May 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.15.25
The water is warming up, and so is the bite…
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Legislature passes bills for upland hunters, habitat, access
Montana hunters may soon get a 10-day head start on their feathered foes—before the out-of-staters flock in. Read more from Brett French here…
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
New Fishing Season, New Rules
Montana’s rivers reopen for the season this weekend—with new rules, fewer hooks, and even fewer bull trout…
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Angler Gets Front-Row Elk Bugle While Trout Fishing
A day of trout fishing turned wild when a bull elk and cow wandered right past an angler—and the bull bugled in the river beside him. With Montana’s 2025 archery season stirring excitement, the unexpected riverside “concert” is the kind that makes your heart race.
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Antler Heist — Blackhawk Edition
When a military helicopter lands in the Montana backcountry, what happens next is anything but standard procedure..
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
BLM to Host Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event in Livingston, Montana
Saddle up for a one-of-a-kind chance to meet, learn about, and adopt wild horses and burros at this unforgettable three-day event in Livingston, Montana!
May 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Floating Streamers
Think dry flies are just for dainty trout? Think again—Charlie Brooks’ legendary floating streamer proves that big bugs catch even bigger fish, and this tale of mentorship, memory, and monster trout is one you won’t want to miss. Read more from Montana Grant here…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Public Meeting: Wild and Domestic Sheep Comingling Project
Discover how you can help protect Montana’s bighorn sheep and support healthy rangelands at a public meeting in Thompson Falls on May 15—producers and goat/sheep owners encouraged to attend…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Temporary Site Closure on Upper Yellowstone River
A grizzly bear temporarily closes FAS on Yellowstone River…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Missouri Paddlefish Update III, May 14, 2025
Paddlefish are on the move as Missouri River flows rise—find out where to expect more action and snagging activity heading into Memorial Weekend…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fresno Dam Upgrades Underway to Strengthen Long-Term Performance
Fresno Dam is getting a much-needed makeover to keep the Hi-Line flowing strong for generations to come…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Honey Basted Bacon-Wrapped Salmon Bites
Craving a flavor explosion? These bacon-wrapped honey glazed salmon bites are the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy, and you won’t believe how easy they are to make…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Stars, Stripes, and Stolen Fish
When America’s bird wants a fresh filet, sometimes it skips the fishing rod and steals it straight from your hand—because why hunt when the buffet is open?
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Closures on Big Hole River to be lifted Thursday
Big Hole closures lifted tomorrow…
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Napping While Hunting in Bear Country: The Risks Every Hunter Should Know
A quick mid-day nap can feel like a good reset during a hunt—but in bear country it can also mean waking up to a curious cub and a protective sow nearby. Staying aware matters as much as your aim.
May 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cannibal Trout
When a Lake Trout snacks on a pinkie finger, you start to wonder—who’s really at the top of the food chain?
May 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
When School Goes Outdoors: A Day of Discovery at Downstream
Fifth graders swapped desks for dirt and textbooks for tackle boxes during a wild day of birdwatching, fishing, and hands-on learning at Fort Peck’s Outdoor Classroom.
May 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
When Bear Hunting Becomes a Pop Quiz (and You Fail)
When bear hunting turns into a pop quiz, misidentifying your target can lead to a grizzly mistake—literally.
May 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Gallatin River Fishing Report 5.13.25
It might not be pretty out there on the Gallatin, but the fish are still biting if you know what to toss…
May 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Not All Record Fish Make the Record Books
It’s one of the biggest bass ever caught in Oregon—but the record books won’t touch it.
May 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Tired of the Fly Fishing Crowds?
Tired of elbow-to-elbow casting? Discover Montana’s overlooked fly-fishing gems where the trout are big and the crowds are small….
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone Is Wild, But Not That Wild—Weed Still Banned
America’s first park is full of natural highs—just don’t bring your own….
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
2025 Spring Mack Days-Final Results
The 2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake broke records with over 60,000 lake trout entries turned in by 206 anglers, all part of a conservation effort to reduce non-native lake trout and boost native fish populations…
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Milk River Project Apron Action: St. Mary Crews Gear Up for a Concrete Marathon
Concrete’s about to fly as the St. Mary Inlet apron gets prepped for near-daily pours—weather permitting…
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.12.25
Walleye are heating up on Hauser, rainbows are cruising Holter, and Canyon Ferry anglers are switching tactics as spring fishing kicks into high gear across the reservoirs….
May 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Different Strokes
Mastering the drift boat means rowing upstream to go downstream—just ask Montana’s own oarsman, “Biggie,” who makes it look effortless. Read more from Montana Grant here…
May 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
How to Clean a Trout
Here's a quick way to clean a trout…
May 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Pop It Like It’s Hot
Forget fussy flotant and soggy dry flies—this clever old-school popper pattern stays high, hits the water with a trout-attracting plop, and just might be the one fly to rule them all. Read more from Montana Grant here…
May 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Damn Good Fishing
How about those dams? Read more from Montana Grant here..
May 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast New Episode Drop
Get hooked on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast as the pros share smart, tangle-free tips to organize your gear and upgrade your next fishing trip. Check it out now!
May 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Mediterranean Pan Seared Trout Recipe with Tzatziki
Trout…it's what's for dinner!
May 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Walleye Throwback Friday at Fort Peck
Hello, walleye!!!
May 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: From Tackle Mess to Tackle Master
Tired of tackle chaos? Check out this Montana Outdoor Podcast episode sneak peek as Montana’s top anglers share clever hacks to keep your gear—and your fishing trip—reel smooth.
May 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.8.25
Spring has sprung on the Madison River, and the trout are biting—time to dust off your waders and hit the water!
May 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
WMAs Are Opening Soon: Time to Get Wild (Respectfully)
Time to dust off the binoculars—Montana’s wild VIP lounges are opening for the season, but remember: you're a guest, not the main attraction….
May 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks eyes more fall turkey hunts
With turkey numbers booming in parts of Eastern Montana, FWP is eyeing a fall hunt comeback to help landowners—and thin the flocks. Read more from Brett French here…
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hooked On Fun–Take a Kid Fishing (No License Required)
Reel in the weekend right—free fishing, fresh bait, and hot food are all on the hook for Mother’s Day in Montana at Tongue River Marina!
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Buns Out, Beers Up–the Sport Center is Hosting Lewistown’s Tastiest Saturday Yet
The Sport Center—your Montana Outdoor Approved pit stop—is serving up beer, dogs, and good times this Saturday in Lewistown.
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Emergency Closures Alert
Portion of Big Hole River closed temporarily due to Sawlog Fire
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.8.25
From feisty pike that’ll hit anything to bass moving in like spring breakers, the bite is hot—if you’re willing to move, jig, and maybe dodge a few overachieving lake trout…
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
From Hiss to Dish–Cooking Rattlesnake
Think chicken with a side of danger—this rattlesnake recipe brings the wild to your skillet…
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
This Ant Doesn’t March—It Wanders, and It Stings
They’re small, sneaky, and armed with venom—meet the ants turning backyards down south into a surprise episode of Survivor: Anaphylaxis.
May 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Looking Good
Make your fish pics as legendary as your catch—ditch the truck bed shots and snap something worth bragging about… More from Montana Grant here..
May 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
Drawing results are officially posted!
May 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Here are the latest estimates from spring trout surveys for the upper Jefferson River basin
FWP and MSU research in upper Jefferson River basin continues…
May 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Glacier National Park Area Fishing Report 5.5.25
When spring runoff turns rivers into washing machines, it's time to fish smart, wade safe, and trust that the trout haven’t gone far—they’re just hunkered down waiting for your flashy fly to find them…
May 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Mountain Men Meet Modern Times at the Montana Fur Harvesters Rendezvous
Step back in time and gear up for the ultimate frontier weekend in Flathead Valley—where mountain men and modern demos come together for one unforgettable rendezvous.
May 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Caught a Bass, Found a Snake
That bass you just reeled in might have a whole surprise meal still wiggling inside…
May 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wear Your Catch
A kids’ fishing day in Bozeman promises first catches, fun memories, and fishy artwork you can wear!!!
May 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Behind the Badge – Being Greedy Never Pays and Sometimes it Costs
Greedy anglers in North Dakota tried to outfish the law—and found themselves underwater in more ways than one….