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Stars, Stripes, and Stolen Fish
When America’s bird wants a fresh filet, sometimes it skips the fishing rod and steals it straight from your hand—because why hunt when the buffet is open?
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Cannibal Trout
When a Lake Trout snacks on a pinkie finger, you start to wonder—who’s really at the top of the food chain?
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When School Goes Outdoors: A Day of Discovery at Downstream
Fifth graders swapped desks for dirt and textbooks for tackle boxes during a wild day of birdwatching, fishing, and hands-on learning at Fort Peck’s Outdoor Classroom.
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When Bear Hunting Becomes a Pop Quiz (and You Fail)
When bear hunting turns into a pop quiz, misidentifying your target can lead to a grizzly mistake—literally.
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Gallatin River Fishing Report 5.13.25
It might not be pretty out there on the Gallatin, but the fish are still biting if you know what to toss…
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Not All Record Fish Make the Record Books
It’s one of the biggest bass ever caught in Oregon—but the record books won’t touch it.
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Tired of the Fly Fishing Crowds?
Tired of elbow-to-elbow casting? Discover Montana’s overlooked fly-fishing gems where the trout are big and the crowds are small….
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Yellowstone Is Wild, But Not That Wild—Weed Still Banned
America’s first park is full of natural highs—just don’t bring your own….
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2025 Spring Mack Days-Final Results
The 2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake broke records with over 60,000 lake trout entries turned in by 206 anglers, all part of a conservation effort to reduce non-native lake trout and boost native fish populations…
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Milk River Project Apron Action: St. Mary Crews Gear Up for a Concrete Marathon
Concrete’s about to fly as the St. Mary Inlet apron gets prepped for near-daily pours—weather permitting…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.12.25
Walleye are heating up on Hauser, rainbows are cruising Holter, and Canyon Ferry anglers are switching tactics as spring fishing kicks into high gear across the reservoirs….
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Different Strokes
Mastering the drift boat means rowing upstream to go downstream—just ask Montana’s own oarsman, “Biggie,” who makes it look effortless. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Pop It Like It’s Hot
Forget fussy flotant and soggy dry flies—this clever old-school popper pattern stays high, hits the water with a trout-attracting plop, and just might be the one fly to rule them all. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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MT Outdoor Podcast New Episode Drop
Get hooked on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast as the pros share smart, tangle-free tips to organize your gear and upgrade your next fishing trip. Check it out now!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Mediterranean Pan Seared Trout Recipe with Tzatziki
Trout…it’s what’s for dinner!
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: From Tackle Mess to Tackle Master
Tired of tackle chaos? Check out this Montana Outdoor Podcast episode sneak peek as Montana’s top anglers share clever hacks to keep your gear—and your fishing trip—reel smooth.
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.8.25
Spring has sprung on the Madison River, and the trout are biting—time to dust off your waders and hit the water!
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WMAs Are Opening Soon: Time to Get Wild (Respectfully)
Time to dust off the binoculars—Montana’s wild VIP lounges are opening for the season, but remember: you’re a guest, not the main attraction….
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Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks eyes more fall turkey hunts
With turkey numbers booming in parts of Eastern Montana, FWP is eyeing a fall hunt comeback to help landowners—and thin the flocks. Read more from Brett French here…
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Hooked On Fun–Take a Kid Fishing (No License Required)
Reel in the weekend right—free fishing, fresh bait, and hot food are all on the hook for Mother’s Day in Montana at Tongue River Marina!
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Buns Out, Beers Up–the Sport Center is Hosting Lewistown’s Tastiest Saturday Yet
The Sport Center—your Montana Outdoor Approved pit stop—is serving up beer, dogs, and good times this Saturday in Lewistown.
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Don Wilkins Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.8.25
From feisty pike that’ll hit anything to bass moving in like spring breakers, the bite is hot—if you’re willing to move, jig, and maybe dodge a few overachieving lake trout…
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From Hiss to Dish–Cooking Rattlesnake
Think chicken with a side of danger—this rattlesnake recipe brings the wild to your skillet…
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This Ant Doesn’t March—It Wanders, and It Stings
They’re small, sneaky, and armed with venom—meet the ants turning backyards down south into a surprise episode of Survivor: Anaphylaxis.
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Looking Good
Make your fish pics as legendary as your catch—ditch the truck bed shots and snap something worth bragging about… More from Montana Grant here..
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Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
Drawing results are officially posted!
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Here are the latest estimates from spring trout surveys for the upper Jefferson River basin
FWP and MSU research in upper Jefferson River basin continues…
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Glacier National Park Area Fishing Report 5.5.25
When spring runoff turns rivers into washing machines, it’s time to fish smart, wade safe, and trust that the trout haven’t gone far—they’re just hunkered down waiting for your flashy fly to find them…
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Mountain Men Meet Modern Times at the Montana Fur Harvesters Rendezvous
Step back in time and gear up for the ultimate frontier weekend in Flathead Valley—where mountain men and modern demos come together for one unforgettable rendezvous.
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Caught a Bass, Found a Snake
That bass you just reeled in might have a whole surprise meal still wiggling inside…
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Wear Your Catch
A kids’ fishing day in Bozeman promises first catches, fun memories, and fishy artwork you can wear!!!
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Behind the Badge – Being Greedy Never Pays and Sometimes it Costs
Greedy anglers in North Dakota tried to outfish the law—and found themselves underwater in more ways than one….
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Milk River St. Mary Siphon Replacement Project Update 5.6.25
The St. Mary Siphon Replacement is flowing full speed ahead—one crew hands off to the next as this vital project races toward a July 2025 finish!
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Boulder River Fishing Report 5.5.25
The Boulder River’s still chilly and climbing, but a cold snap could clear things up…
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Camp Clean and Smart at USACE Fort Peck Primitive Campgrounds
The USACE Fort Peck primitive campgrounds remain open…
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Noxious Critter Killers
Feeding wildlife may feel kind, but it can turn your backyard into a deadly buffet—especially when toxic plants like Japanese yew are on the menu. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
Skip the flowers—take Mom fishing for free this Mother’s Day and reel in some memories instead.
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Big Hole River Fishing Report 5.2.25
The Big Hole is fishing well, with nymphs and streamers doing the heavy lifting while spring flows and sunshine keep things interesting…
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2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 8 Update
The 100-fish limit was no match for Mack Days anglers on Flathead Lake, as records tumbled and lines stayed tight in a crazy weekend of nonstop lake trout action…
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Grizzly Bear and Black Bear
When grizzlies and black bears meet, it can sometimes be less of a friendly forest reunion and more a heavyweight smackdown…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.5.25
From shoreline strikes to deep-water trolls, rainbows and walleyes are keeping Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter anglers reeling in the action—no matter your bait, there’s a bite waiting…
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February 2025 Bighorn River waterfowl die-off linked to starvation
Harsh late winter weather, lack of food likely caused the mortality event…
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What If…
Think you’re fly fishing like a pro with that bobber? Turns out, it might be time to ditch the training wheels and rediscover the real art of nymphing—no plastic balls required. More from Montana Grant here…
