Jun 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
What Deer See and Why It Matters
If you think you're invisible to a deer in blaze orange, you might be wrong…
Jun 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Koi
Releasing goldfish into Montana waters isn’t kindness—it’s an environmental mess… Read more from Montana Grant here..
Jun 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Great Thompson Falls Log Haul of 1972
Montana made logging history in 1972 with one super awesome, seven-trailer haul…
Jun 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Milk River Project Update: Water Is On the Move!
Water is officially flowing again through the newly rebuilt St. Mary Siphons!!
Jun 25, 2025 · Angela Montana
Most Common Fishing Violations
Great fishing comes with great responsibility—FWP wardens are watching, and ignorance isn’t a defense. More from Montana Grant here…
Jun 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Attn Tribal Fishers: Fish Consumption Advisory
Fish Consumption Advisory for all species and sizes of fish harvested from Lower Clark Fork River….
Jun 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Perfectly Simple Pike Cutlets Recipe
Turn your fresh lake pike into crispy, healthy cutlets that are big on flavor and easy to love…
Jun 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.23.25
Flows are low, temps are rising, and the bite is still on—Montana trout don’t take weekends off…
Jun 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Top Streamer Patterns for the Bighorn River 6.22.25
Want to hook a Bighorn bruiser? Tie on a streamer and let the dance begin…
Jun 24, 2025 · Angela Montana
Owls Are Hooting Early
When Montana’s rivers heat up, Hoot Owl rules kick in to give trout a break—and anglers a reason to rise early. More from Montana Grant here!
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fresno Ramp Update 6.23.25
Ramp upgrades are underway at Fresno…
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bison Dies After Slipping Into Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring
A bull bison took a wrong step and fell into the scalding waters of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone. Witnesses watched in shock as it couldn’t escape the roughly 160-degree pool—an unfortunate reminder that the park is still truly wild.
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upcoming FWP season setting meetings this week
Mark your calendars!
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Did You Know: The Ice-Cold Survival Skills of the Wood Frog
Not all tough Montanans wear flannel—some freeze solid for eight months and still wake up ready to party…
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Catfish That Couldn’t Stay Uncaught
Some fish chase bait, but "Spotty" chases fame…
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.23.25
Windy, wet weather kept most anglers off the water last weekend, but those who ventured out found success….
Jun 23, 2025 · Angela Montana
Trout Lake
Trout Lake may be small in size, but it’s legendary for monster trout, muddy mishaps, and fish so big they’ve broken rods, hearts, and a few family picnics. Read more from Montana Grant here…
Jun 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Anti-Hunters Plan to Kill Bears with Kindness in Florida
Anti-hunters are snapping up Florida bear tags not to hunt, but to hold — turning a very necessary and important wildlife management tool into a protest strategy…
Jun 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Kootenai River Fishing Report 6.20.25
With flows dropping, bugs popping, and trout getting grabby, this week’s Kootenai River update from Linehan Outfitting has everything you need—except the tug on your line…
Jun 22, 2025 · Angela Montana
Sliders Slide Down Easy
When the outdoors calls, hungry sportsmen need fast, flavorful fuel—enter the mighty Slider: small, satisfying, and ready between bites and big moments… Read more from Montana Grant!
Jun 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Lessons
A lifelong angler’s journey begins in Yellowstone’s wild waters, where a patient mentor, a bamboo fly rod, and a legendary brown trout shaped a young boy’s fishing destiny.. Read more from Montana Grant!
Jun 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: The Secret Side of State Parks
Think Montana’s State Parks run on tax dollars? This episode uncovers the surprising nonprofit making the magic happen behind the scenes.
Jun 21, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Hooked on Heavenly Walleye
This week, Kokanee Quinn reels in a campfire-worthy classic…
Jun 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Gated road blocks route to BLM’s Seven Blackfoot WSA
A controversial gate on a rugged Montana road has cut off public access to thousands of acres of wildlands… Read more from Brett French here.
Jun 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Surplus Central Flyway swan licenses available Monday
First-come, first-serve surplus swan licenses in the Central Flyway available soon…
Jun 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: State Parks’ Best-Kept Secret
Think you know who runs Montana’s State Parks? Think again—the new MT Outdoor Podcast episode reveals the surprising nonprofit powering some of the coolest stuff behind the scenes. Check out this sneak peek!
Jun 20, 2025 · Angela Montana
Big Hole Fishing Report
Headed to the Big Hole? See what Sunrise has to say first!
Jun 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Trout Cheese Ravioli and Asparagus Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
The perfect trout summer salad has arrived!!
Jun 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Jefferson River Fishing Report 6.18.25
The Jefferson is now low and warming after runoff—perfect timing to get away from the crowds…
Jun 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hoot-owl restrictions take effect today on section of Madison River
Be aware of hoot-owl restrictions in effect today…
Jun 19, 2025 · Angela Montana
All My Rowdy Friends Have…
Once reserved for sailors and soldiers, tattoos are now as common as fishing stories—and just as questionable. Read more from Montana Grant here!
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellow, green tag paddlefish seasons end with estimated 755 fish harvested
The 2025 yellow and green tag paddlefish season wrapped up June 15…
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.18.25
Walleye action is heating up in the weeds, pike are crushing baits in the new growth, and lake trout are biting deep…
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Lodgepole man charged with poaching deer and elk in Blaine and Phillips Counties–
A Lodgepole man faces multiple charges after a major poaching investigation uncovered headless deer and elk illegally killed and sold for antlers in Blaine and Phillips Counties.
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Watch: Cow Elk Chases a Grizzly Bear While It Chases a Calf Elk in Montana
A wild Montana moment: a cow elk is seen chasing a grizzly bear that appears to be chasing a calf elk. Feature photo: YouTube screenshot.
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Madison Fishing Report 6.17 – 6.23
The Upper Madison is lit—Salmonflies are flying, trout are biting, and June snowstorms come with hand warmers and hogs on the line…
Jun 18, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fish Trip Sandwich
When the bite slows down, it’s sandwich time—so make it one worth remembering… Read more from Montana Grant here…
Jun 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Just a Reminder That Bison Are Not Babysitters
If your family photo op involves a toddler and a wild bison, it is safe to say the bison is not the problem…
Jun 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Rise of Tiber–the Walleye Giant
Tiber Reservoir is evolving and is now a full-blown walleye heavyweight…
Jun 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
The One Best Fishing Spot
Every angler has that one magical day on the water—and just maybe, that one Honey Hole that’s never quite the same again.
Jun 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
N.A.T.C.A 40TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT WESTERN CANADA/U.S. JULY 9, 10 & 11, 2025
Trappers, traders, and collectors—N.A.T.C.A. is turning 40, and you’re invited to the ultimate campout bash in Florence!
Jun 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
German Shepherd Jumps From Moving Jeep to Chase Gray Wolf in Yellowstone
A German shepherd leapt from a moving Jeep in Yellowstone to chase a wild gray wolf. Photos by guide MacNeil Lyons show the tense roadside standoff south of Canyon Village—ending without bites or barks, thanks to a strong recall.
Jun 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Milk River Project Update 6.16.25
A dry Milk River in Alberta is a stark reminder: when the St. Mary system fails, the impact isn’t just local—it’s international…
Jun 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Sign-up for surplus licenses, over-the-counter B licenses now available
Hunters: Sign up now for Montana’s Surplus List to claim leftover Deer B and Elk B licenses—first come, first emailed!
Jun 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Father’s Day Fishing: Austin Lee Lands 35-Pound, 50-Inch Northern Pike at Canyon Ferry
Austin Lee battled a massive northern pike for more than an hour at Canyon Ferry, landing a 35-pound, 50-inch fish—just 2.5 pounds shy of Montana’s long-standing state record.
Jun 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.16.25
From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleye and rainbow bites are heating up..
Jun 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fish Fry Sweet Side
Crispy, golden, and just sweet enough—these campfire-approved sweet potato fries are the perfect sidekick to your fresh catch… Read more from Montana Grant here…
Jun 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ruby River Fishing Report 6.13.25
The Ruby is still a little big for walk and wade fishing…
Jun 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fishing with Battleships
When Montana’s legendary Salmon Fly hatch erupts, the fish go wild—and so do the mishaps, so watch yer back cast! More from Montana Grant here..
Jun 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Smallmouth Time
Looking for a hard-fighting fish, clean water, and a cooler full of dinner? The Clearwater River’s smallmouth bass bite is on—and it’s time to cast. More from Montana Grant here…