Crystal Lake in the Big Snowies, USFS Photo

Something big was boated at Fort Peck last Sunday….

Back by popular demand, this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast dives deep into the surprising fish behind Fort Peck’s trophy giants—don’t miss “Double Bacon Cheeseburger with Fins.”

Walleye egg collection is surging at Fort Peck’s Big Dry Arm, with steady catches, ripe females, and nearly 30 million eggs already in the hatchery queue.

On Saturday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Director Christy Clark, FWP staff and local stakeholders cut the ribbon on the brand-new Reed’s Slough Wildlife Viewing Area. 

Recreationists may see several construction and habitat
-enhancement projects happening in southwestern Montana this month. Temporary closures may be in effect for some sites during construction.

Cave tours will be offered May 1 through Sept. 30.

BHRF officially joins forces with Save Wild Trout – an exciting merger that will allow for the expansion of BHRF’s highly respected water quality monitoring program to all four rivers of the Jefferson Basin – the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, and Jefferson Rivers.

The Beartooth Ranger District will temporarily close a section of Forest Road 2072, known as West Rosebud Road, from April 22 to May 8, 2025.

A proposed Montana mine is one of 10 projects being expedited by the Trump administration to advance domestic critical minerals production.

This Easter, we’re trading spiral ham for smoky Baltimore-style pit beef—thin-sliced, fire-kissed, and stacked high with tradition, flavor, and a little Tiger Sauce kick… Read more from Montana Grant here..

The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, rafting, SUP, action and lifestyle around the world.

The bears reportedly had previously broken into a vehicle to access groceries and damaged it so badly it was totaled.

Since 2022, CDFW has awarded or approved $3.1 million in compensation for livestock loss es, for indirect impacts of wolf prescence, and costs of nonlethal deterrence.

Up to 50 Permanent Firefighter and Fire Management Positions Available Regionally.

If you think turkey hunting is just chasing big chickens, wait ‘til one spots you blink at 60 yards… Read more from Montana Grant here…

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Where wild game meets bar food perfection…

Spring 2025 has the Yellowstone flowing with color, the spring creeks buzzing with baetis, and hungry trout snapping out of their winter slumber—just in time for some seriously good fishing…..

At 98 years old, he didn’t just make a great shot—he made history…

Fishing may be a sport, but for some Fly Guys, it’s more about clout than trout. Read more from Montana Grant here…

A hike in California turned into the ultimate cliffhanger — and not the metaphorical kind….

When city slickers traded skylines for sawtooths, one dude ranch adventure in 1930 captured all the grit, grace, and goofy glory of Montana’s wild side on film. Here’s more from Brett French….