Hunt and Fish in Montana
“I can’t remember when it has been this bad”, was the comment I have heard more than once about last weekend”s storm from some of my friends who have lived in Missoula all of their life. I would have to agree that the mixture of snow and wind that Western Montana received would be hard […]
(Report compiled by Carol Henckel) Please be advised that conditions can change daily so please call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for current daily information. Weather is changing constantly and some days wind and snow can be a big factor. Ice conditions are dangerous so be very aware of what you are walking […]
(Report compiled by Carol Henckel) Please be advised that conditions can change daily so please call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for current daily information. Weather is changing constantly and some days wind and snow can be a big factor. Ice conditions are dangerous so be very aware of […]
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 open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice. Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to be strong throughout the south end of the reservoir. Anglers are […]
Winners of week 1 of the Perch Pounder: 1st – Zeke Bodick – 1.560 2nd – Brian Wood – 1.506 Winners of week 2 of the Perch Pounder: 1st – Kevin Kleist – 1.758 2nd – Gary Hembd – 1.742 Winners of week 3 of the Perch Pounder: 1st – Jamie Gronley – 1.974 2nd […]
(Report compiled by Carol Henckel) Please be advised that conditions can change daily so please call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for current daily information. Weather is changing constantly and some days wind and snow can be a big factor. Ice conditions are dangerous so be very aware of what you are walking […]
Although it isn’t officially confirmed yet, this brown trout is said to be the “largest brown trout ever filmed while ice fishing” and was caught in the Milwaukee Harbor. This brown measures one inch longer than the current IGFA world record at 39 inches and is estimated to weigh around 20 pounds! What is the […]
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 open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice. Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite really picked up over the past week throughout the reservoir. Successful anglers are […]
Pike is the word of this ice fishing clip. If you like pike, then you will love this video by Tyler George! Not only do you get to see pike in action, but there are also some awesome still shots, too! Hopefully, you’re near a frozen body of water that has fish in it, because […]
Are you looking for a visual on the size of the perch being caught at the Perch Pounder ice fishing tournament? Well, we have some pictures of the top five anglers from week 2, courtesy of the tournament organizer, Gene Fincher, right here:
Hunting: Mountain lion season (with hounds) is in full swing and ends April 14th. Wolf season is still going on through March 15th. Please review your regulations for specific details on the areas you plan on hunting. And make sure to bring pictures down of your successful hunts and post them on are bulletin board. […]
An Idaho fisherman did not wake up on Monday morning and plan to be a hero, but it turned out he did end up being just that to a 12 year-old boy in the Boise area. KTVB.com reported that the fisherman witnessed the young boy fall through the ice of a frozen pond just about […]
The 3rd Annual Bitterroot Bash, scheduled for March 1st-2nd on the Bitterroot Lake, has been canceled. See the FWP report below that shows the approved ice fishing contests for 2013-2014 in Montana: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks approved a number of ice fishing contests for 2013-2014. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, including […]
Please be advised that conditions can change daily so please call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for current daily information. Weather is changing constantly and some days wind and snow can be a big factor. Ice conditions are dangerous so be very aware of what you are walking on or using 4 wheelers […]
Western Montana has had a very good accumulation of snow this past week. In fact, since February began, we have more than made up for the lack of snow fall we received in January. Even though it is very early in the year, Missoula is ahead of the average precipitation year to date. That is […]
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 open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice. Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing has slowed a bit, but some fish are being caught 10 feet of water […]
The winners of week 2 of the Perch Pounder are: 1st – Kevin Kleist – 1.758 2nd – Gary Hembd – 1.742 Overall results: 1st – Kevin Kleist – 1.758 2nd – Gary Hembd – 1.742 3rd – Dick Hembd – 1.632 4th – Zeke Bodick – 1.560 5th – Brian Wood – 1.506 Nice […]
Mike Violette, born and raised in Montana, is an avid ice fisherman. He now resides in Washington state, but his passion for ice fishing knows no boundaries. The photography that Mike produces gives people an idea of the extent of his love for hard water fishing. Whether you are just getting into ice fishing or […]
What a difference a week makes. Last week I wrote about my experience fishing in a boat below Canyon Ferry Dam on Hauser Reservoir. Well, this week, ice fishing takes the spotlight as western Montana is once again back to a winter weather normal with single digit high temperatures during the day and below zero […]
(Report compiled by Carol Henckel) Please be advised that conditions can change daily so please call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for current daily information. Weather is changing constantly and some days wind and snow can be a big factor. Ice conditions are dangerous so be very aware of what you are walking […]
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 open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice. Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout continue to be caught in less than 10 feet of water between Pond 4 and […]
Looking for a portable and easy way to heat up your hands while outdoors? All you will need is these three things: An empty metal coffee can (13-16 oz.) with replaceable lid A bottle of rubbing alcohol A roll of toilet paper The first step is to place the roll of toilet paper inside the […]
Report compiled by Carol Henckel Please be advised that conditions can change daily so please call the contact person in the area you are planning on fishing for current daily information. Weather is changing constantly and some days wind and snow can be a big factor. Ice conditions are dangerous so be very aware of […]
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 open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice. Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout continue to be caught in 10 feet of water or less between Pond 4 and […]