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Montana Fishing Reports

Kootenai River Fishing Report 10.11.25

Fall is in full swing on the Kootenai River — clear water, active hatches, and prime conditions for dry flies, nymphs, and streamers make this the perfect time to get out and fish with Linehan Outfitting.

Montana Grant Recipes

Pus Buns

Because no one can track on an empty stomach—or without a Pus Bun. More from Montana Grant here…

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Whitebird Fishing Access site closed to motorized vehicles

Notice of closure!

Last Weeks Show

Montana Outdoor Radio Show – October 11th Recap

Last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show was packed with fall fishing talk. Our statewide reporters shared updates on streamer action […]

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Montana Fishing Report – October 11th

Oct-04-25 by Angela Montana

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New Episodes Every Saturday!

MT Outdoor Podcast: Find Out What the Hunting Will be Like in Hunting Regions 1 & 2

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Two podcasts, twice the hunting intel — get the inside scoop on Montana’s Region 1 and 2 game hotspots in one epic double feature….

MT Outdoor Podcast: Wondering What the Hunting Will be Like in Region 6?

Sep-27-25 by Angela Montana

Sneak a peek at Montana’s Region 6 hunting outlook—elk, deer, antelope (with some surprising numbers!), and more on this week’s podcast….

MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: What’s Waiting in Region 6 This Season

Sep-26-25 by Angela Montana

Get a sneak peek at Montana’s Region 6 hunting outlook—elk, deer, antelope, upland birds, and more…

MT Outdoor Podcast: It’s Up to Us Is The Future of Hunting Access

Sep-20-25 by Angela Montana

Want more hunting land access and a shot at free onX Elite? Don’t miss this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast!

Exclusive Sneak Peek: The #1 Issue Hunters Email About—Solved?

Sep-19-25 by Angela Montana

This week, the Montana Outdoor Podcast dives into the future of hunting land access—check out this exclusive sneak peek!

Rookies, Rods & Rewards: The Mack Days Money Question Answered

Sep-13-25 by Angela Montana

This week. Downrigger Dale put Mack Days to the test: can a newcomer with basic fishing skills walk away with real winnings?

Esclusive Sneak Peek #2: The Truth About First-Timers at Mack Days

Sep-12-25 by Angela Montana

Exclusive Teaser #2: Can a Mack Days rookie really reel in cash on their first try? Catch this sneak peek today before the full episode drops tomorrow!

Audio Reports

Montana Fishing Report – October 11th

October is prime time on Montana’s rivers. Water temps are perfect, flows are stable, and browns are fired up. Streamers […]

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Lavina-area sage grouse habitat easement OK’d

Montana officials approved a $1.2 million easement to protect 4,417 acres of prime sage grouse habitat north of Lavina, balancing the cost against dwindling conservation funds and rising development pressures.

Kokanee Quinn App Recipes

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Grilled Goose with Figs

Oct-10-25 by Moosetrack Megan

When early goose season meets peak fig season, Kokanee Quinn grills up the perfect late-summer crossover—crispy-skinned goose drizzled with sweet fig-balsamic syrup and a hint of fall in every bite.

Moose

Authorities ask for public’s help as up to 4 moose poached

Conservation officers are looking for additional information including kill sites and people in the area hunting or transporting moose.

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Tracking Blood

Oct-10-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Blood tells the story every hunter must learn to read. More from Montana Grant here…

Grizzly Bear

Archery hunters OK after grizzly bear encounters in Taylor Fork

Fortunately, three archery hunters are uninjured after two recent encounters with grizzly bears in the Taylor Fork south of Big Sky.

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When Patience Meets Opportunity with a Nice Bull Elk

Congratulations to the archery hunter that got this shot!

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Get Fired Up for a Good Cause!

Good cause, great odds — grab your ticket before they’re gone!

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When Predators Hunt Predators

You never know what you’ll see in the woods — but few hunters expect to watch wolves turn the tables on bears.

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Home Invasion–Wildlife Edition

A quiet night in takes a wild turn when an uninvited guest crashes into your room…

Montana Grant

Doing It

If you want to find out if someone’s a keeper, take them fishing — the outdoors brings hearts together! More from Montana Grant here…

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The Great Beaver Drop of 1948

Oct-06-25 by Angela Montana

Watch the rise, fall, and literal flight of beavers — plus how wildlife experts handle them today — all in one quick video!

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2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 5 Results

Week 5 of Flathead Lake’s Mack Days has already reeled in over 11,000 lake trout—and the elusive $10,000-tagged “Double D” is still on the loose!

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2025 Fall Mack Days – week 4 update

Sep-29-25 by Angela Montana

Halfway through the 2025 Fall Mack Days, thousands of lake trout have been landed on Flathead Lake—but one lucky angler could still reel in the $10,000 fish…

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2025 Fall Mack Days – week 3 update

Sep-22-25 by Angela Montana

Week 3 of the 2025 Fall Mack Days brought big lake trout, tight races at the top of the leaderboard, and plenty of prizes still up for grabs with six weeks left in the tourney!

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Montana Fishing Reports

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.13.25

Oct-13-25 by Angela Montana

Chilly mornings, moody browns, and steady takes—fall fishing doesn’t get much better than Hebgen and Quake.

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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.12.25

Oct-13-25 by Angela Montana

Autumn has arrived on the Yellowstone: cold mornings, clear water, and a few hungry browns…

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Kootenai River Fishing Report 10.11.25

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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.9.25

Oct-08-25 by Angela Montana

Fall fishing is heating up—pike, smallmouth, and lakers are all on the move as the water cools down.

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Missouri River Fishing Report 10.5.25

Fall is here, the bite is heating up on the Missouri, and with cooler temps, hatches, and hopper action, the river is firing daily for both dry fly and streamer anglers…

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Montana Lake & Reservoir Fishing Report

Oct-07-25 by Angela Montana

Fall fishing is firing up!

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Livingston, MT Fishing Report October 5-15, 2025

Oct-06-25 by Angela Montana

Fall has finally hit Livingston—water temps are crashing, BWOs are popping, and the trout bite just flipped from summer slump to full-on autumn action…

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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.6.25

Oct-06-25 by Angela Montana

Cold weather didn’t stop the bite—rainbows are on fire at Hauser and Holter, walleye are still hitting deep at Canyon Ferry, and kokanee snagging is wide open in Helena Valley..

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Jefferson River Fishing Report 10.2.25

Oct-04-25 by Angela Montana

The Jefferson River is in good shape with steady nymphing, lingering terrestrial action, and low, clear water offering a quieter fall fishing experience..

Outdoor How-To

Unwanted Flies

Aug-05-25 by Angela Montana

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Whether you’re casting a fly or just trying to eat in peace, it’s time to fight back—because fruit flies may be tiny, but their mess is anything but! Read more from Montana Grant here…

How To: Pike Handling Protocol

Jul-25-25 by Angela Montana

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Every angler has a style when holding pike…here’s one angler’s “how to” video…

How To Master the King Salmon Fillet

Jul-10-25 by Angela Montana

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Clean your king salmon catch before it even knows what happened…

MT Wildlife

When Predators Hunt Predators

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You never know what you’ll see in the woods — but few hunters expect to watch wolves turn the tables on bears.

Home Invasion–Wildlife Edition

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A quiet night in takes a wild turn when an uninvited guest crashes into your room…

The Great Beaver Drop of 1948

Aug-15-25 by Angela Montana

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Watch the rise, fall, and literal flight of beavers — plus how wildlife experts handle them today — all in one quick video!

Viral Stories

Bear’s Journey from Montana to the Savanna

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From Montana’s peaks to Africa’s plains, this pup’s next job is guarding the herd to spare the fastest cat alive…

A Drone’s Fiery Encounter in Sidney, MT

Jun-26-25 by Angela Montana

App News Viral Stories

A routine storm chase detoured into a fireball-filled explosion in Sidney, Montana…

A Bison’s Final Steps at YNP’s Grand Prismatic Spring

Jun-23-25 by Angela Montana

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Onlookers horrified at a bison took one wrong step into Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring…

Cow moose, 2 calves dead after encounter with angler

Jun-19-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Moose Viral Stories

On the morning of June 14, 2025, Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel received a report that a cow moose had been shot in a confrontation with an angler on the North Tongue River in the Bighorn National Forest near Bear Lodge Resort. When game wardens responded, they found the moose deceased from her injuries.

Cow Elk Caught Chasing Grizzly Bear Chasing Calf Elk

Jun-18-25 by Angela Montana

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Heading to work in Montana can be eventful…

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Whitebird Fishing Access site closed to motorized vehicles

Oct-09-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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Notice of closure!

Tips sought on vandalism at Kelly Island Fishing Access Site

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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a vandalism that occurred last month at the Kelly Island Fishing Access Site (FAS) Spurgin Road entrance in Missoula.

Wild Game Recipes

Venison and Potato Pizza

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Elevate your pizza night with this Venison and Potato pizza

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