Recreation

General hunt in southwest Montana begins with above-average success in some areas

Thu. Oct. 28th, 2021

Fire restrictions rescinded in several southwest Montana counties

Sat. Oct. 23rd, 2021

Bozeman's Choice 2022 Voting Now Through Nov 7

Fri. Oct. 15th, 2021

Angie Ripple

Governor adds two additional members to Fish and Wildlife Commission

Sun. Oct. 10th, 2021

City of Bozeman to close Sourdough Canyon Trail for fuel reduction project, start date moved to October 11

Thu. Sep. 30th, 2021

FWP staff wraps up aquatic invasive species survey season

Tue. Sep. 28th, 2021

Go further: Learn how to load your bike on the bus!

Thu. Sep. 23rd, 2021

Low water levels will limit waterfowl hunting opportunities at Canyon Ferry WMA

Wed. Sep. 22nd, 2021

Potential changes to 2022, 2023 hunting regulations available to review online

Wed. Sep. 22nd, 2021

Whitefish mortality observed in upper Yellowstone River

Fri. Sep. 17th, 2021

Youth only pheasant, waterfowl hunt to open

Tue. Sep. 14th, 2021

AIS inspectors encounter unusual situation at Wibaux

Fri. Sep. 10th, 2021

Fire restrictions updated in several southwest Montana counties

Tue. Sep. 7th, 2021

Butte Becomes Fourth Montana City Designated as a Gateway to the Continental Divide Trail

Wed. Sep. 1st, 2021

Located at the headwaters of the Columbia River Basin, nearly atop the Continental Divide, Butte, Montana, has adopted a new identity. Once known as ‘the richest hill’ – over 1.5 billion tons of gold, silver, and copper ore were…

Chasing Fins at Hyalite Canyon

Wed. Sep. 1st, 2021

Christopher Dyrland-Marquis, photos by Brian Ripple

In the early morning light that grew on Hyalite Reservoir, a soft breeze rippled above its low waves and settled—slowly intertwining around the evergreens that peppered the water’s edge. I felt the green, Old Town canoe that I relaxed in…

FWP collecting upland game bird wings in southwest Montana

Mon. Aug. 30th, 2021

GVLT and City of Bozeman partner to acquire and protect 12-acres on Peets Hill/Burke Park

Fri. Aug. 27th, 2021

Fairies Ahead- Bumblewood Thicket Opens this Weekend!

Fri. Aug. 27th, 2021

Montana State Parks sees increase in visitation for the first six months of 2021

Sat. Aug. 21st, 2021

‘Hoot owl’ restrictions lifted on portions of some Montana rivers

Tue. Aug. 17th, 2021

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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

Swan Creek Campground

10 miles N of Big Sky on US 191, 1 mile E on Swan Creek Rd

Fairy Lake Campground

22 miles N of Bozeman on MT 86, 5 miles W on Fairy Lake Rd

A campground in the Bridger Mountains on the Bozeman District.

Dailey Lake Campground

1 miles E of Emigrant, 4 miles S of Rt 540, 6 miles SE of Cty Rd

Dailey Lake Campground has 35 tent and trailer campsites, restrooms, and drinking water. A small fee…

Red Cliff Campground

7 miles S of Big Sky on US 191

This campground sits next to the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated among scattered pine and fir trees. Some sites are located in open meadows further from the river.

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