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A perfect storm of problems for popular Boulder River road

Jun-13-25 by Angela Montana

Two counties, one busted road, and a whole lot of finger-pointing… Read more from Brett French here.

St. Mary Diversion Dam Builds Momentum

Jun-12-25 by Angela Montana

Progress isn’t just at the siphon—big things are pouring ahead at the St. Mary Diversion Dam too…

Woman Busted for Teen Deer-Hunting Ring with Chevy Malibu Getaway

Jun-11-25 by Angela Montana

A Chevy Malibu, a spotlight, and over 100 poached deer—this crime spree has all the makings of a wildlife horror story (with a reminder that poaching doesn’t fly in Montana or anywhere else)…

Price Fixing Allegations Rock Archery Industry

Jun-09-25 by Angela Montana

Turns out your pricey bow might’ve cost more than it should have—archery giants are being accused of teaming up to keep prices sharp and discounts dead…

New Partner Joins Final Push at St. Mary Siphon Replacement Project

Jun-08-25 by Angela Montana

A major milestone at the St. Mary Siphon site: Northwest Linings joins the project to install key infrastructure that brings the system one step closer to flowing again…

Update: American Bass Anglers (ABA) Sued as Payout Scandal Grows

Jun-06-25 by Angela Montana

What started as a payout delay has turned into a potential class-action lawsuit, with dozens of anglers claiming the bass tournament left them high, dry—and unpaid….

A Montana Hunting Reminder from a California Tragedy

Jun-05-25 by Angela Montana

A tragic April hunting accident in California reminds Montana hunters why seeing your target before you shoot is so important…

Fishin’ for Hits with Morgan Wallen—and Fake Licenses

Jun-03-25 by Angela Montana

Morgan Wallen’s new album comes with “hunting and fishing IDs” — but fans found out the hard way you can’t tag a buck or cast a line with a collector’s edition CD……

Bass Tournament Winners Reel in Bounced Checks

Jun-03-25 by Angela Montana

Some bass tourney winners reeled in wins—but their prize checks bounced harder than a bad cast!

A Cautionary Tale from the Trail

Jun-01-25 by Angela Montana

One wrong step, a 700-pound boulder, and a heroic rescue….

Milk River Project Update 5.29.25

May-29-25 by Angela Montana

A short detour now means a safer dam later—Fresno Road closes June 25 to July 2 for major upgrades…

Why This Captain’s Problem Cost $51K

May-29-25 by Angela Montana

Hooked fish, lost temper, and a $51K mistake on the water.

A Montana Hunting Reminder from a California Tragedy

Jun-05-25 by Angela Montana

A tragic April hunting accident in California reminds Montana hunters why seeing your target before you shoot is so important…

Fishin’ for Hits with Morgan Wallen—and Fake Licenses

Jun-03-25 by Angela Montana

Morgan Wallen’s new album comes with “hunting and fishing IDs” — but fans found out the hard way you can’t tag a buck or cast a line with a collector’s edition CD……

Bass Tournament Winners Reel in Bounced Checks

Jun-03-25 by Angela Montana

Some bass tourney winners reeled in wins—but their prize checks bounced harder than a bad cast!

A Cautionary Tale from the Trail

Jun-01-25 by Angela Montana

One wrong step, a 700-pound boulder, and a heroic rescue….

Milk River Project Update 5.29.25

May-29-25 by Angela Montana

A short detour now means a safer dam later—Fresno Road closes June 25 to July 2 for major upgrades…

Why This Captain’s Problem Cost $51K

May-29-25 by Angela Montana

Hooked fish, lost temper, and a $51K mistake on the water.

Aqua Creek Products in Missoula is Making Waves and Powering Inclusive Adventures

May-28-25 by Angela Montana

Aqua Creek is helping Wheelchairs & Walleyes make the outdoors accessible for all—one adaptive adventure at a time.

Hunter Claims Warden Broke the Law to Bag Him

May-28-25 by Angela Montana

Was it a legal hunt—or a personal vendetta dressed in camo and court orders?

Concrete, Commitment, and a Whole Lot of Elbow Grease at the St. Mary Siphon

May-22-25 by Angela Montana

The Sletten crew is all hustle and no slowdown—check out the behind-the-scenes work powering big progress at the St. Mary Siphon…

Budget Bill, Meet the Backlash

May-22-25 by Angela Montana

A major win for public land advocates as hunters and anglers push back hard enough to stop a 500,000-acre land sale—but the battle’s not over yet…

Trout Creek’s Archery Team Takes Aim at Nationals

May-21-25 by Angela Montana

Seven small-town archers from Trout Creek just hit the bullseye of opportunity!

When Livelihoods and Wildlife Collide

May-21-25 by Angela Montana

Is deer farming a dream job or a biological hazard? Minnesota’s courts are about to decide…