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MT Waterfowl Hunting
Body Booting Is Tough!!!
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 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 […]
Holy Quack! Drake Mallard Sets New Flight Speed Record for Wildlife Research Lab
Did you hear about the latest record-breaking duck flight for Cohen Wildlife Lab? According to the Cohen Wildlife Lab, a […]
2023 WATERFOWL POPULATION SURVEY RESULTS via Ducks Unlimited
The combined count of waterfowl reached 32.3 million in the year 2023. Delve into a comprehensive analysis of species-specific numbers […]
Montana Hunting
Elk captured in Crazy Mountains test negative for brucellosis
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Crazy Mountains northwest of Big Timber as part of a multi-year targeted elk brucellosis surveillance project…
Pair admit stealing ski boat from St. Mary Lake property
A man and a woman today admitted they stole a ski boat and trailer from property on St. Mary Lake
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 201
By the order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, LMU 201 shall be closed to all hunting of male Mountain Lions one-half hour […]
New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1
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
We received a fishing report from an angler that would like to remain Anonymous from Nelson Reservoir. He went to […]
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURES – LMU 210, 380
Big cat hunting closures….
Body Booting Is Tough!!!
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 Fishing Reports
Brian Olsen’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 2.13.25
With Fresno low and Nelson holding steady, the walleye, northern, and perch bite is on—tip-ups with live minnows are hot, but jigging’s where it’s at…
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.12.25
Good ice, great fishing—just watch those pressure cracks and keep the jigs moving!
Montana Ice Fishing
Exclusive Sneak Peek: Montana’s Best-Kept Fishing Secret–Hidden Ponds Packed with Giants!
Montana’s best-kept fishing secret is out—discover hidden ponds packed with monster fish and the expert tips to reel them in!
Brian Olsen’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 2.13.25
With Fresno low and Nelson holding steady, the walleye, northern, and perch bite is on—tip-ups with live minnows are hot, but jigging’s where it’s at…
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.12.25
Good ice, great fishing—just watch those pressure cracks and keep the jigs moving!
A Family’s Ice Fishing Trip Ends with Severe Burns
An ice fishing trip turned dangerously hot when a family’s shanty went up in flames…
Is Team Hippie Fish a Bass Whisperer?
When the ice is thick and the bass are biting, you know Mike Violette is nearby!
Montana Outdoor Podcast
Exclusive Sneak Peek: Montana’s Best-Kept Fishing Secret–Hidden Ponds Packed with Giants!
Montana’s best-kept fishing secret is out—discover hidden ponds packed with monster fish and the expert tips to reel them in!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Folks Love This One! Some of Montana’s Best Ice Fishing Spots! Held Over for Another Week!
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!
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!
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
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 Clean A Perch QUICKLY with an Electric Knife
Have you ever tried cleaning fish with an electric knife?
How To Do Your Own European Mount
Turn your trophy buck into a DIY masterpiece!
Step-by-Step Guide on Entering Your Boone and Crockett Trophy
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
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
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
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.
Viral Stories
Montana Has Big Fish, But at Least They Don’t Swallow People
Why You Should Be Glad There Are No Whales in Fort Peck or Flathead… Probably
Don’t Let Your Ice Fishing Shanty Relocate Itself
Ice fishing is fun, but watching your shanty roll away? Not so much….
Wolf Pack Attempts Hunt 5 Times in Hours
Five failed hunts and an unstoppable elk for an unnamed wolf pack…
Montana FWP
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 201
By the order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, LMU 201 shall be closed to all hunting of male Mountain Lions one-half hour […]
Cold Comfort: At Least the Sky Looks Cool!
Billings woke up to a bone-chilling -20 degrees, but Mother Nature made up for it with a sundog light show!
Wild Game Recipes
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Antelope Stew with Root Vegetables
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
Forget the flowers—this Valentine’s Day, put some real heart on the plate!