Hunt and Fish in Montana
Being a Montana resident, I have seen some very large steer on ranches across the state, but I have never seen a steer that stands half a foot taller than me and weighs almost TWO tons! Apparently, if you go to the O’Fallon Museum, in Baker, Montana, you can visit the WORLD’S largest steer…not the state’s […]
Conditions: Flow Current Madison River flows: Hebgen Dam 1040 cfs Kirby 1,130 cfs Varney 1,300 cfs Visibility Very clear at 3+ feet. But expect that to start to change as things warm up The Upper Madison remains closed from Quake Lake downstream to McAtee Fishing Access Site (FAS) and again from Ennis FAS downstream to […]
There are democrats, conservatives, liberals and those that do not lean in any direction and maybe share the views of all three sides. This particular Senator, Matt Rosendale, shows his disdain for being spied on by the federal government by shooting down a drone. Based on this commercial, Montanans, does Matt Rosendale have your vote?
Happy Easter from all of us at the Montana Outdoor Radio Show! If you have been outside enjoying Spring weather and couldn’t log on, don’t worry, we have all the best stories from this week on www.montanaoutdoor.com right here: Photography at its Finest-Part 1: The Best of the Best…see pictures here. Bear Hunting Close […]
Jordan Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited hosted it 19th Annual Tough Guy Walleye Tournament on Saturday April 19. There were concerns about the ice not being off Fort Peck earlier in the week, but a majority of the lake was open by tournament day. The tough part turned out to be not so tough as temperature […]
Think your kids are the only ones who like to stomp around in puddles after the rain? Think again, this rowdy elk calf was caught on tape splashing around playing in a large puddle when dad wasn’t around. It’s fun to see elk play in the wild. Post by Kevin Sousa.
Montana Outdoor’s Top Stories of the Week: Montana Rattlesnake Den Up Close…Maybe Too Close for Comfort…see the video here. CSKT, FWP Issue Lake Trout Consumption Guidelines for Flathead Lake…read more here. Doesn’t Anybody Work Anymore? Captain had Great Success on Flathead Lake’s East Bay…read about it here. Good Ol Montana Bass Fishing…read where here. Tongue River […]
Just when you think it’s time to bust out the shorts, start mowing the lawn, and take the old hog out for a ride…guess what? Montana Spring has other plans for you! And they usually involve a snow storm. This poor motorcycle was spotted on the streets of Red Lodge yesterday on a webcam. The […]
The 37th annual International Wildlife Film Festival kicks off with WildFest and WildWalk in Downtown Missoula and Caras Park TODAY April 13. Don’t miss an unforgettable eight days of award winning wildlife films at the Roxy Theater day and night and a stellar line up of filmmaker presentations as well. According to Wikipedia: The film festival […]
Every once in a while I struggle a bit finding inspiration for a post. This was one of those weeks; that is until I conducted a NRA Basic Pistol class that last Sunday. One of my students brought an old Smith & Wesson top break revolver to class. This is a really cool old gun. […]
No they aren’t vampire or zombie moose, but they may as well be among those categories because these moose are being tortured and sucked dry by ticks. A single moose can carry more than 100,000 of these bloodsucking moose ticks, and according to New Hampshire moose project leader Kristine Rines, sometimes these anemic, infested animals are […]
Fishing film festivals and tours are like a Spring flu epidemic that travels through Montana every year. The only difference is the “sick” fishing action featured in these films is most likely something Montanans will never see except on the big screen. And sure, that’s great, it’s like that with ski films too. I can […]
I love spotting my first buttercup in spring. It is sort of like seeing a robin or smelling a skunk; all signs of spring in Montana. There is a little patch of buttercups out by Blue Mountain in Missoula that typically are the first I see pop up. I look forward to seeing the first […]
CONDITIONS: FLOW Current Madison River flows Hebgen Dam 963 cfs Kirby 1,040 cfs Varney 1,210 cfs VISIBILITY Very clear at 3+ feet. The Upper Madison remains closed from Quake Lake downstream to McAtee Fishing Access Site (FAS) and again from Ennis FAS downstream to Ennis Lake FAS until the general season opener Saturday May 17th. […]
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks officials remind hunters applying for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat licenses that they will see changes in fees as a result of state legislation adopted last year. In past years, hopeful resident hunters were required to submit $75 with their application for a $125 license, plus pay a $5 […]
What does the footage below make you want to do?
According to FWP Bear and Lion Specialist Erik Wenum, a 6 year old 340-pound male grizzly bear was captured on April 6 south of Eureka. FWP was assisted by USDA Wildlife Services personnel in capturing the grizzly. The grizzly was implicated in a calf depredation that occurred on April 2. The bear had been previously […]
Ski season has been wrapping up around Montana this week, and signs of spring are everywhere! If you have been too busy out fishing or skiing, don’t worry, we have fishing reports, and links to the best stories from around MontanaOutdoor.com right here: Top 11 Reasons Missoula is the Best City in Montana…see them here. […]
Get excited bird lovers and stamp collectors, the United States Postal Service has added Montana state bird, the Western Meadowlark, as the most recent addition to the Songbirds Forever Stamp Collection. The buoyant, flutelike melody of the Western Meadowlark ringing out across a field can brighten anyone’s day. Meadowlarks are often more easily heard than […]
I have incurred a fair amount of hearing loss, and I suffer from tinnitus; ringing, in my left ear. While shooting may be responsible for some of my hearingloss, most of my hearing problems have an occupational cause; I have attended auctions one to three times a week for over 40 years. I didn’t use […]
This footage may be uneventful, but it sure hits close to home if you live in Montana. The part to be most aware of about this footage is that it was filmed in the Swan Valley just over six months ago. Be careful out there, regardless of how you’re enjoying Montana…
CONDITIONS: FLOW Current Big Hole River flows Maiden Rock 481 cfs Melrose 596 cfs Glen 553 cfs VISIBILITY Good 3+ feet. Visibility is still good but better from Melrose upstream. 2+ feet further down near Pennington Bridge. Currently river flows have dropped as evening temperatures below freezing are keeping flows fairly low, clear and stable. […]
How do you prefer to get around our beautiful state? Do you like your pickup? Are you most comfortable on your horse? Maybe you have a sports car? Are you a pilot like montanaoutdoor.com’s Outdoor Aly? Or maybe you have a motorcycle? For me, a motorcycle is the way to go. Some people dig the […]
Report compiled by Carol Henckel Please be advised weather is changing constantly and some days wind and snow can be a big factor. Ice conditions are dangerous as Spring weather is unpredictable. Enjoy yourself but remember alcohol alters your judgment so use it sparingly while enjoying the outdoors. Keep an eye on the weather while you are out there […]