Search results for: “angler”
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Cow moose, 2 calves dead after encounter with angler
On the morning of June 14, 2025, Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel received a report that a cow moose had been shot in a confrontation with an angler on the North Tongue River in the Bighorn National Forest near Bear Lodge Resort. When game wardens responded, they found the moose deceased from her injuries.
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Archery angler shatters state record for grass carp
The fish weighed a whopping 67.65 pounds, was 49 inches long with a 32.75 girth! See where it was caught!
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Update: American Bass Anglers (ABA) Sued as Payout Scandal Grows
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….
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Montana Anglers Reeling in Rainbows, Pike, and Surprise Catches
The bite is heating up across Big Sky Country! This week’s fishing report includes lake action near Helena, high-mountain cutthroat […]
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Angler Dubs Catch “Unofficial State Record”–You Won’t Believe From Where
It might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….
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Catching on: FWP, MSU ask anglers for help with trout research in southwestern Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with Montana State University, have begun the second year of tagging trout in the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby and Madison rivers.
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Flathead Lake’s Mack Days: Anglers Reel in Trophy-Sized Lake Trout Amid Controversy
Here’s a nice Mack Days laker!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Shaun Jeszenka of Frontier Anglers in Dillon Shares the Fishing Secrets of Southwest Montana
Ready for the ultimate fly fishing adventure? Tune in to the Montana Outdoor Podcast as Shaun Jeszenka reveals how you can catch six trout species in one day across Southwest Montana’s legendary waters!
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Backcountry Hunters & Anglers weighs in on favorable corner crossing ruling
BHA: The legal precedent for the Tenth Circuit decision is limited to a few states.
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Attention steelhead anglers: Camping is not allowed in pull offs along S.F. Clearwater
As anglers make plans to fish the South Fork Clearwater River for steelhead should be aware of an Idaho law that prohibits camping on certain state-owned property.
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Little Anglers, Big Adventures while Ice Fishing with Kids-N-Snow
From drilling holes to reeling in their first catch, Kids-N-Snow is turning West Yellowstone’s little adventurers into ice fishing pros! Check out their March Kids Ice Fishing Camp highlights!
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California anglers fined for exceeding game fish limit
The investigation began on Nov. 12, 2024, when 32 vacuum-sealed brown trout,18 of which exceeded the 16-inch size limit, and one rainbow trout were discovered in the freezer.
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Maine Anglers Stumble Upon an Unexpected ‘Catch’
Ice fishing usually comes with surprises, but Clint R. and his son weren’t expecting what they found!
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Snow Pack Update via Big Sky Anglers – Feburary 2025
Montana is getting buried in snow, which might be bad for driving but great for trout!
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The ANGLER WHO WOULD BE KING!!!
From broken rods to a royal throne—one angler’s journey to claim the crown of the fishing kingdom! Read more from Montana Grant…
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Calling all anglers: South Fork Clearwater River localized broodstock program kicks off again!
Since 2010, Idaho Fish and Game has relied on assistance from the public to capture broodstock and help fuel the next generations of steelhead bound for our region.
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The NEXT BEST GENERATION OF HUNTERS and ANGLERS
Hunting and fishing aren’t just about the catch—they’re about the challenge, the craft, and finding joy in the journey, not just the gear. Read more from Montana Grant…
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Anglers Hit by Lightning Twice Land Fish
When lightning strikes twice and you still reel in a fish, you’re either the luckiest angler alive—or….
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Another Angler Got Away!
As anglers age, we learn to appreciate those that fished and have passed before us. Legends like Lefty Kreh, Lee […]
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What Hunters and Anglers Hate!
True outdoorsmen don’t waste energy on hate—they’re too busy casting, hunting, and living life to the fullest; maybe this year, resolve to trade hate for a little more outdoor joy! Read more from Montana Grant…
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The Frozen Fellowship of Ice Anglers
Ice fishing brings together a colorful cast of characters. It’s not always just about the catch—it’s about the community, too.
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[VIDEO] Montana Angler Reels in a 13 Pound Walleye
TikTokker @twirtzberger recently posted a video of himself and a buddy landing a 13 pound 5 ounce walleye. We are […]
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Win prizes for fishing by participating in the 2024 Kootenai River Angler Science Program
Fish for burbot in the Kootenai River and enter a free raffle to win some great prizes!
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]
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Brett French reports: Hawg hunting–Lunker Fort Peck chinook salmon lure anglers
There are so many intricacies to fishing for chinook salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir it can be a bit intimidating. […]
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Two anglers reeled in history while fishing together
Two anglers fishing together in West Virginia made fishing history on August 8th, breaking records for both the length and […]
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FWP News: Angler injured in black bear attackon Stillwater River
BILLINGS – An angler was injured in a black bear attackon the Stillwater River near Beehive on the afternoon of […]
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Young angler sets new tiger trout record
Jaxon Krall is a soft-spoken 13-year-old from Kemmerer. He’s also a state-record holder. Krall set the new tiger trout record […]
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Young Angler Catches Huge Lake Trout on Flathead Lake
Young Braxton Griffiths landed a monster lake trout while jigging for whitefish with his dad, Collin, on Flathead Lake! This […]
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Big Catch, Bigger Consequences: Anglers and Law Enforcement Stop a Poacher
Big shoutout to all the awesome anglers and law enforcement who teamed up for an epic bust! According to a […]
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FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers warming up: Anglers asked to help reduce stress on trout
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists are closely monitoring the water temperatures of northwest Montana rivers and streams and […]
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Angry Dock Owner Harasses Angler
Some people are just having a bad day….and some are just a certain kind of person. View this post […]
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Trout Creek angler lands state record largescale sucker
KALISPELL — Montana has a new state record largescale sucker. Wade Merschat, 12, of Trout Creek, used a nightcrawler to […]
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Young angler with Nice Walleye
Despite the cold and windy weather conditions at Fort Peck this weekend, Matthew Moline from Lewistown managed to catch a […]
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FWP News: Anglers: If you don’t know, let it go
HELENA – Anglers planning to fish the Eastern Fishing District need to be aware of endangered pallid sturgeon. Anglers are encountering these fish […]
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New Record Set: Angler Smashes 43-Year-Old Perch Catch in Lake Michigan
Check it out: A Hoosier fisherman just made a splash with the biggest yellow perch catch Indiana’s seen in over […]
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BOUNTY ANGLERS!!! by Montana Grant
We have heard of Bounty Hunters. These skilled hunters track and capture escaped felons, lost people and pets, or invasive […]
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Tagging Information for anglers out on Friday via CSKT
Many of you are aware that CSKT has been tagging lake trout for several years and FWP has also done […]
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Anglers Crashed Boats Into Each Other During Fishing Tournament
According to a press release by Major League Fishing, on Tuesday, March 19, a boating incident occurred during Day 1 […]
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Angler snags world-record paddlefish
by: Jill Pritchard The 2024 paddlefish snagging season is off to a great start after an angler reeled in a […]
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FWP News: FWP, MSU seek help from anglers who catch tagged fish in upper Missouri River Basin
Angler reports of tagged fish will help inform trout research BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff, in cooperation with […]
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Idaho angler’s state record tiger trout catch removed from record books
In June of 2023, Idaho Fish and Game released a congratulatory press release to Kody King of Montpelier for catching […]
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Row vs Wade: The Proper Etiquette Between Wading and Drift Boat/Raft Anglers by Neal Cote
On any river here in Western Montana, as well as everywhere across the state, anglers share a common pursuit. However, […]
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Chillin with the fish: A young ice angler’s resillience
You know you’re doing something right when you take the little one out ice fishing, and one leg falls in […]
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Ice angler recalls bizarre ice fishing memory
Have you ever drilled an ice hole while you were out ice fishing, and found a nice buck in the […]
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Maryland Angler Sets State Record with Monster Rainbow Trout
Here’s some news from a state that starts with M, but it isn’t Montana. A recent press release by Maryland […]
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Sanders County Ice Angler Recovery Efforts in Progress
Please see the alert below from the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office: On 02/08/2024 a male that was ice fishing and […]
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From Cheating Angler to Cleared Hunter: Cominsky’s Legal Journey
Looks like Chase Cominsky’s had quite the rollercoaster ride with the law. First, he was caught up in that fishing […]
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FWP News: Anglers, skaters, others encouraged to practice safety on ice
HELENA – It took a while to get here, but winter finally hit Montana. That means winter enthusiasts will be heading […]
