Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
“State of the Sheep” Tour Heads Across Montana
Montana Wild Sheep Foundation is bringing the bighorn buzz to a town near you this June.
Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fresno Walleye Tourney Canceled
Low water canceled the Fresno Walleye tourney, but silver lining: a long-awaited boat ramp upgrade is finally launching next week.
Jun 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Price Fixing Allegations Rock Archery Industry
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…
Jun 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Catfish Classic Results held on Milk River
The results are posted!
Jun 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Forget Bacon—Fish BLTs Deserve the Spotlight
Think BLTs are just for bacon? Think again…
Jun 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
Jun 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Coming to water near you: A tiger in the creel
Montana’s fish scene is about to get a bold new stripe. Read more from Brett French here….
Jun 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Going Fishing for a Day of Family Fun on June 7th
Get ready to reel in the fun!!!
Jun 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Streamflow Runoff Forecasts for the Flathead Basin Decrease Significantly
Flathead Lake faces a historic low as a third straight dry year drains the basin and strains power generation….
Jun 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fishin’ for Hits with Morgan Wallen—and Fake Licenses
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……
Jun 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
How To Drink in the Wild without Regret
That sparkling mountain stream might be beautiful—but could also completely ruin your weekend…
Jun 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Region 6 Rainbow Trout Stocking Report — 6.1.25
Montana FWP Region 6 stocked several local ponds with 7–9 inch rainbow trout this past week to boost fishing opportunities.
May 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
IDFG Upper Salmon Chinook Update 5.29.25
Chinook hopes are hanging by a tag—fewer fish than forecast, but there’s still a chance for a late surge….
May 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Milk River Project Update 5.29.25
A short detour now means a safer dam later—Fresno Road closes June 25 to July 2 for major upgrades…
May 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Aqua Creek Products in Missoula is Making Waves and Powering Inclusive Adventures
Aqua Creek is helping Wheelchairs & Walleyes make the outdoors accessible for all—one adaptive adventure at a time.
May 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Revised Fort Peck Water Elevation Forecast by USACE 5.27.25
Please note the revision by the USACE for Fort Peck.
May 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Exclusive Sneak Peek: Mule Deer in the Crosshairs, What’s Next for Montana’s Herds?
This week’s episode takes aim at one of Montana’s challenges — and you’ll want to hear what’s unfolding…..
May 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 5.23.25
Rain tried to slow FWP down, but they still made a splash!
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Paddlefish Harvest Estimate for First Week of 2025 Paddlefish Season
Paddlefish harvest is off to a solid start, but with river flows dropping, this weekend may be slower—plus a few key reminders to keep your season legal and smooth….
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP: Grizzly bear shot and killed near Choteau
Director Clark calls landowners hours after encounter to offer support
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bear Season Bragging Rights Go to Bryton
Bryton Guckenberg’s no rookie when it comes to bagging nice bears….
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
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….
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Concrete, Commitment, and a Whole Lot of Elbow Grease at the St. Mary Siphon
The Sletten crew is all hustle and no slowdown—check out the behind-the-scenes work powering big progress at the St. Mary Siphon…
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Feeling Lucky? Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Buffalo Hunt in Wolf Point, Montana
Win a legendary buffalo hunt in Montana for just $25…
May 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Budget Bill, Meet the Backlash
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…
May 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Trout Creek’s Archery Team Takes Aim at Nationals
Seven small-town archers from Trout Creek just hit the bullseye of opportunity!
May 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Paddlefish Harvest Estimate
Here are the latest numbers from FWP..
May 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
How a Flesh-Eating Parasite Could Derail Conservation
A flesh-eating fly is creeping north from Mexico, and conservationists warn it could spell disaster for America’s big game herds….
May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Reel Big Fish
Laurel angler Jimmy Lee Boles III kicked off fishing season with a splash, landing a record-breaker!
May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report
Fish-stocking crews have been hard at work this week…
May 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Spawn Stars Featuring Fort Peck Walleye
FWP’s Spring Fling–Helping Walleye Do Their Thing…
May 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: This Is One Heck of a Project!
Here's the latest update!
May 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Scott’s Wild Turkey Soup
When a campfire chat turned to wild turkey soup, Kokanee Quinn knew she’d struck recipe gold—and now she’s sharing the recipe with you!
May 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Reel Innovation with Gadgets that Make Fishing Smarter
Think you’ve got all the fishing gear you need? Think again — the future of angling is way cooler than you might think…
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Legislature passes bills for upland hunters, habitat, access
Montana hunters may soon get a 10-day head start on their feathered foes—before the out-of-staters flock in. Read more from Brett French here…
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
New Fishing Season, New Rules
Montana’s rivers reopen for the season this weekend—with new rules, fewer hooks, and even fewer bull trout…
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Angler Gets Front-Row Elk Bugle While Trout Fishing
A day of trout fishing turned wild when a bull elk and cow wandered right past an angler—and the bull bugled in the river beside him. With Montana’s 2025 archery season stirring excitement, the unexpected riverside “concert” is the kind that makes your heart race.
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Antler Heist — Blackhawk Edition
When a military helicopter lands in the Montana backcountry, what happens next is anything but standard procedure..
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
BLM to Host Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event in Livingston, Montana
Saddle up for a one-of-a-kind chance to meet, learn about, and adopt wild horses and burros at this unforgettable three-day event in Livingston, Montana!
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Temporary Site Closure on Upper Yellowstone River
A grizzly bear temporarily closes FAS on Yellowstone River…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fresno Dam Upgrades Underway to Strengthen Long-Term Performance
Fresno Dam is getting a much-needed makeover to keep the Hi-Line flowing strong for generations to come…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Closures on Big Hole River to be lifted Thursday
Big Hole closures lifted tomorrow…
May 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
When School Goes Outdoors: A Day of Discovery at Downstream
Fifth graders swapped desks for dirt and textbooks for tackle boxes during a wild day of birdwatching, fishing, and hands-on learning at Fort Peck’s Outdoor Classroom.
May 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
When Bear Hunting Becomes a Pop Quiz (and You Fail)
When bear hunting turns into a pop quiz, misidentifying your target can lead to a grizzly mistake—literally.
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Is Wild, But Not That Wild—Weed Still Banned
America’s first park is full of natural highs—just don’t bring your own….
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Spring Mack Days-Final Results
The 2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake broke records with over 60,000 lake trout entries turned in by 206 anglers, all part of a conservation effort to reduce non-native lake trout and boost native fish populations…
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Milk River Project Apron Action: St. Mary Crews Gear Up for a Concrete Marathon
Concrete’s about to fly as the St. Mary Inlet apron gets prepped for near-daily pours—weather permitting…
May 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.8.25
Spring has sprung on the Madison River, and the trout are biting—time to dust off your waders and hit the water!
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hooked On Fun–Take a Kid Fishing (No License Required)
Reel in the weekend right—free fishing, fresh bait, and hot food are all on the hook for Mother’s Day in Montana at Tongue River Marina!
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Buns Out, Beers Up–the Sport Center is Hosting Lewistown’s Tastiest Saturday Yet
The Sport Center—your Montana Outdoor Approved pit stop—is serving up beer, dogs, and good times this Saturday in Lewistown.