On February 19, 2023, at 6:24 pm, Gallatin County dispatch received a call for a stranded snowmobiler near Storm Castle. The rider was alone and not able to free a snowmobile from a tree well in the darkness and heavy snow. The stuck snowmobiler was using a GPS communication device to relay information via text messages.
Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue (GCSSAR) volunteers from the Valley Sky Section responded and deployed snowmobile teams. GCSSAR teams located the stranded snowmobiler and assisted in getting the snowmobile unstuck before all returned to the trailhead safely.
Sheriff Dan Springer would like to remind recreationalists that traveling alone is a risk and being prepared by having a communication device can be extremely helpful if your adventures do not go as expected.
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Freedom or Frustration? The Off-Leash Dog Question

Jan-08-26 by Angela Montana

“Don’t Worry, He’s Friendly”… a phrase we have all most likely heard or said before, but should our dog(s) be off-leash on public trails?

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Podcast: Montana Dogsledding with Mark Schurke

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This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale doesn’t just ride along—he becomes a full-on musher with a pack of powerful Inuit dogs in the wilds of Northwest Montana.

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Dec-20-25 by Angela Montana

Find Out What the Pros Are Watching Right Now on Montana Lakes…Watch the Latest Episode on YouTube!

Exclusive Sneak Peek: When the Guides Talk Ice, We Listen

Dec-19-25 by Angela Montana

New lakes and fresh ice intel — check ou this exclusive sneak peek!

Want More Fish This Season? Start With Watching This MT Podcast Episode on YouTube..

Dec-13-25 by Angela Montana

STOP Scrolling — The Montana Outdoor Podcast Just Dropped GOLD…PURE ICE FISHING GOLD! Watch it now on YouTube!

Unlocking the Ice — A MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek With Don Wilkins

Dec-12-25 by Angela Montana

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Northwest Montana Ice Fishing Preview [MONTANA OUTDOOR PODCAST]

Dec-09-25 by montanaoutdoor

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Guess Who’s Talking on the Montana Outdoor Podcast…

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Don’t Forget to Look Up

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Note this male mountain lion hunting change for LMU 322…..

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If you’re otter trapping, this one is for you…

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