Outdoors

River Monsters: Family catches catfish by hand

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PRAGUE, Okla. (AP) — Flathead catfish are the hardheaded, whiskered, muscle-bound, slick rulers of their watery domain, but one young Oklahoma family grows and thrives on showing Mr. Whiskers who really is the boss.

Fire restrictions instituted at Hell Creek

According to a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) news release, Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place in Garfield and Carter counties.

Second Northern California wolf pack documented

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A female gray wolf, her mate and at least three pups are the second pack of wolves spotted in Northern California since the species went extinct there in 1924, state wildlife officials said Wednesday.

Fort Peck walleye egg collection exceeds goal

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Egg collection goals were exceeded this year during the annual walleye spawn egg-take at Fort Peck Reservoir.

According to a Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks news release, the egg-take was completed at the end of April, and stocking efforts were completed in June.

Outdoor Briefs July 7 2017

Fire restrictions take effect on FWP properties

White deer herd coming out of the dark

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A rare herd of ghostly white deer kept mostly from public view for decades is no longer off-limits.

The herd at a former World War II Army weapons depot in upstate New York will be available for public viewing through bus tours slated to begin in the fall.

Floating/Boating: Staying safe on the Yellowstone

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When was the last time you put your life on the line?

There’s a good chance it was the last time you were on the river, according to Montana Whitewater raft guide manager Sam Bolinger.

Outdoor Briefs June 30 2017

Must have: Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass 

Montana anglers are reminded that they need to purchase an Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Pass.