Oct 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
DIY Smoker: Filing Cabinet Turned Pitmaster
Don't throw that old filing cabinet away…give it a new gig!
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
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.
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Pumpkin Trout
As autumn paints the landscape in gold and crimson, brown and brook trout join the show…read more from Montana Grant here.
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wardens seeking information on unlawfully killed bull elk
Be on the lookout!
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
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…
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.27.25
Blustery winds and a chance of snow can’t dull the Yellowstone’s fall magic..
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Spooky Macaroni and Cheese Brain Food
Just in time for Halloween…
Oct 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Double the Bulls, Double the Fun
An unforgettable father-son weekend…..
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
R1 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend
Northwest Montana’s general deer and elk season opened strong, with hunters reporting higher success on white-tailed deer and elk compared to last year, as the 2025 season gets underway through Nov..
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Opening Day, Opening Win!
Way to, Bennett!
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Full fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
The full fishing closure on the upper Big Hole River has been lifted after flows improved—just in time for anglers to enjoy fall fishing before spawning closures remain downstream…
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
R2 Check Station Results from Opening Weekend
Region 2 Check Station Results are in…
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
EHD Deer Deaths Creating Risky Bear Encounters
An EHD outbreak is drawing bears to deer carcasses near water..
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 8 Results
Only one week remains in the 2025 Fall Mack Days—don’t miss your chance to reel in lake trout, win big cash prizes, and help restore native trout in Flathead Lake!
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.27.25
A few determined anglers are still finding late-season walleye around the Silos, Duck Creek, and Confederate—slow bites, but worth the wait for those golden catches..
Oct 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Happy Unhooking
Hooking a fish is easy — learning to unhook it safely is where anglers shine… More from Montana Grant here!
Oct 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
This Burrito Has Game–Venison to be precise
The backcountry burrito that runs on venison and victory…
Oct 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Quality Over Quantity on the Jefferson River
Cooler temps and lower flows make the Jefferson a quiet fall option with a shot at quality fish…
Oct 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
10 Common Hunting Mistakes to Avoid
Reminders from FWP game wardens…
Oct 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fishing Gods
Kids seem to have a special fishing guardian—while adults get skunked, the little ones reel in the big smiles and bigger fish.
Oct 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Hobo Venison Chili
A tasty, no-fuss venison chili perfect for cooking right in the coals and sharing around the campfire.
Oct 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ryker Bair is Hooked Again, Reels in Big Catch at Fall Mack Days
Ryker Bair’s return to Fall Mack Days brought him a catch worth bragging about…
Oct 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Doubling Down with Region 4 and 7 on the Montana Outdoor Podcast
Discover Montana’s hunting secrets and one shocking antelope surprise as Downrigger Dale dives deep with wildlife managers from Regions 4 and 7…
Oct 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Venison Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Change your hunting success into a Philly cheesesteak sandwich!
Oct 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT’s Awesome Surprises from Big Game to Big Shockers
Join Downrigger Dale as he uncovers surprising insights and must-know hunting tips from Montana’s top wildlife managers in Regions 4 and 7 — you won’t believe what happened to the antelope population!
Oct 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bite for Me
Anglers aren’t the only ones looking for a good bite—sometimes the best catch of the day is a fat, flavorful sub sandwich…
Oct 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.23.25
Lake trout, smallmouth, and pike are all pushing shallow with cooling water temps…
Oct 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Rare and Quiet Encounter with a Wolf
Check out this encounter that not many humans ever experience…
Oct 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP’s Justin Gude, RMEF conservation chief answer elk habitat, predation questions
Despite more elk roaming Montana than ever before, one hunter’s three-day search in the Crazies turns up nothing but tracks, questions…and a lingering elk curse…
Oct 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Flathead River Fishing Report 10.20.25
The conditions are "fairly good" on the Flathead River…
Oct 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ice, Ice, Baby…Coming Soon
Ice fishing season is on its way!
Oct 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cut Your Own
From field to freezer, Montana Grant shows how mastering the art of butchering your own big game turns a messy chore into the most rewarding part of the hunt…
Oct 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Milk River Project Update 10.22.25
Mother Nature brought the wind, but she also brought the show..
Oct 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Young Hunter, Huge Success
That smile says it all!
Oct 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bacon-Wrapped Duck Bites
Everything is better wrapped in bacon!
Oct 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Gallatin River Fishing Report 10.22.25
Fishing on the Gallatin is heating up this fall, with clear water, cool temps, and strong action on nymphs and streamers..
Oct 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
North Fork Flathead River 10.20.25
Recent rains have raised river levels and sparked bug activity on the North Fork…
Oct 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunting in a Corn Maze
When the temperatures drop, Montana’s standing corn turns into prime big game habitat—where food, cover, and smart stalking can lead to your best shot at a hidden buck or bull!
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 10.21.25
Steelhead season is heating up on the Upper Salmon River as cooler temps and rising numbers at Lower Granite Dam signal more fish moving upriver and better catches ahead!
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.21.25
Fall fishing is firing up in Montana’s trout capital—cooler weather, aggressive browns, and hot streamer action are making Hebgen, Quake, and the Upper Madison prime waters right now!
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Notice of Bighorn Sheep Closure HD 303
attention bighorn sheep hunters….
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
The 2025 Captain’s Updated and Revised Vehicle Checklist
Hunters, Montana’s general deer and elk rifle season opens October 25th, so make sure your rig is ready with proper maintenance and a well-packed gear list before heading out!
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 7 Results
Only two weeks remain in the 2025 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake—over 14,700 lake trout have been turned in, big money tags are still out there, and the competition for top angler is heating up before the November 2 finale!
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.20.25
Calm morning waters, golden fall colors, and hungry rainbows await on the Yellowstone…
Oct 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Baltimore Beef Sandwich
Bringing Baltimore’s legendary pit beef to Big Sky Country—because Montana deserves a sandwich as bold as its mountains! Read more from Montana Grant…
Oct 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wild Game Pepperoni Sticks
You will officially swear off store-bought snack sticks after these!
Oct 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.20.25
Rainbows, walleyes, and perch…
Oct 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 4; only archery equipment allowed..