Jan 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Nice Hebgen Lake Trout

Garrett Ostler from West Yellowstone was pre-fishing Hebgen Lake Friday when he caught this nice trout. Six of those on […]

Jan 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.6.23

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

Jan 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 1.5.23

Both reservoirs have good ice conditions. Be aware of gas pockets and as Res around pressure ridges where ice tends […]

Jan 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Walmart can get weird around hunting season

Remember back in the early 2020s when one of those “people of walmart” photos included a couple of men passing […]

Jan 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Taxidermist discovers three eyes on buck

Have you ever seen a deer with three eyes?  Literally, three separate eyeballs. The eyeball was fully formed underneath the […]

Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

CORRECTION: Public comment deadline for several proposals is February 3

CORRECTION: See press release immediately below for correction on Fresno Trailwater FAS closure proposal HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is […]

Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Tracking a historic explorer

Red Lodge photographer and videographer Leslie Hittmeier was hired to work on an unusual trip this year: trying to find […]

Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Ice Fishing Gone Wrong [VIDEO]

If you like mockumentaries, you’re going to enjoy this short clip about ice fishing gone wrong.  Just some entertainment for […]

Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bowhunter tags unexpected deer

Imagine you find a buck on your game camera that looks unusual.  Then, you’re out hunting, and you see the […]

Jan 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Melanistic Gar Caught in Texas

Have you ever seen a melanistic gar? They really do exist, because a couple of anglers in Texas caught one […]

Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Public comment deadline for several proposals is February 3

Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet February 22 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several […]

Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Marten research project underway during trapping season

Dear Trapper, This winter, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is starting a research project on marten in Montana. With the […]

Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Invasive Black Carp Established in Parts of Mississippi River Basin

Black carp, which are an invasive fish species in North America, are now known to be established in the wild […]

Jan 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Man finds mountain lion eating elk on front porch [VIDEO]

What a crazy situation to encounter…on your front porch! If it happened in Colorado, it can happen in Montana! When […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 1.3.22

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

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 15

GREAT FALLS – Permit applications to float the Smith River will be accepted through Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Mountain lion hunting closes in several districts

Correction: See closure notice below for correction on HD 101 Mountain lion hunting closes in several districts HELENA – By order of the […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Hunters scammed into leasing 50 acres of private hunting land

Meanwhile, in Arkansas, hunters are being scammed by a man offering 50 acres of privately-leased land. Dozens of hunters were […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Catchin the big ones

Pretty cool to see people out there catching the big ones!  Be careful on the ice, folks!

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Moose scares itself after dropping antlers

For as many videos there are of animals shedding their antlers, it still never gets old.  The video below, filmed […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Current Site Restrictions and Closures via FWP – 1.3.23

Site Site Type County Region Dates Restriction Condition Brogan’s Landing Fishing Access Site Park 3 07/01/2022 – Until further notice Emergency […]

Jan 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: RECYCLE CHRISTMAS TREES AT SPOTTED EAGLE TO IMPROVE FISH HABITAT

MILES CITY – The Miles City chapter of Walleyes Unlimited and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks operate an annual Christmas […]

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Angler not to be outdone by his wife

Don Wilkins jigged up a nice salmon on Fort Peck a few minutes after his wife, Beckie, did.  See her […]

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Angler Hooks Salmon Ice Fishing Peck

Beckie and Don Wilkins were fishing for lake trout on Fort Peck when Beckie hooked into a 10-pound salmon!  This […]

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Coyote isn’t spooked for unexpected reason

This is kind of interesting. Has anything like this happened to you after shooting a critter?

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Woman tries to feed decoys

Some decoys are so realistic, people think they’re real.  I need to check out the brand of these decoys! lol […]

Jan 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Cross Country Ski Trail groomed 12/29

Fort Peck is full of outdoor recreation opportunities.  In addition to ice fishing, if you want to take advantage of […]