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Smallmouth Time
Looking for a hard-fighting fish, clean water, and a cooler full of dinner? The Clearwater River’s smallmouth bass bite is on—and it’s time to cast. More from Montana Grant here…
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Remember That Whirlpool Last Week? Are Fish Attracted to Those?
Fresno’s swirling, fish are stressing—so Rigger called Cody Nagel!
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.12.25
Runoff’s done, bugs are poppin’, and the Madison’s on fire!
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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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Upper Salmon River Chinook update – 6.12.25
Chinook update: A bigger stretch of river may open—if the numbers hold….
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Cold but fun at Colstrip Kids Fishing Day
Blustery weather, big smiles—Colstrip kids cast off for Fishing Day!
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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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Big Fish Busters
When your vintage lure hooks everything from monster trout to midnight bats, you know Fred Arbogast was onto something—just watch out for winged bycatch… More from Montana Grant here!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.11.25
From walleye in the shallows to salmon in the deep, fishing action is heating up across the board….
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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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FWP Reports Tips have helped in search for Voyager’s Rest FAS thief
Suspect identified and charged — no more tips sought.
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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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Howdy, Petunia
Ready to turn your porch into a flower-filled paradise? Now’s the time to get creative, save cash, and grow gorgeous hanging baskets that thrive in Montana’s summer sun…
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FWP’s Upper Missouri Paddlefish FINAL Update
As paddlefish season winds down on the upper Missouri, low flows and light crowds set the stage for one last quiet weekend on the water…
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Return of the redband rainbow
Montana’s only native rainbow trout—the elusive redband—is swimming toward a comeback in the Kootenai, thanks to renewed conservation and hatchery efforts…
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Chasing pallids for proof of spawning
Montana biologists are on the move, tracking endangered pallid sturgeon by river and radio in hopes of witnessing a rare wild spawning event…
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Woman Busted for Teen Deer-Hunting Ring with Chevy Malibu Getaway
A Chevy Malibu, a spotlight, and over 100 poached deer—this crime spree has all the makings of a wildlife horror story (with a reminder that poaching doesn’t fly in Montana or anywhere else)…
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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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FWP Reports that North Dakota couple plead guilty to hunting violations
A North Dakota couple has been fined and lost hunting privileges after illegally baiting and killing a trophy mule deer in southeast Montana.
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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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Go To Camp Meal
Getting to camp takes effort—but the real adventure starts when someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” More from Montana Grant here…
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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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What Happens Near a Wolf Den… Might Involve a Helicopter
Think bears are the only thing that’ll chase you up a tree? Try stumbling near a wolf den during pup season…
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FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 6.9.25
Region 6 just got a fresh dose of rainbows—over 5,700 catchable trout were stocked last week across five eastern Montana ponds and reservoirs…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.9.25
Walleye are biting, rainbows are running, and the carp spawn’s in full swing…
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All Wet
You never plan to drown—learn to swim before you’re in over your head, because one day, your life or someone else’s may depend on it… More from Montana Grant here..
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report 6.6.25
Warm weather, clear water, and a full hatch progression make this the perfect week to hit the Clark Fork—just watch for tight log jams and sketchy stretches upstream…
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New Partner Joins Final Push at St. Mary Siphon Replacement Project
A major milestone at the St. Mary Siphon site: Northwest Linings joins the project to install key infrastructure that brings the system one step closer to flowing again…
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When Yellowstone was Great
Once the trout-fishing mecca of the world, Yellowstone has traded worms and wild waters for walkways and Wi-Fi—find out how it all changed… More from Montana Grant here!
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Repair Progress! How Long Will There Be Low Water in Fresno Reservoir?
Downrigger Dale dives into a fascinating (and slightly alarming) update on the sinking Fresno Dam, a mysterious reservoir whirlpool, and what it all means for folks near the water—click to listen!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Antelope-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Who says wild game can’t get gourmet? Kokanee Quinn found a recipe that brings serious flavor—and antelope—to the table…
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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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FWP seeks proposals from conservation organizations for license auction
Montana FWP is now accepting proposals from conservation groups to auction or lottery off coveted 2026 hunting licenses—including, for the first time, antelope and swan…
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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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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.5.25
The bite’s been hot—walleye in the 50s, smallmouth stacking up deep, pike slowing down, and surprise salmon showing up all over the system…
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Bridge Washout Blocks Route to Slippery Ann
Heads up, anglers: A MORS follower reported a closure due to a bridge washout—plan your paddlefishing routes accordingly!
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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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Upper Missouri Paddlefish Update VI, June 5, 2025
As the sixth weekend of the season nears, conditions on the Upper Missouri are shifting—what does it mean for paddlefish chasers?
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A Montana Hunting Reminder from a California Tragedy
A tragic April hunting accident in California reminds Montana hunters why seeing your target before you shoot is so important…
