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Yellowstone Ranger Injured in Shootout, Suspect Killed at Canyon Village
A person was killed and a Yellowstone ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village at Yellowstone National Park. […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 7.3.24
Hi everyone, the Upper Salmon River fishery was open last week from June 26 to June 30 (Thursday to Sunday). […]
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Smoked Shotgun Shells Recipe for the 4th of July
When you think of shotgun shells, you probably don’t think about eating them, but this recipe will change that for […]
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Fireworks and a Fishing Tale
Funny things can happen while you’re fishing, and sometimes things aren’t actually funny until long after the incident. Today we […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Noxon and Fish with FWP’s Travis Rehm
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale sits down with Travis Rehm, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fisheries […]
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Brett French reports: Yellowstone’s wolf queen
An 11-year-old, one-eyed female wolf that lives in Yellowstone National Park has led an amazing life. The wolf, named 907F […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 1, 2024) A few Kokanee are being […]
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Facts about Crawfish
Montana is home to crawfish…or crawdads. But how much do you know about these clawed creatures–other than they taste delicious? […]
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A “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” Moment
On January 22, 1943, the Black Hills saw some wild temperature swings. Early in the morning, it was above freezing […]
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S’MORE FUN!!! by Montana Grant
Who doesn’t like S’MORES? This toasty and tasty snack is the perfect campfire treat. Every important food group is in […]
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FWP News: NO FIREWORKS ON FWP PROPERTY INCLUDING FISHING ACCESS SITES
Visiting a Montana fishing access site on July Fourth is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at home. […]
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FWP News: PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AIS THIS FOURTH OF JULY, AND ALWAYS
38,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – As boaters and other water recreationists gear up for the July […]
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FWP News: Nonresident hunters can check their Alternates List status online
HELENA – Nonresident hunters who registered to be placed on the Alternates List can now check their status on MyFWP: myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action. Every […]
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FWP News: Spring and Summer Hunter Ed Courses Complete!
Several hunter education courses have taken place across Region 6 this spring and summer, bringing in a bunch of new […]
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Simple Venison Sausage Calzone with Papa Murphy’s Pizza
If you like Papa Murphy pizza and have some venison sausage in the freezer, this one is for you. SUPER […]
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Father’s Day Fishing Trip Turns Tragic: A Water Safety Wake-Up Call
This past Father’s Day, a tragic accident occurred at Oneida Lake in Hastings, New York. Anthony Davis, 44, from Clay, […]
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WORST WAYS TO DIE IN THE WILD!!! by Montana Grant
No one wants to die! An end of life in the wild can be the scariest. This is why outdoor […]
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Yellowstone National Park statement about white bison calf
Confirmation At this time, Yellowstone National Park can confirm, based on multiple creditable sightings, that a white bison calf was […]
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FWP News: Pallid Sturgeon Larval Drift Study
A study currently underway in the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck Reservoir is testing how well pallid […]
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FWP News: Black bear near Colstrip captured, relocated
MILES CITY – A young male black bear that had been getting into garbage in and around Colstrip residential areas […]
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Tick Talk: What You Should Know About These Tiny Pests and Their Big Impact
What Are Ticks? Ticks are arachnids, closely related to spiders. They have four pairs of legs, no antennae, and can’t […]
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Reel Heroes: State Farm Agents’ Fishing Trip Ends with 38-Dog Rescue
What started as a simple fishing trip turned into a rescue mission for 38 dogs. Bob Gist, a State Farm […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.1.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action is happening around Duck Creek and Pond 1 in 20-30 feet of water, Snaggy Bay, and […]
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DIY DRY!!! by Montana Grant
When fly fishermen use a dry fly, they need to perform fly maintenance, to keep flies afloat. Some fly guys […]
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Landowner stops kayaker from fishing on public river
While kayaking and fishing on a public river in Georgia, an angler noticed “no fishing” signs but didn’t think much […]
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Ocean View Feud: Tree Poisoning Sparks Legal Battle in Maine
A dispute between two wealthy neighbors in a small Maine town has caused controversy as one is accused of poisoning […]
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BIG!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Country is getting Bigger! The state population continues to grow, but it is slowing. Here is the most […]
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Tongue River Reservoir State Park Update 6.28.24
Tongue River Reservoir State Park would like to thank Big Horn County Road Crew for repairing the Tongue River Road […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Chili Mac Skillet
When you’re craving chili mac, it’s time to bust out the chili mac skillet recipe, and Kokanee Quinn pulled this […]
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Trailcam Footage of Bear Passing Time and….
Farts are just funny. Everybody does it, and so do animals. You know things are getting crazy in the world […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: FWP’s Nathan Jaksha and Downrigger Dale Talk Canyon Ferry Fish
FWP Fisheries Biologist Nathan Jaksha Tells Us All About Canyon Ferry Reservoir and the Fish That Live There! This week […]
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SIMPLE FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Fish is a healthy and tasty food source. Many folks enjoy Fish Friday, for religious reasons, or simply eating fish […]
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Own a Piece of Fishing Scandal History: $130K Ranger Pro Boat Auction
Got some cash to spare? According to an article on Field and Stream, you could own the boat at the […]
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Philly Buck Steak Sandwich
If you’re hungry right now, and you have some venison, watch this video, and decide how long you want to […]
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TODAY… by Montana Grant
Is the first day of the rest of your life. So, what does that mean? We seldom think about our […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 6.27.24
Fresno is 85% full. Inflow 55 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. Walleye & northern fishing is good. The water level […]
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FWP News: Spring deer, elk surveys show mixed results
Areas of some increase, but still areas of decline or stable numbers Some areas are reducing antlerless B licenses to […]
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CROSS THEIR EYES!!! by Montana Grant
Setting the hook is important when trying to catch a fish. Some anglers prefer to say that they need to […]
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Rescued After a Night in the Wilderness: Dog Travels Four Miles
On June 3, 2024, Brandon Garrett was rescued after his car crashed off an embankment on U.S. Forest Service Road […]
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Small Fish a New Superfood?
Move over avocados and kale – small fish might be the new superfood! A recent study from Japan shows that […]
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Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek Alert!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with FWP Fisheries Biologist Nathan Jaksha about Canyon Ferry […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.26.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 24, 2024) Walleye fishing continues to be […]
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Harnessing the Power of Pine Trees for Survival Nutrition
Ever find yourself in a survival situation and need a quick, natural energy boost? Look no further than the humble […]
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Mistaken Identity: No Charges for Michigan Hunter Who Shot Wolf
According to a recent article via AP, Back in January, a hunter in southern Michigan shot what he thought was […]
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Wildlife and People
It really doesn’t matter what type of wildlife it is, they are still going to do what they want to […]
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BULLETPROOF!!! by Montana Grant
We were all once Bulletproof. No mountain was too high, no current was too strong, and our fearless nature took […]
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FWP News: FWP director addresses state of mule deer in eastern Montana
BILLINGS – Monday, alongside Wildlife Manager Brett Dorak, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple held a press conference to […]
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When the hatch happens
When the flies hatch, the flies will hatch! Take a look at what can happen when you are on a […]
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WHEN IT PAYS OFF!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting and fishing are easy. Filling tags and limits is often hard. Just because you spend time afield or afloat […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish count at 775 after six weeks
After six weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season the estimated harvest is 775 fish. See the following table for […]