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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!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Is Fishing One of Bobby Hauck’s Secret Weapons?
Coach Bobby Hauck may dominate the football field, but can he tackle his goal of catching a fish every month of the year? Tune in to find out—this is one side of the coach you’ve never heard before!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Antelope Stew with Root Vegetables
Kokanee Quinn found an antelope stew recipe so incredible, it might just be the secret weapon meal you didn’t know you needed!
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Maine Anglers Stumble Upon an Unexpected ‘Catch’
Ice fishing usually comes with surprises, but Clint R. and his son weren’t expecting what they found!
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20th Annual Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, Feb 8
Bundle up and head to Murphy Lake tomorrow!
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Montana men plead guilty to fish and wildlife violations
From fish poaching to elk killings, two Montana men face hefty fines and 20-year hunting bans after a wildlife crime spree finally catches up with them.
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Conservation or Carnage? Wyoming’s Mountain Lion Hunting Bill Stirs Controversy
Open season or overkill? Wyoming’s proposed mountain lion hunting bill has hunters and conservationists clawing at each other…
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A Hard Lesson on Hard Water Fishing Etiquette
One careless mistake on the ice turned a perfect fishing day into an $850 vet bill for a Montana ice angler.
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Is the Flathead River Reeling in Too Many Restrictions?
Will Flathead River stay ‘wild and scenic’ or become another busy park? The new regulations are up for debate…
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Is forever too long? Landowners tell Montana lawmakers to butt out of property decisions
BRETT FRENCH bfrench@billingsgazette.com To make something perpetual is everlasting and permanent — so a long, long time. When it comes to […]
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.6.25
Rock Creek ice is getting thicker, the fish are biting, and the hidden pressure ridges are keeping things interesting…read more from Don Wilkins here!
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Would You Trust This Ice?
When winter and open water season collide, you get a truck on ice, a boat in the water, and the internet losing its mind…
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Bears Aren’t Your Buddies
Some people trust bears like they’re oversized golden retrievers–please do not do that.
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Snow Pack Update via Big Sky Anglers – Feburary 2025
Montana is getting buried in snow, which might be bad for driving but great for trout!
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License to Shed Hunt: Idaho’s Big Change for Nonresidents
Love collecting antlers in Idaho? If you’re not a resident, you’ll need more than just sharp eyes…
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The Most Literal Way to Win Their Heart This Valentine’s Day
Forget the flowers—this Valentine’s Day, put some real heart on the plate!
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FWP expands study of South Fork elk herds to Bob Marshall Wilderness
FWP biologists are strapping on skis and heading deep into the Bob Marshall Wilderness to track elusive South Fork elk.
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Body Booting Is Tough!!!
Braving icy waters and fierce winds, body booting proves that waterfowlers aren’t just tough—they’re downright FLOCKING crazy! Read more from Montana Grant here!
