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Temporary closure scheduled for DNRC parcel near Logan
Shooting range development proposal in early stages…
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Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.3.25
The Jefferson is still running high and muddy, but for those watching the windows—there’s gold in the murk if you time it right.
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North Dakota’s Coolest Hidden Secret (Literally)
Looking for a cool adventure? Ice Caves are a frozen wonder hiding in the prairie hills.
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Meatstick’s Best Meat
Warning: These ribs may cause uncontrollable drooling and spontaneous high-fives. Read more on Meatstick’s ribs from Montana Grant here…
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Lead poisoning harming eagles in northwest Montana
Lead poisoning continues to threaten Montana’s eagles—hunters can help by choosing nonlead ammo…
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FWP’s biennial hunting season-setting process begins in June
Hunters, here’s your chance to shape Montana’s hunting regulations—join a Region 6 meeting in June and make your voice heard!
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Popping The?
In Montana, popping the question often comes with boots, bait, or a brow tine… More from Montana Grant here.
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Nelson Reservoir Gives Up Walleyes During Tough Bite Monday
Cold front or not, the code was cracked on Nelson Reservoir!
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Youngster Poses with Massive 4×4 Mainframe Buck Skull Scoring 201″ Gross
The antlers that are breaking the internet…..
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Fishin’ for Hits with Morgan Wallen—and Fake Licenses
Morgan Wallen’s new album comes with “hunting and fishing IDs” — but fans found out the hard way you can’t tag a buck or cast a line with a collector’s edition CD……
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Bass Tournament Winners Reel in Bounced Checks
Some bass tourney winners reeled in wins—but their prize checks bounced harder than a bad cast!
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Madison River Fishing Report 6.2.25
Yellowstone’s open, the trout are hungry, and the Madison’s on fire — grab your fly box and don’t sleep on this bite!
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Why Big Sky?
In Montana, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s the main attraction! More from Montana Grant here…
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How To Drink in the Wild without Regret
That sparkling mountain stream might be beautiful—but could also completely ruin your weekend…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.2.25
Crank it, bounce it, or bobber it—fish are hitting just about everything right now….
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FWP Announces Several BMU Closures
There are a few Bear Management Closures that go into effect tomorrow morning…
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FWP Region 6 Rainbow Trout Stocking Report — 6.1.25
Montana FWP Region 6 stocked several local ponds with 7–9 inch rainbow trout this past week to boost fishing opportunities.
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Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Lars Sorenson 6.1.25
Walleye and pike fishing on Nelson has been strong…
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Boot Scootin’ Alone
Montana trails reward the bold, but punish the unprepared. More from Montana Grant here!
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Missouri River Fishing Report 5.28.25
The Missouri is fishing hot right now—match the hatch with the right flies and you’ll be in for some killer dry fly action…
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Hard Truths
Montana’s trout are in trouble, and it’s not just the fish feeling the pressure. More from Montana Grant here….
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Becoming an Outdoors Woman Meets The Montana Outdoor Podcast
You definitely won’t want to miss today’s episode of The Montana Outdoor Podcast!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Steak Bruschetta – Perfect for Camping
If camp cooking had a fancy cousin who drinks wine, this would be it!
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Legislation puts limits on helicopter, plane, drone use
A new Montana law aims to protect fair chase hunting by cracking down on helicopters and drones that disrupt wildlife and give hunters an unfair advantage.
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Go-To Gun
It’s part war story, part love letter, and all Montana—why one well-worn Ithaca Model 37 shotgun still outshoots the rest, pumps and all. More from Montana Grant here….
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Grizzly Bear Research Underway in Southwestern Montana: Public Advised to Heed Safety Signs
Grizzly bear capture efforts begin soon in Montana
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IDFG Upper Salmon Chinook Update 5.29.25
Chinook hopes are hanging by a tag—fewer fish than forecast, but there’s still a chance for a late surge….
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.29.25
Bite’s on! Walleye, smallmouth, and pike are all playing nice—just bring your jigs, plastics, and a bucket of minnows…
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Public can still provide input on mule deer management through online portal
Miss a mule deer meeting? FWP still wants your input—comments open through June 27…
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Madison River Fishing Report 5.29.25
Runoff’s knocking—get your Madison fix while the river’s still fishable!
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Milk River Project Update 5.29.25
A short detour now means a safer dam later—Fresno Road closes June 25 to July 2 for major upgrades…
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Boondock Country
Montana may be Big Sky Country, but it turns out we’re also proudly living “Down in the Boondocks”—and that’s exactly how we like it. More from Montana Grant here!
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Validation stickers no longer needed for watercraft in Montana
On May 1, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed this into law…
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Aqua Creek Products in Missoula is Making Waves and Powering Inclusive Adventures
Aqua Creek is helping Wheelchairs & Walleyes make the outdoors accessible for all—one adaptive adventure at a time.
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FWP to host fun run at Brush Lake State Park to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park
Mark your calendars and get your running shoes on for a fun run for Brush Lake State Park’s 20th anniversary!
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A Duck’s Reign of Terror
A Florida neighborhood is under siege by a surprisingly aggressive duck—and residents are learning the hard way that waddles can quickly turn to warfare.
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Bison Waste, Prairie Gain
Turns out, buffalo chips are the original miracle grow… more from Montana Grant here.
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Hunter Claims Warden Broke the Law to Bag Him
Was it a legal hunt—or a personal vendetta dressed in camo and court orders?
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Rock Creek Fishing Report 5.26.25
Big bugs are here—Salmonflies are popping on Rock Creek, and it’s only getting better from here…
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 5.25.25
The Kootenai’s fishing hot—for now—so hit it before the big flow show starts Tuesday and turns it into a float-only rodeo….
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Revised Fort Peck Water Elevation Forecast by USACE 5.27.25
Please note the revision by the USACE for Fort Peck.
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Best Fish to Eat in Montana
In Big Fish Fry Country, the tastiest Montana fish isn’t just what you catch—it’s how you clean, cook, and sweeten it that makes it a true catch of the day. More from Montana Grant here!
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The Gator-Hunting Boot Package You Didn’t Know You Needed
Hunt the gator, wear the boots—Republic Boot Co. turns wild adventure into custom-crafted swagger.
