Feb 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Elk captured in Crazy Mountains test negative for brucellosis
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Crazy Mountains northwest of Big Timber as part of a multi-year targeted elk brucellosis surveillance project…
Feb 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
MTSFW 15th Annual Pig Roast Banquet and Fundraiser, Apr 19
Get ready for a night of feasting, fun, and firearms—Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife’s 15th Annual Pig Roast Banquet & Fundraiser is back on April 19th, and it’s shaping up to be the wildest one yet!
Feb 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.12.25
Good ice, great fishing—just watch those pressure cracks and keep the jigs moving!
Feb 13, 2025 · Angela Montana
WHEN THE BOOMERS ARE GONE…
From moon landings to smartwatches, Boomers have seen it all—but when the clock hands stop turning, will future generations know how much time they really have left to fish, hunt, or make history? More from Montana Grant here…
Feb 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Family’s Ice Fishing Trip Ends with Severe Burns
An ice fishing trip turned dangerously hot when a family’s shanty went up in flames…
Feb 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ice update for the Dam area of Fort Peck 2.9.25
FYI
Feb 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Is Team Hippie Fish a Bass Whisperer?
When the ice is thick and the bass are biting, you know Mike Violette is nearby!
Feb 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 201
By the order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, LMU 201 shall be closed to all hunting of male Mountain Lions one-half hour […]
Feb 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
47th Annual MT Bowhunters Association Convention and Banquet, April 11
Gear up for a weekend of bows, banter and big fun—tickets for the Montana Bowhunters Association’s 47th Annual Convention are on sale now!
Feb 12, 2025 · Angela Montana
Breaking the Ice!!
Ice fishing isn’t just about catching fish—it’s about breaking the ice with some "cool" new friends, and a few fin-tastic jokes never hurt! Read more from Montana Grant…
Feb 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cold Comfort: At Least the Sky Looks Cool!
Billings woke up to a bone-chilling -20 degrees, but Mother Nature made up for it with a sundog light show!
Feb 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ice Report from Hell Creek Marina 2.11.25
Feb 11th Ice Update via Hell Creek Marina: Everything is 12-14+”Watch the pressure ridges.-30° this morning so no worries about […]
Feb 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
Georgetown Lake Fishing Report 2.9.25
Georgetown Lake is iced up and fishing hot—get out early, stay late, and don’t forget to check the ice..
Feb 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
When Your Ice Hole Hits the Jackpot
You think you've hooked a decent fish, and then you pull it through the ice and realize it's way bigger than "decent"!
Feb 11, 2025 · Angela Montana
WTF!!
Fishing is simple—just find the fish, catch the fish, and repeat… unless, of course, they were biting before you got there or right after you left! More from Montana Grant here…
Feb 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Icemen Are the Best!
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear cowboy hats, carry maggots, and turn total strangers into lifelong Icemen with a few sharpie marks, a dropper rig, and a whole lot of generosity. Read more from Montana Grant here…
Feb 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
New hunting, fishing and conservation license year begins March 1
Don't miss your shot—Montana’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses go live March 1, so gear up and get your tags and apply for your permits…
Feb 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Gone Fishing, Should Have Gone Home
When you're hooked on fishing and caught in chaos….
Feb 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.10.25
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water. Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.
Feb 10, 2025 · Angela Montana
Step Back in Time at North America’s Largest Bison Jump
Walk in the footsteps of history–just minutes from Great Falls!
Feb 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 202
FYI
Feb 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Save the Worms!!!
Stop tossing your leftover fishing worms—save them for next time with this easy, money-saving worm care hack from Montana Grant!
Feb 9, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Weather: 100% Unpredictable
Montana seasons don’t really transition—they tend to ambush….
Feb 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fishing Was So Good…
The fishing was so good, even the Earth couldn't stay still—an ice-shaking adventure on Canyon Ferry ends with big trout and a surprise earthquake!
Feb 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Is Fishing One of Bobby Hauck’s Secret Weapons?
Coach Bobby Hauck may dominate the football field, but can he tackle his goal of catching a fish every month of the year? Tune in to find out—this is one side of the coach you’ve never heard before!
Feb 8, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Antelope Stew with Root Vegetables
Kokanee Quinn found an antelope stew recipe so incredible, it might just be the secret weapon meal you didn't know you needed!
Feb 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Maine Anglers Stumble Upon an Unexpected ‘Catch’
Ice fishing usually comes with surprises, but Clint R. and his son weren’t expecting what they found!
Feb 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
20th Annual Ryan Wagner Memorial Ice Fishing Derby, Feb 8
Bundle up and head to Murphy Lake tomorrow!
Feb 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana men plead guilty to fish and wildlife violations
From fish poaching to elk killings, two Montana men face hefty fines and 20-year hunting bans after a wildlife crime spree finally catches up with them.
Feb 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
Conservation or Carnage? Wyoming’s Mountain Lion Hunting Bill Stirs Controversy
Open season or overkill? Wyoming’s proposed mountain lion hunting bill has hunters and conservationists clawing at each other…
Feb 7, 2025 · Angela Montana
A Hard Lesson on Hard Water Fishing Etiquette
One careless mistake on the ice turned a perfect fishing day into an $850 vet bill for a Montana ice angler.
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Is the Flathead River Reeling in Too Many Restrictions?
Will Flathead River stay ‘wild and scenic’ or become another busy park? The new regulations are up for debate…
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Is forever too long? Landowners tell Montana lawmakers to butt out of property decisions
BRETT FRENCH bfrench@billingsgazette.com To make something perpetual is everlasting and permanent — so a long, long time. When it comes to […]
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.6.25
Rock Creek ice is getting thicker, the fish are biting, and the hidden pressure ridges are keeping things interesting…read more from Don Wilkins here!
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURES – LMU 210, 380
Big cat hunting closures….
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Would You Trust This Ice?
When winter and open water season collide, you get a truck on ice, a boat in the water, and the internet losing its mind…
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bears Aren’t Your Buddies
Some people trust bears like they’re oversized golden retrievers–please do not do that.
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Snow Pack Update via Big Sky Anglers – Feburary 2025
Montana is getting buried in snow, which might be bad for driving but great for trout!
Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
License to Shed Hunt: Idaho’s Big Change for Nonresidents
Love collecting antlers in Idaho? If you’re not a resident, you’ll need more than just sharp eyes…
Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Most Literal Way to Win Their Heart This Valentine’s Day
Forget the flowers—this Valentine’s Day, put some real heart on the plate!
Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP expands study of South Fork elk herds to Bob Marshall Wilderness
FWP biologists are strapping on skis and heading deep into the Bob Marshall Wilderness to track elusive South Fork elk.
Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Body Booting Is Tough!!!
Braving icy waters and fierce winds, body booting proves that waterfowlers aren’t just tough—they’re downright FLOCKING crazy! Read more from Montana Grant here!
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Application deadline for Smith River permits is February 15
The deadline is approaching…
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wildlife Overpasses Work—And This Video is the Proof
This footage from Idaho Fish and Game shows over 1,000 deer safely crossing the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass in just two months—proving that these crossings are saving lives, one hoof at a time.
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Women of childbearing age and young children advised to not consume shorthead redhorse suckers from Yellowstone River near Reed Point
Attention!
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP News: NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 211
FYI
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
How To Master Walleye Ice Fishing Jigs
Don't just drop a lure—master the jig!
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Blackened Muskrat Is On The Menu!
Muskrat is not just for trappers—this wild delicacy is on the menu, and you might be missing out!
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Make Angling Great Again
Want to Make Angling Great Again? It starts with clean waters, good company and a fresh take on fishing fun! Read more from Montana Grant.
Feb 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hilarious Ice Fishing Stereotypes
When you know all the ice fishing stereotypes because you have fished with all of them!