Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
5 Pro Tips for Finding Fresh Elk and Deer Sheds in Montana This March
Discover 5 expert tips for finding fresh elk and deer antlers in Montana this March. Prime shed hunting season is here – learn where to look now!
Mar 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Shed Hunting Hotspots: 7 Public Land Areas to Find Fresh Elk & Deer Antlers in March (Plus Timing & Gear Tips)
Montana’s prime shed-hunting window is here. As bulls and bucks start dropping, March 10–25 can be the sweet spot for finding fresh elk and deer antlers on public ground. Here are seven proven public-land areas—from the Missouri River Breaks to the Milk River country—plus practical tips on timing, gear, and reading the landscape so you can cover ground efficiently and boost your odds.
Dec 30, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Department of Livestock reports brucellosis affected herd in Gallatin County
On Wednesday December 24, the Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) received confirmation that an animal from a Gallatin County herd within Montana’s Designated Surveillance Area (DSA) tested positive for brucellosis. This is the second detection of brucellosis in livestock in Montana in 2025. The herd has been placed under quarantine, and an epidemiological investigation is ongoing.
Aug 20, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan
Department of Livestock Reports Brucellosis Affected Herd in Beaverhead County
While the source of infection for this latest infected bull has not yet been determined, DNA genotyping and epidemiological investigations have concluded that the previous 13 infections came from wild elk.
Mar 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Unique Wapiti Antler Dining Experience
Ever eaten an antler? This one’s made of edible velvet on the outside with aged elk meat on the inside…
Mar 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
When a Kia will Work for a Successful Hunt
Who knew a little Kia could haul out an elk whole and still drive like a champ?
Mar 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hitting the Wildlife Jackpot by Bagging a Rare Blonde Elk
This hunter struck gold in the wild with a rare blonde-phase elk and a once-in-a-lifetime trophy!
Feb 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Several elk calves in the Bitterroot Valley die after eating toxic plant
Warning to Outdoor Enthusiasts: Japanese yew may look harmless, but this ornamental plant is highly toxic to wildlife and pets…
Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP expands study of South Fork elk herds to Bob Marshall Wilderness
FWP biologists are strapping on skis and heading deep into the Bob Marshall Wilderness to track elusive South Fork elk.
Jan 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Wildlife Rescue that Divided the Internet
Elk rescue sparks controversy: Was cutting off antlers the only way to free him from a tire–wildlife officials say yes.
Jan 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Elk vs. Decoy: Who Won?
Some hunters take home trophies—this bull took home half of a decoy…
Jan 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wolf Pack Attempts Hunt 5 Times in Hours
Five failed hunts and an unstoppable elk for an unnamed wolf pack…
Jan 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Moss-Covered Deadhead You Need to See!
Overgrown and awesome, this elk deadhead proves Mother Nature’s got a green thumb for decorating!
Jan 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
When Elk Visit the Suburbs
When elk trade the wilderness for your front yard…
Dec 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Property owner group appeals elk lawsuit
Montana's elk management debate heats up as ranches, lawsuits, and wily elk take center stage! Is it about population control or just keeping elk in check?
Nov 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
What are those elk bugles really saying?
If you’ve ever heard an elk bugle, you know it’s not just a sound—it’s a statement. As a matter of […]
Nov 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
An Elk That Horsed Around for a While…
If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
The best front porch view
Imagine this is your view when you open your front door–and your land is huntable!
Nov 9, 2024 · Kamp Cook
What a harvest?!
Kokanee Quinn’s niece Josie Gibson harvested this big guy last week! Great Work Josie!!
Sep 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
Respect the Range and Wildlife
Harassing wildlife doesn’t just ruin a peaceful outdoor experience; it can cause stress for the animals and even lead to […]
Sep 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
When your elk video is interrupted…
Wouldn’t it be crazy if you were filming some elk in a field, and, all of the sudden, a mountian […]
Jun 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
When Too Close is Too Close
Today is International Picnic Day. This is a reminder not to ever have a picnic near a bull elk–and if […]
Jun 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brawling Elk – Front Row Seats
It’s pretty cool to see elk in general, especially when you’re hunting them, however sometimes they like to put on […]
Jun 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
When something looks off in the elk herd…
Something looks weird about this elk herd….
May 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Pretty Cool Trail Cam Footage
Check out this awesome footage caught on a trail cam—looks like a mountain lion decided to play a game of […]
May 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Thoughtless Thursday: Tourist won’t walk away from rutting bull
We are still trying to figure out what goes through a person’s head when they just won’t walk away from […]
Mar 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Elk an the Lion
Mountain lions usually hunt alone and rely on their solitary nature to approach and ambush their prey without detection. However, […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Elk population surges south of Red Lodge following 2021 Robertson Draw fire
In 2021 a 30,000-acre wildland fire spread across the Beartooth Mountains south of Red Lodge. Two years later, new growth […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Five Interesting Facts About Elk
Researchers just discovered something wild about elk – turns out, their anklebones make a unique cracking or popping noise as […]
Dec 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
Elk and Horse Play with Ball
Elk and horse interactions are intriguing displays of interspecies dynamics. These encounters often highlight the adaptability of both animals as […]
Dec 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Elk vs. Wolves
When you’re driving down the road, and this happens in front of you…
Oct 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
Wolves vs. Elk
If you want to see what it looks like when wolves go after elk, take a look at this footage […]
Oct 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
When the sound of the outdoors makes your heart race
What’s not to love about the sights and sounds recorded in this trail cam footage? Here’s some incredible sights and […]
Sep 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Tourists approach elk in water
Okay, so this was filmed in Estes Park, Colorado, but it is still a reminder of what not to do […]
Sep 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
BACON WRAPPED ELK TURDS!!! by Montana Grant
They say that anything wrapped in bacon tastes better. Here is a hunt/fish camp recipe that will turn some heads. […]
Sep 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Video of mountain lion chasing down elk
It isn’t every day you witness something like this. Check out this footage recorded in Arizona of a mountain lion […]
Aug 19, 2023 · Montana Grant
ETHICAL HUNTERS!!!
Hunting in Montana and other places is being ruined by non-ethical hunters, poachers, and loss of access to public and […]
Aug 19, 2023 · Montana Grant
DRESSING!!!
I always wondered why gutting a critter is called “Dressing”. It does sound better “gutting” but you certainly do […]
Jul 30, 2023 · Montana Grant
CABELAS!!!
Some outdoorsmen are gear fanatics. They pack along everything but the kitchen sink. When they pack in too much […]
Jul 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Be Elk Aware
As August approaches, Montana’s fishing scene is thriving, but excitement is building as archery season draws near. The rut will […]
Jun 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
WILD LIFE!!!
Wildlife means that the critters are not domesticated. These “Wild” animals or fish have not come from a preserve, hatchery, […]
Jun 11, 2023 · Montana Grant
TOUCH ME FEEL ME!!!
Humans seem to have a need to touch and feel wildlife. The problem is that inappropriate touching and feeling are […]
May 13, 2023 · Montana Grant
CRASH TESTS!!!
The other day I was driving along the interstate and saw a dead doe deer. A short distance later were […]
Apr 20, 2023 · Montana Grant
ANSWERING THE CALL!!!
When a hunter calls in the game it is very exciting. Animal calls let the hunter talk to the animals. […]
Apr 6, 2023 · Montana Grant
HARDER TO HUNT!!!
Hunting is becoming harder to do. Ammunition and guns are more expensive and restrictive. License fees are increasing. Restrictions and […]
Mar 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
THE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!
Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are […]
Mar 18, 2023 · Montana Grant
BIG!!!
Big Sky Country is about the Biggest! Size matters when you live next to the BIG Rocky Mountains. Many tourists […]
Feb 9, 2023 · Montana Grant
COWBOY and INDIAN HUNTING and FISHING???
Wyoming’s effort to sort out Native Americans’ off-reservation hunting rights in the wake of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Herrera […]
Jan 22, 2023 · Montana Grant
BONING UP!!!
Antlers are the fastest growing bone in mammals. Deer, elk, and antlered critters shed their antlers after breeding season. They […]