Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Okay….COME ON… The caption of this video shared by the Big Hole Watershed Comittee read this: “Folks, the Big Hole […]

FWP News: FWP, The Base Camp to host bear safety workshop in Billings October 10

Free event will include presentation and bear spray training BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff and The Base Camp […]

Montana Man had Dream Trip to Alaska

Meet Dan Greer from Florence! He just wrapped up one incredible blast-and-cast adventure up in Alaska. After six days of […]

Plague in a Blind Idaho Deer? Yup, But No Cause for Concern

Hunters in North Idaho and Washington already have their eyes on chronic wasting disease (CWD), but now there’s something new […]

ROLL YOUR FISH!!! by Montana Grant

Anglers are always looking for a new way to enjoy their catch. Frozen fish are best if used before 6 […]

No Rattle, No Warning: A Snakebite Survival Story

A 7-year-old girl from Gilbert, AZ, is on the mend after a scary rattlesnake bite went untreated for over 30 […]

FWP News: Lottery to be held for guided hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation

HELENA – Opportunities for guided bison and elk hunts on the Blackfeet Reservation are available through a lottery system. The lottery […]

The Gray Wolf Controversy Continues

The Sportsmen’s Alliance Foundation has filed a brief in support of the Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision to remove gray […]

RING TONES! by Montana Grant

Our new cellphone technology has so many options. The camera is amazing, the sound and compactness are great. My son […]

Soak in History at Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

Back in the late 1920s, an oil rigger struck liquid gold—well, more like a gushing well of hot water—in Phillips […]

Deer Talk Disaster–How a Game Warden Scored More Than a Date

Being a Game Warden means the line between work and personal life gets blurry—especially with things like social media, phones, […]

FWP News: FWP releases final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released the final Statewide Grizzly Bear Management Plan today, wrapping up an extensive public […]

2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 4 Results

There are still 5 weeks left in the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. A total of […]

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears closed in Black Bear Management Units 510 and 520

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Units […]

FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep closed in Hunting District 500

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.30.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 30-40 feet of water around Confederate and from the Silos to the river […]

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY! by Montana Grant

Humans do not learn from successes. Every time we succeed, we celebrate the moment and are glad that nothing went […]

12-Year-Old Hunter’s Shot Ends Bear Attack on Dad

Yikes! A 12-year-old boy became a hero when he saved his dad from a bear attack during a hunting trip […]

Venison Steak with Whiskey Mushroom Sauce Recipe

September 29, 2024

Get ready to elevate your venison game with this mouthwatering Venison Steak paired with a rich, savory Whiskey Mushroom Sauce. […]

The Great American Campout: Inside the Vagabonds’ Epic Road Trips

September 29, 2024

In the early 1900s, four of the most famous names in American history—Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, John Burroughs, and Harvey […]

MAKIN BACON!!! by Montana Grant

September 29, 2024

Wild game offers many fine cuts of meat. The loins, steaks, roasts, and Butterfly Chops are the best. What is […]

FALL FUN!!! by Montana Grant

September 28, 2024

Not everyone loves to hunt in the Fall. Some folks enjoy other pastimes and may even pick up a fishing […]

MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Behind the Scenes in Region 6

September 28, 2024

The Montana Outdoor Podcast Explores FWP Region 6 For the Best Hunting Opportunities for Elk, Deer, Pronghorn, Birds and More! […]

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Maple Bourbon Sauce

September 28, 2024

This week, Kokanee Quinn dives into the archives and is sharing a saucy sauce for saucy birds! This Maple Bourbon […]

FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties

BILLINGS – County officials have lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions in Yellowstone and Stillwater counties. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the lead […]

Moose Fight!!!

Forget backyard barbecues, this yard in Alaska has been hosting moose MMA matches! The fence that once stood between this […]

SMOKEY BEARS UP!!! by Montana Grant

At 80 years of age, Smokey the Bear is still reminding us to “Please Prevent Forest fires!” Several generations of […]

Possible New MT State Record Smallmouth Caught on Peck

Joshua Johnson from Williston, ND caught a possible new state record smallmouth bass out of Fort Peck. Here is what […]

Cast, Catch and Connect with a Kiddo!

Taking a kid fishing isn’t just about teaching them to cast a line—it’s about sparking a lifelong love for the […]

A Big Sky Experience: Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort

If you’re looking for the perfect escape in Montana, you should check out Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort in the town […]

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 9.26.24

Salmon Lots of salmon coming in to the Fort Peck marina bay and Duck Creek bay. We’ve done well this […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.26.24

Fresno is 23% full, inflow 5 cfs & outflow is is 39 cfs. Nelson is 79% full with no in […]

SNEAK PEEK: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Cracking the Code to Region 6

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale is diving into all the hunting action in Montana’s Region 6! […]

Upper Salmon River Chinook Harvest Report | Fall 2024

The following information is provided by Idaho Fish and Game: The information on this page reflects harvest results for these […]

Brett French reports: A national wolf discussion

People who disagree seem to get angrier easier these days. When it comes to talking about large predators, like wolves, […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 9.26.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 3 Mack Days Update (September 23, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

TURKEY VULTURES!!! by Montana Grant

Most of north America has a crew of Nature’s Custodians. Turkey Vultures are Carion eating birds that can be seen […]

Predator at the Door

Some domestic cats bring mice or birds to the door to show off their kill, while some wild cats bring […]

When wolves get too close to Hunters

In wolf news across the country…. Chase Melton, a 19-year-old hunter from Sugar Camp, was out with a couple of […]

FWP News: Fire restrictions lifted on FWP sites in Big Horn County

MILES CITY – Noting decreased dangers from forest and range fires, Big Horn County Commissioners lifted Stage 1 fire restrictions on […]

Respect the Range and Wildlife

Harassing wildlife doesn’t just ruin a peaceful outdoor experience; it can cause stress for the animals and even lead to […]

MODERN WEAPON SECURITY by Montana Grant

Guns, crossbows, pistols, rifles, swords and knives can be dangerous, lethal weapons. There was a time when shooting, hunting, and […]

A Wild Encounter that Makes You Ask “Did that just happen?”

What is the craziest thing you have seen today? Did it compare to this?

Wildlife being wild