AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMontana Wildfire Update: The Deer Creek Fire burning about 18 miles west of Marion has been ruled human-caused and is now 1,099 acres with 62% containment; officials say no evacuations or closures are in place but ask people to avoid the Pleasant Valley area for access. FWP Wildlife Management: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is moving ahead with a new mountain lion panel to shape future quota recommendations, with the commission making final decisions after public input. Local Weather: A storm system is pushing through western Montana late Saturday into Sunday, with showers and thunderstorms, a Flood Watch for the Yellowstone Park area through Sunday morning, and gusty post-frontal winds. Bear Encounters: Reports from across the U.S. West point to record bear wanderings into homes and shops, driven by a harsh, dry winter that left fewer natural foods. Sports (Montana fans): Montana opens a new era under Bobby Kennedy against Southern Utah, while the Montana Grizzlies’ 2026 football schedule and the Montana State Bobcats’ 2026 slate are getting attention ahead of kickoff.
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