Jun 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.30.25
Walleye and rainbow trout action is heating up on Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs…
Jun 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Missouri River Fishing Report 6.28.25
Tricos are hatching early, short leashing is hot, and it's dry fly heaven on the Mo’ with low summer flows!
Jun 30, 2025 · Angela Montana
Best Time of the Day
Early, late, or even midnight under a full moon—any time can be the BEST time to fish, depending on who you ask (and what you’re after)! Read more from Montana Grant here!
Jun 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Give Your Fish a New Best Friend with Parsley Lemon Sauce
Tired of endless fish recipes? Discover the simple sauce that turns any catch into a real knockout…
Jun 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Porch Ponds
Since we’re mostly water, it makes sense that water soothes us—learn how to create your own peaceful Porch Pond escape. More from Montana Grant here…
Jun 29, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helicopter Hunter in Idaho Hit with Lifetime Hunting Ban
Poacher’s Trophy Hunt Ends in Lifetime Timeout and Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Fines…
Jun 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.27.25
The Yellowstone River is running low, the salmonflies are hatching, and the dry fly action is heating up fast…
Jun 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
What Kind of a Hunter Are You?
A real hunter doesn’t just aim to kill—they aim to honor the animal, the land, and the tradition. Read more from Montana Grant right here!
Jun 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Meet the Trap Collectors!
From mouse traps to man traps, this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast will snare your attention and never let go. More here….
Jun 28, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Corn Ribs
Think you’ve had corn on the cob every way imaginable? These crispy, caramelized “corn ribs” will change your mind!
Jun 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Friday Foul: Yellowstone National Park Tourists
Another bad idea at YNP…
Jun 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Lars Sorensen 6.26.25
Here's the latest from Nelson…
Jun 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fish and Wildlife Commission OKs Elk Hunting Access deals
Some hunters and commissioners are raising red flags over Montana’s Elk Hunting Access program, saying it promises exclusive access but often delivers crowded conditions — all while landowners stack benefits from multiple state programs. Read more from Brett French…
Jun 27, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Boat, A Blessing, and a Perfectly Timed Surprise
Some call it fate. Others call it Larry. Either way, the timing was perfect.
Jun 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Drone’s Fiery Encounter in Sidney, MT
A routine storm chase detoured into a fireball-filled explosion in Sidney, Montana…
Jun 26, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.26.25
From shallow smallies to deep-water lakers and a few bonus Chinook—Fort Peck’s bite is on across all depths this week!
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.