Montana’s archery season countdown is ON! In the video below, Khoa Le, while hunting in Texas, decides that he wants rabbit stew for dinner. Are you ready for some venison and elk stew? Just 38 days and counting!
Archery Rabbit Stew!
Mountain Fly Fishing Report for the week of 7.28.14
There is “a bit of spruce moth action on Blackfoot and Rock Creek.” Mountain Man suggests that you find a good run and fish it, but be patient. The best time to be out is from10 am to 1 pm. On the Upper Bitterroot River, dry fly fishing seems to be more consistent than last week. Mountain Man also said that the […]
Elk Fever Family Fun Event – FREE ADMISSION!
Elk Fever Free Family Fun Event! Saturday, August 9, 2014, 9am-3pm Harvest Church in the Heights, located at 1235 Wicks Ln W in Billings, will be hosting “Elk Fever” on August 9. The exciting purpose of “Elk Fever” is three-fold: Elk Fever is all about celebrating the soon kick-off of the upcoming 2014 elk-hunting season. […]
Top Five Fishing Movies
After asking a handful of anglers what their all-time favorite fishing movies were, here are the top five movies they came up with: 1. A River Runs Through It topped the list. This was not surprising to me, as this movie is a great movie overall, and taking place in Montana is just the cherry on top. If […]
Yellowstone County Ducks Unlimited Banquet Date Set for August 21st!
The Yellowstone County Ducks Unlimited Banquet will be held at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center on August 21st! The doors will open at 5:30pm, and there will be a plated dinner. around 7pm. There will also be live and silent auctions, along with raffles and LOTS of action! They will have between 25-30 guns […]
Crazy Kayaking Down Concrete Drainage Ditch
Ben Marr, who is a Teva athlete, must be somewhat of an adrenaline junkie, as he filmed his kayak ride down a concrete drainage ditch that put him into Lions Bay in British Columbia while reaching top speed at 35 mph! I am not, nor would I ever be, daring enough to try this, but I sure […]
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report for the Week of 7.28.14
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout are being caught near the Dam, around Cemetery Island and mid reservoir trolling attractors/flashers, tipped with worms, or using worms from shore. The walleye bite continues to be excellent with continued consistent weather patterns and warmer water temperatures. Fish the south end of the reservoir by trolling worm harnesses (with worms or […]
Catch on Quick! (by Montana Grant)
Catching fish for food is a healthy and tasteful way to celebrate your fishing success. What you do with your fresh caught fish is truly a matter of taste! We have all seen anglers hang their catch on a stringer, throw them on a beach, into a bucket, creel, or cooler. Which way is best? […]
UPDATE: MISSING WILDLAND FIREFIGTHER FOUND
Wildfiretoday.com posted this update at 3:19pm this afternoon (Monday, July 28, 2014): The firefighter that had been missing since Sunday, July 27, has been found walking on a road, uninjured, and no medical assistance was needed. ————————————————- Wildfiretoday.com reported this morning that “a wildland firefighter working on a fire on the Bitterroot National Forest is missing”. The […]
Big Hole River Fishing Report – 7.27.14 (by FishTales Outfitting LLC)
FLOWS: Maiden Rock 495 cfs Melrose 516 cfs Glen 615 cfs VISIBILITY: Clear at 3+ feet The Big Hole River is dropping every day now, half of what it was last week. Big Hole River is fishing well before mid-day temperatures reach 90+ and in the fast water down the middle as the fish seek […]
Comment Deadline for Fur Farm Proposal is Tomorrow
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on an environmental assessment of a commercial fur farm proposal southwest of Roy, in Fergus County. The project assessed is for the proposed Schultz Fur Farm, a commercial operation to pen-raise and sell bobcats for the fur industry. To view or comment on the EA, visit […]
Hiker Uses Bear Spray and Gun on Charging Bear at Glacier National Park
The following press release came from Glacier National Park: A hiker deployed bear spray and then discharged a hand gun on a bear Saturday morning in Glacier National Park, while another incident required an emergency rescue of an injured hiker. At approximately 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26, park dispatch received notification from a park volunteer […]
2014 Tiber Walleye Tournament: Final Results
The Captian just called in and said the team over in Tiber sent him the final standings for the tournament (thanks team). 91 Team competed in this years Tiber Walleye Tournament. After a highly competitive couple days over by Helena, here are the top five teams: FIRST PLACE Ryan and Fred Roberts from Billings 34.72 […]
2014 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament – Final Results
The final standings for the 2014 Hell Creek Walleye tournament have been shipped in and we have a full breakdown for day 1 & 2 Big Fish and Final Placing for the tournament. Download Excel Doc 2014 Hell Creek Tournament Day 1 Big Fish Day 1 Largest Walleye – Team # 49 13.69 Team # […]
Montana Guys Launch Retro Ski Apparel Website
At the end of the winter last year, RJ Wimett attended the end-of-season event at Big Sky Resort called the “Pond Skim” and were inspired to create an online business they call Retro Ski Shop. Who is That Retro Ski Dude in their Logo? RJ Wimett’s dad Bob Wimett is a guy you’ve probably seen […]
HOW TO WRAP A RIFLE IN CAMO [VIDEO]
Today we stumbled upon a very cool video that shows how a group of guys takes a large tub of water, a camo wrap skin and a gun stock to produce a flawless camo wrap on a rifle stock.
Hunting Film Tour Comes to Montana Next Week
If you have been jonesing for some good hunting footage, your fix is in. Hunting Film Tour will be coming to theaters around Montana next week and they have a lineup of conservation minded, fair-chase films that capture the essence of the experience hunters love so much. The films will be showcasing a series of wicked […]
MORS Weekly Wrap Up
Weather has been great this week around Montana, ideal temperatures and conditions for camping, fishing, and anything else you choose to do outdoors! If you have been too busy outdoors to catch up on all the latest stories from our montanaoutdoor.com, don’t worry, we have links for you right here! Top Stories From This Week: […]
Get Ready For the Big Game!
The wonderful time of autumn is nearly upon us and with it comes Montana’s hunting seasons. In a couple of weeks, the antelope archery season will begin. Then the upland bird season, followed by general archery, back country and special permits, waterfowl, pheasant, and finally the general hunting season. Of course the wolf season will […]
Tiber Walleye Tournament: Day 1 Results
91 Teams competed in this years Tiber Walleye Tournament this Saturday and Sunday.
Hell Creek Walleye Tournament Day One Results
A total of 52 two-person teams are competing in the Hell Creek Walleye Tourney today and tomorrow on Fort Peck. We will have the final results Sunday evening as soon as they become available on www.montanaoutdoor.com! Here are the results from today: Day One Leaders FIRST PLACE-Kyle and Tyler Vine 21.65 pounds SECOND PLACE-Ron McNary and Jeron […]
Listen to Last Week’s Show 7/26/14
Did you miss the latest episode of the Montana Outdoor Radio Show? Have no fear, you can listen to all the shenanigans right now, on demand.
Montana Fishing Reports 7/26/14
Getting close to closing out July in Big Sky country, looks like another great summer weekend for some fishing. Find out where the fish are biting around the Treasure State, with the latest fishing reports from the Montana Outdoor Radio Show.
Snowbowl Ski Area Adds Zipline for Summer
Montana Snowbowl is the latest of Montana’s ski areas to add a zipline to their summer activities available during ski off season. So far Zip #1 is open—the first line in what will be a four line system. Other lines will open later this summer. Zip one will give you the sensation of flying for […]