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CONDITION YOUR LINE!!!
Don’t let curly fishing line ruin your ice fishing game—learn simple tricks to straighten it out and reel in success!
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Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.4.24
Thin ice, big catches! Nelson Creek offered walleye, pike, catfish, and even a ling this weekend, but the ice is sketchy—stay safe out there
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.4.24
Looking for the best place to cast your line? We have all the intel you need, no fish tales included.
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FWP News: Results mixed during cold closing weekend in southeast MT’s Region 7
Did the Cold Snap Chill Success in Region 7? Find out here.
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Nature’s Traffic Jam: Salmon Edition
Why did the salmon cross the road? To give the internet a laugh and a game warden something to hide in the bushes for—don’t miss this fin-tastic video!
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 12.3.24
Cold waters and hot catches—Thanksgiving week brought success downstream on the Upper Salmon River, but icy challenges upstream. Here’s the final steelhead scoop for Fall 2024.
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Tips for Processing Fish from Montana Grant
Big fish, big possibilities—turn your catch into everything from fish sticks to fish jerky, ensuring nothing goes to waste!
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FWP News: Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens soon
Muzzleloader Heritage Season is just around the corner—grab your powder and make history!
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From Big Game to Big Chores: Welcome to ‘Yes, Dear’ Season
The camo’s back in the closet, and the honey-do list is out—’Yes, Dear’ season has officially started!
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Here’s a Classic Early Ice Video to Get You in the Ice Fishing Mood
Thinking about hitting Cooney Reservoir for some early ice action? Check out this perfect throwback video to get you in the mood!
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METAL FLIES!!!
If it shines, the fish dines—get creative with metal flies and spinners that turn shiny scraps into trophy-worthy bites!
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Tongue River Reservoir Ice Update 12.2.24
Thin ice and warm weather aren’t the combo for a good day on the lake! Some spots are cracking underfoot–get the latest ice report here.
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FWP News: FWP analyzing environmental impacts for potential new state park
Montana’s 56th state park might be on the horizon! Thanks to a generous land donation, this historic site at the confluence of the Judith and Missouri Rivers could soon offer camping, fishing, hiking, and a deep dive into Montana’s rich cultural history.
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FWP News: Hunting season wraps up with increased success in northwest Montana
Hunting season wrapped up in Region 1 with a successful harvest increase in northwest Montana! Want to know the numbers and what’s next? Check it out here.
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FWP News: Big game hunting season wrapped up Dec. 1 with harvest totals up slightly in west-central Montana
The 2024 big game season wrapped up in Region 2 with higher elk and deer harvests in west-central Montana. See how the numbers stacked up.
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The Beginning and the End of a Mule Deer’s Struggle
Don Wilkins captured the aftermath of a chase that didn’t go a muley buck’s way.
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North Central Montana Ice Thickness
Here’s the latest ice thickness report in north-central Montana.
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Public Land, Private Victory!
Dan Greer’s 180-class muley from public land proves that hard work still leads to success!
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Deer vs. Car: Who Really Wins?
Driving down the road is not just scenic—it’s a real-life game of Frogger, and sometimes the deer make some seriously impressive leaps!
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U.S Fish and Wildlife Urges Hunters To Go Lead-Free
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made hunting greener this fall by offering cool perks for hunters who swapped lead ammo for eco-friendly alternatives at seven National Wildlife Refuges.
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Montana Ice Fishing Tips from Montana Grant
Last season, a big bow dragged a rod straight into the ice hole—but with this DIY rod holder, you can outsmart the fish and save your gear.
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Ice Fishing: How To Be Prepared for First Ice
First Ice is not always what it is cracked up to be. Thin ice is often thinner near the shore […]
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Game on and Game over
Well, folks, here we are—the finale of Montana’s general rifle season. The sun is setting not just on the horizon, […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Fishing Guide Garrett Ostler takes us to a Montana Ice Fishing Heaven
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures […]
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When the Chase is Real…
Jay Burger, an avid hunter who also happens to be a professional bass fisherman, thought opening day of firearm season […]
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What are those elk bugles really saying?
If you’ve ever heard an elk bugle, you know it’s not just a sound—it’s a statement. As a matter of […]
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YOUR LAST HUNT! by Montana Grant
Hunting is an important part of surviving as a human. Subsistence hunting and gathering is part of a hunter’s DNA. […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: How to Reel in Trout and Adventure in West Yellowstone on Montana Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures in West […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.28.24
Fresno is 18% full with no inflow & about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 72% full with no in or […]
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Real Nice Deer taken in Western Montana
Joe Lipski and Donnie Larson of Missoula shot a couple of great looking bucks this month. Congratulations!
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Brett French reports: Fish and Wildlife Commission restricts catch limit
Going against the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ staff recommendations, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission recently restricted raising […]
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Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.27.24
We didn’t fish the lake this past week due to the cold and instead made a run down fishing the […]
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Turkey Carcass Soup!!! by Montana Grant
Sounds delicious? So, after a Thanksgiving feast, you have a bony, nasty looking turkey carcass. The average cost of a […]
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Turkeys, Trophies, and Thanks
Ah, Thanksgiving—the one time of year we gather around the table to celebrate gratitude, family and enough food to feed […]
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FWP News: Trap setback requirements removed from most seasonally closed roads in Ravalli County
HAMILTON – The Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed and approved a change to the Montana trapping regulations this month that removes […]
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Channeling our Inner Turkey Day Excitement with a Bison [WATCH]
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and some people are probably jumping for joy just thinking about dinner….kind of like this bison that […]
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An Elk That Horsed Around for a While…
If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there […]
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CROSS RIDGE!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting allows us to really examine where we are in life. Sitting in the same tree stand, ground blind, or […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 11.26.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 18 through November 24, 2024. Inconsistent […]
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FWP News: Reminders as trapping season gets underway in much of the state
HELENA – Trapping season gets into full swing on Dec. 1 with the opening of bobcat, marten, and fisher seasons. Trapping […]
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FWP News: R4–Hunter numbers and harvest success mixed in north-central Montana during fourth week of hunting season
GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has […]
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FWP News: FWP to host meeting in Red Lodge to help residents reduce bear conflicts
BILLINGS – Have you ever had your dumpster raided? Bird feeder destroyed? Chickens killed? Perhaps you’ve observed neighbors or tourists not […]
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ROULADE!!! by Montana Grant
Wild game is not always the most tender cut of meat. Large elk and deer live a hard life in […]
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Fire in the Sky–Literally
You know that moment when you casually glance at the sky at night during a meaningless conversation with your significant […]
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Eyeing Those Ivories? Here’s How to Get them Super Quickly and Simply
When it comes to elk, those pearly ivories aren’t just teeth—they’re like gold to many hunters…and non-hunters. Whether you want […]
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FWP Offers Educator Resources to Teachers
Hey teachers! Ready to take your classroom on a virtual adventure? Dive into Montana’s incredible wildlife with our expert-led virtual […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
