The New World screwworm has arrived in the United States. For years, ranchers across Southern states have prepared for a potential invasion of the flesh-eating parasite that can wreak havoc on livestock, pets and even humans. Though the United States went decades without a confi rmed case of the invasive pest, it’s now made its way across the U.S.-Mexico border. Officials have confirmed

Three years of extreme drought conditions have resulted in lower-than-average mule deer numbers across much of north-central Montana. But in trend area surveys conducted earlier this year, biologists saw good over-winter survival of fawns born in the spring of 2025 and are hopeful that significant rainfall in May and June will translate to better habitat conditions and lead to an increase in mule

Migratory bird hunters can now purchase an e-stamp version of the Federal Duck Stamp. The e-stamp, or Electronic Federal Duck Stamp, is a digital version of the traditional Federal Duck Stamp required for hunting migratory waterfowl in the United States. The e-stamp provides digital proof of purchase that allows you to hunt migratory birds, just like the physical Duck Stamp, and is valid until

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a variety of items that will go before the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission during its next meeting, Aug. 19. The topics open for public comment are: • The selection of organizations to receive a license to auction • Proposed Future Fisheries Improvement Program project for the summer funding cycle • Appointment