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Did you hear about the angler that pulled up a 59½-inch muskie that would’ve smashed records?

Large predator relocation notification law goes into effect

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New law requires public notification before relocating large predators…

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Final Conservation Plan for Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the availability of the final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP), associated final environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District. This action is not related to the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge nor its CCP.

Montana Fishing Reports

Yellowstone River Fishing Report 9.30.25

Time to think outside the box with hoppers, nymphs, and a few unexpected spots…

Glacier National Park

Tourism to Glacier National Park contributes $656M to local economy

A new National Park Service report shows that in 2024, 3.2 million park visitors spent an estimated $458 million in local gateway regions while visiting Glacier National Park. These expenditures supported a total of 5,190 jobs, $217 million in labor income, $359 million in value added, and $656 million in economic output in local gateway economies surrounding Glacier National Park.

Bear Grizzly Bear

Grizzly bears relocated to reduce conflict potential

The grizzly bears were relocated to the Grassy Lake drainage, approximately one-half mile from the southern boundary of Yellowstone National Park.

Bear Bear Attacks

Bear injures Idaho hiker

A hiker was injured in a bear attack near Squirrel Creek in Fremont County on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 30.

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Hunting Within Your Limits

Sep-27-25 by Angela Montana

Hunting evolves with every season of life—from youthful grit to veteran wisdom—and the true trophy becomes the memories, lessons, and camaraderie shared along the way. More from Montana Grant..

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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – September 27 Recap

Sep-27-25 by Kamp Cook

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Montana Fishing Report – September 27th

Sep-27-25 by Kamp Cook

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

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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!

Excluisve Sneak Peek: Beginner’s Luck or Real Opportunity? Mack Days First-Timers Speak Out

Sep-11-25 by Angela Montana

Can a first-time Mack Days angler actually reel in some serious cash?

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Opening Doors for Disabled Hunters at Fort Peck

Hunters with disabilities can enjoy an easy-access white-tailed deer hunt at Fort Peck!

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Snagging Season Is On—But Cleaning Stations Are Off

Fort Peck Marina reminds anglers to plan ahead this snagging season—the fish are running, but the cleaning station is closed.

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Bear Activity Increasing Near Campsites at Ashland Ranger District

Campers near Ashland Ranger District, beware….

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Waterfowl season opens Saturday

Montana’s waterfowl season opens Oct. 4, with new zones, a collectible bird stamp, and plenty of ducks, geese—and even swans (by permit) waiting for hunters.

Montana Grant

Energy Waves

What if your boat, truck, or generator could run on nothing but water? More from Montana Grant here…

FWP

Angling brings more than $1 billion to Montana’s economy, study shows

Montana’s world-class fishing isn’t just a pastime—it reeled in $1.27 billion in spending and supported over 15,000 jobs in 2024…

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A Brief History of Questionable Math

Walleye, weird units, and the lengths humans will go to avoid boring math…

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Wisconsin Feeling Effects of Wolves on Hunting Dogs

Five hounds down in one night…wolf country doesn’t hand out second chances.

Montana Fishing Reports

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.29.25

Cooling temps are firing up Hebgen and Quake Lakes…

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Shooting Single

Single-shot hunting: patience, practice, and one perfect pull… Read more about shooting single with Montana Grant..

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Fresh Blackberry and Bacon Venison Burgers With Creamy Brie

Blackberries, brie, venison…YUM

Montana Grant

Crappy Trails

From horse apples to hiker leavings, every critter leaves its mark…read more about “crappy trails” from Montana Grant..

Montana Tourney Trail

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2025 Fall Mack Days – week 4 update

Sep-22-25 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

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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2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 2

Sep-15-25 by Angela Montana

With more than 5,000 lake trout already turned in, Mack Days is making waves on Flathead Lake…

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Montana Fishing Reports

Yellowstone River Fishing Report 9.30.25

Time to think outside the box with hoppers, nymphs, and a few unexpected spots…

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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.29.25

Cooling temps are firing up Hebgen and Quake Lakes…

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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.29.25

Sep-28-25 by Angela Montana

Hook into walleye, perch, rainbows, bass, and even kokanee this fall across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and Helena Valley reservoirs, where the bite is on for anglers using everything from worm harnesses to cowbells…

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Madison River Fishing Report 9.25.25

With cooler mornings, shifting flows, and fall hatches kicking in, the Madison is keeping anglers on their toes this week…

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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.26.25

Sep-26-25 by Angela Montana

From shallow weed-bed pike to rocky-shore smallmouth, plus walleye, lake trout, and salmon action, the bite is heating up across the lake…

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Macman’s Fishing Report 9.23.25

Sep-24-25 by Angela Montana

From perch between Cromwell and Wildhorse to lake trout near Yellow Bay and bass in Ninepipe, this week’s Flathead fishing report has hot tips, surprises, and a few mysteries from the Macman…

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Georgetown Lake Fishing Report 9.23.25

Sep-24-25 by Angela Montana

Cooler nights have fired up the bite at Georgetown Lake, with kokanee and brook trout feeding aggressively and leeches and eggs leading the way..

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Gallatin River Fishing Report 9.23.25

Sep-23-25 by Angela Montana

Warm days linger in Bozeman, offering one last shot at hopper eats, October Caddis skates, and streamer chases before fall hatches take over…

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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.22.25

Sep-22-25 by Angela Montana

Anglers are finding walleyes, rainbows, bass, perch, and even kokanee salmon across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and the Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir.

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

Bear Activity Increasing Near Campsites at Ashland Ranger District

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Campers near Ashland Ranger District, beware….

Wisconsin Feeling Effects of Wolves on Hunting Dogs

Sep-27-25 by Angela Montana

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Five hounds down in one night…wolf country doesn’t hand out second chances.

One Dog, Eleven Coyotes, Zero Fear

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Casper, a Great Pyrenees, went full action hero on a pack of coyotes…

Viral Stories

Bear’s Journey from Montana to the Savanna

Aug-15-25 by Angela Montana

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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

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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…

Montana FWP

Large predator relocation notification law goes into effect

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New law requires public notification before relocating large predators…

Waterfowl season opens Saturday

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Montana’s waterfowl season opens Oct. 4, with new zones, a collectible bird stamp, and plenty of ducks, geese—and even swans (by permit) waiting for hunters.

Wild Game Recipes

Fresh Blackberry and Bacon Venison Burgers With Creamy Brie

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Blackberries, brie, venison…YUM

Goose Meat Snack Sticks