Archive for the ‘Recreation’ Category
For Third Week: Elk Harvest Improving on Front
By BRUCE AUCHLY - It’s a mixed bag at the end of the third weekend of Montana’s big game general season on the Rocky Mountain Front.... more
Fortune Finally Finds Montna in 33-27 OT Victory Over ISU
By JOEL CARLSON - In a finish that can stack up with any of the jaw-droppers from this fall , Montana won 33-27 in overtime Saturday over Idaho State.... more
Griz Return to the Road to Face Bengals
By ERIC TABER-The No. 22 Montana Grizzlies are back on the road this weekend to Pocatello, Idaho to face Idaho State in a must win Big Sky matchup for the Griz.... more
Five Region 4 Districts With Deer Hunting Changes in November
By BRUCE AUCHLY-Deer hunters need to be aware of changes taking place this month in five hunting districts in Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 4, north central Montana.... more
Lady Griz Outlast Saints 59-54
By JOEL CARLSON-Let the education of the Lady Griz begin. Because their exhibition opener against a well-coached Carroll College team gives a coach plenty of material to draw from.... more
Lady Griz Face Saints Tonight in First Exhibition Game
By JOEL CARLSON - The Montana women’s basketball team will play the first of its two preseason exhibition games Wednesday when it hosts Carroll at 7 p.m. at Dahlberg Arena.... more
Wright’s 31 Points Leads Griz to Exhibition Win Over Pirates
ERIC TABER-In his first game wearing maroon and silver, junior guard Walter Wright lit up the scoreboard for 31 points and led Montana to an 83-64 exhibition win over Whitworth on Tuesday.... more
Hunters Report Self Defense in Two Grizzly Bear Deaths
By JOLEEN TADEJ-Montana wildlife officials said today that two grizzly bears were killed last week in separate incidents reported by hunters in southwestern Montana.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Nov 2
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Since the Portland State Vikings joined the Big Sky Conference they have manged just two narrow wins over Montana... more
Top-5 Reasons To Be Excited for Griz Basketball
By ERIC TABER - The Grizzlies men’s basketball season officially gets underway on Nov. 3, with the team’s first and only exhibition game against Div. III powerhouse Whitworth University out of Spokane.... more
Elk, Mule Harvest Down, Whitetails Up On Rocky Mountain Front
Elk and mule deer taken by hunters remain below average on the Rocky Mountain Front, but the white-tailed deer harvest is up at the end of the second weekend of the 2015 general big game season.... more
Avoid These 10 Common Hunting Mistakes
By BRUCE AUCHLY Each fall tens of thousands of Montana men and women spend anywhere from a few hours to a several weeks hunting. Most have a wonderful time; a few run afoul of the law. Here are 10 problem... more
Big Plays Doom Montana in 35-16 Loss at Portland State
By JOEL CARLSON-Three first-quarter interceptions and a steady game-long downpour held Montana in check as the Vikings rolled to a 35-16 victory over the Grizzlies Saturday afternoon.... more
Morley Wins First Big Sky Conference Title
By JOEL CARLSON-Montana freshman Makena Morley claimed her first conference title Saturday morning when she led from start to finish to win the Big Sky Conference cross country championship.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Since the Portland State Vikings joined the Big Sky Conference they have manged just two narrow wins over Montana... more
Griz Control Own Destiny Against Portland State
By ERIC TABER-The No. 17 Grizzlies sit in control of its own post-season destiny with another key Big Sky matchup against Portland State this Saturday.... more
Simis Earns Accolades, Griz Move Up After UND Win
By ERIC TABER - When you tie the Montana school record for touchdown passes in a single game, in your first college football start, people sit up and take notice.... more
Elk, Mule Deer Below Average Opener on Rocky Mountain Front
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Hunters hit the Rocky Mountain Front for the opening weekend of Montana’s general big game season, taking home fewer elk and mule deer compared to the past five years.... more
Soccer: Montana Wins 1-0, Clinches Tournament Spot
By JOEL CARLSON - Despite starting the season under a bad sign and playing a disadvantageous league schedule, the Big Sky Conference’s lone wolf will be playing into November.... more
Simis Shines in Montana Victory Over North Dakota
By ERIC TABER (PHOTO GALLERY) (PHOTO GALLERY) Making his first career start as a Grizzly, Makena Simis tied the UM school record for touchdown passes in a game leading Montana to a 42-16 victory over North Dako... more
Super Simis
By JACKSON WAGNER-Montana fans may not have known what to expect from their offense Saturday afternoon against North Dakota. After all, the Griz were down to their third-string quarterback Makena Simis.... more
Opening Day of General Hunting Seson Renews Montana Traditions
By JOLEEN TADEJ-In Montana, a weekend like none other awaits. young and old are filled with the anticipation that only comes with the opening day of Montana's general deer and elk hunting season.... more
Montana Hosts North Dakota in Key Big Sky Matchup
By ERIC TABER - The Montana Grizzlies take on the University of North Dakota on Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Kickoff is at 1:30pm.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 19
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Back in the 1960's Sentinel assistant football coach Frank McElwain was friends with then Griz offensive coordinator Dave Kragthorpe. ... more
Griz Hoops Prepares to Defend Title
By ERIC TABER - About a year ago, men’s basketball coaches around the Big Sky Conference looked at the Montana Grizzlies and saw a team with a new coaching staff, and only one returning starter.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 12
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Historically the Griz do well coming off a bye week. Since 1985 the Griz have gone 19-6 before an off-week and 18-6 following the break.... more
Griz Fall to Wildcats in Overtime
By ERIC TABER (PHOTO GALLERY) Montana takes its first Big Sky Conference loss on the season, moving to 2-1 in league play and 3-3 overall, heading into a bye week.... more
New Faces Shine in First Griz Hoops Scrimmage
By ERIC TABER-The Montana men’s basketball team took the court for the first time in 2015 in the first intrasquad scrimmage of the season on Saturday morning in Dahlberg Arena.... more
Soccer: Griz Pull Out Overtime Victory Over Eagles
By JOEL CARLSON (PHOTO GALLERY)- Allie Lucas slammed home Jenna Castillo’s blocked shot for the game-winner at 107:58 to give the Griz soccer team a win over the Eagles.... more
Griz Return Home to Face Weber State
By ERIC TABER- Tickets still remain for the Griz vs Weber State game, this Saturday, Oct. 10. Kick-off is at 2PM.... more
Public Invited to Fort Missoula Regional Park Ground Breaking this Saturday
By BECKY GOODRICH for Missoula Parks and Recreation Citizens are invited to a ground breaking celebration for Fort Missoula Regional Park on Saturday, October 10 at 10 a.m. Grading and site preparation for... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Oct 5
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- Washington Grizzly Stadium has not proven to be an enjoyable palce for the Weber State Wildcats. Weber State has lost its last 13 visits to the home of the Griz.... more
Breunig Earns Big Sky Preseason Nod
By ERIC TABER - Montana men’s basketball standout Martin Breunig has been named to the Big Sky Conference preseason All-Conference team following a breakout 2014-15 season.... more
Soccer: Griz Rally Late,Beat Thunderbirds 2-1
By JOEL CARLSON (PHOTO GALLERY)- The Griz soccer team scored twice in the final 65 seconds to pull out a dramatic 2-1 victory over Southern Utah.... more
Montana Moves to 2-0 in Big Sky with 27-13 Road Win over UC Davis
By ERIC TABER- Montana's Chad Chalich threw three touchdown passes, and the defense forced four turnovers in a 27-13 victory Saturday afternoon at Davis, Calif.... more
Parks and Recreation Hosts Free Pickball Event this Saturday
By BECKY GOODRICH - Join Missoula Parks and Recreation for the 4th Annual Pickleball Palooza on Saturday, October 3 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fort Missoula tennis courts. ... more
Griz Look to Build Momentum at Davis
By ERIC TABER - The Grizzlies ride a wave of momentum after a Homecoming win against NAU and take on dangerous UC Davis at 2:10 on Saturday.... more
2015 Elk Hunting Outlook
By JOLENE TADEJ - These are good times for elk hunters as Montana elk populations continue to be strong across most of the state.... more
Holmes Hauls in the Accolades After Huge Weekend
By ERIC TABER - Montana senior defensive end Tyrone Holmes has been selected as the STATS FCS national Defensive player of the Week, as well as the Big Sky Conference Defensive Player of the Week.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 28
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- This is the fourth time since 1998 that the Grizzlies have begun the season at 2-2 and two of those seasons saw Montana reaching the FCS play-offs ... more
ATTENTION Missoula Dogs: Bark for Life Event Oct 3, at Silver Park
By PAM VOTH - Missoula Dogs, grab your leash and your human and let’s have some fun at the Bark for Life event on Oct 3 at Silver Park!... more
Griz Start Fast, Hold Off Lumberjacks in Big Sky Opener (PHOTO GALLERY)
By ERIC TABER-Montana rode a dominant defensive effort and a balanced offense to a 23-14 victory over Northern Arizona on Homecoming at Washington-Grizzly Stadium.... more
Griz Open Big Sky Play With NAU on Homecoming
By ERIC TABER- It's Homecoming and the Grizzlies return home on Saturday to take on Northern Arizona in the first BSC matchup of the 2015 season for both teams.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 21
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- As the Grizzlies face the possibility of going 1-3 to start the season it is only fitting that the Homecoming parade Grand Marshall is the last coach to begin a Griz season in 1992.... more
Griz Lose at Liberty 31-21
By ERIC TABER- The Montana football team lost 31-21 at Liberty Saturday night in Lynchburg, Va., in a battle of ranked teams and in front of a record crowd.... more
The Effects of Fire on Animals
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Summer’s fires are over, right? Or so we hope. To fish and wildlife fires can bring dire short-term and beneficial long-term consequences.... more
2015 Deer Hunting Outlook
By JOLENE TADEJ - Hunters who witnessed a drop in mule deer numbers in many areas of Montana a few years ago will see improving populations this year.... more
Montana Hits the Road to Face #14 Liberty
By ERIC TABER- The Montana Grizzlies hit the road for the first time this season, traveling east of the Mississippi River to face the Flames of Liberty University.... more
Fishing Moose
By ROB BREEDING- I’m not sure I really appreciated how dangerous moose can be until I saw a video of a man who was killed by one on the University of Alaska campus.... more
UM Sports Trivia | Week of Sept 7
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN- The Montana Grizzlies nail-biters to start the season marked the first time since 1977 that the Griz opened the season with 2 games decided by a 3 points or less since 1977.... more