Did you miss last week’s show? We where without our Director, Deadeye Denny, but still managed not to burn down the building. Hear the last weeks show in it’s entirety, on demand.
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Montana Hunting and Fishing Report 4/19/14
It is going to be a gorgeous spring weekend across the Treasure state. If you are looking to get the family outside for a little recreation this Easter, hear the latest hunting and fishing news from around the state of Montana.
Easter Bunny Shot Dead Prank
Growing up it was always a tradition of my dad’s to wake me up on Easter Sunday to the sound of gunfire. After the “Easter bunny” visited and left eggs and candy, dad would immediately start sending lead down range in hopes of bagging the rodent that keeps vandalizing his lawn every Spring. Needless to […]
Playful Elk Calf Captured on Video Romping in the Water
Think your kids are the only ones who like to stomp around in puddles after the rain? Think again, this rowdy elk calf was caught on tape splashing around playing in a large puddle when dad wasn’t around. It’s fun to see elk play in the wild. Post by Kevin Sousa.
How to Tap a Maple Tree
There’s something about taking a bite of some warm, buttery pancakes that are soaked with homemade maple syrup that tickles your taste buds in a way that the store-bought syrup cannot. Aside from the incredible, rustic flavor, it is a rewarding feeling to know you made that syrup yourself. This video is for those of […]
Bozeman/Butte Recreation Report by Bob Ward & Sons (4.18.14)
Hunting: Moose/Sheep/Goat special permits are due Thursday May 1st, post marked on or before! This can be done on online or with a paper application. If you need the paper copy we’ve got it. Bozeman Fishing: Upper Madison is hit and miss. Definitely use nymphs but on warmer days don’t be afraid to throw some […]
Big Sky Resort ends Season with a Splash this Weekend!
Big Sky is the last of Montana’s ski resorts to close for the season, and they will be hosting a pond skimming contest and other closing day festivities this weekend. If you aren’t up for spring skiing, this is the perfect day to participate in the celebration as a spectator. Especially considering you have a […]
Helena Recreation Report by Bob Ward & Sons (4.18.14)
Hunting: Please review your regulations as there have been some changes. Also, make sure to bring pictures down of your successful hunts and post them on are bulletin board. Fishing: Canyon Ferry Lake fishing is taking off. The trout are spawning so try fishing from Yacht Basin to the dam or at Chinaman’s or Shhanon. […]
Gobbler in the Smoker: Brett French Radio Show Preview
It’s hard to believe that it took me more than 19 years of off and on turkey hunting to finally bag a gobbler. And in the end, everything went so smoothly that it seems incredible that it took so long. The toms were gobbling on the roost just up the hill when we drove into […]
Want to Hear the Captain on “Catchin’ the Big Ones”? LISTEN LIVE TODAY!
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest in fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/101.5fm in Missoula. You can also listen on line http://newstalkkgvo.com/listen-live/popup/. The show is broadcast live from Paradise Falls on the” Banks of Brooks” in Missoula Bill Brown from […]
Boy Risks Life to Save Fawn
How far would you go to save a baby animal in the wild? Would you risk your life? This boy did; he saw a fawn get separated from its family while they were crossing a swift river in Bangledesh, and took action. He scooped up the fawn in one hand to hold it above the […]
Two Good Days of Fishing for Two Good Fishermen
While the Captain was fishing Holter this week, he met two fellow anglers, Allen Hay and Vance Ventresca. These fishermen were on a two-day fishing trip and knew how to get what they were after! The first day, Allen and Vance hit the Missouri near Gates of the Mountains and caught about 11 fish. They basically used steelhead fishing techniques, […]
Date Set for Mule Deer Foundation’s Sapphire Range Chapter Banquet
The Mule Deer Foundation’s Sapphire Range Chapter is hosting their 2nd Annual Banquet on Saturday, May 3rd at St. Mary’s in Stevensville. The doors will open at 5:00pm for a no-host social with raffles, games and a silent auction. Dinner is at 6:30pm, with a live auction to follow. For any questions or to make reservations, […]
Reeling Em In at Holter with The Captain and Crew
Salmon Steve caught a couple of nice rainbows fishing with the Captain on Holter. They caught and released 35 trout today and one walleye below Holter Dam this evening, fishing with Jim Johnson from Lincoln. Fish bit on about everything, especially the fire tiger syclops and the green needle fish, as well the J-9 fire […]
Spring Turkey Success: Captain’s Column (4.17.14)
Last Saturday turkey hunters headed out to celebrate the opening of the 2014 spring turkey season in Montana. It was a beautiful sunshine morning, and, according to some reports that I received, the turkeys were out and going nuts. Shawn Plakke and his son, Orion, from Superior were two of those hunters enjoying the hunt. […]
2014 Canyon Ferry Reservoir Spring Spawning Survey Update #1
The ice is officially gone and the annual spawing survey on Canyon Ferry Reservoir is underway. Two trap nets were launched, one near the north end of Pond #1 and the other at the south end of the Silos Recreation area, on April 10th and traps have only been checked three days. We’ve already handled […]
Eastern Montana Fishing Report for the Week of 4.14.14
Report compiled by Carol Henckel Please be advised weather is changing constantly and some days wind and even snow can still be a factor. High water conditions are dangerous as Spring weather is unpredictable. Enjoy yourself but remember alcohol alters your judgment so use it sparingly while enjoying the outdoors. Keep an eye on the […]
Students Become Scientists with SCIENCE-BASED Bear Education Programs
Bears. Montana is full of them. But, how much do you really know about bears and bear conservation and management? Bear Trust International is an organization that seeks to “help raise conservation awareness and environmental literacy while simultaneously providing critical STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) skills for all of our kids.” They also focus on teaching youth the […]
FYI-Harley Davidson Recalled Over 29,000 Motorcycles in October 2013
You can never be too safe when you’re on a motorcycle, and there are a lot of people that ride on two wheels in scenic big sky country, among other locations across the country. Although this information was announced last year, it is worth checking out if you missed it then… According to a report by Reuters from […]
Base Jumping…Underwater
Have you ever watched somebody base jump into a black hole…under water? If diving into an underwater abyss with only a face mask on is unsettling to you, then the video below may freak you out, because that is exactly what Guillaume Nery did:
Fort Peck Summer Water Elevation Forecast is Great
This morning, our lake elevation is 2225.13. All boat access points on Fort Peck will be useable this year including Crooked Creek. The bottom of Crooked Creek Boat Ramp is 2225.0 so water is now at the bottom of the ramp. Crooked Creek Boat Ramp should be useable in May with the elevation predicted to […]
Upper Salmon River Weekend Summary Report (4/13/14)
This past weekend on the upper Salmon River, the vast majority of anglers were found in location code 19 between the Sawtooth Hatchery and the Yankee Fork. No interviews were obtained downstream of Salmon due to minimal angler pressure. Interviewed anglers in location code 17, between the Lemhi and Pahsimeroi Rivers, had the best average […]
Photography at Its Finest–Part 1: The Best of the Best
There are some incredibly amazing pictures of wildlife out there, and a friend of the Montana Outdoor Radio Show, Glenn Siroky, shared a link with some phenomenal images. These are definitely worth checking out–the best of the best–PART 1: (Photos via rivermenrodandgunclub.com)
19th Annual Jordan Tough/Guy Walleye Tournament
WHAT: 19th Annual Jordan Tough/Guy Walleye Tournament WHEN: April 19, 2014 * Fishing from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm DETAILS: $75 per 2 person team. Big walleye and northern pots $10 each per team. Rules meeting 7:30 am. Can pay on Saturday Morning. Launch from Hell Creek Marina. Annual Jordan Banquet Friday April 18. Prime Rib, […]