Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures in West […]

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 […]

Real Nice Deer taken in Western Montana

Joe Lipski and Donnie Larson of Missoula shot a couple of great looking bucks this month. Congratulations!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ROULADE!!! by Montana Grant

Wild game is not always the most tender cut of meat. Large elk and deer live a hard life in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

Trail Cam Photos You Have to See to Believe

Get ready to check out some interesting guests caught in the act—these trail cams have been busy playing paparazzi! Some […]

HARD HUNTING!!! By Montana Grant

Hunting has changed over the years. Many of us older hunters began chasing bunnies and bushytails. Small game hunting trained […]

Battle of the Backyard Bucks: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer

Oh, deer. They’re one of the more common mascots of the woods, the stars of hunting season for many, and, […]

“He’s not super heavy, but he’s tall”

When you just can’t help but messing with a fellow hunter. lol

“SHRAPNEL” ON THE HUNT AGAIN!!! by Montana Grant

November 24, 2024

If there was ever another Lewis and Clark Expedition, they would need to take Kirk “Shrapnel” Stovall along as the […]

Heavy-Horned Speedgoats!

November 24, 2024

We have been sent some crazy non-typical bucks, and this antelope is no exception! Check out the horns on this […]

Elk & Cheese, Please!

November 24, 2024

Who says comfort food can’t be a little wild? This creamy elk mac and cheese is where it’s at! Packed […]

FWP News: Mountain lion population monitoring planned for eastern Pioneer Mountains and Highland Mountains

November 23, 2024

BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists and experienced houndsmen will be conducting field work this winter in the […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: The Trapping Debate: Heroes, Villains, or Something in Between?

November 23, 2024

Learn the REAL Facts About Trapping in Montana! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks […]

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Jerky So Good, You’ll Snack Your Way to Empty Bags

November 23, 2024

Have a wild game craving? Kokanee Quinn does, and she found a tasty go-to jerky marinade recipe that’s a sweet, […]

MT. TUBE STEAKS and … by Montana Grant

Hunting, fishing, and any camping will involve Hot Dogs on the menu at some point. This meal is easy, fast, […]

Chop, Drop, Rescue

Stranded in the Saskatchewan wilderness with no phone, no help, and bad weather, one man took “thinking outside the box” […]

The New Rule of Playtime: Expect the Unexpected

When we were kids, playing outside meant endless adventures—finding cool rocks, frogs, or maybe even a rusty bike frame. Fast […]

More people around wild animals…

When people just get smarter…..or something….

Brett French reports: Judith River land donated for state park

A history-rich parcel of land along the Judith and Missouri rivers in north-central Montana has been donated to the Montana […]

FWP News: CWD detected for first time in Hunting District 404

Hunters are encouraged to submit samples for CWD testing GREAT FALLS – Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was recently detected in a […]

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.21.24

Lake trout bite has picked up the past week as more fish are moving into a post-spawn stage and are […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.21.24

Fresno is 18% full, no inflow & outflow is about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

FWP News: Vehicle access temporarily prohibited at Rosebud Isle Fishing Access Site

Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure, effective immediately, at Rosebud […]

Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks about Wildlife’s Unexpected Ally with The MTA

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives into the truth about trapping with Ed Hebbe IV from […]

The Most Non-Typical Buck?

Montana Outdoor Radio Show follower, Glenn Siroky, shared quite a buck with us! He came across some pictures of one […]

TROUT PIE!!! by Montana Grant

This recipe can be made ahead of time and is perfect at a camp or for when company drops by. […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by IDFG 11.19.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024. Steelhead […]

Big Sky, Big Birds

If you’re looking to bag some pheasants, Montana has some. With the season kicking off in October, you’ve got plenty […]

FWP News: Region 5 Game check station results through week four of the general hunting season in south-central Montana

BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season is in its final two weeks. After the first four weeks of […]

Montana Muley Hunt

Hunting mule deer in Montana isn’t just a pastime—it’s a part of life for some. Chasing these bucks is as […]

Spicy Salmon Rice Muffins

Use some of that Chinook salmon you reeled in this summer and spice it up with these salmon rice […]

MT GRANT’S WORKSHOP #2 (by Montana Grant)