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Keep Ice Fishing Safe – Montana Ice Fishing
It is that time of year when ice anglers begin appearing on Montana’s waters for the ice fishing season. “There is some fishable ice out
Ice Fish Baby!! Funny Ice Fishing Video
With little ice on Montana waters so far this season. There is no doubt that ice fishing season will arrive soon. As you get your
Real Life Canada Wolf Hunt – #MontanaWolf2012
This video comes to us Mike Avery, an outdoors-man who published this video on Vimeo recently. The title of this feature video is called “Ontario
When You Can’t Fish, Get Ready To Fish: Organizing Tackle Boxes With Professional Angler Pat Slater
WIND, WIND, WIND….. Seems synonymous with Spring in the mountain west. Needless to say I didn’t make it out yet. So I’m left with getting
ICE FISHING STILL HOLDING STEADY IN THE EASTERN MONTANA FISHING REPORT: 3/5/12
***Bill -Rock Creek Marina 1-406-485-2560 Bill says the ice is 6 inches to a foot. He had a group of fishermen who did well at
Captain’s Column: Average Snow Pack Could Mean Good Spring Fishing
The winter of 2012 didn’t seem to live up to the weather-guessers’ forecast. They predicted it to be as cold and snowy as last year’s
EASTERN MONTANA FISHING REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF 2/29/12
Please be advised that ice conditions can change daily so please call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for current
Know Your Ice as Temperatures Warm
With warming temperatures around the state it is time to put safety first. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks does not monitor the thickness of the
Fly Fishing Report 2/28/2012
1. BITTERROOT RIVER: The Bitterroot is still fishing well. Montana Fishing Company fly fishing guides have been out in force on this river testing the
The Fever: Report from Kjel Olson
Take me to the doctor, I have the fever! With each passing day of winter I am growing more and more excited for spring! Seven
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2/27/2012
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable on the reservoirs. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to
Smith River Drawing Results In
Superb fishing, gorgeous scenery, and a remote setting combine to make a trip on the Smith River an unforgettable experience. With one put-in point and
Professional Angler Pat Slater’s Tip of the Week
Another week closer to spring and our open water season! I know I’m probably rushing things a bit but when the annual spring fishing catalogs
Captain’s Column: February, A Great Month For Fishing
It may not seem like it if you are not one of the few anglers that ice fish or open water fish on Montana’s rivers
Filming Your Hunts!
Tips for Filming Your Hunts from Silent Draw Outdoors As you know, most sportsman today are trying to capture their hunts as they unfold for future memories.
EASTERN MONTANA FISHING REPORT FOR THE WEEK OF 2/22/12
Please be advised that ice conditions can change daily so please call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for current
Winter Fly Fishing Report For Across The State
Lower Madison: We have had good fishing reports from up in Bear Trap Canyon as well as from some wade fisherman around the Black’s Ford
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report: 2/21/2012
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing is good from Pond 4 to the Silos and has picked up at Beaver Creek Bay, Goose Bay and Confederate.
Professional Angler Pat Slater’s Tip of the Week
Hi Everybody, Is there anyone out there experiencing a little cabin fever besides me? The days are getting longer and we’ve had some warmer afternoon
Perch Pounder Update And Week 3 Results
Good morning, The 9th Annual Perch Pounder started on 2/1/12 and is headquartered out of the Scoreboard Pub and Casino in Kalispell. This week 2/20
NEW ELK AND DEER PERMIT APPLICATION PACKET AVAILABLE NOW: DEADLINE IS MARCH 15
Along with the new March 15 deadline to apply for 2012 deer and elk hunting permits, the new streamlined eight-page application packet—that contains all the
Big Montana Walleye Through The Ice
Mike Violette of Missoula caught this monster walleye in Montana. It measured right at 30″ and was the fattest walleye he has caught to date.
Wolf Hunting Season Comes To A Close: Updated With WMU Information
As the 2nd wolf hunting season in Montana comes to an end today, February 15th, hunters have harvested 166 grey wolves. The quota established by
Know Your Ice: A Thin Ice Story Turned Out O.K.
Not that I want to rib a bunch of ice fisherman but this story is humorous yet also demonstrates the dangers of thin ice. To
