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New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1

Feb-10-25 by Angela Montana

Don’t miss your shot—Montana’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses go live March 1, so gear up and get your tags and apply for your permits…

MT Waterfowl Hunting

Body Booting Is Tough!!!

Feb-05-25 by Angela Montana

Braving icy waters and fierce winds, body booting proves that waterfowlers aren’t just tough—they’re downright FLOCKING crazy! Read more from Montana Grant here!

Montana Hunting

New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1

Feb-10-25 by Angela Montana

Don’t miss your shot—Montana’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses go live March 1, so gear up and get your tags and apply for your permits…

AA: Nelson Reservoir Ice Fishing Report

Feb-10-25 by montanaoutdoor ai

We received a fishing report from an angler that would like to remain Anonymous from Nelson Reservoir. He went to […]

Body Booting Is Tough!!!

Feb-05-25 by Angela Montana

Braving icy waters and fierce winds, body booting proves that waterfowlers aren’t just tough—they’re downright FLOCKING crazy! Read more from Montana Grant here!

FWP News: Hunters help FWP collect most CWD samples since testing began

Feb-03-25 by Angela Montana

Montana sets a record for chronic wasting disease testing with over 9,000 samples submitted this hunting season—hunters play a crucial role in monitoring and management.

Montana Fishing Reports

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.10.25

Feb-10-25 by Angela Montana

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water.  Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.

AA: Nelson Reservoir Ice Fishing Report

Feb-10-25 by montanaoutdoor ai

We received a fishing report from an angler that would like to remain Anonymous from Nelson Reservoir. He went to […]

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.6.25

Feb-06-25 by Angela Montana

Rock Creek ice is getting thicker, the fish are biting, and the hidden pressure ridges are keeping things interesting…read more from Don Wilkins here!

Montana Ice Fishing

Icemen Are the Best!

Feb-10-25 by Angela Montana

Not all heroes wear capes—some wear cowboy hats, carry maggots, and turn total strangers into lifelong Icemen with a few sharpie marks, a dropper rig, and a whole lot of generosity. Read more from Montana Grant here…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.10.25

Feb-10-25 by Angela Montana

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water.  Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.

AA: Nelson Reservoir Ice Fishing Report

Feb-10-25 by montanaoutdoor ai

We received a fishing report from an angler that would like to remain Anonymous from Nelson Reservoir. He went to […]

Montana firefighters rescue dog that fell through ice

Feb-08-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Kudos to these two Montana firefighters for rescuing a German Shepherd that fell through the ice this afternoon.

Montana Outdoor Podcast

MT Outdoor Podcast: Is Fishing One of Bobby Hauck’s Secret Weapons?

Feb-08-25 by Angela Montana

Coach Bobby Hauck may dominate the football field, but can he tackle his goal of catching a fish every month of the year? Tune in to find out—this is one side of the coach you’ve never heard before!

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MT Outdoor Podcast: Folks Love This One! Some of Montana’s Best Ice Fishing Spots! Held Over for Another Week!

Feb-01-25 by Angela Montana

By Popular Demand! Held Over for Another Week!This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with […]

Sneak Peek: Cracking the Code to Catch More Kokanee, Walleye, Trout & More with Scott Arnold!

Jan-31-25 by Angela Montana

Scott Arnold is BACK by popular demand on the MT Outdoor Podcast! Here’s an exclusive sneak peek on what is to come when the full episode drops tomorrow at 6am!

MT Outdoor Podcast: Scott Arnold (aka, The Painter) Tells Us Where to Find the Fish and How to Catch Them! 

Jan-25-25 by Angela Montana

Join Downrigger Dale and Scott ‘The Painter’ Arnold as they spill 40+ years of secrets on Montana’s top fishing spots—catch more fish and all the insider tips in this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast!

MT Outdoor Podcast Exclusive Sneak Peek: The Painter’s Playbook

Jan-24-25 by Angela Montana

Dive into 40 years of ice fishing wisdom with Scott ‘The Painter’ Arnold as he reveals the secrets to reeling in monster catches on Montana’s top frozen lakes!

Outdoor How-To

How To Do Your Own European Mount

Jan-10-25 by Angela Montana

Turn your trophy buck into a DIY masterpiece!

Step-by-Step Guide on Entering Your Boone and Crockett Trophy

Dec-20-24 by Angela Montana

You have the score, the story and the trophy—now let’s get it B&C official. Follow these steps to make that happen.

MT Wildlife

Bears Aren’t Your Buddies

Feb-06-25 by Angela Montana

Some people trust bears like they’re oversized golden retrievers–please do not do that.

Drivers urged to exercise caution, watch for wildlife on roadways

Feb-04-25 by Moosetrack Megan

With winter weather in full swing, motorists should be on the lookout for wildlife on roadways. Snow pushes wildlife to congregate into areas of lower elevations, increasing the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions. 

Wildlife Overpasses Work—And This Video is the Proof

Feb-04-25 by Angela Montana

This footage from Idaho Fish and Game shows over 1,000 deer safely crossing the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass in just two months—proving that these crossings are saving lives, one hoof at a time.

Montana FWP

New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1

Feb-10-25 by Angela Montana

Don’t miss your shot—Montana’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses go live March 1, so gear up and get your tags and apply for your permits…

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.10.25

Feb-10-25 by Angela Montana

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water.  Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.

Wild Game Recipes

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Antelope Stew with Root Vegetables

Feb-08-25 by Angela Montana

Kokanee Quinn found an antelope stew recipe so incredible, it might just be the secret weapon meal you didn’t know you needed!

The Most Literal Way to Win Their Heart This Valentine’s Day

Feb-05-25 by Angela Montana

Forget the flowers—this Valentine’s Day, put some real heart on the plate!