Highlights from the 28th Annual Ice Fishing Derby in Glasgow

Feb-09-26 by Angela Montana

The 28th Annual Ice Fishing Derby in Glasgow attracted 150 participants despite warm weather, featuring competitions and prizes, including a $2,000 win for a 5.34-pound pike and free rods for youth anglers.

February 2026 Fishing Report: Glacier National Park & Flathead Valley

Feb-09-26 by Angela Montana

February fishing in Glacier National Park and Flathead Valley is unusually favorable due to mild temperatures and low snow, with anglers successfully using nymphs and streamers in altered winter conditions.

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Podcast: The Flathead Lake Dam Energy Production with Brian Lipscomb

Feb-07-26 by Angela Montana

The Montana Outdoor Podcast features an insightful discussion with Brian Lipscomb about the history and significance of the Séliš Ksanka Ql̓ispé Hydroelectric Project and its impact on Flathead Lake.

Montana Outdoor Podcast: Yellowstone Summit Details

Jan-31-26 by Angela Montana

This week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast features hosts Dale, George Bumann, and Jenny Golding discussing the upcoming online Yellowstone Summit, featuring over 30 expert speakers from February 19th to 22nd.

The Evolution of Skijoring: From Survival to Sport

Jan-27-26 by Angela Montana

Skijoring evolved from a survival technique in Central Asia to a thrilling sport in America, especially in Montana, blending speed, skill, and culture while maintaining its historical roots.

Podcast: Montana SkiJoring with Jennifer Butler

Jan-24-26 by Angela Montana

This Montana sport looks insane… until you see how good they really are!

MORS Podcast: What Will the Rest of MT’s Winter be Like? Will We Finally Get Ice Fishing Weather? Get Answers Here

Jan-17-26 by montanaoutdoor

Sponsors This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale interviews quite possibly the smartest person you will […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Where’s the Ice?

Jan-17-26 by Angela Montana

No Ice. No Snow. No Joke. What’s Going On With Montana’s Winter? Find out right NOW!

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Yellowstone cougars change diets, behavior to avoid wolves

Feb-06-26 by Angela Montana

In Yellowstone, wolves and cougars clash because wolves steal elk kills, sometimes killing cougars. A long-term GPS study shows they’re rivals without reward, unlike smaller predators that scavenge for food.

Appreciating Unique Deer: Beyond Hunting Seasons

Feb-05-26 by Angela Montana

Before anyone checks the calendar or reaches for regulations—no, it is not Montana’s general big game season, and no, this […]

What Are Coydogs?

Feb-02-26 by Angela Montana

Coydogs, true 50/50 coyote-dog hybrids, are rare and often confused with coyotes or feral dogs. Actual hybrids can be unpredictable and belong in the wild, not as pets.

Viral Stories

DIY Ice Fishing Hack That Makes Life on the Ice More Comfortable

Dec-21-25 by Angela Montana

Minnesota ice angler Beau Rochel shared a clever DIY hack for a multi-ice hole cover that keeps feet warm while fishing. It’s lightweight, easy to transport, and uses simple materials like landscaping fabric and adhesive.

A Massive Elk Invasion

Dec-19-25 by Angela Montana

This is an elk takeover that would be crazy to witness in-person!

Montana (Helena) Team Wins $500,000 in Cabo Fishing Tournament

Nov-05-25 by montanaoutdoor

A group of Montana anglers just proved that Big Sky Country breeds world-class fishermen — even in saltwater. Team Grey […]

Very Rare Footage of Wolverine Hunting Deer in Montana

Oct-19-25 by Angela Montana

Rare footage captures a wolverine hunting near Montana’s Ajax Mountain…

Bear the AKC Anatolian Shepherd: From Montana to South Africa

Aug-15-25 by Angela Montana

Bear, an AKC purebred Anatolian Shepherd from Wild Rooster Farm, will move to South Africa to join the Cheetah Outreach Trust, aiding farmers in protecting livestock and conserving cheetahs.

Montana FWP

Hunting and trapping for bobcats to close in Region 4 on Wednesday

Feb-09-26 by Angela Montana

Bobcat hunting and trapping in Montana Region 4 ends on February 11 at midnight. Hunters should check quota status online to ensure compliance with regulations before the season closes.

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.9.26

Feb-09-26 by Angela Montana

Anglers should exercise caution due to varying ice conditions. Fishing yields include rainbows at Canyon Ferry and Helena Valley, while Hauser and Holter have mostly open water and unstable ice.

Wild Game Recipes

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Wisconsin-Style Venison Brats and Hard-Cider Kraut Recipe

Feb-07-26 by Angela Montana

Kokanee Quinn shares a Wisconsin-style venison brat recipe featuring brats simmered in beer and onions, finished over fire, topped with tangy hard-cider kraut—perfect for outdoor cooking.

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Bruce’s crock pot Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Jan-31-26 by Angela Montana

Kokanee Quinn’s crock pot pineapple upside-down cake recipe combines yellow cake mix with crushed pineapple, creating a moist dessert topped with caramelized pineapple and cherries, effortlessly delicious and impressive.