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A Mouse in the House
As winter approaches, mice are on the move — and if they find a cozy spot in your home, shed, or RV, trouble, disease, and unwanted visitors are sure to follow. More from Montana Grant..
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Missouri River Fishing Report 10.1.25
Cooler temps, rain, and even a chance of snow flurries signal the start of true fall fishing season on the Missouri River…
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Want to be a Yellowstone backcountry ranger? Read this first
Yellowstone backcountry ranger Kimberly Lewis shares the gritty realities and soul-stirring rewards of protecting America’s first national park. More from Brett French here..
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Bighorn River Fishing Report 10.1.25
The Bighorn River is fishing steady, with reliable nymphing, improving streamer action, and just enough surface activity to keep things interesting..
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.3.25
Fall fishing is heating up with Lakers deep, Smallmouth hitting paddletails, Pike chasing spoons in the weeds, and salmon stacking in the bays..
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CLOSURE ALERT, BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY
If you’re planning on hitting the Beartooth Highway this Friday, think again…
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Ruby River Fishing Report 9.30.25
The Ruby River in October offers solitude, steady brown trout action, and the chance to fool spooky risers with tiny flies on crisp fall days…
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A Wonderful Whitefish Dip Recipe
Fresh off Flathead or from your last big haul, this smoky whitefish dip is one-of-a-kind!
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The Muskie That Could Have Made History
Did you hear about the angler that pulled up a 59½-inch muskie that would’ve smashed records?
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Large predator relocation notification law goes into effect
New law requires public notification before relocating large predators…
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 9.30.25
Time to think outside the box with hoppers, nymphs, and a few unexpected spots…
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Hunting Within Your Limits
Hunting evolves with every season of life—from youthful grit to veteran wisdom—and the true trophy becomes the memories, lessons, and camaraderie shared along the way. More from Montana Grant..
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Opening Doors for Disabled Hunters at Fort Peck
Hunters with disabilities can enjoy an easy-access white-tailed deer hunt at Fort Peck!
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Snagging Season Is On—But Cleaning Stations Are Off
Fort Peck Marina reminds anglers to plan ahead this snagging season—the fish are running, but the cleaning station is closed.
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Bear Activity Increasing Near Campsites at Ashland Ranger District
Campers near Ashland Ranger District, beware….
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Waterfowl season opens Saturday
Montana’s waterfowl season opens Oct. 4, with new zones, a collectible bird stamp, and plenty of ducks, geese—and even swans (by permit) waiting for hunters.
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Energy Waves
What if your boat, truck, or generator could run on nothing but water? More from Montana Grant here…
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Angling brings more than $1 billion to Montana’s economy, study shows
Montana’s world-class fishing isn’t just a pastime—it reeled in $1.27 billion in spending and supported over 15,000 jobs in 2024…
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A Brief History of Questionable Math
Walleye, weird units, and the lengths humans will go to avoid boring math…
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Wisconsin Feeling Effects of Wolves on Hunting Dogs
Five hounds down in one night…wolf country doesn’t hand out second chances.
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Shooting Single
Single-shot hunting: patience, practice, and one perfect pull… Read more about shooting single with Montana Grant..
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Crappy Trails
From horse apples to hiker leavings, every critter leaves its mark…read more about “crappy trails” from Montana Grant..
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2025 paddlefish angling surveys are underway
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is surveying paddlefish anglers by phone and email as the 2025 season ends.
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.29.25
Hook into walleye, perch, rainbows, bass, and even kokanee this fall across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter, and Helena Valley reservoirs, where the bite is on for anglers using everything from worm harnesses to cowbells…
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2025 Fall Mack Days – week 4 update
Halfway through the 2025 Fall Mack Days, thousands of lake trout have been landed on Flathead Lake—but one lucky angler could still reel in the $10,000 fish…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Japanese Fried Wild Turkey Nuggets
Crispy, golden wild turkey meets a sweet-and-spicy Japanese-inspired sauce in this addictive East-meets-Midwest main course…
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Madison River Fishing Report 9.25.25
With cooler mornings, shifting flows, and fall hatches kicking in, the Madison is keeping anglers on their toes this week…
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Camp Crapper
Every good hunting camp needs a proper “Crapper,” and one old chair-turned-toilet has carried more stories—and hunters—than you’d think. More from Montana Grant here..
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One Dog, Eleven Coyotes, Zero Fear
Casper, a Great Pyrenees, went full action hero on a pack of coyotes…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Wondering What the Hunting Will be Like in Region 6?
Sneak a peek at Montana’s Region 6 hunting outlook—elk, deer, antelope (with some surprising numbers!), and more on this week’s podcast….
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The Power of a Bison Head Butt is No Joke
‘Fluffy cows’ are love-crazed heavyweights during the rut, so keep your selfies at a safe zoom—or risk a hospital stay instead of a hashtag!
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Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 9.25.25
The following report is by Yellowstone Angler: The Cutthroat have some vibrant colors on them right now! Photos: Joe Sherman […]
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Feathers in the Fall
From flushing ‘mountain chickens’ on forest trails to savoring them over the grill, grouse hunting is a tasty excuse to spend more time in Montana’s wild places…
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Fire restrictions lifted for FWP lands in Big Horn County
Attention if you’re recreating in Big Horn County…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: What’s Waiting in Region 6 This Season
Get a sneak peek at Montana’s Region 6 hunting outlook—elk, deer, antelope, upland birds, and more…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 9.26.25
From shallow weed-bed pike to rocky-shore smallmouth, plus walleye, lake trout, and salmon action, the bite is heating up across the lake…
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Sharp Objects with a Dull Policy or On Point?
Do you think that banning machetes and asking people to drop them in boxes will solve a problem of machetes being on the street?
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Revamped Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program launches
Montana hunters who complete the revamped Hunter Landowner Stewardship Program can sharpen their ethics, learn to respect private land, and enter to win outdoor gear.
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Tongue River Reservoir State Park Update 9.25.25
Campsites are closed, cabins are open, water’s low but boatable…
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When the Sun Sets Late Just to Watch Chuck Norris Hike
When Chuck Norris enters a mountain trail, the trail hikes itself out of respect…
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Hall’s Coulee Progress Update by The Milk River Project 9.25.25
After moving 71,000 cubic yards of earth, crews are now forming the new Hall’s Coulee inlet…
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Blood Falling on the Leaves
As summer fades, the Iroquois legend of hunters chasing a celestial bear explains how autumn leaves are stained red and gold. Read more from Montana Grant…
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Paddler’s paradise: Yellowstone National Park’s Shoshone Lake
Paddle into Yellowstone’s hidden gem—Shoshone Lake—where dragonflies dance over warm geyser-fed creeks and the wilderness drowns out the modern world. More from Brett French here:
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Bird hunters should be aware of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds
As waterfowl season opens Oct. 4, Montana FWP urges hunters and bird owners to stay vigilant against highly pathogenic avian influenza, a virus still impacting wild birds, poultry, and even some mammals.
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Macman’s Fishing Report 9.23.25
From perch between Cromwell and Wildhorse to lake trout near Yellow Bay and bass in Ninepipe, this week’s Flathead fishing report has hot tips, surprises, and a few mysteries from the Macman…
