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R4 Check Station Results for 2025 Opening Weekend
Hunters saw higher success rates and strong harvest numbers during the 2025 opening weekend along the Rocky Mountain Front, with deer and elk harvests well above average.
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Pumpkin Trout
As autumn paints the landscape in gold and crimson, brown and brook trout join the show…read more from Montana Grant here.
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Report 10.28.25
Steelhead fishing on the Upper Salmon River surged last week, with angler effort and catch rates reaching the best levels of the fall season as more fish move upriver…
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R1 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend
Northwest Montana’s general deer and elk season opened strong, with hunters reporting higher success on white-tailed deer and elk compared to last year, as the 2025 season gets underway through Nov..
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Full fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
The full fishing closure on the upper Big Hole River has been lifted after flows improved—just in time for anglers to enjoy fall fishing before spawning closures remain downstream…
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EHD Deer Deaths Creating Risky Bear Encounters
An EHD outbreak is drawing bears to deer carcasses near water..
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2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 8 Results
Only one week remains in the 2025 Fall Mack Days—don’t miss your chance to reel in lake trout, win big cash prizes, and help restore native trout in Flathead Lake!
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This Burrito Has Game–Venison to be precise
The backcountry burrito that runs on venison and victory…
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Fishing Gods
Kids seem to have a special fishing guardian—while adults get skunked, the little ones reel in the big smiles and bigger fish.
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Hobo Venison Chili
A tasty, no-fuss venison chili perfect for cooking right in the coals and sharing around the campfire.
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Ryker Bair is Hooked Again, Reels in Big Catch at Fall Mack Days
Ryker Bair’s return to Fall Mack Days brought him a catch worth bragging about…
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Doubling Down with Region 4 and 7 on the Montana Outdoor Podcast
Discover Montana’s hunting secrets and one shocking antelope surprise as Downrigger Dale dives deep with wildlife managers from Regions 4 and 7…
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT’s Awesome Surprises from Big Game to Big Shockers
Join Downrigger Dale as he uncovers surprising insights and must-know hunting tips from Montana’s top wildlife managers in Regions 4 and 7 — you won’t believe what happened to the antelope population!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.23.25
Lake trout, smallmouth, and pike are all pushing shallow with cooling water temps…
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A Rare and Quiet Encounter with a Wolf
Check out this encounter that not many humans ever experience…
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FWP’s Justin Gude, RMEF conservation chief answer elk habitat, predation questions
Despite more elk roaming Montana than ever before, one hunter’s three-day search in the Crazies turns up nothing but tracks, questions…and a lingering elk curse…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 10.21.25
Steelhead season is heating up on the Upper Salmon River as cooler temps and rising numbers at Lower Granite Dam signal more fish moving upriver and better catches ahead!
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The 2025 Captain’s Updated and Revised Vehicle Checklist
Hunters, Montana’s general deer and elk rifle season opens October 25th, so make sure your rig is ready with proper maintenance and a well-packed gear list before heading out!
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2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 7 Results
Only two weeks remain in the 2025 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake—over 14,700 lake trout have been turned in, big money tags are still out there, and the competition for top angler is heating up before the November 2 finale!
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Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 4; only archery equipment allowed..
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Best Hunting Story?
From missed shots to unforgettable firsts, these hunting tales prove the best trophies are the stories we bring home. More from Montana Grant here…
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Very Rare Footage of Wolverine Hunting Deer in Montana
Rare footage captures a wolverine hunting near Montana’s Ajax Mountain…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Double the Regions, Double the Game
This week, Downrigger Dale takes you on a two-stop hunt preview through Montana’s Regions 3 and 5 — where elk bugle, bighorns roam, and adventure is around every ridge….
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Carne Asada Pronghorn
One bite of this smoky citrus Carne Asada Pronghorn and your quiet dinner plans will instantly turn into a full-blown neighborhood invasion…
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Captain’s 2025 Revised and Updated Hunters Checklist
It’s that time of year! The Captain has a revised and updated Hunters Checklist–see if you have everything you need for rifle season!
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Montana FWP access programs face budget, staffing challenges
Montana’s wildly successful hunter access program is straining under its own weight, as soaring demand collides with stagnant staffing and outdated funding rules. Read more from Brett French here…
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Why Geologists and Darwin’s Son Came to See Montana’s Shonkin Sag
Hidden between Montana’s mountains and prairie, the Shonkin Sag is a jaw-dropping canyon full of history, geology, and mystery that even Darwin’s son had to see…
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Spicy Cheddar Jalapeno Venison Summer Sausage
Turn your venison into a cheesy, spicy log that’s basically a flavor-packed mic-drop for your taste buds!…
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Join the 2026 USA Ice Fishing Regional Qualifier
Step onto the ice in Olney, Montana, this January for your shot at joining Team USA and fishing for glory!
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Creative Outdoorsy Halloween Costumes for All
Scour the neighborhood in style with these outdoors-inspired costume ideas!
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2025 Fall Mack Days | Week 6 Results
Only three weeks remain in the 2025 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event—cast your line for a chance at $10,000 in tagged prizes!
