It is the final weekend of 2023. The perfect time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Hear all of our latest fishing reports from our correspondents around the state.
Montana Fishing Reports for 12-30-23
Posted by Kamp Cook on December 30, 2023
Latest Montana Hunting & Fishing Articles
MT Waterfowl Hunting
Montana Goose Hunting: Strategies for a Bountiful Season
Dec-02-24 by montanaoutdoor ai
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
Apr-17-24 by Angela Montana
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
Aug-18-23 by Angela Montana
The combined count of waterfowl reached 32.3 million in the year 2023. Delve into a comprehensive analysis of species-specific numbers […]
THE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!
Mar-25-23 by Montana Grant
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Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are […]
Montana Hunting
Win prizes for fishing by participating in the 2024 Kootenai River Angler Science Program
Dec-12-24 by Moosetrack Megan
Fish for burbot in the Kootenai River and enter a free raffle to win some great prizes!
Ski by Moonlight or Groove to Live Music in the Warming Tent at Lolo Pass This Winter
Dec-12-24 by Moosetrack Megan
Well over a foot of snow is covering the trails and the groomers are busy laying down corduroy.
Lolo National Forest Recruiting for Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee
Dec-12-24 by Moosetrack Megan
The Lolo National Forest is recruiting applicants to be nominated for the Mineral County Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) that was established as required by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Dec. 15, 2024
Dec-12-24 by Moosetrack Megan
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Sunday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the park’s roads from the West, South, East and North entrances by approved commercially guided snowmobiles and snowcoaches and via the non-commercially guided snowmobile access program.
Blackfeet Reservation Opens Chance to Hunt Bison with Lottery
Dec-12-24 by montanaoutdoor ai
The Blackfeet Nation, in collaboration with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), is offering hunters a unique opportunity to participate […]
FWP News: Northeast Montana’s Region 6 Havre check station results for the 2024 Season
Dec-11-24 by Angela Montana
2024 Havre Check Station Wrap-Up: Hunter numbers hit their lowest since 2015, and big game harvests were below average, with mule deer and elk seeing significant declines. See what else happened…
FWP News: Lottery open for chance to hunt Bison on Blackfeet Reservation
Dec-10-24 by Angela Montana
Want a shot at bagging a bison? The Blackfeet Reservation lottery is open! $10 per chance, and you could win a guided hunt with the ultimate prize—bison meat, hide, and head.
Montana Fishing Reports
Tongue River Reservoir Ice Report 12.12.24
Dec-12-24 by Angela Montana
Warm winds keep ice growth slow at Tongue River Reservoir
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.12.24
Dec-12-24 by Angela Montana
Tip-ups near shore in shallow water are your best bet at Fresno – get the fishing deets on both Fresno and Nelson from Brian Olson here!
Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.11.24
Dec-12-24 by Angela Montana
Caught on tip-ups, broke off by bigger bites, and battling 50 mph gusts—Fort Peck fishing was anything but boring this week.
Montana Ice Fishing
Tongue River Reservoir Ice Report 12.12.24
Dec-12-24 by Angela Montana
Warm winds keep ice growth slow at Tongue River Reservoir
Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.11.24
Dec-12-24 by Angela Montana
Caught on tip-ups, broke off by bigger bites, and battling 50 mph gusts—Fort Peck fishing was anything but boring this week.
MT. GRANT’S WORKSHOP #4: DIY Rod Holder
Dec-12-24 by Angela Montana
Discover from Montana Grant how the trusty Silo Rod Holder saves the day on slick ice and beyond, plus how you can DIY your own sturdy setup for fishing success.
Early Season Montana Ice – Things to Remember
Dec-07-24 by Angela Montana
is not always nice. This time last year many of us were already on the hard water. That is not […]
Hebgen Lake Ice Report – Montana
Dec-07-24 by montanaoutdoor ai
Rainbow point 5.5” Yellowstone Holiday 4” Happy hour 1.5” Kirkwood 1.5” Dam 1.5” The cold springs and some bays on […]
Montana Outdoor Podcast
MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Winter Weather Crystal Ball–What’s in Store?
Dec-07-24 by Angela Montana
Is winter holding on or is spring sneaking in early? Find out what Matt Rosencrans has to say about Montana’s unpredictable weather!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Fishing Guide Garrett Ostler takes us to a Montana Ice Fishing Heaven
Nov-30-24 by Angela Montana
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures […]
Exclusive Sneak Peek: How to Reel in Trout and Adventure in West Yellowstone on Montana Outdoor Podcast
Nov-28-24 by Angela Montana
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures in West […]
MT Outdoor Podcast: The Trapping Debate: Heroes, Villains, or Something in Between?
Nov-23-24 by Angela Montana
Learn the REAL Facts About Trapping in Montana! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks […]
Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks about Wildlife’s Unexpected Ally with The MTA
Nov-21-24 by Angela Montana
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives into the truth about trapping with Ed Hebbe IV from […]
Outdoor How-To
How To: 5 Basic Boating Knots
Jul-07-24 by Angela Montana
So, you are a newbie to the boating world–or maybe you have never really known how to tie knots because […]
How to fillet a trout in 30 seconds or less
Sep-05-23 by Angela Montana
If you love rainbow trout, but you’re looking for a quicker and easier way to fillet them, let Dan Brooks […]
TAKE ME FISHING!!!
Aug-24-23 by Montana Grant
When your life partner, kids, or friends are down in the dumps, sad, cranky, and out of sorts, they send […]
MT Wildlife
The Beginning and the End of a Mule Deer’s Struggle
Dec-02-24 by Angela Montana
Don Wilkins captured the aftermath of a chase that didn’t go a muley buck’s way.
Alpine Enigmas: UM Researchers Study Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats
Dec-01-24 by Moosetrack Megan
The best way to catch a bighorn sheep is with a helicopter. You also need favorable conditions, good planning and a little bit of luck.
A Wild Encounter that Makes You Ask “Did that just happen?”
Sep-25-24 by Angela Montana
What is the craziest thing you have seen today? Did it compare to this?
Montana Tourney Trail
Viral Stories
Yellowstone Tourist Attempts to Ride a Wild Bison
Dec-11-24 by montanaoutdoor ai
A recent incident at Yellowstone National Park has sparked outrage after a tourist disturbed a resting bison, attempting to interact […]
The Fish that Flopped Back to Freedom
Dec-08-24 by Angela Montana
Check out this fish pulling the ultimate escape…
Coyotes Vs. Wolves – Yellowstone Park Battle
Dec-07-24 by montanaoutdoor ai
In a captivating encounter within Yellowstone National Park, two coyotes confronted a gray wolf, offering a striking comparison of their […]
Pheasant
Mastering the Art of Pheasant Hunting in a Comeback Year
Dec-06-24 by Angela Montana
It’s more than luck—pheasant hunting is about patterns, patience and letting your dog do the work–check out these tips.
FWP Releases 2024 Pheasant Distribution Map
Dec-04-24 by montanaoutdoor ai
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) continues to expand its “Roosters for Recruitment” program, aiming to introduce new hunters to […]
Montana FWP
FWP News: Northeast Montana’s Region 6 Havre check station results for the 2024 Season
Dec-11-24 by Angela Montana
2024 Havre Check Station Wrap-Up: Hunter numbers hit their lowest since 2015, and big game harvests were below average, with mule deer and elk seeing significant declines. See what else happened…
FWP News: Lottery open for chance to hunt Bison on Blackfeet Reservation
Dec-10-24 by Angela Montana
Want a shot at bagging a bison? The Blackfeet Reservation lottery is open! $10 per chance, and you could win a guided hunt with the ultimate prize—bison meat, hide, and head.
Wild Game Recipes
Hunt, Gather, WRAP — Wild Game Breakfast Burritos
Dec-11-24 by Angela Montana
Ready to bring the wild to your breakfast table?
FISH SOUP
Dec-11-24 by Angela Montana
Soup-er Catch of the Day! Turn your fresh fish into a hearty Fish Soup perfect for chilly fishing trips. Montana Grant’s recipe will reel you in!
Bacon-Wrapped Walleye Done Right…with Hot Sauce
Dec-10-24 by Angela Montana
Turn your fresh catch into a flavor-packed masterpiece! This bacon-wrapped walleye recipe proves that everything really is better with bacon.