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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.21.25
Walleye fishing is great across the Helena area reservoirs..
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Wetting Your Vest
Think you’re ready to wade deeper? Just remember—when the vest gets wet, the real fishing fun might be over (and your dignity might float downstream)! More from Montana Grant here…
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Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 7.18.25
From perch to pike to 200 whitefish in one cast—Western Montana waters are heating up!
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Beer Can Chicken
Never grilled a beer can chicken? You’re missing out on crispy skin, juicy meat, and the most flavorful bird to ever sit on a can. More from Montana Grant here!
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Mountain Lion That Locked Down School Was Not a Lion
A school lockdown in Washington once triggered by a suspected mountain lion turned out to be…not a mountain lion.
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Storm? What Storm?
Rain, thunder, and the best nap of his life—this boater handled the storm a little differently.
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MT Outdoor Podcast–A Two-Part Dive into Montana’s Ranching Battle
In the untamed landscapes of the Rocky Mountain West, where vast cattle ranches meet wilderness, a quiet but fierce war is brewing. Check out this latest Montana Outdoor Podcast episode–you won’t want to miss this!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Kokanee Quinn found a pistachio-crusted salmon that’s as fancy as a steakhouse birthday dinner but comes together in under 20 minutes!
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Gallatin River Fishing Report 7.17.25
With warm water creeping in, it’s Hoot Owl hours down low—but the canyon stretch is still fishing strong…
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Full fishing closure takes effect Saturday on section of Big Hole River
Full fishing closure takes effect Saturday on section of Big Hole River..
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Sneak Peek: Downrigger Dale & Tom Opre Uncover Yellowstone’s Untold Ranching Story
This week, Downrigger Dale and filmmaker Tom Opre dive into the real Yellowstone…check out this exclusive sneak peek of the MT Outdoor Podcast episode!
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State lands near Gallatin County dump closed to shooting
Recreational shooting will be banned on three state land tracts near Logan starting July 15 after leaseholders raised safety concerns.. read more from Brett French here.
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Kootenai River Fsihing Report 7.17.25
The Kootenai’s in fine shape with clear water, steady flows, and trout rising happily to caddis and PMDs….summer fishing is on!
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FWP confirms natural fish kill in Laurel Pond caused by low oxygen
A recent fish die-off at Laurel Pond has been traced to low oxygen—not pollution…
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Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect on all FWP properties in Phillips County
New fire restrictions in effect…
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Mistaken Identity During Water Rescue
It was a huge relief for first responders for this water rescue..
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.17.25
Hebgen and Quake are hot, the Upper Madison’s turning technical, and Yellowstone’s dry fly game is on—just watch for bears and beat the heat!
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Snake for Dinner
When survival meets supper, sometimes dinner hisses back. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Upper Madison River Fishing Report 7.15.25
Cooler temps and awesome hatches are serving up some of the best dry fly action in years on the Upper Madison…
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Fish the High Country
Above 7,000 feet, the fish are hungry, the water’s cold, and the views are unbeatable. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Georgetown Lake, A Reservoir of Stories
Georgetown Lake hides a century of secrets beneath its surface.
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Surplus drawing license opportunities to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email…
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Florida Woman Uses Bear Spray for Justice for a Chicken
Forget grizzlies — in Key West, it’s the chicken that crossed the road that started a bear spray brawl…
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Western Montana Fishing Report 7.13.25
Fishing’s heating up across Western Montana—just don’t sleep on the early bite!
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update: 7.15.25
The Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery remains open through the weekend, with next week’s numbers deciding what’s next…
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Hoot-owl restrictions take effect Wednesday on section of Bitterroot River
Note the new hoot owl restrictions on the Bitterroot River…
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Georgetown Lake Fishing Report 7.15.25
Georgetown Lake is wide open, the bugs are popping, and the fish are feeding…
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MSHA Banquet Hits Bozeman August 2nd
It’s the one night the hounds take a break, and the humans run the show!
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Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Salmon in Garlic Butter
Who needs a restaurant? This spinach-stuffed salmon brings the flavor home…
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Flathead River Fishing Report 7.15.25
The bugs ae throwing a party on the Flathead River, and the trout just RSVP’d…
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Santa May Have Left a Subtle Signature at YNP
Geologists discovered a surprise in Yellowstone–a new hot spring that might’ve started simmering on Christmas Eve…
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A Skull, An Arrow, and a Miracle
If you believe in miracles, meet Gus Deterding–a 9-year-old boy from Alexandria, Minnesota, who survived something no one thought was […]
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You Can Get Up to $1000/Month for Catching Carp
Arkansas is turning invasive fish into cold, hard cash.
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What Size Is Your Sack?
Preserving fish has come a long way—but a good sack is still essential… Read more from Montana Grant!
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Will YNP Really be Selling Wildlife Petting Permits?
If you’re looking into buying a “Petting Tag” from Yellowstone to high-five a grizzly, you probably want to read this article…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report 7.14.25
Early mornings are your best bet on Rock Creek this week—beat the heat, dodge hoot owl hours, and target rising fish with PMDs and Sallies before temps climb…
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FWP lands in Beaverhead County are now under Stage I fire restrictions.
Flames are out, stoves are in—Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect…
