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Catch, Release, Repeat: The Lifecycle of Secret Honey Holes
Secret honey holes come and go, but the real catch is having fun, sharing the adventure, and teaching others along the way.
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Reminder of Closure in Active Grizzly Bear Area
Reminder of closure caused by dead horse in active grizzly bear area…
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R3 Check Station Harvest Results Nov 8-9, 2025
Mild weather and elusive game mark the halfway point of Montana’s general hunting season in the southwest…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report 11.08.25
With winter creeping closer and the last hatches fading, it’s prime time to chase fat post-spawn browns and streamer-smashing rainbows on the Clark Fork…
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IDFG Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 11.12.25
The Upper Salmon River was buzzing with anglers last week—conditions bounced around, but the steelhead bite picked up just in time for the weekend.
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Cheating Scandal Rocks the Kayak Fishing World
The Kayak Seat Scandal That Fooled a Fishing Tournament—Until It Didn’t…..
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Southwest Montana Fishing Report Overview 11.7.25
Late fall fly fishing is in full swing across southwest Montana—big browns are on the move, Blue Winged Olives are hatching, and there’s still time to find some incredible trout before winter sets in..
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Cluster F#%K Line Prevention for Anglers
Avoiding tangles is the key to happier fishing—smart casting, good gear, and quick fixes keep your line (and your day) from turning into a mess.
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 11.10.25
Blustery fall weather is challenging anglers around Livingston, but calm days still bring steady rainbow action and late-season hatches on the Yellowstone River.
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R2 Check Station Results 11.10.25
Deer harvests are on the rise in west-central Montana as the rut kicks in and hunter activity increases midway through the general big game season…
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Hunters in south-central Montana are seeing steady harvests and participation as the 2025 big game season reaches its midway point.
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God Bless Young, Fit Hunters
Once young and fearless, every hunter eventually faces the hard truth: time, strength, and friends fade, leaving only memories of the hunts that shaped a lifetime..
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Shadows of Montana’s Ringnecks
Once vibrant and full of cackling roosters, Montana’s pheasant fields are falling silent—and the future of upland hunting hangs in the balance.
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Bozeman Fishing Report 11.10.25
Mild weather, clear water, and light crowds are making for some of the best late-fall fishing of the year across the Bozeman area.
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Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Wrap it in bacon, drown it in mushroom cream, and call it dinner — venison backstraps never tasted so good!
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Being Nice Is Good Outdoors Etiquette
A little kindness on the water (or ice) can reel in more than fish — it can catch lifelong friends… Read more from Montana Grant here..
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When It’s Tourist Season at YNP…
Common sense seems to sometimes take a vacation at Yellowstone National Park…
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Kamp Cook’s Jurassic Hunt
One look at the size of this bird and you’ll understand why Kamp Cook called it a pterodactyl!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The 30-Inch Walleye Obsession
When passion meets persistence, you get Ken, Amy, and the never-ending hunt for the 30-inch walleye…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Elk Venison Rump Roast with Chipotle Butter
Bring the heat and the flavor with Kokanee Quinn’s latest recipe find!
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The Hunt for Access in Montana
Montana’s wide-open country is shrinking — at least for those who hunt it…
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The Captain Has Company (and She is Foxy)
Lewistown gossip heats up after the Captain’s surprise encounter with a foxy lady…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: The 30-Inch Walleye Syndrome
Hooked on love and the hunt for a 30-incher — catch the sneak peek now!
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Feds Drop Nationwide Wolf Recovery Plan
The feds just called off a nationwide wolf recovery plan, saying gray wolves are doing just fine, but not everybody agrees…
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Venison and Green Chile Pepper Jack Summer Sausage
Venison + Green Chiles + Pepper Jack = pure magic in sausage form…
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I Can See Clearly Now
Because the only thing cloudier than your windshield should be the weather… Read more from Montana Grant here!
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Yellowstone seeks bison reduction to stay within goals
Yellowstone aims to cut its bison herd to keep the population within park management goals… read more from Brett French here…
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Elk Goes Full Jurassic Park (On a Goose)
Because sometimes, even elk crave something with a little more bite….
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When Anglers Go Viral In The Wrong Way
Fishing laws + livestream = a viral fail you don’t want to star in…
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Chinook Salmon Return to the Upper Klamath for the First Time in a Century
ODFW says salmon are rewriting history in the upper Klamath Basin — one river at a time…
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Catch a Fish…
When dinner depends on your next cast, knowing how to fish without gear isn’t a hobby—it’s survival… More from Montana Grant here.
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R2 Check Station Harvest Results – 2nd Week
Early season reports show steady elk and deer harvests across west-central Montana…
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Soup Season Is Here with Creamy Salmon Chowder
Warm up winter with a hearty, flavor-packed salmon dish that’s anything but basic…
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Reminder of Why to Take a Kid Fishing
The best catch of the day is the kiddo who can’t stop giggling when they catch a fish!
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R1 Check Station Harvest Results – 2nd Week
Northwest Montana hunters are finding success despite fewer hitting the field this season…
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Wolf Creek Angler’s “Farewell October” Fishing Report
The following report is by Wolf Creek Angler, posted on October 30, 2025: The fall fishing season has nearly passed […]
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Little Things
From campfires to tailgates, level up your lunch game with sandwiches so good they deserve their own hunting story…
