Brett French

The Bozeman Trail was pioneered as an emigrant corridor in 1863, a shorter route to reach the gold mines of Virginia City and Bannack.

Roosters for Recruitment was launched to pen-raise birds for release on state lands in the fall to encourage youth hunting participation.

In August, the commission approved 22 leases that totaled 60,737 acres that are expected to be finalized by the end of the year.

Judge Matthew Wald’s ruling granting a preliminary injunction prohibits Stillwater from “administering, managing or otherwise taking part in projects within (Carbon Conservation District’s) territory.”

How do you put a price on memories, even when they aren’t yours?

The Gallatin Valley Land Trust's latest conservation deal includes the protection of a 1,500-acre agricultural property along Mill Creek.

The order came after an agency investigation determined the Crazy Mountain Ranch had violated the Montana Water Use Act by “impounding and appropriating water without a water right.”

Crazy Mountains water fight has gained steam in Park County as a senator and water commissioners wade into the irrigation fray.

The original diversion was proposed to water the ranch’s 112-acre, 18-hole golf course which ranch workers began watering last year before any change of use was approved.

RED LODGE — In a typical year, motorists driving to the top of the Beartooth Pass when it opens on Memorial Day weekend wouldn’t see as much snow as the