Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Turkey attacks drone
Happy Independence Day from the Montana Outdoor Radio Show crew! The latest thing to see are the pretty awesome drone […]
Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Black bear gets attacked by swarm of yellowjackets
While we spend a lot of town outside this summer and get attacked by all sorts of insects, just remember […]
Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.2.23
The 2023 dry fly bite has finally arrived. Flows are stable, rivers are clearing up, bugs are hatching. Game on! […]
Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.3.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate, Goose Bay and Confederate […]
Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Husband-Wife Fort Peck Fishing Success
Greg and Cindy Foley of Kalispell caught 30 and 31-inch walleyes from the Fort Peck dam last week. Cindy also […]
Jul 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
What’s Going on With the Fish in Canyon Ferry Reservoir?!
Downrigger Talks with FWP Fisheries Biologist Adam Strainer on the Montana Outdoor Podcast to Find Out! Downrigger and the Captain […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft environmental assessment of elk management plan
HELENA – A draft environmental assessment (EA) of the 2023 Draft Elk Management Plan is now available for public review and […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Billings
Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education course […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP launches new public portal to report sightings of sick or dead fish
Portal to assist FWP’s response to trout population declines in Jefferson Basin HELENA – As part of the department’s response to […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report 6.29.23
Fresno is full of water. Surface temps are mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Bottom bouncers with spinner […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Grab your fishing gear, sit back, and reel in the excitement with “Catchin’ the Big Ones”!
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP REMINDER: BE BEAR AWARE WHEN RECREATING OUTDOORS
HELENA – Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded. As you make plans for […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: NO FIREWORKS ON FWP PROPERTY INCLUDING FISHING ACCESS SITES
HELENA – Visiting a Montana fishing access site on July 4th is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE PADDLEFISH UPDATE 6.29.23
As of Thursday June 29, 2023 at 6:30 am the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag areas is 769 […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 6.28.23
Fishermen: River fishable. Moiese slough, buffalo rapids catching trout and smallies. Great places to fly fish. Sloans to little Bitterroot […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Tribes working to co-manage Yellowstone bison
A nonprofit group is calling for a meeting of tribal representatives in an attempt to push for co-management of Yellowstone […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook Update via IDFG – 6.28.23
The Chinook have started to arrive. Hi everyone, the upper Salmon River fishery opened this past Thursday (6/22/23), and during […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
CORRECTED: Conservation license required to access most state lands
HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Conservation license required to access most state lands
HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.28.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Billboard at Entrance to YNP Displays Grizzly Bear Management Support
If you happen to be in the area, check out the billboard on Highway 89 at the northern entrance to […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Super Simple Venison Meatballs Recipe
If you have some venison left in your freezer from last year, turn it into meatballs! This isn’t for those […]
Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Emergency closure on Yellowstone River in Stillwater County
Unsafe river conditions following recent bridge collapse and train derailment BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented an emergency […]
Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft of new elk management plan
HELENA – Elk hunters interested in how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks manages elk will get a chance to weigh in […]
Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
Update: Viral Videos of Man Harassing Bears Were not Filmed at YNP
Remember the guy who was shown harassing bears at what was said to be Yellowstone National Park? Well, it turns […]
Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
Crispy Fried Perch Sandwiches
It is always perch sandwich time with this recipe!
Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: MULTIPLE BIGHORN RIVER FISHING ACCESS SITES PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at Manuel […]
Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: WOLVES IN MONTANA: NUMBERS DIP BUT REMAIN STRONG, QUOTA RECOMMENDATIONS RELEASED, ARM RULE LANGUAGE PROPOSED
HELENA – While the population remains strong, wolf numbers did again fall slightly in 2022, according to the 2022 Montana […]
Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT LANGUAGE REGARDING GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on amendments to Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) addressing grizzly […]
Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.26.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate and Confederate areas while […]
Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
“Bearly Hanging On!”
This bear was persistent! The bear did end up being euthanized, according to an article by Chelsey Cook via wideopenspaces.com. […]
Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bear charges tourists in Alaska
So, even if you’re in a guided group with other tourists, it doesn’t mean you should do what you kind […]
Jun 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament Results
Here are the results from the 2023 Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament. Congratulations to Shawna Heiser and Joey Nelson […]
Jun 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
FINAL RESULTS! Canyon Ferry Walleye Tourney Boasts Good Weights for Top Teams
There were 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Watch: Montana Outdoor Podcast Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt […]
Jun 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Day 1 Leaders
There are 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of […]
Jun 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
The Drummond Rodeo Comes to the Montana Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale talks to Jeri Delys of the Drummond Rodeo. Click here to […]
Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWwP News: Arapooish and Grant Marsh fishing access sites partially closed due to flooding
Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at […]
Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Deadline for LWCF pre-applicationform is October 2
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting pre-applications for the 2024 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) […]
Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Fight over White Sulphur copper mine
The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding a District Court judge’s decision that found in favor of environmental […]
Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
Salmon Fish Head Recipes
Why throw away the head of your salmon when you can turn it into food? Here’s a recipe to try: […]
Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.22.23
Fresno is full. Surface temp mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Best depths are 8’-10’. Most methods are […]
Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
Catchin the Big Ones? You’re in the right place!
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Hands
Just a reminder that if you find something that resembles a human hand in the woods, it might not be […]
Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Saltwater Video of shark destroying a tuna
The northern pike is known as the freshwater shark to some, but, after watching this video, it might make you […]
Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
First catch ever for youngster breaks state record…and more
Imagine if the first fish you catch broke a state record…and more! That is exactly what happened to Dace D’Onofrio […]
Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.21.23
Fishery opens tomorrow, Chinook heading towards the upper river With the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery opening tomorrow (6/22/23), many […]
Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: MISSOURI HEADWATERS STATE PARK TO HOST PRESENTATION ON FIREARMS OF THE MONTANA FRONTIER
HELENA – On Saturday, June 24, Kevin Underwood will give a presentation about the history and evolution of firearm technology in […]
Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
First case of CWD in Florida found in roadkill whitetail
It’s official. Florida now has its first official case of CWD. Oklahoma recently had its first deer test positive for […]
Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.21.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Man befriends smallmouth bass and carries on friendship with summer visits
Rex Colubra, a 40 year-old Wisconsin man befriended a freshwater smallmouth bass, which he named Elvis, while diving back in […]