Recreation

Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River

Wed. Apr. 26th, 2023

Hunting permit drawing results now available

Tue. Apr. 18th, 2023

Partial closure at Eight Mile Ford Fishing Access Site lifted

Sat. Apr. 15th, 2023

Spring black bear & turkey hunting season opens April 15

Thu. Apr. 13th, 2023

FWP seeks public comment on proposed changes to Habitat Conservation Lease Program

Tue. Apr. 11th, 2023

Prolonged winter weather may lead to more winter-killed animals

Fri. Apr. 7th, 2023

Bear Basin Rescue

Mon. Apr. 3rd, 2023

Bridger’s Battle for Sustainable Slopes

Sat. Apr. 1st, 2023

Ashley Phelan

As the ongoing climate crisis rages and becomes a more prevalent concern in our society, it is important to consider different approaches and methods to foster sustainability. In efforts to try and repair the damage being done to the ecosystem…

40 Years of Yellowstone

Sat. Apr. 1st, 2023

Phil Knight

When I first came to Yellowstone, the park was only 110 years old. Now it is 151. Of those 41 years, I worked in or visited Yellowstone during all but one of them.I arrived in the West by train in 1982, a total greenhorn, for my first summer of work…

Fly-Casting in My Sleep

Sat. Apr. 1st, 2023

Jeff Beyl

Some people take sleeping pills. Some people drink a glass of warm milk. Others, a snifter of warm brandy. Some people practice a series of muscle relaxations starting with their toes, then their ankles, then their calves, working their way, muscle…

3.28.23 Green Mountain Snowmobile Rescue

Wed. Mar. 29th, 2023

3.28.23 Buck Ridge Snowmobile Rescue

Wed. Mar. 29th, 2023

Big Sky Wind Drinkers Bozeman’s oldest running club turns 50

Mon. Mar. 27th, 2023

West Yellowstone Snowmobile Crash

Sat. Mar. 18th, 2023

Highland Glen Ski Trail Rescue

Sun. Mar. 12th, 2023

Help wildlife survive winter by giving them space

Mon. Mar. 6th, 2023

West Yellowstone Snowmobile Fatality

Sat. Mar. 4th, 2023

Innovative Program Launched to Reduce Wildlife-Vehicle Conflicts

Thu. Mar. 2nd, 2023

Bozeman’s An Unrivaled Outdoor Hockey Rink

Wed. Mar. 1st, 2023

Thomas Austin

The afternoon sun beams, but it’s too cold to feel any warmth. Your breath billows out like smoke. Behind you, rocky peaks rise from the valley floor. Snow and ice sparkle beneath your feet.A harsh noise — something like ripping paper — splits…

Bozeman Women Hit The Slopes

Wed. Mar. 1st, 2023

Maisie Bissell

Amelia DiGiano With so many places to ski in the world, what is it that makes Bozeman so special? If you ask the locals here in Bozeman where they ski, there’s a 90% chance they’ll say Bridger Bowl. Established in the mid-1940s, it has…

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Recreation Events

Yoga For All

Every Tuesday until Aug. 29, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Oct. 31, 12:15pm; Every Tuesday until Dec. 26, 12:15-1pm; Every Tuesday, 12:15pm

Bozeman Public Library 626 East Main Street, Bozeman

Our movement series meets weekly in the Bozeman Public Library Community Room.

Country Swing Dance Lessons

Every Thursday, 8-11pm

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W Aspen St Suite 100, Bozeman

Join the Country Renegades every Thursday for Country Swing dance lessons at Ponderosa Social Club! All experience levels are encouraged to join for lessons at 8pm and social dancing at 9pm. No partner required! See y'all out on the dance floor!

BPS Ghost Walking Tours

Fri. Jun. 21 8-10:30pm

Corner at the Court House 3rd and Main, Bozeman

Join Bozeman Paranormal on our annual ghost walking tours. Learn about the colorful history of Bozeman's past residents and reports of paranormal activity in various downtown locations. Try your hand at some real ghost hunting equipment.

Big Sky Country State Fair

Wed. Jul. 17 11am-11pm

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Need a dose of fun? Indulge in your favorite fair foods, experience the thrill of the carnival, and take in live entertainment! Enjoy family fun starting Wednesday, July, 17th; gates open at 11 am and close at 11 pm daily (6 pm on Sunday, July 21st).

Saturday Night Fever

Every Saturday, 10pm

Ponderosa Social Club 515 W. Aspen, Bozeman

Cosmic/disco bowling! Late Night Happy Hour drinks, throwback music videos, disco music!

How-To Llama: Owning, Training & Packing Llamas

Sat. May. 18 9am-4pm

Gallatin County Fairgrounds 901 N. Black, Bozeman

Join Montana Llama Guides for an immersive 1-day seminar designed to unlock the spectacular world of llamas! Whether you're battling springtime cabin fever or simply seeking an engaging activity, our How-To Llama Seminar is the perfect escape.

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Regional Campgrounds

Hyalite Canyon Mulitple Campgrounds

Chisholm - 18 miles S of Bozeman on S 19th to Hyalite Canyon Rd
Hood Creek - 17 miles S of Boz. on  S 19th to Hyalite Canyon Rd
Langhor – 11 miles S of Bozeman on  S 19th to Hyalite Canyon Rd

Built in the 1940s, Hyalite Canyon has year-round recreational possibilities and refreshing…