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Jan’s Fishing Report for the Week of April 15, 2025
Spring 2025 has the Yellowstone flowing with color, the spring creeks buzzing with baetis, and hungry trout snapping out of their winter slumber—just in time for some seriously good fishing…..
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Fish Care
Fishing may be a sport, but for some Fly Guys, it’s more about clout than trout. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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When a Hike Turns into a Helicopter Extraction
A hike in California turned into the ultimate cliffhanger — and not the metaphorical kind….
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Dude ranch’s history, 1930 film unearthed after family research
When city slickers traded skylines for sawtooths, one dude ranch adventure in 1930 captured all the grit, grace, and goofy glory of Montana’s wild side on film. Here’s more from Brett French….
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.17.25
Big walleye, hungry eaters, and bonus pike—Lake Peck’s dam area is heating up even if the water temps aren’t!
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Bobcat Claws and Chaos
Forget Netflix thrillers—this bobcat vs. squirrel showdown has better stunts and zero CGI….
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Turkey Lurkey
Before the Bald Eagle soared into the spotlight, the wild turkey almost strutted away with the title of America’s national bird—and after reading this, you just might agree Ben Franklin wasn’t so crazy. More from Montana Grant here…
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April 14 Update to Shot Hound in the River
After two months of searching, the heartbreaking truth about missing hounds Boone and Bandit has come to light…
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From Fort Benton to Firearms, April 19th is Locked and Loaded
April 19: come for the pork, stay for the firepower—Missoula’s hottest upcoming event isn’t just about barbecue….
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Spring Cleaning Starts Outside
If you packed it in, pack it out—because nature’s not your landfill and nobody wants to camp next to your worm tub, beer can, or busted fridge. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Elk and Deer Permit Drawing Results Are In
Montana’s big game permit results are in—time to find out if you’re chasing dreams this fall or chasing leftovers….
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 4.15.25
Spring’s heating up, but the Kootenai’s still chill—midday hatches, tight drifts, and streamer thumps are the name of the game…
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Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today, April 15
Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today!
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2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Update
Thousands of fish, millions of memories, and one elusive $10,000 trout—Mack Days is in full swing….
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2025 Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update II, April 11th
Warming waters in Fort Peck’s Big Dry Arm have jumpstarted walleye spawning, helping biologists collect over 9 million eggs ahead of a looming cold front.
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FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.14.25
You’re in luck if you’re after rainbows in the Helena area reservoirs…
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When You Know You Raised ’em Right
When you know you’re doing a good job raising your little one as a sportsman, you just know….
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When You Can’t Take Your Little One Fishing Anymore….
This little guy was a little confused on how this worked….
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The History and Effects of the Introduction of the Cisco into Fort Peck Reservoir
What do deep-water monsters and a double bacon cheeseburger have in common? Tune in to the Montana Outdoor Podcast to find out…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Walleye Wings
Kokanee Quinn found a recipe that even has the chef’s fish-hating wife going back for seconds….
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Barreling Into MT History…and Freezing in Place
The Baby Rose was proof that not all underdog stories end in triumph…
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The High Cost of Wandering for Wolves at Banff National Park
Turns out the real danger for Banff’s wolves isn’t what’s in the park—it’s what’s waiting just outside it…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Downrigger Talks About the Fort Peck Cisco with Andrew McKean
What do a double bacon cheeseburger and Fort Peck’s biggest fish have in common?
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Cast for Cash at Rock Creek Marina at Fort Peck, June 28-29
Bait your hooks and bring the banter—Rock Creek’s biggest fishing showdown is back, and there’s prize money on the line!
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The West Wasn’t Won Without Freight Wagons
Meet the original long-haul drivers—gritty bullwhackers and mule skinners who freighted their way into history…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.10.25
Walleye are waking up on Fort Peck—think shallow, slow, and dark if you want to hook into something worth bragging about…
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Numerous studies examine wild sheep for answers to die-off events
The bighorns of the Missouri Breaks once thrived—now, scientists are scrambling to find out why they’re gone…
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Love Might Have a Price Tag for Rams
Turns out love could be blind and concussed for rams in the bighorn sheep world…
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Head of the Class
Big fish means big flavor, and if you’re tossing the head, you’re wasting the best part…
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Montana’s Two-Steps to the Tag, Online Course + Field Day
Hunter ed gets real when students step off the screen and into the safety zone…
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Plans for the Park
In a park where geysers erupt and grizzlies roam, the real magic happens at the end of a fishing line…
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Why Fake Dire Wolves Could Mean Real Trouble for Conservation
Some people are not happy, as they accuse scientists of pretending extinction has an undo button….
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When There is a Lack of Boating Etiquette on the Water
If you haven’t seen it yet, this viral captain vs. fisherman clash is pure maritime mayhem….
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Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp’s Free Seminar Lineup Casts Big Knowledge
Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp’s April 12th lineup hooks you up with pro tips, big tricks, and a boatload of knowledge…
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An Axe That Swings Itself
Meet Flax 2.0, the wild new wood-splitter that swings like a ninja and hits like a beast.
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Rare Trail Cam Footage Captures Bobcat Snatching Turkey Mid-Flight
When your trail cam is at the right place at the right time…
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Benched
When the trail gets long or the fish stop rising, nothing beats finding a handmade bench and letting nature do the talking.
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MBA’s 47th Annual Convention: Dinner’s Full, But the Day’s Still Packed
Sold-out dinners, big raffles, and bowhunting buzz…get more info here!
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2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 4 Update
The lake is heating up—record numbers, warm weather, and big prizes!
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.7.25
Rainbows are on the move and biting from the banks to the boats—find out where to cast, what to toss, and why now’s the time to fish before someone else snags your spot!
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Josh’s Taco Salad
After a long day on the water, this taco salad hits harder than a trophy trout on a dry fly—fast, filling, and fishing-guide approved…
