The Yellowstone Club can go forward with its plans to make snow using recycled water from Big Sky, the Gallatin County District Court ruled at the end of June.
The conservation-focused investment firm Beartooth Group initially bought the two island parcels as part of a larger ranch purchase. The firm's founder says selling the island properties to the state helps ensure they continue to be wildlife habitat and maintain river health.
More than 100 camouflage-clad hunters gathered for “Elk Camp at the Capitol” Tuesday as speakers pushed a message of collaboration despite often sizeable differences in policy.
Gov. Greg Gianforte Tuesday announced three appointments to the board in charge of setting fish and wildlife regulations in Montana. Gianforte has now filled all seven spots on the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission with his appointments.