Advances Disease Management and Habitat Protections at October Meeting Read More »

Why It Matters: Voluntary conservation agreements are valuable tools for conserving private working forests that support fish and wildlife habitat. Combined, both phases of the Montana Great Outdoors Conservation Easement conserves more than 85,000 acres where sustainable forest management will continue to benefit forest health, wildlife habitat, and the economy. Notably and not common for …

CSF-Supported Conservation Easement on Large Working Forest in Montana Approved Read More »

Why It Matters: The Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (MFWP) Commission’s August 21, 2025 meeting finalized regulations for the for the 2025-2026 hunting, fishing, and trapping seasons, along with considerations of several land and water projects shaping both management and public access plans for the coming year. Highlights: The Commission took the Future Fisheries Improvement …

Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Finalizes 2025-2026 Wildlife and Fisheries Regulations Read More »

Why It Matters: Montana’s 2025 legislative session delivered key victories for hunters, anglers, and trappers by enhancing the state’s Block Management Program, bolstering public access to private lands. Three bills, all sponsored by Montana Legislative Sportsmen Caucus Co-chairs, worked to address the critical issue of land access and sportsmen/landowner relations. Highlights: Caucus Co-Chair Representative Joshua …

Montana Bolsters Public Access with 2025 Legislative Wins for Sportsmen Read More »

Why It Matters: Without active management, forest health and wildlife habitat will decline as insects, drought, and other stressors reduce stand vigor while the risk for severe wildfire will increase, threatening nearby private lands as well as the winter range habitat that the wildlife management area provides for big game species important to Montana’s hunters …

CSF Supports Habitat Improvement Project on Montana Wildlife Management Area Read More »

Why It Matters: Prescribed fire is one of the most efficient and cost-effective tools used for forest and wildlife habitat managers across the United States. However, the dangers associated with the use of fire, along with the public’s conflation between prescribed burning and devastating wildfires, can make its use intimidating to those who lack professional …

Certified Burner Program Proposed in Big Sky Country Read More »