Jul 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Long Handles
Ice fishing may be months away, but a true Iceman never stops scheming gear fixes and hole strategies… More from Montana Grant here…
Jul 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Donkey That Traded Tack for Antlers
Some donkeys just want to find new friends!
Jul 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Emergency closure issued for portion of Sun River
Sun River temporarily closed near Pishkun Road Bridge…
Jul 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Firecracker Salmon Skewers
These firecracker salmon skewers are bringing the heat—minus the hassle!
Jul 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
East Fork of the Bitterroot Fishing Report 7.27.25
Small water, big excitement—East Fork trout are feeding aggressively…
Jul 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Norman Maclean, the Montana-Born Professor Who Wrote Like a River
Long before A River Runs Through It hit Hollywood, Norman Maclean was casting lines through language and loss…
Jul 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
New Puddle in the Park
Yellowstone’s geothermal mood swings strike again—Old Faithful’s slowing down, Steamboat’s revving up, and a mysterious new hot puddle is bubbling to life in the Norris Geyser Basin. More from Montana Grant here…
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunter, bowhunter, and trapper education classes offered in Glasgow in August
Whether you're chasing deer or setting traps, Glasgow’s August classes will point you in the right direction….
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Another Fishing Fails Compilation
Need a break from the Mondays? Here you go!
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
How Screaming Saved a Hiker’s Life
Peace and quiet is great—until it’s the only thing keeping you from being rescued…
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Decision Notice – BLM Ninemile Beaver Dam Analogues FWP-DN-FSH-124-R2-25-030
FWP approves a plan to boost stream health with beaver dam analogues, no animal engineers required.
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.28.25
Walleye, perch, rainbows, and kokanee are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with early mornings, trolling rigs, and a variety of baits proving key to success…
Jul 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cache
In Montana’s backcountry, when the chase goes deep and daylight fades, a well-placed cache can mean the difference between heading home empty-handed—or tagging a bull at dawn… More from Montana Grant here…
Jul 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wild Game Lasagna Soup
Hearty, cheesy, and all in one pot—this wild game lasagna is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next camp or cookout…
Jul 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bighorn River Fishing Report 7.27.25
Late-morning nymphing is where it’s at on the Bighorn, with PMDs and friends doing the heavy lifting—just don’t bank on hoppers to save the day.
Jul 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
That One Perfect Shot…
A great shot isn’t born in the moment—it’s built through purposeful practice, missed targets, and mastering your nerves before the bull steps into range…Read more from Montana Grant here!
Jul 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast & The Real Yellowstone: Part Two with Even More Behind-the-Scenes Action
It’s not a cowboy drama show—this is the real-life battle for Montana, and it’s getting personal. Check out Part 2 of 'The Real Yellowstone' MT Outdoor Podcast…
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River island being restored to help fish
State biologists are rebuilding a vanishing island on the lower Madison in hopes of bringing back the trout. Read more from Brett French here…
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP releases Bear Relocation Dashboard
New bear relocation dashboard available for black bears and grizzlies..
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
How To: Pike Handling Protocol
Every angler has a style when holding pike…here's one angler's "how to" video…
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Rock Creek Fishing Report 7.23.25
Rock Creek is fishing well—just be sure to beat the heat and fish with care…
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Some BMAs in south-central Montana change reservation dates
New reservation dates are set for several popular Block Management Areas—plan your 2025 hunt now….
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 7.25.25
The Black Jaw Fly Guy and the Captain have been hooking salmon and turning heads on Fort Peck….
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Part 2 Sneak Peek: The Battle for Big Sky Country
Ranchers, hunters, and the real-life drama you won’t find on TV—Part Two is here.
Jul 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Being Human
Critics complain, but real outdoorsmen learn, teach, and grow—one mistake at a time. More from Montana Grant here…
Jul 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Antelope drawing date determined by wildlife surveys
Late antelope drawings = better data, smarter quotas, and more accurate opportunities.
Jul 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.24.25
Dial in those leaders and keep your speed steady—Peck’s salmon bite is still on!
Jul 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.24.25
Between Hebgen’s glassy mornings and Madison’s moody flows, there’s no shortage of action (or midges)…
Jul 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
When a Bear has Boundaries
Every now and then, you meet a bear who’s just not in the mood for human nonsense. Like this one […]
Jul 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Foul Hooked
When your lure lands in a tree or your friend’s hat instead of a trout’s mouth, that’s a whole different kind of “hook up.” Read more from Montana Grant.
Jul 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Mid July Fishing Report Around Glacier National Park
When the water’s low and the temps are high, fishing smart makes all the difference…
Jul 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
North of the Border, but Right in Our Backyard
When grizzlies meet horsepower…
Jul 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Grill Ready?
Great grilling takes more than fire—skip the burnt burgers and dog-licked tongs with these tips to level up your BBQ game… More from Montana Grant here!
Jul 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Curious Case of the Campground Sneaker Snatcher
Move over bison and grizzlies—there’s a new campground menace with a foot fetish!
Jul 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Full fishing closure takes effect Wednesday on section of Big Hole River
The Big Hole is heating up—full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions are now in effect.
Jul 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Talking Critters and Conservation with MTSFW Over BBQ
Talk bears, policy, and public lands with other folks who live it—BBQ and gun raffle included.
Jul 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Jalapeno Popper Salmon Pinwheels
These salmon pinwheels are what happens when jalapeño poppers go gourmet…
Jul 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Missouri River Fly Fishing Report 7.20.25
The bite's on before brunch—nymph smart, think shallow, and dodge the weekend flotilla….
Jul 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Open Season on Sundays for Two States
According to Field & Stream, hunters in Pennsylvania and Connecticut have something big to celebrate–both states just repealed long-standing Sunday […]
Jul 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Rock Creek Fishing Report 7.20.25
Mornings on Rock Creek are hot for dry flies—especially with Spruce Moths fluttering—but cooler weather next week might just keep the bite going all day…
Jul 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
One More Cast
One more cast isn’t just a habit—it’s a lifestyle (and a great excuse to stay a little longer). Read more from Montana Grant…
Jul 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 7.20.25
When the bugs are this good and the browns are this big, there's nowhere else to be except for fishing!
Jul 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone National Park Animals Are Not Running for Their Lives
In case you were wondering…..
Jul 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Jay Cutler’s Hunt: More Drama Than a Safari
Jay Cutler’s Africa hunt lit up the internet…
Jul 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Black Bear Wandering in Billings
There’s a curious young black bear roaming Billings’ South Side…..
Jul 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.21.25
Walleye fishing is great across the Helena area reservoirs..
Jul 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wetting Your Vest
Think you’re ready to wade deeper? Just remember—when the vest gets wet, the real fishing fun might be over (and your dignity might float downstream)! More from Montana Grant here…
Jul 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 7.18.25
From perch to pike to 200 whitefish in one cast—Western Montana waters are heating up!
Jul 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Salmon Fishing is for Young Anglers, too!
Salmon fishing at Fort Peck has no age limits!
Jul 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Beer Can Chicken
Never grilled a beer can chicken? You're missing out on crispy skin, juicy meat, and the most flavorful bird to ever sit on a can. More from Montana Grant here!