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How To Fillet Walleye Cheeks and Wings
Fillet your walleye your way—but if you want a fast and easy way to filet those walleye cheeks and wings (plus super simple recipes), we have you covered here…
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Egged On!!!
The yolk’s on us—egg flies went from frowned upon to fly box staples, proving that when it comes to catching fish, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. More from Montana Grant here…
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NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 213
Hunters, take note—LMU 213 closes to male mountain lion hunting after sunset on February 18, 2025.
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Seven Wolves Down for this Montana Trapper
Seven wolves, relentless dedication, and a mission to keep Montana’s wolf management strong!
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.18.25
Ice conditions are all over the map, but so is the fishing—here’s where to drill your next hole and what’s biting across the Helena area reservoirs…
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How To Restore Your Antlers Naturally with a Common Ingredient
Give those faded antlers a rich, natural makeover using nothing but a simple, household ingredient, and watch the magic happen!
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BOLOGNA CAKE!!!
When a birthday surprise meets a campfire cook’s creativity, you get the ultimate fishing trip treat—Bologna Cake! Who needs flour and sugar when you have layers of lunch meat, cream cheese icing, and a side of fishing tales? More from Montana Grant here…
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The Art of Not Becoming Lunch for a Grizzly Bear
There’s a fine line between a bear encounter and a bear attack—this hunter played it just right…
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Lake Mary Ronan Ice Update 2.16.25
Lake Mary Ronan is locked in with solid ice, plenty of snow cover, and no slush….
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Huh?
Ever wondered what fish actually hear? Turns out, it’s more than just the splash of a lure—fish have some serious ‘ears’ for vibrations and noise. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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The Mystery of the Swollen Deer Hooves
One deer, two swollen feet, and a comment section full of theories on why….
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Shed Happens: Here’s a Cool Compilation of Elk and Moose Antler Finds from Montana
Montanans don’t just chase game—they also chase the antlers the game leaves behind….
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Fort Peck Dam Ice Report by Fort Peck Marina 2.16.25
Thick ice, shifting ridges, and a hot laker bite—bundle up, stay safe, and get ready for a fun week on the ice!
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Reload!!!
Winter is the perfect time to stock up on your ‘Go To’ flies—check your boxes, sharpen those hooks, and get ready for fishing season without any regrets. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Paradise Valley Spring Creeks Fishing Report 2.14.25
When Montana’s rivers turn to slush, the spring creeks keep flowing—offering winter anglers a shot at hungry trout in a snowy paradise…
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The Lakeridge Laker Taker Champion Has Been Named!
The fish were biting, the competition fierce, and now the title of the Lakeridge Lake Taker belongs to one lucky angler!
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Canyon Ferry’s Ducks on Ice Tourney Highlights
Canyon Ferry was packed with anglers, tents, and big catches at the Ducks on Ice Tournament!
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NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 103
Mountain lion hunting in LMU 103 is officially closed—stay informed and hunt smart!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Best Kept Fishing Secret is Finally Unveiled!
Montana’s best-kept fishing secret is hiding in plain sight—check out this new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast as Downrigger Dale and Brian Olson reveal the untapped ponds of Region 6, where monster fish are just waiting to be caught!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Moose Lasagna
This week, Kokanee Quinn talks about a wild twist on an Italian classic—get ready for a moose lasagna that’s as legendary as the hunt itself!
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Montana Has Big Fish, But at Least They Don’t Swallow People
Why You Should Be Glad There Are No Whales in Fort Peck or Flathead… Probably
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Jumbo Perch – Everything You Need to Know
From the depths of the Chesapeake to the record books—meet the angler who reeled in Maryland’s new Jumbo Yellow Perch king!
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Fort Peck announces winter access for motorized vehicles
Attention Fort Peck ice anglers and riders! Keep those motorized vehicles on designated access routes—no off-roading on USACE land—and if you must detour around ice hazards, keep it short and sweet (no more than 1/8 mile)!
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Lawmaker sponsors resolution supporting federal land transfer to states
Montana’s public lands are back in the political crosshairs, with a new push to transfer federal lands to state control—reviving an old battle that could reshape access, management, and the future of our wild places…
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Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 2.13.25
With Fresno low and Nelson holding steady, the walleye, northern, and perch bite is on—tip-ups with live minnows are hot, but jigging’s where it’s at…
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Elk captured in Crazy Mountains test negative for brucellosis
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Crazy Mountains northwest of Big Timber as part of a multi-year targeted elk brucellosis surveillance project…
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MTSFW 15th Annual Pig Roast Banquet and Fundraiser, Apr 19
Get ready for a night of feasting, fun, and firearms—Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife’s 15th Annual Pig Roast Banquet & Fundraiser is back on April 19th, and it’s shaping up to be the wildest one yet!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.12.25
Good ice, great fishing—just watch those pressure cracks and keep the jigs moving!
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WHEN THE BOOMERS ARE GONE…
From moon landings to smartwatches, Boomers have seen it all—but when the clock hands stop turning, will future generations know how much time they really have left to fish, hunt, or make history? More from Montana Grant here…
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A Family’s Ice Fishing Trip Ends with Severe Burns
An ice fishing trip turned dangerously hot when a family’s shanty went up in flames…
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Is Team Hippie Fish a Bass Whisperer?
When the ice is thick and the bass are biting, you know Mike Violette is nearby!
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NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 201
By the order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, LMU 201 shall be closed to all hunting of male Mountain Lions one-half hour […]
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47th Annual MT Bowhunters Association Convention and Banquet, April 11
Gear up for a weekend of bows, banter and big fun—tickets for the Montana Bowhunters Association’s 47th Annual Convention are on sale now!
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Breaking the Ice!!
Ice fishing isn’t just about catching fish—it’s about breaking the ice with some “cool” new friends, and a few fin-tastic jokes never hurt! Read more from Montana Grant…
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Cold Comfort: At Least the Sky Looks Cool!
Billings woke up to a bone-chilling -20 degrees, but Mother Nature made up for it with a sundog light show!
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Ice Report from Hell Creek Marina 2.11.25
Feb 11th Ice Update via Hell Creek Marina: Everything is 12-14+”Watch the pressure ridges.-30° this morning so no worries about […]
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Georgetown Lake Fishing Report 2.9.25
Georgetown Lake is iced up and fishing hot—get out early, stay late, and don’t forget to check the ice..
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When Your Ice Hole Hits the Jackpot
You think you’ve hooked a decent fish, and then you pull it through the ice and realize it’s way bigger than “decent”!
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WTF!!
Fishing is simple—just find the fish, catch the fish, and repeat… unless, of course, they were biting before you got there or right after you left! More from Montana Grant here…
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Icemen Are the Best!
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear cowboy hats, carry maggots, and turn total strangers into lifelong Icemen with a few sharpie marks, a dropper rig, and a whole lot of generosity. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1
Don’t miss your shot—Montana’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses go live March 1, so gear up and get your tags and apply for your permits…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.10.25
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.
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Step Back in Time at North America’s Largest Bison Jump
Walk in the footsteps of history–just minutes from Great Falls!
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Save the Worms!!!
Stop tossing your leftover fishing worms—save them for next time with this easy, money-saving worm care hack from Montana Grant!
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Fishing Was So Good…
The fishing was so good, even the Earth couldn’t stay still—an ice-shaking adventure on Canyon Ferry ends with big trout and a surprise earthquake!
