Latest Montana Hunting & Fishing Articles
The Fish that Flopped Back to Freedom
Check out this fish pulling the ultimate escape…
MOUSE IN THE HOUSE!!!
Meet the stealthy peanut butter bandits, mutant mice with long tongues, and the sticky traps catching more than just rodents. Get the scoop on battling these furry invaders—and why steel wool might just be your new best friend!
Expecting the Unexpected while Hunting
When you’re out hunting, the wilderness always has a surprise up its sleeve. This hunter found himself in an unexpected situation.
Montana’s Tiny Ghost Town with Big History
Ghost towns aren’t just for spooky stories—they’re full of history! Elkhorn’s silver boom days are still echoing through its halls.
FISH LOAF!!!
Transform your catch into a flavorful twist on classic meatloaf—perfect for dinner, sandwiches, or campfire feasts!
Outdoor Events
2025 PikeMasters Fundraising Banquet
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Location: Billings Hotel & Convention Center
Tickets: $40 each
Ducks Unlimited: Butte Winter Banquet
Date: January 24, 2025
Location: Finlen Hotel, Butte, MT
Join the Butte Ducks Unlimited chapter for its inaugural winter banquet, featuring dinner and auctions. Doors open at 5:00 PM MST.
MT Waterfowl Hunting
Montana Goose Hunting: Strategies for a Bountiful Season
Montana is a paradise for waterfowl hunting enthusiasts. The state’s untouched landscapes provide ideal habitats for Canada geese, attracting hunters […]
Montana Hunting
FWP News: General big game season ends in north-central Montana’s Region 4
North-central Montana’s big game season wrapped up with a mix of mild weather, snowy finales, and some impressive stats. Hunters scored a 25% success rate, with mule deer leading the charge and elk playing hard
FWP News: Final Check Station Season Results for Region 2
Here is your Region 2 FWP check station update for the 2024 season.
Two deer shot, one left to waste and one removed, in eastern Blaine County, wardens seeking information
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding two deer that were shot after the general season in eastern Blaine County.
Expecting the Unexpected while Hunting
When you’re out hunting, the wilderness always has a surprise up its sleeve. This hunter found himself in an unexpected situation.
Helicopter flights to survey deer population near Salmon and Challis begin soon
Beginning in mid-December, Idaho Fish and Game staff will take to the air to get a closer look at deer numbers, including several low-level helicopter surveys planned in the Salmon and Challis areas.
FWP News: End of general hunting season in Region 5 brings low mule deer harvest, hunter success in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season ended on Sunday, Dec. 1. In south-central Montana, biological game check stations operated […]
Mastering the Art of Pheasant Hunting in a Comeback Year
It’s more than luck—pheasant hunting is about patterns, patience and letting your dog do the work–check out these tips.
Montana Fishing Reports
Flint Creek Fishing Report via Flint Creek Outdoors 12.8.24
Flint Creek’s flowing and the fish are biting. Warm weather’s kept things open, but the freeze is creeping in—time to perfect those casts before winter takes over.
Hebgen Lake Ice Report – Montana
Rainbow point 5.5” Yellowstone Holiday 4” Happy hour 1.5” Kirkwood 1.5” Dam 1.5” The cold springs and some bays on […]
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.5.24
Ready to jig, tip, and test your luck at Fresno or Nelson? Stay safe out there!
Montana Ice Fishing
Early Season Montana Ice – Things to Remember
is not always nice. This time last year many of us were already on the hard water. That is not […]
Hebgen Lake Ice Report – Montana
Rainbow point 5.5” Yellowstone Holiday 4” Happy hour 1.5” Kirkwood 1.5” Dam 1.5” The cold springs and some bays on […]
Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report 12/5/24
Current Fishing Report for Fort Peck Reservoir – December 2024 Winter has arrived at Fort Peck Reservoir, and anglers are […]
How to Clean Your Perch without Losing Your Cool
Learn the quick and easy way to clean your perch after ice fishing (and keep your limbs intact)!
DIY Ice Rod: Fishing Fail to Winter Win
Turn your broken ultra-light fishing rod into an ice fishing rig—because who needs perfection when you have creativity?
Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.4.24
Thin ice, big catches! Nelson Creek offered walleye, pike, catfish, and even a ling this weekend, but the ice is sketchy—stay safe out there
Montana Outdoor Podcast
MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Winter Weather Crystal Ball–What’s in Store?
Is winter holding on or is spring sneaking in early? Find out what Matt Rosencrans has to say about Montana’s unpredictable weather!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Fishing Guide Garrett Ostler takes us to a Montana Ice Fishing Heaven
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures […]
Exclusive Sneak Peek: How to Reel in Trout and Adventure in West Yellowstone on Montana Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures in West […]
MT Outdoor Podcast: The Trapping Debate: Heroes, Villains, or Something in Between?
Learn the REAL Facts About Trapping in Montana! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks […]
Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks about Wildlife’s Unexpected Ally with The MTA
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives into the truth about trapping with Ed Hebbe IV from […]
Outdoor How-To
How To: 5 Basic Boating Knots
So, you are a newbie to the boating world–or maybe you have never really known how to tie knots because […]
How to fillet a trout in 30 seconds or less
If you love rainbow trout, but you’re looking for a quicker and easier way to fillet them, let Dan Brooks […]
TAKE ME FISHING!!!
When your life partner, kids, or friends are down in the dumps, sad, cranky, and out of sorts, they send […]
MT Wildlife
The Beginning and the End of a Mule Deer’s Struggle
Don Wilkins captured the aftermath of a chase that didn’t go a muley buck’s way.
Alpine Enigmas: UM Researchers Study Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats
The best way to catch a bighorn sheep is with a helicopter. You also need favorable conditions, good planning and a little bit of luck.
A Wild Encounter that Makes You Ask “Did that just happen?”
What is the craziest thing you have seen today? Did it compare to this?
Montana Tourney Trail
2024 Fall Mack Days | Final Results
The 2024 Fall Mack Days concluded on Sunday November 3rd with a total of 18,414 lake trout entries, 151 anglers […]
Viral Stories
The Fish that Flopped Back to Freedom
Check out this fish pulling the ultimate escape…
Coyotes Vs. Wolves – Yellowstone Park Battle
In a captivating encounter within Yellowstone National Park, two coyotes confronted a gray wolf, offering a striking comparison of their […]
Hay Scam Hits Montana Ranchers
In 2021, a severe drought led to a significant hay shortage in Montana and Wyoming, leaving ranchers desperate to secure […]
Pheasant
Mastering the Art of Pheasant Hunting in a Comeback Year
It’s more than luck—pheasant hunting is about patterns, patience and letting your dog do the work–check out these tips.
FWP Releases 2024 Pheasant Distribution Map
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) continues to expand its “Roosters for Recruitment” program, aiming to introduce new hunters to […]
Montana FWP
FWP News: General big game season ends in north-central Montana’s Region 4
North-central Montana’s big game season wrapped up with a mix of mild weather, snowy finales, and some impressive stats. Hunters scored a 25% success rate, with mule deer leading the charge and elk playing hard
Sustaining Montana’s Premier Fishery: Updates on the Fort Peck Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan
Montana’s Fort Peck Reservoir is more than just a body of water—it’s a cornerstone of outdoor recreation and ecological diversity […]
Wild Game Recipes
FISH LOAF!!!
Transform your catch into a flavorful twist on classic meatloaf—perfect for dinner, sandwiches, or campfire feasts!
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Goose Pineapple and Bacon Skewers
Grill up some goose goodness! Kokanee Quinn found a sweet and smoky recipe with pineapple and bacon will have your taste buds hooked.
A Venison Calzone Hack You Need to Try
Papa Murphy’s never tasted so good with venison!
