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Free BBQ, Big Topics & Your Voice–Don’t Miss This!
MTSFW will bring the BBQ and the gun giveaway—you bring your voice. July 26 in Dillon.
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The Milk River Project Update 7.2.25
After traveling 170 km, St. Mary Diversion water is nearing the Pinhorn….
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Kit’s Tackle’s Trevor Johnson Showing How Catch & Release Is Done
Check out this awesome catch and release by Kit’s Tackle’s Trevor Johnson!
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Rolling Can Get Risky for Horses
Shed season is exciting — unless you’re a horse lying in the wrong place…
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10 Year Old Catches Nice Fort Peck Walleye
At just 10 years old, Cooper Green hooked a walleye worth bragging about at Fort Peck!
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Bighorn Fishing Report and a Trout Glamour Shot
When the Bighorn delivers awesome pictures, it really delivers!
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Best Time of the Day
Early, late, or even midnight under a full moon—any time can be the BEST time to fish, depending on who you ask (and what you’re after)! Read more from Montana Grant here!
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What Kind of a Hunter Are You?
A real hunter doesn’t just aim to kill—they aim to honor the animal, the land, and the tradition. Read more from Montana Grant right here!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Meet the Trap Collectors!
From mouse traps to man traps, this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast will snare your attention and never let go. More here….
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Fish and Wildlife Commission OKs Elk Hunting Access deals
Some hunters and commissioners are raising red flags over Montana’s Elk Hunting Access program, saying it promises exclusive access but often delivers crowded conditions — all while landowners stack benefits from multiple state programs. Read more from Brett French…
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A Drone’s Fiery Encounter in Sidney, MT
A routine storm chase detoured into a fireball-filled explosion in Sidney, Montana…
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What Deer See and Why It Matters
If you think you’re invisible to a deer in blaze orange, you might be wrong…
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The Great Thompson Falls Log Haul of 1972
Montana made logging history in 1972 with one super awesome, seven-trailer haul…
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The Milk River Project Update: Water Is On the Move!
Water is officially flowing again through the newly rebuilt St. Mary Siphons!!
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Attn Tribal Fishers: Fish Consumption Advisory
Fish Consumption Advisory for all species and sizes of fish harvested from Lower Clark Fork River….
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A Bison’s Final Steps at YNP’s Grand Prismatic Spring
Onlookers horrified at a bison took one wrong step into Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring…
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Did You Know: The Ice-Cold Survival Skills of the Wood Frog
Not all tough Montanans wear flannel—some freeze solid for eight months and still wake up ready to party…
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Gated road blocks route to BLM’s Seven Blackfoot WSA
A controversial gate on a rugged Montana road has cut off public access to thousands of acres of wildlands… Read more from Brett French here.
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Lodgepole man charged with poaching deer and elk in Blaine and Phillips Counties–
A Lodgepole man faces multiple charges after a major poaching investigation uncovered headless deer and elk illegally killed and sold for antlers in Blaine and Phillips Counties.
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Just a Reminder That Bison Are Not Babysitters
If your family photo op involves a toddler and a wild bison, it is safe to say the bison is not the problem…
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The Rise of Tiber–the Walleye Giant
Tiber Reservoir is evolving and is now a full-blown walleye heavyweight…
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N.A.T.C.A 40TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT WESTERN CANADA/U.S. JULY 9, 10 & 11, 2025
Trappers, traders, and collectors—N.A.T.C.A. is turning 40, and you’re invited to the ultimate campout bash in Florence!
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German Shepherd Takes on Wolf at Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone Insight guide captures some interesting photos during a park tour…
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Milk River Project Update 6.16.25
A dry Milk River in Alberta is a stark reminder: when the St. Mary system fails, the impact isn’t just local—it’s international…
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A Father’s Day Catch That’ll Be Tough To Top
When a 6’1”, 225-pound man says a fish made him look small—you know that is one heck of a catch!
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Drawing results available for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, sandhill crane and swan
Drawing results are posted!
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A perfect storm of problems for popular Boulder River road
Two counties, one busted road, and a whole lot of finger-pointing… Read more from Brett French here.
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: What’s Up with Fresno and Nelson?
From whirlpools to Paddlefish: this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast episode dives deep. Here’s your exclusive sneak peek!
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St. Mary Diversion Dam Builds Momentum
Progress isn’t just at the siphon—big things are pouring ahead at the St. Mary Diversion Dam too…
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PSA: Bear Spray is Not Equivalent to a Bison Force Field
Don’t count on bear spray to save you from your bad decisions…
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Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.9.25
Just when it looked like Chinook season was a no-go on the upper Salmon, a late surge of tagged fish has turned the tide—and a fishery proposal is now on the table.
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Streamflow Runoff Forecasts Continue to Decrease
Polson, Montana: Unseasonably warm and dry conditions continue to significantly decrease water supply in the Flathead River Basin and spring […]
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“State of the Sheep” Tour Heads Across Montana
Montana Wild Sheep Foundation is bringing the bighorn buzz to a town near you this June.
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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.
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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…
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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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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….
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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….
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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……
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How To Drink in the Wild without Regret
That sparkling mountain stream might be beautiful—but could also completely ruin your weekend…
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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.
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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….
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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…
