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Brett French reports: Fish and Wildlife Commission restricts catch limit
Going against the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ staff recommendations, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission recently restricted raising […]
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Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.27.24
We didn’t fish the lake this past week due to the cold and instead made a run down fishing the […]
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Turkey Carcass Soup!!! by Montana Grant
Sounds delicious? So, after a Thanksgiving feast, you have a bony, nasty looking turkey carcass. The average cost of a […]
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Turkeys, Trophies, and Thanks
Ah, Thanksgiving—the one time of year we gather around the table to celebrate gratitude, family and enough food to feed […]
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FWP News: Trap setback requirements removed from most seasonally closed roads in Ravalli County
HAMILTON – The Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed and approved a change to the Montana trapping regulations this month that removes […]
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Channeling our Inner Turkey Day Excitement with a Bison [WATCH]
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and some people are probably jumping for joy just thinking about dinner….kind of like this bison that […]
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An Elk That Horsed Around for a While…
If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there […]
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CROSS RIDGE!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting allows us to really examine where we are in life. Sitting in the same tree stand, ground blind, or […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 11.26.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 18 through November 24, 2024. Inconsistent […]
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FWP News: Reminders as trapping season gets underway in much of the state
HELENA – Trapping season gets into full swing on Dec. 1 with the opening of bobcat, marten, and fisher seasons. Trapping […]
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FWP News: R4–Hunter numbers and harvest success mixed in north-central Montana during fourth week of hunting season
GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has […]
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FWP News: FWP to host meeting in Red Lodge to help residents reduce bear conflicts
BILLINGS – Have you ever had your dumpster raided? Bird feeder destroyed? Chickens killed? Perhaps you’ve observed neighbors or tourists not […]
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ROULADE!!! by Montana Grant
Wild game is not always the most tender cut of meat. Large elk and deer live a hard life in […]
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Fire in the Sky–Literally
You know that moment when you casually glance at the sky at night during a meaningless conversation with your significant […]
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Eyeing Those Ivories? Here’s How to Get them Super Quickly and Simply
When it comes to elk, those pearly ivories aren’t just teeth—they’re like gold to many hunters…and non-hunters. Whether you want […]
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FWP Offers Educator Resources to Teachers
Hey teachers! Ready to take your classroom on a virtual adventure? Dive into Montana’s incredible wildlife with our expert-led virtual […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
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Trail Cam Photos You Have to See to Believe
Get ready to check out some interesting guests caught in the act—these trail cams have been busy playing paparazzi! Some […]
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HARD HUNTING!!! By Montana Grant
Hunting has changed over the years. Many of us older hunters began chasing bunnies and bushytails. Small game hunting trained […]
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Battle of the Backyard Bucks: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer
Oh, deer. They’re one of the more common mascots of the woods, the stars of hunting season for many, and, […]
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“He’s not super heavy, but he’s tall”
When you just can’t help but messing with a fellow hunter. lol
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“SHRAPNEL” ON THE HUNT AGAIN!!! by Montana Grant
If there was ever another Lewis and Clark Expedition, they would need to take Kirk “Shrapnel” Stovall along as the […]
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Heavy-Horned Speedgoats!
We have been sent some crazy non-typical bucks, and this antelope is no exception! Check out the horns on this […]
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Elk & Cheese, Please!
Who says comfort food can’t be a little wild? This creamy elk mac and cheese is where it’s at! Packed […]
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FWP News: Mountain lion population monitoring planned for eastern Pioneer Mountains and Highland Mountains
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists and experienced houndsmen will be conducting field work this winter in the […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The Trapping Debate: Heroes, Villains, or Something in Between?
Learn the REAL Facts About Trapping in Montana! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Jerky So Good, You’ll Snack Your Way to Empty Bags
Have a wild game craving? Kokanee Quinn does, and she found a tasty go-to jerky marinade recipe that’s a sweet, […]
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MT. TUBE STEAKS and … by Montana Grant
Hunting, fishing, and any camping will involve Hot Dogs on the menu at some point. This meal is easy, fast, […]
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Chop, Drop, Rescue
Stranded in the Saskatchewan wilderness with no phone, no help, and bad weather, one man took “thinking outside the box” […]
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The New Rule of Playtime: Expect the Unexpected
When we were kids, playing outside meant endless adventures—finding cool rocks, frogs, or maybe even a rusty bike frame. Fast […]
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Brett French reports: Judith River land donated for state park
A history-rich parcel of land along the Judith and Missouri rivers in north-central Montana has been donated to the Montana […]
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FWP News: CWD detected for first time in Hunting District 404
Hunters are encouraged to submit samples for CWD testing GREAT FALLS – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently detected in a […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.21.24
Lake trout bite has picked up the past week as more fish are moving into a post-spawn stage and are […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.21.24
Fresno is 18% full, no inflow & outflow is about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]
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FWP News: Vehicle access temporarily prohibited at Rosebud Isle Fishing Access Site
Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure, effective immediately, at Rosebud […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks about Wildlife’s Unexpected Ally with The MTA
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives into the truth about trapping with Ed Hebbe IV from […]
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The Most Non-Typical Buck?
Montana Outdoor Radio Show follower, Glenn Siroky, shared quite a buck with us! He came across some pictures of one […]
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TROUT PIE!!! by Montana Grant
This recipe can be made ahead of time and is perfect at a camp or for when company drops by. […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by IDFG 11.19.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024. Steelhead […]
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Big Sky, Big Birds
If you’re looking to bag some pheasants, Montana has some. With the season kicking off in October, you’ve got plenty […]
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FWP News: Region 5 Game check station results through week four of the general hunting season in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season is in its final two weeks. After the first four weeks of […]
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Montana Muley Hunt
Hunting mule deer in Montana isn’t just a pastime—it’s a part of life for some. Chasing these bucks is as […]
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Spicy Salmon Rice Muffins
Use some of that Chinook salmon you reeled in this summer and spice it up with these salmon rice […]
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MT GRANT’S WORKSHOP #2 (by Montana Grant)
Ice season is just around the corner. Last year I caught my first ice limit on the last week of […]
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Deer Down, Bear Around
If you’re heading out for deer season, don’t forget your bear tag… You never know when your deer might catch […]
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The Perfect Basket
Some folks are all about those picture-perfect whitetail baskets, and this one’s definitely checking the boxes. You don’t run into […]
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Tame the Taste of the Wild with Mountain Lion Meat Tacos
Looking for a dish that’s as fierce as it is flavorful? Enter mountain lion tacos—an unexpected twist on taco night […]
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WRAPPED TOO TIGHT!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing lines come in many colors, diameters, and styles. It’s all designed to catch fish but not birds, critters, or […]
