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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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Western Montana Fishing Report by John Perry 6.29.25
John Perry has his latest fishing report in video form here…
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Heads Up Boaters—Inspections Are Working!
Montana’s AIS team stopped some seriously unwanted guests just in time for the Fourth of July!
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Do the Dew
Mountain trout meets Mountain Dew in this crispy, crazy-good twist on a classic fish fry by Montana Grant!
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SW Montana Fishing Report Overview 6.30.25
Every river, creek, and lake in southwest Montana seems to be firing — it’s one of those rare, glorious windows where everything is fishing awesome, and it won’t last long…
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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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BB Gun Fun
BB guns are a blast—until they’re not, which is why fun, safety, and a few hard-learned lessons go hand in hand with every shot! Read more from Montana Grant here…
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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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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.30.25
Walleye and rainbow trout action is heating up on Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs…
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Missouri River Fishing Report 6.28.25
Tricos are hatching early, short leashing is hot, and it’s dry fly heaven on the Mo’ with low summer flows!
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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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Give Your Fish a New Best Friend with Parsley Lemon Sauce
Tired of endless fish recipes? Discover the simple sauce that turns any catch into a real knockout…
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Porch Ponds
Since we’re mostly water, it makes sense that water soothes us—learn how to create your own peaceful Porch Pond escape. More from Montana Grant here…
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Helicopter Hunter in Idaho Hit with Lifetime Hunting Ban
Poacher’s Trophy Hunt Ends in Lifetime Timeout and Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Fines…
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.27.25
The Yellowstone River is running low, the salmonflies are hatching, and the dry fly action is heating up fast…
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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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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Corn Ribs
Think you’ve had corn on the cob every way imaginable? These crispy, caramelized “corn ribs” will change your mind!
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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 Boat, A Blessing, and a Perfectly Timed Surprise
Some call it fate. Others call it Larry. Either way, the timing was perfect.
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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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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.26.25
From shallow smallies to deep-water lakers and a few bonus Chinook—Fort Peck’s bite is on across all depths this week!
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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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Koi
Releasing goldfish into Montana waters isn’t kindness—it’s an environmental mess… Read more from Montana Grant here..
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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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Most Common Fishing Violations
Great fishing comes with great responsibility—FWP wardens are watching, and ignorance isn’t a defense. More from Montana Grant here…
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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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Perfectly Simple Pike Cutlets Recipe
Turn your fresh lake pike into crispy, healthy cutlets that are big on flavor and easy to love…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.23.25
Flows are low, temps are rising, and the bite is still on—Montana trout don’t take weekends off…
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Top Streamer Patterns for the Bighorn River 6.22.25
Want to hook a Bighorn bruiser? Tie on a streamer and let the dance begin…
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Owls Are Hooting Early
When Montana’s rivers heat up, Hoot Owl rules kick in to give trout a break—and anglers a reason to rise early. More from Montana Grant here!
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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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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.23.25
Windy, wet weather kept most anglers off the water last weekend, but those who ventured out found success….
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Trout Lake
Trout Lake may be small in size, but it’s legendary for monster trout, muddy mishaps, and fish so big they’ve broken rods, hearts, and a few family picnics. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Anti-Hunters Plan to Kill Bears with Kindness in Florida
Anti-hunters are snapping up Florida bear tags not to hunt, but to hold — turning a very necessary and important wildlife management tool into a protest strategy…
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 6.20.25
With flows dropping, bugs popping, and trout getting grabby, this week’s Kootenai River update from Linehan Outfitting has everything you need—except the tug on your line…
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Sliders Slide Down Easy
When the outdoors calls, hungry sportsmen need fast, flavorful fuel—enter the mighty Slider: small, satisfying, and ready between bites and big moments… Read more from Montana Grant!
