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Hunter, bowhunter, and trapper education classes offered in Glasgow in August
Whether you’re chasing deer or setting traps, Glasgow’s August classes will point you in the right direction….
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How Screaming Saved a Hiker’s Life
Peace and quiet is great—until it’s the only thing keeping you from being rescued…
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Decision Notice – BLM Ninemile Beaver Dam Analogues FWP-DN-FSH-124-R2-25-030
FWP approves a plan to boost stream health with beaver dam analogues, no animal engineers required.
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Wild Game Lasagna Soup
Hearty, cheesy, and all in one pot—this wild game lasagna is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next camp or cookout…
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MT Outdoor Podcast & The Real Yellowstone: Part Two with Even More Behind-the-Scenes Action
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…
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Madison River island being restored to help fish
State biologists are rebuilding a vanishing island on the lower Madison in hopes of bringing back the trout. Read more from Brett French here…
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How To: Pike Handling Protocol
Every angler has a style when holding pike…here’s one angler’s “how to” video…
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Some BMAs in south-central Montana change reservation dates
New reservation dates are set for several popular Block Management Areas—plan your 2025 hunt now….
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MT Outdoor Podcast Part 2 Sneak Peek: The Battle for Big Sky Country
Ranchers, hunters, and the real-life drama you won’t find on TV—Part Two is here.
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The Curious Case of the Campground Sneaker Snatcher
Move over bison and grizzlies—there’s a new campground menace with a foot fetish!
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Full fishing closure takes effect Wednesday on section of Big Hole River
The Big Hole is heating up—full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions are now in effect.
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Talking Critters and Conservation with MTSFW Over BBQ
Talk bears, policy, and public lands with other folks who live it—BBQ and gun raffle included.
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Jalapeno Popper Salmon Pinwheels
These salmon pinwheels are what happens when jalapeño poppers go gourmet…
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MT Outdoor Podcast–A Two-Part Dive into Montana’s Ranching Battle
In the untamed landscapes of the Rocky Mountain West, where vast cattle ranches meet wilderness, a quiet but fierce war is brewing. Check out this latest Montana Outdoor Podcast episode–you won’t want to miss this!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Kokanee Quinn found a pistachio-crusted salmon that’s as fancy as a steakhouse birthday dinner but comes together in under 20 minutes!
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Full fishing closure takes effect Saturday on section of Big Hole River
Full fishing closure takes effect Saturday on section of Big Hole River..
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Sneak Peek: Downrigger Dale & Tom Opre Uncover Yellowstone’s Untold Ranching Story
This week, Downrigger Dale and filmmaker Tom Opre dive into the real Yellowstone…check out this exclusive sneak peek of the MT Outdoor Podcast episode!
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State lands near Gallatin County dump closed to shooting
Recreational shooting will be banned on three state land tracts near Logan starting July 15 after leaseholders raised safety concerns.. read more from Brett French here.
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Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect on all FWP properties in Phillips County
New fire restrictions in effect…
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Georgetown Lake, A Reservoir of Stories
Georgetown Lake hides a century of secrets beneath its surface.
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Surplus drawing license opportunities to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email…
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Florida Woman Uses Bear Spray for Justice for a Chicken
Forget grizzlies — in Key West, it’s the chicken that crossed the road that started a bear spray brawl…
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Hoot-owl restrictions take effect Wednesday on section of Bitterroot River
Note the new hoot owl restrictions on the Bitterroot River…
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MSHA Banquet Hits Bozeman August 2nd
It’s the one night the hounds take a break, and the humans run the show!
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Santa May Have Left a Subtle Signature at YNP
Geologists discovered a surprise in Yellowstone–a new hot spring that might’ve started simmering on Christmas Eve…
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Will YNP Really be Selling Wildlife Petting Permits?
If you’re looking into buying a “Petting Tag” from Yellowstone to high-five a grizzly, you probably want to read this article…
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FWP lands in Beaverhead County are now under Stage I fire restrictions.
Flames are out, stoves are in—Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect…
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The Milk River Project Update 7.12.25
A minor slide on the St. Mary Canal near Spider Lake has prompted a precautionary shutdown as crews work to stabilize the slope and prevent further damage.,,
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Gone Fishing, Found Algae
Montana’s iconic trout streams are turning green weeks ahead of schedule, and the early algal blooms are a warning sign no angler—or irrigator—can afford to ignore…
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Meet Montana’s Coast Guard Auxiliary on the MT Outdoor Podcast
Montana may be landlocked, but the Coast Guard Auxiliary is making waves where you’d least expect it!
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Tangling
Tangling is just part of the game—but anglers know how to play it smart…. Read more from Montana Grant here!
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Bucket List Series: Sooner or Later
It may not start on command, but this pontoon has sparked more fun on land than most boats do afloat—and its story is not over yet…
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What is Wrapped Around a Woodpecker’s Brain?
Think a long tongue is weird? How about one that’s also a shock absorber….
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How To Master the King Salmon Fillet
Clean your king salmon catch before it even knows what happened…
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New hoot-owl restrictions go into effect on some rivers in southwest, central Montana
Note the following rivers and their hoot-owl restrictions…
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Cast, Compete, and Cash In at Hell Creek!
Have game in your livewell? Prove it at the Hell Creek Fishing Tournament!
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Salmon Slayer is Slaying on Fort Peck
Salmon are biting and walleye teams are pre-fishing—lake action is heating up just in time for the Governor’s Cup!
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FWP releases 2024 wolf report; population relatively stable despite increase in harvest
Montana’s wolf numbers are holding steady statewide, but Region 3 continues to see a slow decline as hunting, trapping, and management efforts take effect…
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FWP proposes changes to wolf regulations in effort to increase harvest
Commission to make final decision at August meeting…
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When the River Calls, You Go
If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your job and disappearing to the river, Louie the otter gets it…
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Yellowstone River users locked out as negotiations on access drag on
Montana’s fishing season is in full swing—but one popular Yellowstone River spot is still off-limits… Read more from Brett French here.
