Feb 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bucks

Happy Valentine’s Day!  It’s the Month of Love, and we wanted to share something we love.  Bucks. We also wanted […]

Feb 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Big Walleye by Youngsters on Fort peck

Haley Herbold Young sent us these pictures of Quinn, 8, and Bennett, 4, on Monday when they went out checking […]

Feb 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Trappers Rock

Did you know that trapping is the most effective form of wildlife management?  Anything you learn about trapping should not […]

Feb 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP BEGINS SCOPING PERIOD FOR PROPOSED WINIFRED AREA CONSERVATION EASEMENT

GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks is preparing a draft environmental assessment for a proposed conservation easement (CE) […]

Feb 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 2.13.23

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Feb 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Utah anglers set 11 state records in 2022

Utah had a big year for state records in 2022, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.  They had […]

Feb 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Poacher claims he is “addicted to the venison”

A Michigan man, 55 year-old Scott Kevin Meisterheim, told a Conservation Officer that he “is not the most ethical hunter, […]

Feb 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

NEW Montana Outdoor Podcast: Valentines & Love in the Outdoors

A New Montana Outdoor Podcast Just Dropped This Morning! Click to Listen to: Valentines & Love in the Outdoors On […]

Feb 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Recap of the 2023 Frenchtown Pond Kids Fishing Clinic

Mike Violette, an avid ice angler, helps out with the 2023 Frenchtown Pond Kids Ice Fishing Clinic every year, and […]

Feb 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bison and snowmobilers too close for comfort

Yikes! Check out these snowmobilers at Yellowstone National Park a few years ago. To me, it looks like a young […]

Feb 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Making carp taste like trout

Many people have not eaten carp, but they have heard it is not appealing.  However, this recipe is convincing you […]

Feb 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Nelson and Fresno Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.8.23

Fresno is currently about 40% full, pretty normal for this time of year. Walleye fishing is best during the low […]

Feb 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet in person February 22 in Helena

Correction: A press release on Feb. 8 incorrectly stated that the meeting would be only on Zoom. Public can comment […]

Feb 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports, “Road trip to Yellowstone: Some things don’t change”

In 1907 a young group of Butte residents took a road trip to Yellowstone National Park. One traveler, James Murphy, […]

Feb 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 2.8.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the […]

Feb 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet February 22

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Feb. 22 via Zoom. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. The […]

Feb 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

DWR implements emergency statewide restrictions for shed hunting

If you were thinking of heading to Utah to go shed hunting, you definitely want to read this first. Utah […]

Feb 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

How to catch more walleye through the ice

Again, everybody has their own tips and tricks for catching more fish, and here is a suggestion from an ice […]

Feb 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Poaching is ILLEGAL, and Colorado doesn’t take it lightly

Many people believe that punishments for poachers are not hefty enough. I, personally, believe that is true–and so does Colorado […]

Feb 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Ice Fishing Success

Shannon and Tommy Gonzales from Nashua caught some nice fish over the weekend at Fort Peck.  They also ended up […]

Feb 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Chronic wasting disease detected in Great Falls mule deer buck

First confirmed case of CWD within Great Falls city limits GREAT FALLS – Wildlife health staff with Montana Fish Wildlife & […]

Feb 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Hunter has bizarre story about recovering his buck and the number ’14’

How do you choose a favorite number?  We have a story for you that might even make you want to […]

Feb 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Blogger fined $18,500 for cooking and eating shark illegally

When people start blogging (or vlogging), they tend to want to make money from it.  However, a person named Tizi […]

Feb 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Montana Ski/Snowboard Resort Update 2.7.23

Open Resort Name Snowfall 24h Base Depth Open Trails Open Lifts Big Sky 5 hours ago – 48-76″ Packed Powder […]

Feb 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Super Simple Walleye Rice Bowl Recipe

If you are ready for something different to make with your walleye, you will check out this super simple and […]

Feb 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons closes Wolf Management Unit 313

HELENA – The hunting and trapping of wolves in Wolf Management Unit (WMU) 313 will close at noon Feb. 7. The […]

Feb 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions remains open in Lion Management Unit 313

HELENA – A closure notice was sent out earlier today informing hunters that Lion Management Unit (LMU) 313 would close to […]

Feb 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Dog Excited to go Ice Fishing

People talk about raising kids right by bringing them up fishing, hunting and trapping, but how about the dogs? Check […]

Feb 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.6.23

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]

Feb 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Rock Creek Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle 2.3.23

Our Rock Creek river fishing report comes to you straight from the river. We are on the Rock Creek fly […]

Feb 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Montana Outdoor Podcast: Ice Fishing on Montana’s Hi-Line

This week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast; Ice Fishing on Montana’s Hi-Line   Has Just Dropped!  Get The Secrets to Ice Fishing […]

Feb 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Groundhog Day fishing report for Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs by Brian Nelson 2.3.23

Fresno walleye fishing is good. 15’-18’ of water on main lake points are producing in the dawn and dusk periods […]

Feb 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Water Elevation could Rise 4.6 feet by mid Summer

Darin McMurry from USARMY CORP reports that as of February 1st, things are looking good in the basic forecast, which, […]

Feb 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

MORS Gary “The Perchman” Pearson has died

It is with great sorrow that the Captain and the crew announce the death of Gary Pearson, a long-time crew […]

Feb 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PLPW ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET FEBRUARY 16 VIA ZOOM

HELENA – The Private Land/Public Wildlife Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, Feb. 16, via Zoom from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The […]

Feb 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 410

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Feb 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Group helps survivors of outdoor tragedies

Once a month a unique group meets in Bozeman – people who have survived tragedies while recreating outdoors. The group […]

Feb 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Gordon Ramsay’s Venison With A Red Wine & Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Just because you have red wine and chocolate sauce in the same sentence as venison doesn’t mean you should write […]

Feb 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Trapper Education Course Information via FWP

Trapper education courses cover basic information and skills related to the safe handling of traps and trapping equipment as well […]

Feb 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Gallatin River Fishing Report by Fins and Feathers 2.1.22

The temperatures get pretty cold over the next few days and could hinder the fishing a bit. Overall, the Gallatin […]

Feb 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTING FOR ALL MOUNTAIN LIONS TO CLOSE IN LION MANAGEMENT UNITS 391, 210

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Feb 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.31.23

Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in this Montana fishing report compilation by […]

Jan 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in lion management units 391, 210

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Jan 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

DRAFT STATEWIDE GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT PLAN COMMENT, DEADLINE FEB. 4

FWP is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation […]

Jan 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Too Close for Comfort: Idaho Man Stalked by Mtn Lion

We have seen many videos of people being stalked by mountain lions, but has something like this ever happened to […]

Jan 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Washtenaw County man serving jail term for hunter harassment incident in Marquette County

Meanwhile, in Michigan, a hunter a Washtenaw County man is serving a jail term for hunter harassment. An unethical hunter […]

Jan 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: SECTION OF YELLOWSTONE RIVER NEAR LIVINGSTON REOPENS

LIVINGSTON – A closure on an 8-mile section of the upper Yellowstone River has been lifted now that a damaged […]

Jan 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 104 

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Hunting District […]

Jan 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.30.23

Canyon Ferry: A few rainbows are being caught 20-35 feet deep around Hole in the Wall and Duck Creek on […]

Jan 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

The simplest and the best walleye hot dip you will ever make

Just when you think you have tried some good walleye recipes, you come across this easy peasy recipe: