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Brandon Wright displays his record largemouth bass after pulling it from the water at Lake Elmo in Billings Heights Saturday.

Largemouth bass caught in Lake Elmo sets new Montana state record >

April 26

A largemouth bass pulled from Lake Elmo in Billings Heights Saturday is big enough to be a new state record. The 9.575 lb. fish tops the previous record of 8.8 lb. that has stood since 2009.

Traveling volunteers help revitalize facilities at Bannack State Park >

May 10

Celebrate Mother’s Day out on the water >

May 7

Montana 2021-22 migratory bird regulations released >

May 4

FWP seeks citizen advisory members for recreational grant programs >

May 4

Wildflower walk: the friendly flora of Lewis & Clark Caverns >

May 3

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Medicine Rocks State Park

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