
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is inviting women ages 18 and older to sharpen their ice fishing skills and […]

News of a prominent Yellowstone wolf’s illegal killing has reverberated through Montana’s wildlife community, raising questions about the future of wolf management.

The Sun is in the waning phase of solar cycle 25, with a G1 geomagnetic storm predicted for January 27–28, 2026. This may enhance aurora visibility in 11 U.S. states, particularly near Montana. Dark-sky destinations and optimal viewing times are essential for experiencing the aurora, with increased activity expected throughout 2026.

AI “Facial Recognition” for Bears Could Help Wildlife Managers Identify Problem Animals Faster By MontanaOutdoor.com Staff Wildlife researchers are testing […]

The Bureau of Land Management has revoked federal grazing permits that allowed American Prairie’s bison herd to graze on public […]

Results from Smith Lake Jan 17th 2026 Perch Assault!! This is our 20 year anniversary of the Perch Assault we […]

Join ice fishing expert Chris Hurley as he shares his insider tips on how to catch kokanee during the frosty, […]

Sponsors This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale interviews quite possibly the smartest person you will […]

Montana’s vast wilderness offers unparalleled adventure opportunities, but its remote nature demands careful preparation. Learn key safety tips to make your backcountry trips both thrilling and safe.

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Downrigger reviews several lakes, explaining which are best for certain species (e.g. trout, perch, other common ice-fishing catches in Montana) […]

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Wolf harvest quotas are set by the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission. The statewide quota is set at 452, which […]

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A 47‑year‑old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was gored by a bison on Sunday in Yellowstone National Park after approaching […]

The Captain and his two buddies from Minnesota Chuck Barth from Warrior Boats and his pal Jeff Dobesh fished with […]

Montana’s vast landscapes provide a perfect backdrop for hunters targeting some of the state’s most elusive predators: wolves. While public […]

For detailed information on specific hunting districts, licensing requirements, and land access, please refer to the Montana FWP Hunt Planner […]

Three Montana Army National Guard members are facing misdemeanor trespassing charges after allegedly landing a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter on […]

BILLINGS – Black bear hunters are advised of a change in Bear Management Units (BMUs) and spring season dates in the […]

Montana’s Legislature is advancing House Bill 676, a proposal that significantly alters how the state manages its land and water […]

Washington State has implemented new regulations aimed at curbing the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD) among its big-game populations. […]

Nate Miller, a contractor from Thermopolis, Wyoming, recently defied astronomical odds by winning the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Super […]

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Mike from Midway RV shared some pictures of his fishing adventure this past weekend on Tongue River Reservoir. Tongue River […]

We received a fishing report from an angler that would like to remain Anonymous from Nelson Reservoir. He went to […]

Speedy, a cherished 24-year-old bison residing at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge, Montana, passed away peacefully in her […]

Winter has come, be careful out there but take advantage of the first ice! Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Woody […]