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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in north-central and southwest Montana
HELENA – Recent cooler temperatures will allow hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted Saturday, Aug. 24, on the entire Smith River […]
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FWP News: Angler injured in black bear attackon Stillwater River
BILLINGS – An angler was injured in a black bear attackon the Stillwater River near Beehive on the afternoon of […]
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Brett French reports: Elk damage hunts begin as judge shoots more holes in property owners’ lawsuit
Despite the fact it’s August and still hitting 90 degrees, elk damage hunts have begun across Montana. The hunts are […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Complication 8.22.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Tongue River Reservoir State Park Update (August 22, 2024) Parks Update 8/22/24: Sorry to […]
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FWP News: Youth hunters invited to apply for Bad Rock Canyon Wildlife Management Area hunt during the general rifle season
KALISPELL — The application period is opening for youth hunters to participate in a limited hunting opportunity at Bad Rock Canyon […]
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FWP News: Tongue River Reservoir State Park evacuated third time due to fire
MILES CITY – Tongue River Reservoir State Park has been evacuated a third time this summer due to a nearby […]
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From Calm to Chaos on the Water
Just wanted to share a recent boating incident that really hits home the importance of safety on the water. Over […]
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Fowl Play Alert: Four Scammers Ruffled Feathers with Fake Hunts
So, four guys in Florida just got busted for a wild scam involving fake Osceola turkey hunts. Basically, they were […]
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Highway Snack Attack: When a Wolf Takes a Bite Out of Your Road Trip….
According to a press release by Alaska’s Department of Public Safety, just a few days ago, two motorists on the […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs by Brian Olson 8.21.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is usable. For best results stay […]
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Hook, Line and Ladle: Walleye Chowder Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 1 large onion, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/4 cup flour 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced large 1/2 […]
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FWP News: Future Fisheries Improvement Program projects approved
HELENA – Spawning and rearing habitat for brown and rainbow trout will be created in Kamperschroer Spring Creek, feeding into the […]
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Wonders of Wonder by Montana Grant
Water and fishing have been a common theme for our dreams. Hydration is important in many aspects of our lives. […]
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It’s not about the type or size of rod you have when you’re catching big ones
In a true “fishing tale” moment, John Tyler Rutherford from West Virginia made history with an unexpected catch on his […]
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The Bears Are Back in Town
Meanwhile, in the Cooke City area…. (Video via Joyce Haxton of Grayling, MI while staying at the Alpine Hotel | […]
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Flathead Lake Whitefish Bite
The much-anticipated whitefish bite is going strong at Flathead Lake, and anglers couldn’t be more excited! Now is the perfect […]
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WATER CAN BE DEADLY!!! by Montana Grant
Montana has way too many drowning accidents. This includes summer waters and ice fishing waters. Chilly water can quickly cause […]
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FWP News: Trapper Education field day at Miles City’s FWP office Sept. 7
MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 will host an in-person Trapper Education field day in Miles […]
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Snap Safely: New Filter Keeps Wildlife (and You) Out of Danger
According to a recent article via Outdoor Life, the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board just dropped a cool new […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.19.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is really holding up with action happening throughout the reservoir. Around Hellgate and south to Goose […]
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CATCHIN CATS!!! by Montana Grant
Catfish are angler-friendly fun fish to catch and eat. The lower Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers are popular places to tackle […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.18.24
Montana Hebgen: (not much has changed since the last report) – There’s still been some gulpers on the north shore, key […]
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Boundary Battle: South Dakota Ranchers Charged in High-Stakes Land Dispute
According to an article via Cowboy State Daily, a South Dakota ranching couple is in the middle of a heated […]
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OVER THE SHOULDER… by Montana Grant
Anglers have become creative when taking pictures of their catch. Cell phone selfies require one arm and hand to be […]
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Macman Fishing Report 8.17.24
Fishermen: The whitefish bite is still on. Will last another month At Elmo they are in 53-58 feet and 45 […]
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SUNRISES!!! by Montana Grant
As the Earth travels around the Sun, our days begin to grow shorter. The long days of Summer began in […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Reveals Insider Secrets: How Top Mack Days Competitors Reel in Big Catches and Big Cash!
Four Different Mack Days Fishing Tournament Competitors Tell All About How They Find and Catch the Macks and How Much Money […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Bear Strip Steak and Rice
Hey everyone, it’s time for Kokanee Quinn’s recipe of the week! If you have some bear meat from your latest […]
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WATCH: Record Chinook Salmon Catch
Get ready to witness history in the making! Join us as we reveal the incredible moment when a record-breaking Chinook […]
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FWP News: FWP to hold public meetings on fishing regulation proposals
Correction: A previous email did not include the full meeting dates. Meetings scheduled, draft regulations available Aug. 21 HELENA – Montana […]
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Mastering Salmon Season: Proven Tips and Tools by Don Wilkins for Big Catches 8.16.24
This salmon season has been far and away the best I’ve ever had so in the spirit of what this […]
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MONTANA RECORD FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Anglers love to tackle the Bigguns! The bigger the better. Some anglers target fish specifically to catch the […]
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Brett French Reports: Wolf hunting season meeting promises fireworks
The liveliest agenda item for the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission when it meets on Friday, Aug. 16, is wolf […]
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Captain’s Weekly Salmon Report Fort Peck 8.15.24
The pictures tell the story. The salmon bite has picked up every single day for anglers in the Captain’s boat. […]
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FWP News: FWP sites in Sweet Grass County to move out of Stage 2 fire restrictions
BILLINGS – Sweet Grass County will move out of Stage 2 fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. Montana […]
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FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River
WISE RIVER – Conditions in some areas of the Big Hole River have improved, allowing hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted […]
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A Whoops on the Water
Romance has a place on the water…just maybe AFTER the boat is docked or loaded… Check out this couple who […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Four Mack Days Pros Share Their Secrets to Catching Big Macks and Winning Big Bucks!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives into the Fall Mack Days fishing tournament on Flathead Lake, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.15.24
Fresno is 30% full. Inflow 3 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. Ramp at dam is operational. Fishing for walleye & […]
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Another 30 Pound Chinook caught at Fort Peck
Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina Guide Service was stunned, saying, “I’ve never seen anything like it—it barely fit in […]
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FWP News: Museum of the Rockies excavates hadrosaur fossil from Makoshika trail
Fossil will return for display in park’s visitor’s center This is a revised version of an earlier release, corrected to […]
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What not to do at Glacier National Park…or any National Park
It’s Wednesday, so we wanted to break up your day by sharing this… So, you see a raging river and […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.14.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 12, 2024) The perch bite has been […]
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HOT STUFF BABY!!! by Montana Grant
When it gets hot, you need to find some ways to beat the heat. Humans are simply bags of water […]
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FWP News: Antelope surveys show stable populations in most areas
HELENA – Last week, hunters were notified if they successfully drew an antelope license for the upcoming season. The number of […]
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FWP News: Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on several rivers
HELENA – After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will lift fishing restrictions on several rivers […]
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FWP News: Child hospitalized in black bear attack south of Red Lodge
RED LODGE – Around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, a subadult female black bear attacked and injured a child inside […]
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Official Press Release: State Record Chinook Salmon
Pending Helena approval, a new state record Chinook salmon was caught on Fort Peck Reservoir on Friday, August 9th. At […]
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FWP News: Information on block management, upland game bird enhancement programs available now
HELENA – Block Management Area (BMA) program information is now available at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices. The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program […]
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MONTANA HAS ALOT OF FISHING HOLES!!! by Montana Grant
If you had to fish in just one place in Montana, where would it be? This is a tough question. Many […]