Several species of intact starfish fossils have been found in Montana! Geologist J.A. Gunderson found many starfish fossils on a BLM-managed outcrop of the Swift Formation, dating to about 160 million years (Jurassic), on the margins of the Pryor Mountains. Starfish are rarely found intact which makes this find an important scientific discovery. (Photo by Alyse Backus, BLM)

BLM Montana/Dakotas is taking over the Bureau of Land Management's Instagram Page! Check us out this weekend, February 23-25! https://www.instagram.com/mypubliclands/

#ThrowbackThursday The Eye of the Needle was a sandstone arch formation along the Missouri River near Fort Benton. Sadly, the arch was damaged by vandals in 1997. Please protect #YourPublicLands when you visit.

This week's #WednesdayWeedoftheWeek is Rush Skeleton Weed. Contact the BLM Office or County Weed Coordinator to report noxious or invasive weeds in your area. Big Thank You to Montana Department of Agriculture, Montana Weed Control Association, and Ravalli County Weed District for making these videos available.

#MotivationMonday #FindYourTrail The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail provides beautiful scenic views as well as opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing. The trail runs through BLM managed lands in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico and Wyoming. (Photo by Chris McGrath, BLM)

BLM Montana-Dakotas will be closed Monday February, 19 in observance of Presidents' Day. We will reopen Tuesday February 20 at 8 a.m.

Give 'em a break: Exceptional snowfall is deepening drifts and putting a strain on wintering wildlife. Landowners -where possible- are encouraged to leave gates open so big game can move to better habitat. Deer frequently jump fences and antelope usually prefer to go under; a feat that deep drifts can halt. By this time, its likely most herds have already moved, but with more snow in the forecast, animals will likely keep moving to find forage. For more information on wildlife-friendly fencing go to: http://fwp.mt.gov/fishAndWildlife/livingWithWildlife/

#WeekendInspiration #FindYourWay Bear Trap Canyon National Recreation Trail follows the Madison River for the 9 mile length of the canyon. The trail ends at the emergency spillway of Madison Powerhouse and through hiking is prohibited. The trail provides visitors great opportunities for hiking, backpacking, and wildlife viewing. (BLM Photos of Bear Trap Canyon National Recreation Trail)

Featuring an inside look at the proposed revision to its Resource Management Plan, the Bureau of Land Management’s Missoula Field Office will hold an open house Feb. 21 in Greenough, Mont. https://go.usa.gov/xnF44 (photo by David Abrams, BLM)

#FindYourWay There are many trails across #YourPublicLands. Check out the Windy Rock Jeep Trail located adjacent to the Hoodoo Mountains WSA! (Photo by Maria Craig, BLM)

This week's #WednesdayWeedoftheWeek is MT Blue Weed. Contact the BLM Office or County Weed Coordinator to report noxious or invasive weeds in your area. Big Thank You to Montana Department of Agriculture, Montana Weed Control Association, and Ravalli County Weed District for making these videos available.