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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.5.24
Fresno is 26% full with no inflow & about 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is still usable. Fish […]
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DOVE LOVE!!! by Montana Grant
Dove hunting is fun but tough. Some anti hunters consider Dove hunting a sin but… Doves are hard to hit […]
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FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on snowmobile grant proposals
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2024 snowmobile grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted […]
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 9.5.24
Seems like the salmon season is in a transition mode on Fort Peck. The fish seem to be staging for […]
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Brett French reports: Hawg hunting–Lunker Fort Peck chinook salmon lure anglers
There are so many intricacies to fishing for chinook salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir it can be a bit intimidating. […]
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The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) and Lake County Agree on Long-Term Lease for Ravalli AIS Boat-Check Station
Lake County will lease land to Tribes at no cost for 20 years so that Tribes can carry on operating […]
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When your elk video is interrupted…
Wouldn’t it be crazy if you were filming some elk in a field, and, all of the sudden, a mountian […]
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FWP News: Shooting Range Development Grant projects receive funding
HELENA – Approximately $260,000 was awarded to three projects through the Shooting Range Development Grant Program, which is administered by Montana […]
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The Office Outing That Turned into a One-Man Mountain Adventure
Imagine going on an office retreat, hiking up a mountain, and getting left behind by your co-workers—awkward, right? That’s exactly […]
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Fishy Finds: Strange Things Discovered in Fish Bellies
When anglers reel in their catch, most expect to find a belly full of baitfish or maybe a few […]
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FWP News: Apprentice hunter application available online
Apprentices, mentors must complete, submit certification form before hunting HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 17 […]
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Big Sky Country Eyes in the Sky
Ever wonder what type of raptors are soaring above you in Montana’s big sky? Archery season has just started in […]
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“Geeze!”: Jaxon Krall’s Giant Tiger Trout Reels in State Record
Jaxon Krall, a soft-spoken 13-year-old from Kemmerer, just made a big splash in the fishing world by landing a record-breaking […]
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Livestock Loss Update
The Montana Livestock Loss Board is here to help ranchers tackle the challenges of living alongside wolves, grizzly bears, and […]
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FWP News: Governor proclaims September Bear Aware Month
Educational activities planned around state HELENA – September is Bear Aware month in Montana and as bear activity increases and archery […]
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FWP News: FWP announces public comment opportunities
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EAs), conservation leases and other department projects. […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate, from the Silos up to White Earth […]
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Turkey Beard Talk
Ready to talk turkey? Before you pull out those calls and get ready to head into the woods, let’s dive […]
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CORN COOKIN!!! by Montana Grant
Summertime is sweet corn time. Fresh corn cannot be beaten. Ironically out of all the corn grown in America, less […]
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In Honor of World Beard Day, this One is for the Hunters
Believe it or not, it’s World Beard Day! Whether you’re already rocking that hunting-season scruff or holding out for No-Shave […]
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Handcrafted Victory: Reeling in a Record Tiger Muskie with a Personal Touch
A Montana angler, Daniel Caricaburu-Lundin, made headlines after catching a record-breaking 45.2-inch tiger muskie at Ackley Lake. The best part? […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.1.24
Montana Hebgen: (not much has changed since the last report) – There’s still been some gulpers on the north shore, key […]
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Virtual Vacations: How NYC Seniors Are Traveling the World Without Leaving Home
NYC seniors are having the time of their lives, traveling the world without leaving their nursing homes, thanks to Mynd […]
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Canyon Ferry Adventuring
If you are new to the area or have just never been to Canyon Ferry and are considering a trip–here […]
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STEAK FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Steak Fish is not a single species of fish but is a style of cooking fish. Big Round, Fat fish […]
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Bait Smarts: Researching the Perfect Lure
How do YOU do research with lures? View this post on Instagram30 A post shared by Back […]
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THE BEST CAMP!!! by Montana Grant
Camping is fun but there are many types of camping. After a lifetime of roughing it camping, my wife “Montana […]
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FWP News: Hunters reminded of sandhill crane hunting district boundary change
BILLINGS – Sandhill crane hunters need to be aware of a hunting district boundary change in south-central Montana for the 2024 […]
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Master the Call: Shawn Plakke’s Expert Tips to Bring in Bull Elk – Tune In to MT Outdoor Podcast!
Do You Want to be Able to Call Bull Elk in Like a True Master? If So, Then This Podcast […]
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JOE’S RULE!!! by Montana Grant
My Dad, Joe, was a hard man. He had survived fifty combat missions in WW2, was a coal miner, and […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Brett French’s Salmon Marinade
When we asked Brett French, the outdoor editor of the Billings Gazette, how to make the delicious marinade he made […]
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Whitefish Report for Flathead Lake by Ross Tate
The whitefish whisperer, Ross Tate, fished Flathead Lake Friday. Ross Tate reporting a good day of whitefish fishing in the […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.30.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 99 cfs outflow. The dam ramp is still open. For best results, fish […]
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FWP News: Big Hole River to close to all fishing starting at midnight
HELENA – The entire Big Hole River will be closed to fishing starting at midnight tonight, Aug. 30, due to low […]
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Bear Necessities: The Breakfast Burrito That’s Simple Yet Delicious
Say hello to the ultimate breakfast game-changer: the bear meat breakfast burrito! This one’s so simple to make and so […]
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TAILGATE TYING!!! by Montana Grant
When we take our fly-fishing Treks, I always bring along my fly-tying gear. I learned this need from Lefty Kreh, […]
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 8.30.24
The salmon fishing week was cut short with high winds on Tuesday through Thursday. It was a short week but […]
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Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Unlock Pro Elk Calling with Shawn Plakke
Get ready for a wild ride, folks! We have an exclusive sneak peek of the next Montana Outdoor Podcast episode, […]
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FWP News: Still time to review, comment on proposed FWP fishing regs
Miles City – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings around the state to present proposals for the 2025-26 […]
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FWP News: Public comment being accepted on proposals for October 10 commission meeting
HELENA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission is accepting public comment on agenda items for its Oct. 10 meeting. The meeting […]
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Selfie Gone Wrong
A 23-year-old gymnast sadly died after falling 260 feet down a mountain in Germany while trying to take a selfie […]
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Brett French reports: Stories in ancient rock art
Central Montana is home to some unique and ancient rock art sites, places where Native Americans painted or etched figures […]
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SEARIUS MEAT!!! by Montana Grant
Grilling is a tasty way to cook. Grillers pride themselves on special ways to finish their meat. This often means […]
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AI on the Road: Students Invent Wildlife-Detecting Dashcam
A group of high school students in Denver came up with a cool idea to help drivers avoid hitting wildlife […]
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Claws, Jaws, and Bullet Wounds: Surviving Alaska’s Wild Side
Tyler Johnson and his dad had a close encounter with a brown bear that they won’t soon forget. While hiking […]
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LOOKING FOR CRITTERS!!! by Montana Grant
The rules for hunting deer, antelope, moose, and elk are simple. Look for Critters Shoot the Critter If you miss, […]
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Two anglers reeled in history while fishing together
Two anglers fishing together in West Virginia made fishing history on August 8th, breaking records for both the length and […]
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Stuffed Bison Burger Recipe
While we are watching tourists get too close to bison at national parks, some of us are wondering what to […]
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Wildlife Isn’t a Photo Op: Jackson Hole’s Message to Tourists
Jackson Hole has a new, clever way to remind folks to keep their distance from wildlife. It’s unfortunate that some […]
