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EHD Deer Deaths Creating Risky Bear Encounters
An EHD outbreak is drawing bears to deer carcasses near water..
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2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 8 Results
Only one week remains in the 2025 Fall Mack Days—don’t miss your chance to reel in lake trout, win big cash prizes, and help restore native trout in Flathead Lake!
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.27.25
A few determined anglers are still finding late-season walleye around the Silos, Duck Creek, and Confederate—slow bites, but worth the wait for those golden catches..
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Happy Unhooking
Hooking a fish is easy — learning to unhook it safely is where anglers shine… More from Montana Grant here!
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This Burrito Has Game–Venison to be precise
The backcountry burrito that runs on venison and victory…
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Quality Over Quantity on the Jefferson River
Cooler temps and lower flows make the Jefferson a quiet fall option with a shot at quality fish…
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Fishing Gods
Kids seem to have a special fishing guardian—while adults get skunked, the little ones reel in the big smiles and bigger fish.
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Hobo Venison Chili
A tasty, no-fuss venison chili perfect for cooking right in the coals and sharing around the campfire.
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Ryker Bair is Hooked Again, Reels in Big Catch at Fall Mack Days
Ryker Bair’s return to Fall Mack Days brought him a catch worth bragging about…
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Doubling Down with Region 4 and 7 on the Montana Outdoor Podcast
Discover Montana’s hunting secrets and one shocking antelope surprise as Downrigger Dale dives deep with wildlife managers from Regions 4 and 7…
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Venison Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Change your hunting success into a Philly cheesesteak sandwich!
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT’s Awesome Surprises from Big Game to Big Shockers
Join Downrigger Dale as he uncovers surprising insights and must-know hunting tips from Montana’s top wildlife managers in Regions 4 and 7 — you won’t believe what happened to the antelope population!
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Bite for Me
Anglers aren’t the only ones looking for a good bite—sometimes the best catch of the day is a fat, flavorful sub sandwich…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.23.25
Lake trout, smallmouth, and pike are all pushing shallow with cooling water temps…
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A Rare and Quiet Encounter with a Wolf
Check out this encounter that not many humans ever experience…
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FWP’s Justin Gude, RMEF conservation chief answer elk habitat, predation questions
Despite more elk roaming Montana than ever before, one hunter’s three-day search in the Crazies turns up nothing but tracks, questions…and a lingering elk curse…
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Cut Your Own
From field to freezer, Montana Grant shows how mastering the art of butchering your own big game turns a messy chore into the most rewarding part of the hunt…
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Gallatin River Fishing Report 10.22.25
Fishing on the Gallatin is heating up this fall, with clear water, cool temps, and strong action on nymphs and streamers..
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North Fork Flathead River 10.20.25
Recent rains have raised river levels and sparked bug activity on the North Fork…
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Hunting in a Corn Maze
When the temperatures drop, Montana’s standing corn turns into prime big game habitat—where food, cover, and smart stalking can lead to your best shot at a hidden buck or bull!
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 10.21.25
Steelhead season is heating up on the Upper Salmon River as cooler temps and rising numbers at Lower Granite Dam signal more fish moving upriver and better catches ahead!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.21.25
Fall fishing is firing up in Montana’s trout capital—cooler weather, aggressive browns, and hot streamer action are making Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison prime waters right now!
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The 2025 Captain’s Updated and Revised Vehicle Checklist
Hunters, Montana’s general deer and elk rifle season opens October 25th, so make sure your rig is ready with proper maintenance and a well-packed gear list before heading out!
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2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 7 Results
Only two weeks remain in the 2025 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake—over 14,700 lake trout have been turned in, big money tags are still out there, and the competition for top angler is heating up before the November 2 finale!
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.20.25
Calm morning waters, golden fall colors, and hungry rainbows await on the Yellowstone…
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Baltimore Beef Sandwich
Bringing Baltimore’s legendary pit beef to Big Sky Country—because Montana deserves a sandwich as bold as its mountains! Read more from Montana Grant…
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Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 4; only archery equipment allowed..
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Best Hunting Story?
From missed shots to unforgettable firsts, these hunting tales prove the best trophies are the stories we bring home. More from Montana Grant here…
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Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 10.16.25
From perch at Big Arm to lake trout in Swan, here’s the real scoop on where Montana’s fish are biting—and where they’re just teasing.
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Very Rare Footage of Wolverine Hunting Deer in Montana
Rare footage captures a wolverine hunting near Montana’s Ajax Mountain…
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What Critter Should You Shoot?
When the moment of truth comes and every buck looks like a trophy, an ethical hunter knows the real challenge isn’t pulling the trigger—it’s choosing the one best shot. Here’s more from Montana Grant
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Double the Regions, Double the Game
This week, Downrigger Dale takes you on a two-stop hunt preview through Montana’s Regions 3 and 5 — where elk bugle, bighorns roam, and adventure is around every ridge….
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Carne Asada Pronghorn
One bite of this smoky citrus Carne Asada Pronghorn and your quiet dinner plans will instantly turn into a full-blown neighborhood invasion…
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Captain’s 2025 Revised and Updated Hunters Checklist
It’s that time of year! The Captain has a revised and updated Hunters Checklist–see if you have everything you need for rifle season!
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6th Sense
Great hunters don’t just rely on sight or sound—they trust their 6th sense to know when it’s time to take the perfect shot. More from Montana Grant here..
