May 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 520

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

May 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Youth Shooting Sports and Outdoor Sports Expo, May 21

The Youth Shooting Sports and Outdoor Expo is a free live shooting event open to the public that will take […]

May 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Venison Pizza Bombs Recipe

DID YOU KNOW… Venison is high in protein and low in fat.  It is not only low-fat meat, but the […]

May 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Southwest Montana landowners recognized for providing public hunting access

More than 500,000 acres made available to hunters BOZEMAN – Landowners participating in Montana’s Block Management Program were recognized recently for […]

May 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Boat ramp and parking area at Ennis Fishing Access Site reopen

Campground remains closed for repairs ENNIS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks maintenance staff have completed repairs to the entrance road […]

May 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing

HELENA – No fishing licenses will be required Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14. So grab your gear and […]

May 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

The dumpster was FULL…of bear

Well, that was unexpected!  Check out this surprise for a West Virginia principal when he opens a dumpster.  Imagine his […]

May 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Press Release: Arkansas Man Charged with Transportation of Unlawfully Killed Wildlife

This is what not to do. Take a look at this press release by the US DOJ – District of […]

May 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Fishing Report by FWP 5.8.23

Canyon Ferry:  Rainbow trout are still cruising the shorelines and providing great action on the north end of the reservoir for […]

May 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days – Week 8 Update 5.8.23

There is one week left in the 2023 Spring Mack Days Event. It is not too late to come out […]

May 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Food Chain in Action [VID]

Well, if this isn’t a good example of the food chain, I don’t know what is!

May 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Missouri River Montana May Water Forecast by Headhunters Fly Shop 5.6.23

Higher water? Yes, this month and next. Average? Yeah, it is. A normal winter here in Montana had us upset […]

May 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Jerry Johnston Tough Guy Tourney Results 5.6.23

The Tough Guy Walleye Tourney,that took place out of Fort Peck Reservoir at Hell Creek Marina, results are in! Excellent […]

May 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Winner announced for the Fort Peck Ice Off Face Off

We have a winner for the Fort Peck Ice Off Face Off conetst! Thank you all for participating in this […]

May 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: When Man, Mountain, River and Fish become One | A Conversation with Legendary Guide, John Perry

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger and The Captain sit down with fishing guide and outfitter John Perry, […]

May 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

When fishing is just plain funny [VIDEO]

Whether you’re fishing in saltwater or freshwater, sometimes fishing is just plain funny. Check out this compilation of  fishing bloopers:

May 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.4.23

Fresno is full of water. Water is stained, and the main lake surface temp is in the 40s. Walleye fishing […]

May 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Are you hooking the trophies…or trying to? Tune in to 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 […]

May 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Walleye Spawn Update II, May 2, 2023

The walleye trap netting and egg collection effort is in full swing in the Big Dry Arm of Fort Peck […]

May 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Gardening cougars?

It is a strange way to think about it, but mountain lions are in the fertilizing business. The ambush predators […]

May 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tough Guy Walleye Tourney is Saturday

If you’re planning on entering the Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament at Hell Creek, note that you need to […]

May 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

REMINDER: Deadline to comment is May 11

We wanted to remind you that public comments are accepted for the June Commission meeting until May 11.  The topics […]

May 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Shooting Range Locations in Montana

If you are looking for a shooting range in Montana, there is no shortage of them in the state.  Montana […]

May 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fishing with kiddos [VIDEO]

Fishing is just as fun for the adults as it is for the kiddos! Check out this footage of a […]

May 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Georgetown Lake scores 1/5 by Blackfoot River Outfitters 4.27.23

OUR REPORT OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK:The lake closes to fishing from April 1 – third Saturday in May. Check […]

May 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Angler catches fish with awesome footage

Is it all about the angles, really? If you fish, you know that making sure the angles are just right […]

May 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Fort Peck Ice Off Date has been Announced!

Darin McMurry, with the USACE, has declared Tuesday, May 2, 2023 as the official day of ICE OFF on Fort […]

May 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee to meet May 11 in Helena

HELENA – The Montana Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC) will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, in Helena. The […]

May 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

10 Fort Peck Facts

Fort Peck is full of history.  We know we have posted facts in the past, but with open-water fishing’s arrival, […]

May 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.2.23

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

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 7 Update

As the temperatures are rising so does the 2023 Spring Mack Days lake trout fishing total. One hundred ninety-six out […]

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP: Helena area reservoirs fishing report for the week of 5.1.23

Canyon Ferry:  The rainbow trout action continues to be great on the north end of the reservoir from shore as they […]

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Boaters should be prepared for high water this spring

HELENA – With the high levels of snow and very warm temperatures this spring, boaters can expect high waters soon. The […]

May 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Excited kiddo reeling in a big fish

It’s so awesome to see anybody’s reaction when they are reeling in big ones, but it is even cooler to […]

Apr 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

“It’s on!”: Walleye Spawn Update by Fort Peck Biologist Heath Headly 4.30.23

“It’s on!” After several weeks of anxiously waiting for the ice to recede, the walleye trap netting and egg collection […]

Apr 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Lynx vs. Deer

Hey, when a cat is hungry, it will feast! Here’s the description of the video from Hinterland Outdoors: Just feet […]

Apr 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: The Captain & Downrigger Solve the Mysteries of the Missouri River System

The Missouri is the longest river in the United States, flowing more than 2,500 miles from its source on the […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

A big bunch of snakes….

How about those snakes? Garter snakes coming out of hibernation and into a tens of thousands strong mating ball in […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.28.23

Fresno is full of water. Surface temp mainly in the forties. The clarity is stained. There was some floating ice […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Are you Tackling the Titans this weekend? Tune in to 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 […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 13 and 20

Boat owners can test equipment before summer season BILLINGS – Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish, […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana

2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

What did the pike eat?

What is the craziest thing you have ever found in a pike belly?  

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TONGUE RIVER RESERVOIR STATE PARK CAMPGROUND TO CLOSE FOR ROAD WORK

Campers Point unavailable May 10-12 MILES CITY – The Campers Point Campground at Tongue River Reservoir State Park will be closed May […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTER, BOWHUNTER, TRAPPER ED INSTRUCTORS IN SOUTHEAST MONTANA HONORED

Caleb Bollman of Miles City named Hunter Ed Instructor of the Year MILES CITY – Volunteer Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French Reports: Cutting through the cutthroat controversy

Restoring native Yellowstone cutthroat trout to streams can rile up anglers, even though the native species has disappeared from 70% […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Bull trout redd numbers down in some western Montana streams

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries staff are concerned about declines in the number of bull trout spawning nests, […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Looking Back: Trophy Pike Caught in Local Lake

Do you remember this article about a whopper of a pike by the Seeley Swan Pathfinder?  What a cool catch […]

Apr 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Paddlefish!

This is a sight to see when you’re after paddlefish! Check out this footage from May of last year: