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FWP News: Hoot-owl restrictions placed on additional rivers in southwest Montana
Fishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Angling restrictions on several additional rivers in southwest Montana go into […]
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Sneak Peek: The Montana Outdoor Podcast Asks How Do You Montana?
This week on the new Montana Outdoor Podcast episode, your host Downrigger Dale chats with Mitch Staley, the Chief Marketing […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook update – 7/10/2024
July 10, 2024 Hi everyone, during the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 4 – […]
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The Bear and the Fence…
Have you ever seen a bear try to get away one way but made it easier another way during the […]
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LIGHTENING BUGS are on the OUT!!! by Montana Grant
Lightening or glow bugs have always amazed kids. Chasing these glowing bugs is fun. I remember filling a jar with […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.10.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament LIVE with the Captain on Saturday, 7.13.24! (click here […]
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Montana Outdoor Radio Show will be live at MT Walleye Gov Cup
The Montana Outdoor Radio Show will broadcast live from the official boat ramp of this year’s Montana Walleye Governor’s Cup. […]
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FISHING TICKETS!!! by Montana Grant
Most sportsmen and women do not intentionally break the law. Many are simply not aware or ignorant about the laws, […]
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FWP News: CORRECTED: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl restrictions on some rivers in southwest Montana
Correction: In a previous version of this press release, it was stated that the entire Clark Fork River will be under […]
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FWP News: Rosebud Isle FAS Black Bear
A black bear has been frequenting the Rosebud Isle Fishing Access Site in Fishtail. Recreationists are reminded to be bear […]
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Grizzly Bear Management: Alberta Lifts Ban for Selective Hunts
Alberta is lifting a nearly 20-year ban on hunting grizzly bears under specific conditions, according to Rocky Mountain Outlook. The […]
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Idaho State Record Tiger Trout
Wow! Check out this press release from Idaho Fish and Game! Congratulations to Austin Christensen of Montpelier, Idaho on setting […]
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FWP News: Return of the Redband Rainbow
FWP hatchery restarting native rainbow trout stock KALISPELL — Montana’s only native rainbow trout is making a comeback in the northwest […]
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CAMPFIRE SMOKE!!! by Montana Grant
Campfires are great for heat, cooking, and providing light but they also make smoke. This smoke can be bad for […]
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HANDS ON FISHING!!! by Montana Grant
Real anglers do not always need expensive tackle, bait, flies, lures, or stuff to catch a fish. Sometimes hands on […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.8.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is really turning on throughout the reservoir. The best areas are Pond 4, Pond 2 to […]
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Sucks being Stuck!
A moose ended up checking out the lake and fell. The scary part is that mom and a sibling are […]
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How To: 5 Basic Boating Knots
So, you are a newbie to the boating world–or maybe you have never really known how to tie knots because […]
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Grizzly bear eats cow elk alive
Nature is brutal and we can only hope that if reincarnation is a thing, we don’t come back in another […]
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HUNTING SEASON BEGINS NOW!!! by Montana Grant
Fall is the legal time to begin hunting. Usually, September means the start of deer, elk, and other hunting. In […]
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Don Wilkins Teaches with Fishing Technology
This is a video of Don Wilkins using his fishing tech to teach his clients the art of jigging for […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Searches for Facts About Noxon Rapids Reservoir and the Health of its Fish!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fisheries Biologist […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Red, White and Blue Cheese Venison Burgers!
How patriotic is your food this 4th of July week? How does a red, white and blue cheese venison burger […]
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Huge Holter Pike Caught
Last Wednesday at Holter Reservoir, Woody Shuler reeled in a 38-inch northern pike while fishing for Kokanee. Alongside Woody was […]
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Going Back in Time: Fort Peck Dam Construction
If you are a history buff, or if you like everything Fort Peck, here is something for you!
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WHITE BUFFALO by Montana Grant
The birth of a White Buffalo, in Yellowstone National Park has become big news. Last month, a small white buffalo […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.4.24
Fresno is 84% full. Inflow 9 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. With water level staying stabile, walleye & northern fishing […]
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Youngster Gets Personal Best Walleye on Peck
Curly Olson from Lewistown had a proud moment with his grandson Eli, who reeled in a big walleye uing his […]
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Yellowstone Ranger Injured in Shootout, Suspect Killed at Canyon Village
A person was killed and a Yellowstone ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village at Yellowstone National Park. […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 7.3.24
Hi everyone, the Upper Salmon River fishery was open last week from June 26 to June 30 (Thursday to Sunday). […]
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Smoked Shotgun Shells Recipe for the 4th of July
When you think of shotgun shells, you probably don’t think about eating them, but this recipe will change that for […]
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Fireworks and a Fishing Tale
Funny things can happen while you’re fishing, and sometimes things aren’t actually funny until long after the incident. Today we […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Noxon and Fish with FWP’s Travis Rehm
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale sits down with Travis Rehm, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fisheries […]
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Brett French reports: Yellowstone’s wolf queen
An 11-year-old, one-eyed female wolf that lives in Yellowstone National Park has led an amazing life. The wolf, named 907F […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 1, 2024) A few Kokanee are being […]
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Facts about Crawfish
Montana is home to crawfish…or crawdads. But how much do you know about these clawed creatures–other than they taste delicious? […]
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A “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” Moment
On January 22, 1943, the Black Hills saw some wild temperature swings. Early in the morning, it was above freezing […]
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S’MORE FUN!!! by Montana Grant
Who doesn’t like S’MORES? This toasty and tasty snack is the perfect campfire treat. Every important food group is in […]
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FWP News: NO FIREWORKS ON FWP PROPERTY INCLUDING FISHING ACCESS SITES
Visiting a Montana fishing access site on July Fourth is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at home. […]
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FWP News: PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AIS THIS FOURTH OF JULY, AND ALWAYS
38,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – As boaters and other water recreationists gear up for the July […]
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FWP News: Nonresident hunters can check their Alternates List status online
HELENA – Nonresident hunters who registered to be placed on the Alternates List can now check their status on MyFWP: myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action. Every […]
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FWP News: Spring and Summer Hunter Ed Courses Complete!
Several hunter education courses have taken place across Region 6 this spring and summer, bringing in a bunch of new […]
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Simple Venison Sausage Calzone with Papa Murphy’s Pizza
If you like Papa Murphy pizza and have some venison sausage in the freezer, this one is for you. SUPER […]
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Father’s Day Fishing Trip Turns Tragic: A Water Safety Wake-Up Call
This past Father’s Day, a tragic accident occurred at Oneida Lake in Hastings, New York. Anthony Davis, 44, from Clay, […]
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WORST WAYS TO DIE IN THE WILD!!! by Montana Grant
No one wants to die! An end of life in the wild can be the scariest. This is why outdoor […]
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Yellowstone National Park statement about white bison calf
Confirmation At this time, Yellowstone National Park can confirm, based on multiple creditable sightings, that a white bison calf was […]
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FWP News: Pallid Sturgeon Larval Drift Study
A study currently underway in the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck Reservoir is testing how well pallid […]
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FWP News: Black bear near Colstrip captured, relocated
MILES CITY – A young male black bear that had been getting into garbage in and around Colstrip residential areas […]
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Tick Talk: What You Should Know About These Tiny Pests and Their Big Impact
What Are Ticks? Ticks are arachnids, closely related to spiders. They have four pairs of legs, no antennae, and can’t […]
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Reel Heroes: State Farm Agents’ Fishing Trip Ends with 38-Dog Rescue
What started as a simple fishing trip turned into a rescue mission for 38 dogs. Bob Gist, a State Farm […]