Don Wilkins&#8217; Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.30.25

Plans to transform Washington state’s Mission Ridge into a mini resort town are igniting a fierce battle between developers, locals, and wildlife advocates.

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Simple and Spooky Skull Pepperoni Bites

Sink your teeth into these spooky skull pepperoni bites..

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Your Season, Your Say…FWP Seeks Input on 2026–27 Hunting Regs

FWP is hitting the road (and the web) to share proposed 2026–27 hunting regs—join a meeting near you, weigh in on the changes, and help shape Montana’s next hunting seasons before the Dec. 4 commission vote.

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Final Salmon Egg Collection Finished on Fort Peck

Oct-25-25 by Angela Montana

Fort Peck Hatchery wrapped up a successful season!

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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – October 18th Recap

Oct-18-25 by Kamp Cook

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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – October 25th Recap

Oct-25-25 by Kamp Cook

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Montana Outdoor Podcast

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Doubling Down with Region 4 and 7 on the Montana Outdoor Podcast

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Discover Montana’s hunting secrets and one shocking antelope surprise as Downrigger Dale dives deep with wildlife managers from Regions 4 and 7…

Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT’s Awesome Surprises from Big Game to Big Shockers

Oct-24-25 by Angela Montana

Join Downrigger Dale as he uncovers surprising insights and must-know hunting tips from Montana’s top wildlife managers in Regions 4 and 7 — you won’t believe what happened to the antelope population!

MT Outdoor Podcast: Double the Regions, Double the Game

Oct-18-25 by Angela Montana

This week, Downrigger Dale takes you on a two-stop hunt preview through Montana’s Regions 3 and 5 — where elk bugle, bighorns roam, and adventure is around every ridge….

MT Outdoor Podcast: Find Out What the Hunting Will be Like in Hunting Regions 1 & 2

Oct-04-25 by Angela Montana

Two podcasts, twice the hunting intel — get the inside scoop on Montana’s Region 1 and 2 game hotspots in one epic double feature….

MT Outdoor Podcast: Wondering What the Hunting Will be Like in Region 6?

Sep-27-25 by Angela Montana

Sneak a peek at Montana’s Region 6 hunting outlook—elk, deer, antelope (with some surprising numbers!), and more on this week’s podcast….

MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: What’s Waiting in Region 6 This Season

Sep-26-25 by Angela Montana

Get a sneak peek at Montana’s Region 6 hunting outlook—elk, deer, antelope, upland birds, and more…

MT Outdoor Podcast: It’s Up to Us Is The Future of Hunting Access

Sep-20-25 by Angela Montana

Want more hunting land access and a shot at free onX Elite? Don’t miss this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast!

Montana Fishing Reports

Upper Madison River Fishing Report 10.30.25

The Upper Madison River is fishing strong this week, with steady nymph action, improving streamer bites, and a few bonus dry-fly opportunities under calm fall conditions…

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R5 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend

Warm weather marked the opening of Montana’s 2025 big game season, with hunter turnout and harvest results varying widely across south-central check stations…

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Stick and String

From handmade Osage bows to high-tech crossbows, this story explores how archery hunting has evolved—while celebrating the timeless challenge of the traditional hunt…

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Montana Trout Report for October 2025

Less talk, more river — October’s where Montana fishing gets real…

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The Sanford Ram is Worth Bragging About

Laura Sanford just redefined “trophy wife” with her latest hunting success!

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Troute

From native cutthroats to stocked rainbows, Montana’s legendary trout tell a story of history, diversity, and the cool, clean waters that make Big Sky Country an angler’s paradise.

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DIY Smoker: Filing Cabinet Turned Pitmaster

Don’t throw that old filing cabinet away…give it a new gig!

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R4 Check Station Results for 2025 Opening Weekend

Hunters saw higher success rates and strong harvest numbers during the 2025 opening weekend along the Rocky Mountain Front, with deer and elk harvests well above average.

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Pumpkin Trout

As autumn paints the landscape in gold and crimson, brown and brook trout join the show…read more from Montana Grant here.

Montana Fishing Reports

Missouri River Fishing Report 10.27.25

Oct-28-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The following report was written By Mark Raisler and published via Headhunter’s Fly Shop in Craig, MT: All good here in […]

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Elk hunter dies after grizzly bear attack in British Columbia

An elk hunter who was seriously injured in a grizzly bear attack earlier this month near Fort Steele, British Columbia, has died.

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Snapshot Montana: UM Explores Animal Behavior with Camera Traps

Oct-28-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Camera trap surveys have become one of the most important tools for monitoring wildlife populations.

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2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 8 Results

Oct-27-25 by Angela Montana

Only one week remains in the 2025 Fall Mack Days—don’t miss your chance to reel in lake trout, win big cash prizes, and help restore native trout in Flathead Lake!

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2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 7 Results

Oct-21-25 by Angela Montana

Only two weeks remain in the 2025 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake—over 14,700 lake trout have been turned in, big money tags are still out there, and the competition for top angler is heating up before the November 2 finale!

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2025 Fall Mack Days | Week 6 Results

Oct-14-25 by Angela Montana

Only three weeks remain in the 2025 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event—cast your line for a chance at $10,000 in tagged prizes!

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Montana Fishing Reports

Upper Madison River Fishing Report 10.30.25

The Upper Madison River is fishing strong this week, with steady nymph action, improving streamer bites, and a few bonus dry-fly opportunities under calm fall conditions…

Montana Fishing Reports

Montana Trout Report for October 2025

Less talk, more river — October’s where Montana fishing gets real…

Montana Fishing Reports

Missouri River Fishing Report 10.27.25

The following report was written By Mark Raisler and published via Headhunter’s Fly Shop in Craig, MT: All good here in […]

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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.27.25

Oct-27-25 by Angela Montana

Blustery winds and a chance of snow can’t dull the Yellowstone’s fall magic..

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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.27.25

A few determined anglers are still finding late-season walleye around the Silos, Duck Creek, and Confederate—slow bites, but worth the wait for those golden catches..

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Quality Over Quantity on the Jefferson River

Oct-26-25 by Angela Montana

Cooler temps and lower flows make the Jefferson a quiet fall option with a shot at quality fish…

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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.23.25

Oct-24-25 by Angela Montana

Lake trout, smallmouth, and pike are all pushing shallow with cooling water temps…

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Flathead River Fishing Report 10.20.25

Oct-23-25 by Angela Montana

The conditions are “fairly good” on the Flathead River…

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Gallatin River Fishing Report 10.22.25

Oct-22-25 by Angela Montana

Fishing on the Gallatin is heating up this fall, with clear water, cool temps, and strong action on nymphs and streamers..

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DIY Smoker: Filing Cabinet Turned Pitmaster