Feb 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Lake Mary Ronan Ice Update 2.16.25
Lake Mary Ronan is locked in with solid ice, plenty of snow cover, and no slush….
Feb 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Grunt Calls Are Overrated—Just Ask This Dog Toy
It turns out bucks can’t resist a good squeaky toy!
Feb 17, 2025 · Angela Montana
Huh?
Ever wondered what fish actually hear? Turns out, it's more than just the splash of a lure—fish have some serious 'ears' for vibrations and noise. Read more from Montana Grant here…
Feb 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Mystery of the Swollen Deer Hooves
One deer, two swollen feet, and a comment section full of theories on why….
Feb 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Shed Happens: Here’s a Cool Compilation of Elk and Moose Antler Finds from Montana
Montanans don’t just chase game—they also chase the antlers the game leaves behind….
Feb 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Dam Ice Report by Fort Peck Marina 2.16.25
Thick ice, shifting ridges, and a hot laker bite—bundle up, stay safe, and get ready for a fun week on the ice!
Feb 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Reload!!!
Winter is the perfect time to stock up on your ‘Go To’ flies—check your boxes, sharpen those hooks, and get ready for fishing season without any regrets. Read more from Montana Grant here…
Feb 16, 2025 · Angela Montana
Paradise Valley Spring Creeks Fishing Report 2.14.25
When Montana's rivers turn to slush, the spring creeks keep flowing—offering winter anglers a shot at hungry trout in a snowy paradise…
Feb 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Lakeridge Laker Taker Champion Has Been Named!
The fish were biting, the competition fierce, and now the title of the Lakeridge Lake Taker belongs to one lucky angler!
Feb 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Canyon Ferry’s Ducks on Ice Tourney Highlights
Canyon Ferry was packed with anglers, tents, and big catches at the Ducks on Ice Tournament!
Feb 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 103
Mountain lion hunting in LMU 103 is officially closed—stay informed and hunt smart!
Feb 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Best Kept Fishing Secret is Finally Unveiled!
Montana’s best-kept fishing secret is hiding in plain sight—check out this new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast as Downrigger Dale and Brian Olson reveal the untapped ponds of Region 6, where monster fish are just waiting to be caught!
Feb 15, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Moose Lasagna
This week, Kokanee Quinn talks about a wild twist on an Italian classic—get ready for a moose lasagna that’s as legendary as the hunt itself!
Feb 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Montana Has Big Fish, But at Least They Don’t Swallow People
Why You Should Be Glad There Are No Whales in Fort Peck or Flathead… Probably
Feb 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Jumbo Perch – Everything You Need to Know
From the depths of the Chesapeake to the record books—meet the angler who reeled in Maryland’s new Jumbo Yellow Perch king!
Feb 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck announces winter access for motorized vehicles
Attention Fort Peck ice anglers and riders!
Keep those motorized vehicles on designated access routes—no off-roading on USACE land—and if you must detour around ice hazards, keep it short and sweet (no more than 1/8 mile)!
Feb 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Lawmaker sponsors resolution supporting federal land transfer to states
Montana’s public lands are back in the political crosshairs, with a new push to transfer federal lands to state control—reviving an old battle that could reshape access, management, and the future of our wild places…
Feb 14, 2025 · Angela Montana
Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 2.13.25
With Fresno low and Nelson holding steady, the walleye, northern, and perch bite is on—tip-ups with live minnows are hot, but jigging’s where it’s at…
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…