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FWP News: Free Supplemental Trapping Permit available online, FWP office
Required for nongame, predator trappers operating within court-established area HELENA – During the 2024-2025 trapping season, those who are targeting predators […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.14.24
Fresno is 19% full with no inflow & outflow about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]
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Creativity is Key when Hauling Your Deer
Sometimes, you just need to get creative when getting your deer back to camp or to the truck. What are […]
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EATING RUBES!!! by Montana Grant
“Rube” was a label that Shakespeare and Mark Twain used to label rural folks. Since they ate Turnips, they must […]
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Get Hooked on a Good Time: Montana PikeMasters Annual Fundraising Banquet
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Montana PikeMasters are rolling out the red carpet (well, the plaid […]
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Corned Elk and Cabbage Recipe–YUM
Ditch the beef, and try this corned elk and cabbage recipe–it’s what’s for dinner!
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Black Bear Swedish Meatballs
Founded by a group of passionate hunters and creative filmmakers, Chase Nation brings the outdoors to life with award-winning cinematography […]
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Father-Son duo doubles up on bucks
Richard Oblander shared a post on Hunting Montana about taking his youngest son out for his very first day out […]
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HUNTING CAMP CASSEROLE by Montana Grant
Hunters are not too fussy when it is time to feast at camp. The dinner needs to be on time, […]
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FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekends
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and the overall harvest is expected to increase with the […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 11.12.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 04 through November 10, 2024. Steelhead […]
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FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, hunting district 501 as described in the current Moose, Sheep […]
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FWP News: Antlerless elk season to close in Hunting District 442
GREAT FALLS – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, Hunting District 442, in a portion of Lewis and […]
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FWP News: R4-Deer and elk harvest remains above average in north central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Based on data collected at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks check station in Augusta, the overall deer and […]
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4S’s: Super Simple Salmon Spaghetti
Did you get lucky fishing for salmon this year at Fort Peck? Or maybe you had some leftover in the […]
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FLY TYING MADE EASY!!! by Montana Grant
When most fly tyers begin, they have a small number of materials or options to address. Like any sport, over […]
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Hi-Line Muley
The Black Jaw Fly, Guy Gary Rueb, took a break from tying up your favorite salmon flies to shoot this […]
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Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing Surprise
Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]
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Is It a Wolf? DNA Testing to Unravel North Dakota Mystery
A possible wolf was shot near Halliday, North Dakota, but it’s still up in the air until DNA testing confirms […]
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FWP News: Wolf trapping season proposal for November commission meeting
FWP Director Dustin Temple explains the FWP proposal to the Fish and Wildlife Commission on trapping regulations for 2024/2025. Folks, […]
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Missouri River Fishing Report via House of Fly 11.5.24
Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 3180 CFS Water Temp: 50 Degrees Today’s Tips: Nymphing deep in the morning will get fish to […]
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Five Things about Veterans Day You May Not Know
Veterans Day is an annual tribute to those who served in our armed forces, but how many of us know […]
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BLOOD KNOTS!!! by Montana Grant
The Blood Knot is one of the hardest fly-fishing knots to tie. Every finger needs to be working together. This […]
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Today we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and […]
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Racoon Crashes through ceiling at airport
When racoons surprise you at the airport! Lol. I mean, as the caption in the video reads, you really can’t […]
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Cheesy Elk Enchilada Dip Recipe
Meet your new favorite game-day snack: Cheesy Elk Enchilada Dip! This wild twist on a classic is the perfect way […]
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MT. GRANT’S WORKSHOP!!! by Montana Grant
#1 BANDS Making things on your own is fun. Solving problems. Inventing new gear, and making gifts brings us pride […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Salmon Supremacy: Why Fort Peck’s Kings Are Making Headlines
Listen to the Answers to These and Many Other Questions in This Week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast! This week on the Montana […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Elk Eye-of-Round in the Spotlight
Forget “Dress for Success” in the office—let’s talk about dressing up an elk cut that’s often overlooked! The elk eye-of-round […]
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No Capes, Just Fire Trucks and Community Pride
If you ask me, the real heroes aren’t flying around in capes—they’re the ones suited up in fire-resistant gear. I’m […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing […]
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Bullseye! First Bull Down
Big congrats to Kat Perry, from Corvallis, who just tagged her very first bull! Congratulations!
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HUNTING CANDY!!! by Montana Grant
Every hunter needs some sweets to stay focused and energized. A sugar high will keep them tuned into what they […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.7.24
Fresno is 19% full with little inflow & about 40cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow. […]
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Brett French reports: 10-year Montana moose study wraps up
There was a lot of concern 11 years ago when Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks started a 10-year study of […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.7.24
Lake Trout-Lakers are up shallow in several places around the lake now with some large numbers schooled up on shallow […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Is All About the Royal Season for Fort Peck’s Kings
Get ready for a deep dive into the Kings of Fort Peck! This week, on Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger […]
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The MT Outdoor Podcast: Your Ticket to Hunting Glory in Region 2
Miss the latest MT Outdoor Podcast? Spoiler alert: it’s basically a treasure map for hunters in Region 2! From elk […]
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Laughs in Camo: A Hunter’s Take on the Sitka Craze
Thanks to the internet, we get a front-row seat to the world’s quirks—and there’s plenty to poke fun at, whether […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 11.4.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 28 through November 3, 2024. Steelhead […]
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The bear and the balloon
“Why were you late for work? Well, there was this bear, and he had a red balloon…” Happy Wednesday–you made […]
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HOOKED UP!!! by Montana Grant
Every angler will eventually get a hook stuck into them. Hooks are sharp and have a way of getting stuck […]
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FWP News: Dead wolf discovered in WMU 313
GARDINER – Last week, a mortality signal from a Yellowstone National Park collar led authorities to a wolf that appears to […]
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FWP News: Wardens investigating live mule deer buck shot with arrow in Billings neighborhood
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a […]
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The Ultimate Invasive Appetite
In southwestern Florida, a female Burmese python measuring 14.8 feet and weighing 115.2 pounds was observed consuming a 76.9-pound white-tailed […]
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Things are Getting WILD in Region 2 on the Montana Outdoor Podcast!
Looking to up your game in Montana’s Region 2? In this week’s MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series, host Downrigger Dale […]
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IN THE RUT!!! by Montana Grant
So, it’s 2AM, you have been partying all night and the bar is closing. This is when the Human Rut […]
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R4 Check Station Update: Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general season
GREAT FALLS – Through the second Sunday of the general rifle season, about 15 percent more hunters than last year […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Final Results
The 2024 Fall Mack Days concluded on Sunday November 3rd with a total of 18,414 lake trout entries, 151 anglers […]
