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Bacon-Wrapped Venison Backstrap with Mushroom Cream Sauce
Wrap it in bacon, drown it in mushroom cream, and call it dinner — venison backstraps never tasted so good!
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Being Nice Is Good Outdoors Etiquette
A little kindness on the water (or ice) can reel in more than fish — it can catch lifelong friends… Read more from Montana Grant here..
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When It’s Tourist Season at YNP…
Common sense seems to sometimes take a vacation at Yellowstone National Park…
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Kamp Cook’s Jurassic Hunt
One look at the size of this bird and you’ll understand why Kamp Cook called it a pterodactyl!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The 30-Inch Walleye Obsession
When passion meets persistence, you get Ken, Amy, and the never-ending hunt for the 30-inch walleye…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Elk Venison Rump Roast with Chipotle Butter
Bring the heat and the flavor with Kokanee Quinn’s latest recipe find!
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The Hunt for Access in Montana
Montana’s wide-open country is shrinking — at least for those who hunt it…
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The Captain Has Company (and She is Foxy)
Lewistown gossip heats up after the Captain’s surprise encounter with a foxy lady…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: The 30-Inch Walleye Syndrome
Hooked on love and the hunt for a 30-incher — catch the sneak peek now!
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Feds Drop Nationwide Wolf Recovery Plan
The feds just called off a nationwide wolf recovery plan, saying gray wolves are doing just fine, but not everybody agrees…
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Venison and Green Chile Pepper Jack Summer Sausage
Venison + Green Chiles + Pepper Jack = pure magic in sausage form…
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I Can See Clearly Now
Because the only thing cloudier than your windshield should be the weather… Read more from Montana Grant here!
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Yellowstone seeks bison reduction to stay within goals
Yellowstone aims to cut its bison herd to keep the population within park management goals… read more from Brett French here…
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Elk Goes Full Jurassic Park (On a Goose)
Because sometimes, even elk crave something with a little more bite….
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When Anglers Go Viral In The Wrong Way
Fishing laws + livestream = a viral fail you don’t want to star in…
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Chinook Salmon Return to the Upper Klamath for the First Time in a Century
ODFW says salmon are rewriting history in the upper Klamath Basin — one river at a time…
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Catch a Fish…
When dinner depends on your next cast, knowing how to fish without gear isn’t a hobby—it’s survival… More from Montana Grant here.
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R2 Check Station Harvest Results – 2nd Week
Early season reports show steady elk and deer harvests across west-central Montana…
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Soup Season Is Here with Creamy Salmon Chowder
Warm up winter with a hearty, flavor-packed salmon dish that’s anything but basic…
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Reminder of Why to Take a Kid Fishing
The best catch of the day is the kiddo who can’t stop giggling when they catch a fish!
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R1 Check Station Harvest Results – 2nd Week
Northwest Montana hunters are finding success despite fewer hitting the field this season…
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Wolf Creek Angler’s “Farewell October” Fishing Report
The following report is by Wolf Creek Angler, posted on October 30, 2025: The fall fishing season has nearly passed […]
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Little Things
From campfires to tailgates, level up your lunch game with sandwiches so good they deserve their own hunting story…
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2025 Fall Mack Days – Final Results
The 2025 Fall Mack Days saw 151 anglers enter a whopping 18,414 lake trout, with Jerry Benson of Plains taking top honors.
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2025 Montana Livestock Loss Information January 1 – October 31
Here is the latest claims reimbursement information from the Montana Department of Livestock..
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Is There a Catch to Catch and Release?
New research is sparking debate over whether catch and release really protects the trout we love….
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November Missouri River Fly Fishing Forecast
While most anglers pack it in for the season, the Missouri River still whispers, “The Blue Wings are hatching — and the trout are listening.”
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Snakey Senters
Even as winter chills Big Sky Country, some of Montana’s rattlers are still out sunning — and surprising hunters, hikers, and fishermen alike…
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Clark Fork River Fishing Report 10.31.25
Cool temps, hungry trout, and blue-winged olives — it’s prime time on the Clark Fork…
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Tub O Trout
Big rainbow trout are biting at Canyon Ferry—grab your gear, hit the shore, and fill your tub while the fishing’s hot!
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FWP releases deer, elk and black bear regulations proposals
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released proposals for 2026/2027 deer, elk and black bear regulations for public comment.
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MT Outdoor Podcast: This One is Gonna Get Spooky
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale and guest Megan Buecking explore Montana’s haunted ghost towns—and the chilling stories that may keep you up at night…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Venison Backstrap
This simple venison backstrap recipe brings the taste of the hunt to your table with a buttery sear and a sweet-savory maple glaze..
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Huntin and Fishin Everyday
Hunting and fishing may have started as survival, but today they’re about conservation, respect, and the pure joy of being outdoors…
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How social media negatively impacts Glacier National Park
Social media is reshaping Glacier National Park—and sometimes putting rescuers in danger as visitors chase the perfect post…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.30.25
Check out what Don Wilkins has to say about Fort Peck fishing this week!
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Whitebird Fishing Access Site reopens to motorized vehicles
BILLINGS – The Whitebird Fishing Access Site (FAS) is now open to motor vehicle traffic. The FAS closed to motorized access […]
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A Mountain of Controversy Over Proposed “Mini Resort Town”
Plans to transform Washington state’s Mission Ridge into a mini resort town are igniting a fierce battle between developers, locals, and wildlife advocates.
