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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…
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2025 Fall Mack Days – Final Results
The 2025 Fall Mack Days saw 151 anglers enter a whopping 18,414 lake trout, with Jerry Benson of Plains taking top honors.
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2025 Montana Livestock Loss Information January 1 – October 31
Here is the latest claims reimbursement information from the Montana Department of Livestock..
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Is There a Catch to Catch and Release?
New research is sparking debate over whether catch and release really protects the trout we love….
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November Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast
While most anglers pack it in for the season, the Missouri River still whispers, “The Blue Wings are hatching — and the trout are listening.”
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Snakey Senters
Even as winter chills Big Sky Country, some of Montana’s rattlers are still out sunning — and surprising hunters, hikers, and fishermen alike…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report 10.31.25
Cool temps, hungry trout, and blue-winged olives — it’s prime time on the Clark Fork…
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Tub O Trout
Big rainbow trout are biting at Canyon Ferry—grab your gear, hit the shore, and fill your tub while the fishing’s hot!
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FWP releases deer, elk and black bear regulations proposals
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released proposals for 2026/2027 deer, elk and black bear regulations for public comment.
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MT Outdoor Podcast: This One is Gonna Get Spooky
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale and guest Megan Buecking explore Montana’s haunted ghost towns—and the chilling stories that may keep you up at night…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Venison Backstrap
This simple venison backstrap recipe brings the taste of the hunt to your table with a buttery sear and a sweet-savory maple glaze..
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Huntin and Fishin Everyday
Hunting and fishing may have started as survival, but today they’re about conservation, respect, and the pure joy of being outdoors…
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How social media negatively impacts Glacier National Park
Social media is reshaping Glacier National Park—and sometimes putting rescuers in danger as visitors chase the perfect post…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.30.25
Check out what Don Wilkins has to say about Fort Peck fishing this week!
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Whitebird Fishing Access Site reopens to motorized vehicles
BILLINGS – The Whitebird Fishing Access Site (FAS) is now open to motor vehicle traffic. The FAS closed to motorized access […]
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A Mountain of Controversy Over Proposed “Mini Resort Town”
Plans to transform Washington state’s Mission Ridge into a mini resort town are igniting a fierce battle between developers, locals, and wildlife advocates.
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Your Season, Your Say…FWP Seeks Input on 2026–27 Hunting Regs
FWP is hitting the road (and the web) to share proposed 2026–27 hunting regs—join a meeting near you, weigh in on the changes, and help shape Montana’s next hunting seasons before the Dec. 4 commission vote.
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Final Salmon Egg Collection Finished on Fort Peck
Fort Peck Hatchery wrapped up a successful season!
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Upper Madison River Fishing Report 10.30.25
The Upper Madison River is fishing strong this week, with steady nymph action, improving streamer bites, and a few bonus dry-fly opportunities under calm fall conditions…
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R5 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend
Warm weather marked the opening of Montana’s 2025 big game season, with hunter turnout and harvest results varying widely across south-central check stations…
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Stick and String
From handmade Osage bows to high-tech crossbows, this story explores how archery hunting has evolved—while celebrating the timeless challenge of the traditional hunt…
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Montana Trout Report for October 2025
Less talk, more river — October’s where Montana fishing gets real…
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The Sanford Ram is Worth Bragging About
Laura Sanford just redefined “trophy wife” with her latest hunting success!
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Troute
From native cutthroats to stocked rainbows, Montana’s legendary trout tell a story of history, diversity, and the cool, clean waters that make Big Sky Country an angler’s paradise.
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DIY Smoker: Filing Cabinet Turned Pitmaster
Don’t throw that old filing cabinet away…give it a new gig!
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R4 Check Station Results for 2025 Opening Weekend
Hunters saw higher success rates and strong harvest numbers during the 2025 opening weekend along the Rocky Mountain Front, with deer and elk harvests well above average.
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Pumpkin Trout
As autumn paints the landscape in gold and crimson, brown and brook trout join the show…read more from Montana Grant here.
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Missouri River Fishing Report 10.27.25
The following report was written By Mark Raisler and published via Headhunter’s Fly Shop in Craig, MT: All good here in […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Report 10.28.25
Steelhead fishing on the Upper Salmon River surged last week, with angler effort and catch rates reaching the best levels of the fall season as more fish move upriver…
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.27.25
Blustery winds and a chance of snow can’t dull the Yellowstone’s fall magic..
