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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Zinke and Neguse Introduce Bill to Extend Successful Forest Management Program

May-14-25 by Moosetrack Megan

In its first decade, CFLR projects treated and restored 5.7 million acres of forest, improved 1,000 miles of trails, and maintained over 25,000 miles of forest roads helping keep public lands open and safe.

Montana Fishing Reports

Upper Missouri Paddlefish Update III, May 14, 2025

May-14-25 by Angela Montana

Paddlefish are on the move as Missouri River flows rise—find out where to expect more action and snagging activity heading into Memorial Weekend…

Gallatin River Fishing Report 5.13.25

May-13-25 by Angela Montana

It might not be pretty out there on the Gallatin, but the fish are still biting if you know what to toss…

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.12.25

May-12-25 by Angela Montana

Walleye are heating up on Hauser, rainbows are cruising Holter, and Canyon Ferry anglers are switching tactics as spring fishing kicks into high gear across the reservoirs….

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.8.25

May-09-25 by Angela Montana

Spring has sprung on the Madison River, and the trout are biting—time to dust off your waders and hit the water!

Don Wilkins Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.8.25

May-08-25 by Angela Montana

From feisty pike that’ll hit anything to bass moving in like spring breakers, the bite is hot—if you’re willing to move, jig, and maybe dodge a few overachieving lake trout…

Montana Tourney Trail

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 8 Update

May-05-25 by Angela Montana

The 100-fish limit was no match for Mack Days anglers on Flathead Lake, as records tumbled and lines stayed tight in a crazy weekend of nonstop lake trout action…

Echo Lake Big Sky Bass Bash results from April 26

May-02-25 by Angela Montana

Bass season just kicked off—and let’s just say, the opening weekend didn’t disappoint at the Echo Lake Big Sky Bass Bash…

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 7 Update

Apr-28-25 by Angela Montana

Flathead Lake anglers are smashing records at the 2025 Spring Mack Days, hooking tens of thousands of lake trout — and there’s still time to join the action…

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 6 Update

Apr-21-25 by Angela Montana

Only 19 fish away from a record-breaking Spring Mack Days — and with $225,000 in prizes still up for grabs, it’s not too late to reel in your shot at glory!

Montana Outdoor Radio Show 5/10/2025 – Full Recorded Show

May-10-25 by Kamp Cook

Missed the live broadcast? No problem. Stream both full hours of the Montana Outdoor Radio Show anytime. Hear the latest […]

Montana Fishing Reports for May 10th 2025

May-10-25 by Kamp Cook

Hear from local guides and outdoor insiders across the state with this week’s Montana fishing report. From Fort Peck to […]

Montana Outdoor Podcast

MT Outdoor Podcast New Episode Drop

May-10-25 by Angela Montana

Get hooked on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast as the pros share smart, tangle-free tips to organize your gear and upgrade your next fishing trip. Check it out now!

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MT Outdoor Podcast: Where Little Fish Go To Get Big…And We Mean Really Big

May-03-25 by Angela Montana

The 2025 Walleye Egg Collection is in the Books. Rigger and the Captain Take a Deep Dive Into What it all Means For Montana’s Walleye Fishermen & Women…

Outdoor How-To

How To Snag and Release Paddlefish with FWP

May-01-25 by Angela Montana

Snagging a river dinosaur might sound crazy to some, but in Montana, it’s just another paddlefish season….

How To De-Skunk Your Dog

Apr-01-25 by Angela Montana

That “special” new scent your dog is rocking? Yeah, here’s one way to get rid of that…

How To Win the Recall Battle with Your Dog

Mar-21-25 by Angela Montana

Tired of playing keep-away with your dog while you’re at hunting camp, fishing, on the trapline or hunting? Even well-trained dogs have their moments! Learn the secret to achieving total recall—no chasing required!

MT Wildlife

Stars, Stripes, and Stolen Fish

May-14-25 by Angela Montana

When America’s bird wants a fresh filet, sometimes it skips the fishing rod and steals it straight from your hand—because why hunt when the buffet is open?

Grizzly Bear and Black Bear

May-05-25 by Angela Montana

When grizzlies and black bears meet, it can sometimes be less of a friendly forest reunion and more a heavyweight smackdown…

Montana Hunting

Zinke and Neguse Introduce Bill to Extend Successful Forest Management Program

May-14-25 by Moosetrack Megan

In its first decade, CFLR projects treated and restored 5.7 million acres of forest, improved 1,000 miles of trails, and maintained over 25,000 miles of forest roads helping keep public lands open and safe.

Daines Leads Letter to FWS Urging Reversal of Biden-Era Red Tape that Slows Grizzly Bear Delisting

May-13-25 by Moosetrack Megan

U.S. Senator Steve Daines led his colleagues in sending a bicameral letter today to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service raising concerns with a Biden-era policy that unnecessarily slows the grizzly bear delisting process by creating a single recovery zone that stretches from Washington State to Eastern Montana.

When Bear Hunting Becomes a Pop Quiz (and You Fail)

May-13-25 by Angela Montana

When bear hunting turns into a pop quiz, misidentifying your target can lead to a grizzly mistake—literally.

Governor Gianforte, Director Clark Celebrate Archery Programs in Montana Schools

May-13-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Joining Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Director Christy Clark, Governor Greg Gianforte recently recognized Montana youth participating in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) in Twin Bridges.

Viral Stories

In 1916 They Blew Up A Yellowstone Grizzly Bear with Dynamite After it Killed A Man

Apr-07-25 by montanaoutdoor

In 1916, Yellowstone National Park recorded its first officially documented fatal grizzly bear attack. The victim, Frank Welch, a 61-year-old […]

Irish Woman Sues Wyoming Dude Ranch After Bear Spray Incident Leaves Her Injured

Apr-01-25 by montanaoutdoor

An Irish woman, Lorraine Learmont, has filed a lawsuit against the Triangle C Ranch near Dubois, Wyoming, following an incident […]

Watch This Elk Play a Friendly Game of Backyard Soccer

Mar-31-25 by montanaoutdoor

This smart and friendly elk has serious footwork when it comes to soccer.

Montana FWP

Public Meeting: Wild and Domestic Sheep Comingling Project

May-14-25 by Angela Montana
FWP

Discover how you can help protect Montana’s bighorn sheep and support healthy rangelands at a public meeting in Thompson Falls on May 15—producers and goat/sheep owners encouraged to attend…

Temporary Site Closure on Upper Yellowstone River

May-14-25 by Angela Montana

A grizzly bear temporarily closes FAS on Yellowstone River…

Wild Game Recipes

Honey Basted Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Bites

May-14-25 by Angela Montana

Craving a flavor explosion? These bacon-wrapped honey glazed salmon bites are the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy, and you won’t believe how easy they are to make…