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Stand It
Tree stands give hunters the high ground—but one misstep can turn a perfect vantage point into a painful lesson in safety…Read more from Montana Grant here..
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Bike Getaway Foiled After Southern Utah Wildfire Ignites
A man faces arson charges after allegedly sparking multiple fires in Utah, highlighting the serious risks—and legal consequences—of playing with fire during fire season…
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Grizzly Bearable?
Montana’s grizzly comeback has hunters and residents learning to live with one of North America’s most formidable predators. Read more from Montana Grant here….
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Missouri River Fishing Report 8.19.25
Hot days in Craig mean early trico spinner falls, midday terrestrials, and steady nymphing, with evenings bringing the best bite as temps drop…
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USACE Fort Peck Dam and Lake Update
Notice! USACE has an update for the Omaha District at Fort Peck Dam and Lake….
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Blackfoot River Fishing Report 8.17.25
Cooler temps and summer rains have kept the Blackfoot River fishing strong—just get out early, as afternoons are slowing down…
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Best Hooks
From bone and thorn to high-tech steel, fishing hooks have evolved for thousands of years—yet the secret to more catches still comes down to one thing: a sharp point…
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Big Sky Soda Pop
Discover how Native people around the Chesapeake Bay brewed their own refreshing, healthy soda from pine needles….
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.18.25
Rainbows are being caught on walleye gear, lures or cowbells in the traditional walleye spots as well as the north end of Canyon Ferry….
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Meet Helena’s Historical, Towering Guardian
Before alarms and sprinklers, there was this 25-foot wooden sentry keeping Helena safe….
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Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Think wild turkey is dry or gamey? These Mozzarella-Stuffed Turkey Meatballs might just change your mind…
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Did You Know that Montana has a Chinese Food Claim to Fame?
Where orange booths meet gold rush lore….
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Great Dogs, Great Legacy
A heartfelt tribute to a lifetime of loyal hunting companions, Great Dogs Legacy celebrates the lessons, love, and unforgettable stories each dog leaves behind…
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Tiber Reservoir Secrets is the MT Outdoor Podcast Episode Worth a Replay
Last week’s Tiber Reservoir episode made waves; by popular demand, it’s staying for another week—don’t miss it…
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Montana native new leader of Red Lodge Mountain ski area
Montana native Jean Mikulas returns home to lead the ski area into its next chapter.”
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Bats Are Busy, But Safety Comes First
Bats are vital for the ecosystem, but tiny bites can carry rabies…
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Bear’s Journey from Montana to the Savanna
From Montana’s peaks to Africa’s plains, this pup’s next job is guarding the herd to spare the fastest cat alive…
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Fort Peck Salmon Bite Was Hot Thursday, August 14th
Thursday’s salmon bite on Fort Peck was worth the wait—just ask Braxton and the crew hauling ’em in!
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Chief Plenty Coups State Park to celebrate Day of Honor August 30
Celebrate 30 years of stories at Chief Plenty Coups State Park’s Day of Honor on Aug. 30 with food, music, and a tribute to the last traditional chief of the Apsáalooke…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.14.25
Late-summer fishing is firing—just match the hatch and mind the midday lull…
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Bright Wildlife Ideas for Dark Roads
Just over a decade ago, Finland gave their reindeer a glow-up—literally—to stop car collisions; should Montana’s elk be next?
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 8.14.25
Salmon are picky right now, but stick with your marks and the right flasher-fly combo…be patient, and you will get your bite!
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Rabbits In Colorado Are Getting A Viral Makeover…Literally
Move over Easter Bunny—Fort Collins rabbits are rocking spiky, black headgear straight out of a Tim Burton movie….
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Commission amendments proposed for August agenda items
From trapping setbacks to wolf quotas, Montana’s Fish and Wildlife Commission is weighing a list of rule tweaks — and you have until Aug. 17 to sound off…
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Bear Season Is Back in Flip-flop Country
Florida is bringing back black bear hunting after a decade, sparking lawsuits, protests, and a debate…
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 8.12.25
Big dries, hungry trout, and steady flows—summer on the Kootenai doesn’t get much better…
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Paradise Valley Spring Creeks Fishing Report 8.12.25
Paradise Valley Spring Creeks are fishing tough but paying off big—gear up right and you’ll be rewarded.
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Shed Happens–Especially when Big Bull Moose Are Around
An Alaska man’s garbage run turned into a shed standoff a few years ago, and it was probably a good thing!
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Zuc Filets
Garden-fresh zucchini gets the golden, crispy treatment in this ‘Zuc Filets’ recipe that pairs perfectly with your latest catch…
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Upper Madison River Fishing Report 8.11.25
Hopper season is firing on the Upper Madison, with big foam, terrestrials, and streamers all finding eager trout before the afternoon heat…
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Boulder River Fishing Report, August 2025
With low flows and warm afternoons, the Boulder River’s summer bite favors early starts, dry-dropper rigs, and a good hike away from the crowds…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.11.25
From Canyon Ferry to Holter, anglers are reeling in walleye, rainbows, perch, and the occasional kokanee…
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Velvet Time
When nature’s most majestic headgear is wrapped in nutrient-rich velvet, the race to the rut begins…
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Birthday Season
From hunting and fishing memories to a Maryland crab feast in Montana, one man’s birthday is all about family, tradition, and the gift of being remembered.
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Wildlife Doesn’t Follow Instructions
You can lead a deer to freedom, but you can’t force it to be free…..or something
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The Best Backyard Bouncer
Meet the feline enforcer (or bouncer) who proves fox control is a one-cat job….
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Montana Outdoor Podcast – Tiber Reservoir Unleashed
Something big is happening beneath the surface at Tiber Reservoir, and in this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, Katie Vivian finally reveals the secret behind its sudden surge of monster walleye…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Smoked Fish Rangoon
Smoky, creamy, and irresistibly crispy, these Smoked Trout Rangoon Puffs are next-level…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Secrets Beneath the Surface at Tiber
Discover the shocking reason Tiber Reservoir is suddenly producing record-breaking walleye — and why every angler will want to head there next…
