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…
Jun 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Remember That Whirlpool Last Week? Are Fish Attracted to Those?
Fresno’s swirling, fish are stressing—so Rigger called Cody Nagel!
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet on June 19
Mark your calendars for June 19th.
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.12.25
Runoff’s done, bugs are poppin’, and the Madison’s on fire!
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Drawing results available for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, sandhill crane and swan
Drawing results are posted!
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
A perfect storm of problems for popular Boulder River road
Two counties, one busted road, and a whole lot of finger-pointing… Read more from Brett French here.
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook update – 6.12.25
Chinook update: A bigger stretch of river may open—if the numbers hold….
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cold but fun at Colstrip Kids Fishing Day
Blustery weather, big smiles—Colstrip kids cast off for Fishing Day!
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Exclusive Sneak Peek: What’s Up with Fresno and Nelson?
From whirlpools to Paddlefish: this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast episode dives deep. Here's your exclusive sneak peek!
Jun 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Big Fish Busters
When your vintage lure hooks everything from monster trout to midnight bats, you know Fred Arbogast was onto something—just watch out for winged bycatch… More from Montana Grant here!
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Region 7 Paddlefish Update
Last day of the yellow/green tag season is approaching!
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.11.25
From walleye in the shallows to salmon in the deep, fishing action is heating up across the board….
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
St. Mary Diversion Dam Builds Momentum
Progress isn’t just at the siphon—big things are pouring ahead at the St. Mary Diversion Dam too…
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Reports Tips have helped in search for Voyager’s Rest FAS thief
Suspect identified and charged — no more tips sought.
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
PSA: Bear Spray is Not Equivalent to a Bison Force Field
Don't count on bear spray to save you from your bad decisions…
Jun 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Howdy, Petunia
Ready to turn your porch into a flower-filled paradise? Now’s the time to get creative, save cash, and grow gorgeous hanging baskets that thrive in Montana’s summer sun…
Jun 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP’s Upper Missouri Paddlefish FINAL Update
As paddlefish season winds down on the upper Missouri, low flows and light crowds set the stage for one last quiet weekend on the water…
Jun 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Return of the redband rainbow
Montana’s only native rainbow trout—the elusive redband—is swimming toward a comeback in the Kootenai, thanks to renewed conservation and hatchery efforts…
Jun 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Chasing pallids for proof of spawning
Montana biologists are on the move, tracking endangered pallid sturgeon by river and radio in hopes of witnessing a rare wild spawning event…
Jun 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Caught on Camera: Break-In at FAS
It's self-pay…not self-serve! Cash reward offered…
Jun 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Woman Busted for Teen Deer-Hunting Ring with Chevy Malibu Getaway
A Chevy Malibu, a spotlight, and over 100 poached deer—this crime spree has all the makings of a wildlife horror story (with a reminder that poaching doesn’t fly in Montana or anywhere else)…
Jun 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Lars Sorensen weekly Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 6.10.25
Big walleye are still lurking deep…
Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.9.25
Just when it looked like Chinook season was a no-go on the upper Salmon, a late surge of tagged fish has turned the tide—and a fishery proposal is now on the table.
Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Reports that North Dakota couple plead guilty to hunting violations
A North Dakota couple has been fined and lost hunting privileges after illegally baiting and killing a trophy mule deer in southeast Montana.
Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Streamflow Runoff Forecasts Continue to Decrease
Polson, Montana: Unseasonably warm and dry conditions continue to significantly decrease water supply in the Flathead River Basin and spring […]
Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
“State of the Sheep” Tour Heads Across Montana
Montana Wild Sheep Foundation is bringing the bighorn buzz to a town near you this June.
Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fresno Walleye Tourney Canceled
Low water canceled the Fresno Walleye tourney, but silver lining: a long-awaited boat ramp upgrade is finally launching next week.
Jun 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Go To Camp Meal
Getting to camp takes effort—but the real adventure starts when someone asks, “What’s for dinner?” More from Montana Grant here…
Jun 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Price Fixing Allegations Rock Archery Industry
Turns out your pricey bow might’ve cost more than it should have—archery giants are being accused of teaming up to keep prices sharp and discounts dead…
Jun 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
What Happens Near a Wolf Den… Might Involve a Helicopter
Think bears are the only thing that’ll chase you up a tree? Try stumbling near a wolf den during pup season…
Jun 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 6.9.25
Region 6 just got a fresh dose of rainbows—over 5,700 catchable trout were stocked last week across five eastern Montana ponds and reservoirs…
Jun 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.9.25
Walleye are biting, rainbows are running, and the carp spawn’s in full swing…
Jun 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Real Trophy “Toad”
It’s Monday—ready to meet a 24-inch Montana brown trout?
Jun 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
All Wet
You never plan to drown—learn to swim before you're in over your head, because one day, your life or someone else's may depend on it… More from Montana Grant here..
Jun 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Catfish Classic Results held on Milk River
The results are posted!