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Montana Fishing Reports 3/18/23
Posted by Kamp Cook on March 18, 2023
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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
Fishing for Trout and Catching Elk Fever
May-15-25 by Angela Montana
One minute you’re casting for trout, the next you’re front row at an elk concert….
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?
There Are Risks When Dozing Off in Bear Country
May-14-25 by Angela Montana
Rest easy–just not where grizzlies roam….
Montana Hunting
Less Is More…
May-19-25 by Angela Montana
Why drive hours when the fish are five minutes away? Go local, get hooked. More from Montana Grant here…
Final results Crooked Creek Tourney on Fort Peck
May-17-25 by Moosetrack Megan
48 teams battled it out on Fort Peck Reservoir in the Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament Friday and Saturday! See the winning team’s total weight, which approached triple digits!
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.
Viral Stories
Today’s MVP of Bad Decisions at YNP
May-16-25 by Angela Montana
YNP rangers are looking for this guy…
Cannibal Male Grizzly Kills and Consumes Two of Grizzly 1063’s Cubs
May-15-25 by montanaoutdoor
In a tragic turn of events at Grand Teton National Park, two of Grizzly 1063’s three yearling cubs were found […]
There Are Risks When Dozing Off in Bear Country
May-14-25 by Angela Montana
Rest easy–just not where grizzlies roam….
Montana FWP
FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report
May-19-25 by Angela Montana
Fish-stocking crews have been hard at work this week…
Spawn Stars Featuring Fort Peck Walleye
May-19-25 by Angela Montana
FWP’s Spring Fling–Helping Walleye Do Their Thing…
Wild Game Recipes
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Scott’s Wild Turkey Soup
May-17-25 by Angela Montana
When a campfire chat turned to wild turkey soup, Kokanee Quinn knew she’d struck recipe gold—and now she’s sharing the recipe with you!
Corn Chips and Mustard Crispy Crappie Recipe
May-16-25 by Angela Montana
Crappie never tasted so good!!!