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Bighorn River Fishing Report 9.1.25
Drifts, Bugs, and Bighorn Gold….here’s the latest report for the Bighorn River…
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Evacuate Now
When the call to evacuate comes, what you do beforehand could mean the difference between chaos and calm…read more from Montana Grant
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Reminders for upland game bird hunters and archers
Upland bird and archery openers are coming fast—don’t forget the bear spray…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Quick to make but big on flavor, this bourbon glazed salmon is a recipe worth trying…
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Hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted, adjusted on several Montana rivers
Cooler temps let FWP lift hoot-owl restrictions on multiple Montana rivers, with the Madison shifting from closure to hoot-owl…
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The One That Got Away
Lefty Kreh knew that the best fish tales end with a punchline—just wait until you hear about the one that got away…
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Just One Pattern
Could you fish a whole season with just one fly? One angler’s ‘Coachman Summer’ proves it might just make you a better fisherman…read more from Montana Grant here…
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Flathead’s Best-Kept Fishing Secret Revealed on MT Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale gets the legendary ‘Whitefish Whisperer’ to spill his secrets for hooking Flathead Lake’s hardest-fighting — and best-tasting — fish.
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Fish and Wildlife Commission Oks more than 122,300 acres of easements
Montana’s newest conservation easements show how ranchers, hunters, and wildlife can all share the same ground — and win.
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Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Whitefish Wisdom with Ross Tate
The ‘Whitefish Whisperer’ spills his Flathead Lake secrets on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, and we have an exclusive sneak peek right here, right now!
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Elk Hunting Rule #1
In Montana, elk hunting isn’t just a season—it’s a high-stakes game of skill, grit, and finding where the bulls actually are…
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Maple Apple Cider Venison Jerky Recipe
This Maple Apple Cider Venison Jerky tastes like fall in every bite…
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The Ultimate Badge of Outdoor Living: Tan Lines
‘Cap-Tan America’ proves the outdoors leaves its mark in more ways than one…
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When Bears Break In and Activists Break Out
In South Lake Tahoe, a notorious bear named Hope sparked a showdown between wildlife officials and her human fan club after yet another trash-fueled break-in…
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The Best Fishing
September flips the switch in Montana—cooler weather, fewer crowds, and hungry trout make it the start of the state’s best fishing…
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2025 Fall Mack Days Is Almost Here
Cast your line, chase tagged lake trout, and compete for big prizes—Montana’s Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake is back and better than ever!
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Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 8.27.25
From deep-diving whitefish to bass, pike, and lakers, Flathead’s fall fishing is heating up—if you know where (and how deep) to look…
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Tradition Over Trophy as Bloodvein First Nation Says No to Outsiders
Bloodvein First Nation is closing its lands to non-Indigenous hunters to protect moose, tradition, and the community’s future…
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Big Hole & Beaverhead Rivers Fishing Report 8.26.25
Closures and hot hopper-dropper action…here’s your brief Dillon-area fishing update…
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Tanner and Dylan Reel In Success at Fort Peck
Tanner and Dylan turned Montana Outdoor Radio Show tips into some nice trophies!
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How Close Is Too Close?
When you can touch your neighbor’s hat with your rod, it’s not fishing — it’s a traffic jam…
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Montana Wolf Howl vs. Vancouver Wolf Splash
Montana wolves chase moose, elk, and deer in the mountains and prairies—Vancouver sea wolves basically chase clams across tidepools…
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Lower Thompson River Fishing Report 8.25.25
Anglers on Lower Thompson are finding the summer heat has the salmon bite slowing until fall….
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Hunter Education courses scheduled in south-central Montana
Learn firearm safety, hunting ethics, and outdoor skills from experienced instructors at free, in-person Hunter Education courses now open for registration across south-central MT…
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They’re Black, they’re White, they’re both, Yea, Yea, Yea!
From albino to piebald to buckskin, deer wear nature’s full palette—and knowing their colors could change the way you hunt. More from Montana Grant here…
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Polson, Ronan, Pablo Hunters Education Class Announced
Gear up for the season—free Hunter Education classes in Polson, Ronan, and Pablo start Sept. 30th; register now to secure your spot!
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The Pull of Peck and Black Jaw Fever
From 30-pound salmon to a fresh case of ‘Black Jaw Fever,’ Richard and Sheri Russell prove that when adventure calls at Fort Peck, they’re always ready to answer!
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.25.25
“From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleyes, rainbows, perch—and even a few kokanee—are keeping rods bent for anglers trolling, jigging, and casting in all the right spots…
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Jefferson River Fishing Report 8.23.25
The following report is by Montana Angler out of Bozeman: Drought Closures (fishing prohibited 24 hours) are in effect for […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Fish Fritters
When Kokanee Quinn discovered this recipe, hushpuppies were officially canceled…
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Understanding Montana’s Elk Shoulder Seasons with the MT Outdoor Podcast
You definitely don’t want to miss this one!!!
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Wolf Hunting Rules Overhauled in Montana
Montana just raised the stakes in its wolf hunt, with higher quotas, bigger tag limits, and new rules stirring debate across the state…
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More Life Tour Spotlights Randy Travis, His Original Touring Band, and Guest Vocalist James Dupré
Country music legend Randy Travis brings his More Life Tour 2025 to Montana with back-to-back shows in Butte on August 26 and Missoula on August 27…
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Serpent Dangers
Hunters and pets face heightened rattler risks this season as snakes linger until the first frosts….read more from Montana Grant here…
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Upland Gamebird Forecast for NE Montana
Mild winters, summer rains, and shifting habitats—see what that means for your fall bird hunts….
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.21.25
Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison are producing—just match your flies to the weather and water…
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OnX map identifies BLM acres for potential disposal
One map, 6.08 million acres flagged, and a federal agency tapping the brakes…
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When Your Forage Feels Like a Trophy Catch
Mushroom hunting has never looked this heartwarming—or this giant!
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The Milk River Project Update: St. Mary Canal Shutoff Alert
St. Mary Canal flows shut off this Friday (8/22) as crews shift full speed to the Halls Coulee Siphon replacement…
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Despite Court Challenge, Idaho Holds the Leash on Wolf Management
Despite a court ruling stirring the pot, Idaho Fish and Game says wolf management is staying local, with the state keeping firm control over a population well above recovery goals…
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Whitefish Whisperer on Flathead Lake
Whitefish Whisperer Ross Tate hooked into a hot bite at Skidoo Bay…
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Anglers can take precautions to avoid accidentally catching bull trout
Montana’s bull trout need cold, clear water to survive—anglers can help protect them this summer…
