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Choteau, Mont., August 29, 2025 – The Rocky Mountain Ranger District of the Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest will again be accepting applications for 25 hunting camp extensions in the Beaver=Willow road closure area.

Interior Department Expands Hunting Access in Montana

Hunt in Montana

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced expanded opportunities for hunting and fishing across the country, including several new options in Montana

Rifle Season Hunting Camp Extensions Issued for Little Belt Mountains

Hunt in Montana

The Belt Creek – White Sulphur Springs Ranger District of the Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest will again be accepting applications for 13 hunting camp extensions, five camps in Nugget Creek, five camps in Geis Creek and three camps in Deadman.

Firefighting

Procession will honor firefighter who died at Bivens Creek Fire

Aug-30-25 by Angela Montana

On August 24, 2025, Ruben Gonzalez Romero was actively involved in fire suppression on the
Bivens Creek Fire, when he suffered a cardiac emergency.

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Just One Pattern

Could you fish a whole season with just one fly? One angler’s ‘Coachman Summer’ proves it might just make you a better fisherman…read more from Montana Grant here…

Last Weeks Show

Montana Outdoor Radio Show – August 30th Recap

On last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show, our statewide reporters brought in updates on everything from hopper action in the […]

Audio Reports

Montana Fishing Reports – August 30th

Aug-30-25 by Angela Montana

It’s the last weekend of August and fishing looks classic late summer. On rivers like the Madison, Big Hole, and […]

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Flathead’s Best-Kept Fishing Secret Revealed on MT Outdoor Podcast

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale gets the legendary ‘Whitefish Whisperer’ to spill his secrets for hooking Flathead Lake’s hardest-fighting — and best-tasting — fish.

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Hot Stuff at Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone is where the earth lets off steam…

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Montana Fishing Reports – August 30th

Aug-30-25 by Angela Montana

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Flathead’s Best-Kept Fishing Secret Revealed on MT Outdoor Podcast

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This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale gets the legendary ‘Whitefish Whisperer’ to spill his secrets for hooking Flathead Lake’s hardest-fighting — and best-tasting — fish.

Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Whitefish Wisdom with Ross Tate

Aug-16-25 by Angela Montana

The ‘Whitefish Whisperer’ spills his Flathead Lake secrets on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, and we have an exclusive sneak peek right here, right now!

Tiber Reservoir Secrets is the MT Outdoor Podcast Episode Worth a Replay

Last week’s Tiber Reservoir episode made waves; by popular demand, it’s staying for another week—don’t miss it…

Montana Outdoor Podcast – Tiber Reservoir Unleashed

Aug-09-25 by Angela Montana

Something big is happening beneath the surface at Tiber Reservoir, and in this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, Katie Vivian finally reveals the secret behind its sudden surge of monster walleye…

MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Secrets Beneath the Surface at Tiber

Aug-08-25 by Angela Montana

Discover the shocking reason Tiber Reservoir is suddenly producing record-breaking walleye — and why every angler will want to head there next…

MT Outdoor Podcast & The Real Yellowstone: Part Two with Even More Behind-the-Scenes Action

Jul-26-25 by Angela Montana

It’s not a cowboy drama show—this is the real-life battle for Montana, and it’s getting personal. Check out Part 2 of ‘The Real Yellowstone’ MT Outdoor Podcast…

MT Outdoor Podcast Part 2 Sneak Peek: The Battle for Big Sky Country

Jul-25-25 by Angela Montana

Ranchers, hunters, and the real-life drama you won’t find on TV—Part Two is here.

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Fish and Wildlife Commission Oks more than 122,300 acres of easements

Montana’s newest conservation easements show how ranchers, hunters, and wildlife can all share the same ground — and win.

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Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Whitefish Wisdom with Ross Tate

The ‘Whitefish Whisperer’ spills his Flathead Lake secrets on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, and we have an exclusive sneak peek right here, right now!

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Elk Hunting Rule #1

In Montana, elk hunting isn’t just a season—it’s a high-stakes game of skill, grit, and finding where the bulls actually are…

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Maple Apple Cider Venison Jerky Recipe

Aug-28-25 by Moosetrack Megan

This Maple Apple Cider Venison Jerky tastes like fall in every bite…

Bear Attacks

Backcountry Hiker Injured by Bear in GNP

A 34-year-old, female hiker was injured by a brown colored bear on Wednesday, at approximately 3:15 pm at Lake Janet in Glacier National Park.

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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.28.25

The salmon bite is still solid…

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The Ultimate Badge of Outdoor Living: Tan Lines

‘Cap-Tan America’ proves the outdoors leaves its mark in more ways than one…

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When Bears Break In and Activists Break Out

In South Lake Tahoe, a notorious bear named Hope sparked a showdown between wildlife officials and her human fan club after yet another trash-fueled break-in…

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The Best Fishing

September flips the switch in Montana—cooler weather, fewer crowds, and hungry trout make it the start of the state’s best fishing…

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2025 Fall Mack Days Is Almost Here

Cast your line, chase tagged lake trout, and compete for big prizes—Montana’s Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake is back and better than ever!

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Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 8.27.25

From deep-diving whitefish to bass, pike, and lakers, Flathead’s fall fishing is heating up—if you know where (and how deep) to look…

News

Tradition Over Trophy as Bloodvein First Nation Says No to Outsiders

Bloodvein First Nation is closing its lands to non-Indigenous hunters to protect moose, tradition, and the community’s future…

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2025 Fall Mack Days Is Almost Here

Jul-27-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Cast your line, chase tagged lake trout, and compete for big prizes—Montana’s Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake is back and better than ever!

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Final Results Hell Creek Walleye Winners Blow Past 114 pounds with Huge Second Day!

43 teams participated in the Hell Creek Walleye Tournament and the top four teams all brought in more than 100 pounds!

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Day 1 leaders for 2025 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament

Jul-26-25 by Moosetrack Megan

43 teams are participating in the 2025 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament. Here are your Day 1 Leaders!

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Montana Fishing Reports

Montana Fishing Reports Don Wilkins

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.28.25

The salmon bite is still solid…

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Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 8.27.25

From deep-diving whitefish to bass, pike, and lakers, Flathead’s fall fishing is heating up—if you know where (and how deep) to look…

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Big Hole & Beaverhead Rivers Fishing Report 8.26.25

Closures and hot hopper-dropper action…here’s your brief Dillon-area fishing update…

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Lower Thompson River Fishing Report 8.25.25

Aug-25-25 by Angela Montana

Anglers on Lower Thompson are finding the summer heat has the salmon bite slowing until fall….

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Missouri River Fishing Report 8.24.25

August on the Mo’ is tricky but fishy…

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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.25.25

Aug-25-25 by Angela Montana

“From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleyes, rainbows, perch—and even a few kokanee—are keeping rods bent for anglers trolling, jigging, and casting in all the right spots…

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Jefferson River Fishing Report 8.23.25

Aug-24-25 by Angela Montana

The following report is by Montana Angler out of Bozeman: Drought Closures (fishing prohibited 24 hours) are in effect for […]

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The Captain’s Fort Peck Salmon Fishing Day with The Slayer

Aug-23-25 by montanaoutdoor

The Captain and his two buddies from Minnesota Chuck Barth from Warrior Boats and his pal Jeff Dobesh fished with […]

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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.21.25

Aug-21-25 by Angela Montana

Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison are producing—just match your flies to the weather and water…

Outdoor How-To

How To: Pike Handling Protocol

Jul-25-25 by Angela Montana

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Every angler has a style when holding pike…here’s one angler’s “how to” video…

How To Master the King Salmon Fillet

Jul-10-25 by Angela Montana

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Clean your king salmon catch before it even knows what happened…

How To Drink in the Wild without Regret

Jun-02-25 by Angela Montana

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That sparkling mountain stream might be beautiful—but could also completely ruin your weekend…

MT Wildlife

When Bears Break In and Activists Break Out

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In South Lake Tahoe, a notorious bear named Hope sparked a showdown between wildlife officials and her human fan club after yet another trash-fueled break-in…

Montana Wolf Howl vs. Vancouver Wolf Splash

Aug-20-25 by Angela Montana

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Montana wolves chase moose, elk, and deer in the mountains and prairies—Vancouver sea wolves basically chase clams across tidepools…

Big Cats Don’t Wait for Invitations

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Open doors are clearly invitations for animals and wildlife….

Viral Stories

Bear’s Journey from Montana to the Savanna

Aug-15-25 by Angela Montana

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From Montana’s peaks to Africa’s plains, this pup’s next job is guarding the herd to spare the fastest cat alive…

A Drone’s Fiery Encounter in Sidney, MT

Jun-26-25 by Angela Montana

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A routine storm chase detoured into a fireball-filled explosion in Sidney, Montana…

A Bison’s Final Steps at YNP’s Grand Prismatic Spring

Jun-23-25 by Angela Montana

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Onlookers horrified at a bison took one wrong step into Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring…

Cow moose, 2 calves dead after encounter with angler

Jun-19-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Moose Viral Stories

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.

Cow Elk Caught Chasing Grizzly Bear Chasing Calf Elk

Jun-18-25 by Angela Montana

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Heading to work in Montana can be eventful…

Montana FWP

Hunter Education courses scheduled in south-central Montana

FWP Hunt in Montana

Learn firearm safety, hunting ethics, and outdoor skills from experienced instructors at free, in-person Hunter Education courses now open for registration across south-central MT…

Polson, Ronan, Pablo Hunters Education Class Announced

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Gear up for the season—free Hunter Education classes in Polson, Ronan, and Pablo start Sept. 30th; register now to secure your spot!

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