Brett French’s Preview to Saturday’s Show
Mountain plovers, a bird species once considered for listing as an endangered species, are helping researchers in northeastern Montana. Fitted with small geo-locators two years
Bighorn River Fishing Report
What off-season? The Bighorn River is a world class tailwater trout fishery, and remains an incredible option for anglers throughout the winter months. Fishing pressure
Eastern Mountain Fishing Report – 1/26/2012
Please be advised that ice conditions can change daily. Feel free to call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for
Captain’s Column: Change in Weather Improves Ice Fishing
The winter weather we have experienced in the last week has improved conditions for outdoor activity. Skiers, snowmobilers, and ice anglers are experiencing the best
Canyon Ferry Ice Fishing Report
Perch fishing is really good right now on Canyon Ferry and just in time for the Perch tournament. Sharon at the Silos informed us that this
Macman’s Pablo Reservoir Ice Fishing Report
Dick Zimmer, The Macman, ice fished on Saturday and kept 50 perch between 9″ and 11″. He caught them in about 4 hours and shared this Ice
Helena Area Reservoir Ice Fishing Report – 1/23/2012
Canyon Ferry: Ice conditions of 12 to 14 inches have been reported south of Confederate Bay and the current ice line is just north of White
Wolf Harvest Update – 1/22/2012
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission voted 3-2, on January 19, to extend the wolf hunting season in the Bitterroot Valley. The proposal would extend the season
Missouri River Fishing Report
This fishing report is from The Captain’s brother, Dan Ward, in South Dakota. Dan and Jon (pictured) were walleye fishing on the Missouri River and
Butte and Bozeman Area Fishing and Outdoor Report
Here’s what’s on the hook in the Butte & Bozeman areas! Once again, a fierce winter storm just NICKED Butte & totally MISSED Bozeman, leaving
Helena Area Fishing and Outdoor Report
Great Divide Ski Area Lower mountain – - good natural and machine snow base. Soft groomed surfaces. Upper mountain – - – A few groomed
Montana Outdoor Reports – Jan 21st – Audio
This week we had a full line up of great reports. Ice Fishing Tournaments are kicking off all across the state, and Skiing is the
Brett French – The Ultimate Duck Blind Boat and more
Brett French, of The Billings Gazette, talks about the ultimate duck blind boat built by Billings welder Dave Wise. The vessel comes complete with a
Tying a BEAST of a Salmon Fly
Well we had quite a bit of snow here in Thompson Falls and my wife closed the vet clinic early today. So I took the
Catching Steelhead: By a Steelhead Junkie
I was recently asked, “How is it that you guys seem to catch Steelhead every time you go out?” That gave me pause to think
Ice Fishing on Nelson Reservoir
The Captain takes a few friends, including Jim Johnson of Hi Country Snack Foods, on a Walleye gaff fishing trip at Nelson Reservoir
Captain’s Column: In Search of Ice
January is supposed to be an “Ice already on the lake” month in Montana. The month of December? It’s the month that the ice starts
