# public land (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover public land. Page: Feed: --- ## [When Game Wardens Come Knocking: The Real Price of Poaching in Montana](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/when-game-wardens-come-knocking-the-real-price-of-poaching-in-montana/) _2026-08-26 · montanaoutdoor · Montana Outdoor_ Montana game wardens are cracking down on poaching and untagged game. Here’s what wildlife crime actually costs — and why it matters to every legal hunter. ## [Why Just Knowing How to Shoot Does Not Always Make You a Safe Hunter](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/why-knowing-how-to-shoot-may-not-always-make-you-a-safe-hunter/) _2026-08-26 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ An off-duty Wisconsin deputy is facing multiple felony charges after an awful turkey hunting mishap that Outdoor Life reports is \[…\] ## [Your Montana Archery Elk Checklist: What to Verify Before September 1](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/your-montana-archery-elk-checklist-what-to-verify-before-september-1/) _2026-08-26 · montanaoutdoor · Montana Outdoor_ Montana archery elk season 2026 starts September 1. Run through this complete bowhunter checklist before the opener so you don’t leave opportunity behind. ## [When a Whistle Won’t Cut It: The Return of the Backcountry Hand Cannon](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/when-a-whistle-wont-cut-it-the-return-of-the-backcountry-hand-cannon/) _2026-08-25 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ Smith & Wesson's Model 500, designed for heavy-duty wilderness survival, led to the creation of the 500ES Emergency Survival Kit in 2006. This kit combined a powerful handgun with essential survival gear. Fast forward to today, Custom & Collectable Firearms has introduced a modern Grizzly Emergency Kit, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts and collectors alike. ## [Spicy Red Riding Hood: When a Yellowstone Wolf Took Some Bear Spray to the Face](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/spicy-red-riding-hood-when-a-yellowstone-wolf-took-some-bear-spray-to-the-face/) _2026-08-25 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ If you ever needed definitive proof that carry-on capsicum isn’t just for grizzlies, ask the Yellowstone hiker who found themselves \[…\] ## [Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Bites: The Appetizer That Disappears Fast](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/smoked-salmon-cream-cheese-bites-the-appetizer-that-disappears-fast/) _2026-08-25 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ Smoked salmon cream cheese bites are an impressive, easy appetizer perfect for gatherings. Simply smoke salmon and cream cheese for about an hour, then spread the mixture on crispy toasted baguette slices topped with chili crisp and dill. These bites remain delicious even when cooled, allowing hosts to enjoy their party. ## [Ready, Aim, Trade: The Lewistown Gun Show Coming to Fergus County](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/ready-aim-trade-the-lewistown-gun-show-comes-to-fergus-county/) _2026-08-25 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ The Lewistown Gun Show will take place from October 9 to 11, 2026, at the Fergus County Fairgrounds in Montana. Admission is $10, valid for all three days. The event emphasizes firearms and related gear, with vendors required to showcase at least 80% gun-related items, promoting serious trading and buying opportunities. ## [2026 Fall Mack Days Begins September 10](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/2026-fall-mack-days-begins-september-10/) _2026-08-25 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are hosting Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake from September 10 to November 8. Anglers can compete for cash prizes, bonuses, lottery drawings, and thousands of tagged lake trout, providing numerous opportunities for fishing and potential earnings during the event. ## [Madison County FWP lands now under Stage I fire restrictions](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/madison-county-fwp-lands-now-under-stage-i-fire-restrictions/) _2026-08-24 · montanaoutdoor · Montana Outdoor_ Montana FWP lands in Madison County are now under Stage I fire restrictions, prohibiting open campfires and limiting smoking and cooking on FWP-managed properties. ## [Your Input Needed for Montana’s 2026-2027 Ice Fishing Season](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/your-input-needed-for-montanas-2026-2027-ice-fishing-season/) _2026-08-24 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is preparing for the 2026–2027 ice fishing contest season and seeks input from anglers and locals. The public can submit comments until August 24, 2026, via email. Contest organizers are reminded to submit applications and reports on time for a successful season. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lRTEzsgPUNz9) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Bowhunting Mule Deer and Bull Elk in Montana: Twin Elements’ Latest Film Is Worth Your Time](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/bowhunting-mule-deer-and-bull-elk-in-montana-twin-elements-latest-film-is-worth-your-time/) _2026-08-22 · montanaoutdoor · Montana Outdoor_ Twin Elements’ new film covers a Montana archery combo hunt for mule deer bucks and bull elk — plus tips, season dates, and public land context. ## [Catch Up on Last Week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show August 22nd](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/catch-up-on-last-weeks-montana-outdoor-radio-show-august-22nd/) _2026-08-22 · Miguel Lee · Montana Outdoor_ Missed last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show? No worries. We’ve got the full show ready for you to catch up. \[…\] ## [Montana Fishing Report: August 22nd The bite is on for those in the know.](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/montana-fishing-report-august-22nd-the-bite-is-on-for-those-in-the-know/) _2026-08-22 · Miguel Lee · Montana Outdoor_ The days are starting to get shorter, but the fish are not. Reports are in from across Montana and if \[…\] ## [MT Outdoor Podcast: Team USA, World Champions & Montana’s Legendary Trout Waters](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/mt-outdoor-podcast-team-usa-world-champions-montanas-legendary-trout-waters/) _2026-08-22 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ The 2026 World Fly Fishing Championship will soon take place in Montana, attracting top anglers from around the globe. The event highlights the unique competition format, emphasizing technique and strategy. Team USA aims for gold on familiar waters, with international participants eager to experience the region's renowned fisheries. ## [CLOSURE – Harmful Algal Blooms Confirmed on Hebgen Reservoir, Corey Springs](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/closure-harmful-algal-blooms-confirmed-on-hebgen-reservoir-corey-springs/) _2026-08-22 · Moosetrack Megan · Montana Outdoor_ Bozeman, Mont. – August 21, 2026 – Harmful algal blooms (HABs) persist on different areas of Hebgen Reservoir. Currently, the toxin levels at Corey Springs area have increased, and that area is now closed for water-based \[…\] ## [BLM implements restrictions at Carbella Recreation Site due to grizzly bear activity](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/blm-implements-restrictions-at-carbella-recreation-site-due-to-grizzly-bear-activity/) _2026-08-22 · Moosetrack Megan · Montana Outdoor_ BUTTE, Mont. — The Bureau of Land Management has issued a temporary order restricting camping at the Carbella Recreation Site in \[…\] ## [Tom Miner Campground Temporarily Closed Due to Hazard Tree Concerns](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/tom-miner-campground-temporarily-closed-due-to-hazard-tree-concerns/) _2026-08-22 · Moosetrack Megan · Montana Outdoor_ Gardiner, MT, August 21, 2026—The Gardiner Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest has implemented a temporary closure of \[…\] ## [Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.21.26](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/don-wilkins-weekly-fort-peck-fishing-report-8-21-26/) _2026-08-22 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ Walleye are being caught using bottom bouncers in 24-30 FOW with slow death hooks, especially favoring orange blades or white beads. Pike fishing is successful with crankbaits or spoons in 15-35 FOW, while salmon remain scarce but are being caught at 70-100 feet down with blues and greens, trolling at 2.1-2.2 MPH. ## [Close black bear encounter in Red Lodge enforces need for bear safety in town](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/close-black-bear-encounter-in-red-lodge-enforces-need-for-bear-safety-in-town/) _2026-08-21 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ RED LODGE – Around 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, an adult black bear attempted to attack a person walking near Roosevelt Middle School in \[…\] ## [New exhibition surfaces Indian boarding school records](https://montanafreepress.org/2026/08/21/boarding-school-records-montana-museum/) _2026-08-21 · Nora Mabie · Montana Free Press_ The Cascade County Historical Society’s history museum in Great Falls is opening a new exhibit about an Indian boarding school that operated near Cascade from the middle of the 19th century to the early 20th century. It’s the History Museum & Research Center’s first major exhibition built around historical records recently donated by a Roman Catholic religious order. The post New exhibition… ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/z4GoHREJIEM5) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [Three-quarters of Americans would oppose a data center near their home, new polling finds](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/21/three-quarters-of-americans-would-oppose-a-data-center-near-their-home-new-polling-finds/) _2026-08-21 · Ruth Milka · NationofChange_ Your gift is being matched, dollar for dollar. A member of our board is matching contributions to our summer drive up to $2,000, until the drive ends on 24 August. Give now . Opposition has swung 33 points in a year as utility bills climb, and more than 530 counties and towns have restricted or banned the facilities. ## [On September 2, federal layoff appeals move from the Merit Systems Protection Board to OPM](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/21/on-september-2-federal-layoff-appeals-move-from-the-merit-systems-protection-board-to-opm/) _2026-08-21 · Harris Butler · NationofChange_ Ninety-nine percent of the 1,252 public comments opposed the change, and employees will no longer be able to take a final decision to federal court. ## [World Hunger and Starvation Have Reached a Crisis Level](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/21/world-hunger-and-starvation-have-reached-a-crisis-level/) _2026-08-21 · Lawrence S. Wittner · NationofChange_ The Trump administration has tried to eliminate all U.S. food assistance. ## [Using thunderquakes to X-ray Earth – a new study shows urban seismology in action](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/21/using-thunderquakes-to-x-ray-earth-a-new-study-shows-urban-seismology-in-action/) _2026-08-21 · Nolan Roth and Tieyuan Zhu · NationofChange_ With the help of thunderstorms and everyday fiber-optic cables, these scientists are revealing a hidden world underground. ## [Missouri Republicans Are Trying to Repeal Abortion Rights by Leaning Into Anti-Trans Sentiment](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/21/missouri-republicans-are-trying-to-repeal-abortion-rights-by-leaning-into-anti-trans-sentiment/) _2026-08-21 · Jeremy Kohler · NationofChange_ Two years after falsely linking reproductive rights to gender transition care for minors, GOP lawmakers have packaged the two issues into one amendment in an effort to strip away the right to abortion. ## [They grew up breathing Detroit air. Generations of women are pushing for new approaches to pollution.](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/21/they-grew-up-breathing-detroit-air-generations-of-women-are-pushing-for-new-approaches-to-pollution/) _2026-08-21 · Ebony JJ Curry · NationofChange_ DETROIT — Joyce Collins has buried nearly her entire immediate family. Her father died in 1992 after cancer spread to his bones. Her oldest sister was diagnosed with lung cancer, later developed breast and brain cancer, and died in 2013. Another sister died from pancreatic cancer in 2007. ## [Meet Loui Ridi: Palestinian American Returns to West Bank Home Besieged by Israeli Settlers](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/21/meet-loui-ridi-palestinian-american-returns-to-west-bank-home-besieged-by-israeli-settlers/) _2026-08-21 · Amy Goodman · NationofChange_ Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American man who lives in Ohio, traveled to the occupied West Bank on Monday to help relatives defend their family home in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus. ## [Missouri River Fishing Insights from Jonathan Miller with Capital Sports](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/missouri-river-fishing-insights-from-jonathan-miller-with-capital-sports/) _2026-08-21 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ Crisp mornings signal the approach of fall fishing along the Missouri River. As water temperatures cool, anglers can target walleye with jigs and drop shots, especially in the mornings. In more challenging areas, nymphing remains effective. Pike are actively chasing streamers, offering an exciting option for fly fishing. ## [Latest Holter Fishing Update: Jonathan Miller with Capital Sports](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/latest-holter-fishing-update-jonathan-miller-with-capital-sports/) _2026-08-21 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ Kokanee salmon and walleye are actively being caught at Holter Reservoir. Successful salmon fishing occurs 60 feet down using dodgers and hoochies, especially during early morning and evening. Walleye are found around deeper weed beds and drop-offs, responding well to jigs and jerk baits, with perch patterns being particularly effective. ## [Prime Time Fishing at Hauser and Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir with Jonathan Miller, Capital Sports](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/prime-time-fishing-at-hauser-and-helena-valley-regulating-reservoir-with-jonathan-miller-capital-sports2/) _2026-08-21 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ It's prime fishing season at Hauser and Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir. Trout are active near Spokane Bay, while walleyes are thriving off weed lines, with large catches reported. At Regulating Reservoir, kokanee are biting at depths of 10 to 35 feet. Anglers are advised on effective tackle and techniques for success. ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wbSTOYRyfKEy) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Feds’ illegal arrest of dad, daughter took place after charity’s school supplies event](https://montanafreepress.org/2026/08/21/immigration-arrest-school-supplies/) _2026-08-21 · Phoebe Tollefson · Montana Free Press_ A father and daughter recently released from immigration detention in Havre were originally arrested in Billings after attending a free school supplies event, according to the charity that hosted it. Andrew Konkel, president and CEO of United Way of Yellowstone County, made the announcement in an email to other community organizations around the same time that the man and his 9-year-old daughter… ## [Jonathan Miller with Capital Sports Reports the Walleye Bite Continues at Canyon Ferry](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/jonathan-miller-with-capital-sports-reports-the-walleye-bite-continues-at-canyon-ferry/) _2026-08-21 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ Canyon Ferry's south end walleyes are still actively biting, favoring bottom bouncer or lindy rigs with pink, purple, and blue tackle. The north end is yielding fewer but higher-quality fish, mainly rainbows, with deeper trolling techniques effective. The best areas are between White Earth and the dam. ## [How to Lose 33 Grand, Your Guns, and Your Dignity](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/how-to-lose-33-grand-your-guns-and-your-dignity/) _2026-08-21 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ Carter J. Hickey, a 21-year-old from Ohio, faced severe legal consequences after flaunting illegal hunting activities on TikTok. He pled guilty to seventeen wildlife crimes, incurring over $33,000 in fines, jail time, and a ban on hunting. His case highlights the importance of reporting wildlife crimes to protect ethical hunting and conservation efforts. ## [Billings, Laurel backpackers take130-mile wilderness trek](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/billings-laurel-backpackers-take130-mile-wilderness-trek/) _2026-08-21 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ After three years of dreaming, 57-year-old James Haskins embarked on a hike through the Beartooth Mountains with friend Keil Clavadetscher. Over ten days, they covered 132 miles, facing challenges like wildlife encounters and inclement weather. Despite hardships, the adventure brought joy and a sense of accomplishment, inspiring plans for future hikes. ## [Forest Service Moves Forward to Revise Travel Management Rule](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/forest-service-moves-forward-to-revise-travel-management-rule/) _2026-08-21 · Moosetrack Megan · Montana Outdoor_ Washington, D.C., August 21, 2026 – The U.S. Forest Service today announced plans to publish a notice of intent to prepare \[…\] ## [How Aerial Wildlife Surveys Actually Determine Your Montana Hunting Tags](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/how-aerial-wildlife-surveys-actually-determine-your-montana-hunting-tags/) _2026-08-21 · montanaoutdoor · Montana Outdoor_ Learn how Montana FWP aerial surveys shape tag quotas — and how understanding the process helps you make smarter application decisions each season. ## [Upper Madison & Yellowstone Fishing Report (Mid-August)](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/upper-madison-yellowstone-fishing-report-mid-august/) _2026-08-21 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ In August, Montana's fishing conditions vary. Anglers face morning trout activity, midday lulls, and skittish fish. Successful strategies include using hopper-dropper setups and stealth techniques. The Upper Madison is productive, while closures affect some waters in Yellowstone. Good dry fly fishing persists at Hebgen Lake, with improved conditions expected. ## [County fits project to fix jail’s leaky pipes into budget](https://montanafreepress.org/2026/08/21/county-fits-project-to-fix-jails-leaky-pipes-into-budget/) _2026-08-21 · Katie Fairbanks · Montana Free Press_ PLUS: City approves budget, lower taxes for most. The post County fits project to fix jail’s leaky pipes into budget appeared first on Montana Free Press . ## [ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ACCESS: NEW NETWORK WILL ENFORCE RULES ON BLOCK MANAGEMENT AREAS](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/accountability-for-access-new-network-will-enforce-rules-on-block-management-areas/) _2026-08-21 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ Hunters in Montana will experience new regulations this year as landowners join an enforcement network established by Senate Bill 441. This aims to ensure compliance with landowner rules on block management areas (BMAs). Violations can lead to access restrictions for offenders, highlighting the importance of respecting private property in hunting. ## [‘Chaos’ clutches Republican ranks](https://montanafreepress.org/2026/08/20/chaos-clutches-republican-ranks/) _2026-08-20 · Victoria Eavis · Montana Free Press_ Austin Knudsen, Llew Jones and the Battle of the 2026 Ballot The post ‘Chaos’ clutches Republican ranks appeared first on Montana Free Press . ## [Hands-On Hunter Education Course Starts Soon: Register Today](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/hands-on-hunter-education-course-starts-soon-register-today/) _2026-08-20 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ To enjoy a fall weekend of hunting in Great Falls, you need a hunter education certification. An in-person course is now open for registration, featuring experienced instructors. Classes run in September, culminating in a field day on September 26. Enrollment is open to those aged 10 and up, with limited spots available. ## [Fort Peck Water Elevation Could Drop Almost 8 Feet by Feb 27](https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2026/08/fort-peck-water-elevation-forecast-through-february3/) _2026-08-20 · Angela Montana · Montana Outdoor_ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers forecasts a decline in Fort Peck Reservoir's elevation from 2,223.9 feet on July 31 to approximately 2,216.0 feet by February 28, 2027. The report includes three scenarios, showing potential levels between 2,214.5 and 2,218.3 feet, influenced by runoff and weather conditions. ## [Judge orders release of Billings father and 9-year-old daughter from immigration custody in Havre](https://montanafreepress.org/2026/08/20/child-immigration-detention-released/) _2026-08-20 · Nora Mabie · Montana Free Press_ On Aug. 11, according to court documents, Border Patrol agents pulled over Adrián Espinoza De La Cruz while he was driving in Billings and arrested him and his 9-year-old daughter, who was also in the car. Border Patrol agents then transported the pair to a Border Patrol facility in Havre, where De La Cruz and his daughter remained detained, according to court documents. A federal district court… ## [Montana scales back wolf harvest after new estimate shows population decline](https://montanafreepress.org/2026/08/20/montana-scales-back-wolf-harvest-after-new-estimate-shows-population-decline/) _2026-08-20 · Nick Mott, Mountain Journal · Montana Free Press_ Hunters and trappers can kill 300 wolves this season. The state estimates the total population sits at 725. The post Montana scales back wolf harvest after new estimate shows population decline appeared first on Montana Free Press . ## [The legacy of a shuttered school](https://montanafreepress.org/2026/08/20/the-legacy-of-a-shuttered-school/) _2026-08-20 · Lauren Miller · Montana Free Press_ Brady’s reunion put on display the powerful outcomes of one rural school — graduates who had gone on to do farming and teaching, business and healthcare. That so many people came back to celebrate Brady and its long-closed school showed something else, too: a heartfelt connection with a place and the collective past. The post The legacy of a shuttered school appeared first on Montana Free Press . ## [Republican chair of the Senate health panel says he has strong concerns about Trump’s FDA pick](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/20/republican-chair-of-the-senate-health-panel-says-he-has-strong-concerns-about-trumps-fda-pick/) _2026-08-20 · Ruth Milka · NationofChange_ Your gift is being matched, dollar for dollar. A member of our board is matching contributions to our summer drive up to $2,000, until the drive ends on 24 August. Give now . Heidi Overton stood beside Trump at the signing of an order cutting the shots recommended for all children to 11, and she would need to clear a committee where Republicans hold a single seat ## [Teamsters accuse Amazon and 13 subcontractors of skipping New York’s layoff notice law](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/20/teamsters-accuse-amazon-and-13-subcontractors-of-skipping-new-yorks-layoff-notice-law/) _2026-08-20 · Jordan Atwood · NationofChange_ The union puts the unpaid back wages at up to $11 million as a City Council bill to make Amazon hire its drivers directly reaches 34 sponsors ## [The baddest, bloodlust bullies having a very bad year](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/20/the-baddest-bloodlust-bullies-having-a-very-bad-year/) _2026-08-20 · Robert S. Becker · NationofChange_ How goonish egotism backfires, Befouled by self-inflicted quagmires! ## [Is Donald Trump Good for the Korean Peninsula?](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/20/is-donald-trump-good-for-the-korean-peninsula/) _2026-08-20 · John Feffer · NationofChange_ North Korea ultimately prefers the predictability of Russia and China to the unreliability of the United States. ## [Puerto Rico is rationing water, but many residents stopped trusting the tap long before the drought](https://www.nationofchange.org/2026/08/20/puerto-rico-is-rationing-water-but-many-residents-stopped-trusting-the-tap-long-before-the-drought/) _2026-08-20 · Ivis García · NationofChange_ Drought and a ruptured pipeline have forced Puerto Rico into revolving water shut-offs. For many people, the disruption started years earlier, as did loss of faith in the utility.