Realtree's Spring Thunder crew chases Merriam's turkeys in Black Hills country — here's what Montana hunters can take from it for a DIY public land spring hunt.

Your complete guide to the Smith River permit 2026 lottery — deadlines, odds, standby tips, outfitter options, and insider float planning advice.

Year-round Montana backcountry trail cam footage from Diaries of a Trailcam — with tips on how hunters can use this intel to scout smarter.

Montana's elk draw is one of the most competitive in the West. Here's what non-residents need to know before applying this season.

Montana hunters fund public land access more than most realize. Here's the real breakdown before federal policy strips it away.

Discover why Mount Jumbo's spring trail closures protect crucial wildlife habitat and what every Montana hiker should know about seasonal restrictions.

Oregon voters may ban fishing entirely. Montana anglers need to understand this growing threat and how to protect their own rights before it crosses state lines.

The Montana Hunters First Act reshapes resident hunting rights. Here's what it means for public land access, draw seasons, and your 2026 tags.

Montana hunters face growing pressure from out-of-state crowds on public lands. Why protecting local hunting traditions and giving resident voices priority matters now.

Mid-March is your best window for Montana shed hunting. Here's where to find elk and mule deer antlers before the crowds beat you to them.

FWP just posted new public notices affecting spring access and water projects. Here's what Montana hunters and anglers need to know right now.

Montana’s spring gobbler season opens April 15, 2026 in most districts—and the hunters who tag out usually aren’t winging it on opening morning. Use mid-March to locate winter flocks, mark roosts, identify strut zones, and dial in your calling plan so you’re ready when the woods light up with gobbling.

A coalition of 17 Montana recreation and sportsmen’s groups says federal officials are moving to eliminate the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule—without holding a single public meeting in Montana. Here’s what the Roadless Rule protects, why the process matters, and what hunters, anglers, and other backcountry users can do right now.

The Bureau of Land Management has revoked federal grazing permits that allowed American Prairie’s bison herd to graze on public […]