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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.
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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…
