Dec 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Mastering the Art of Pheasant Hunting in a Comeback Year

It’s more than luck—pheasant hunting is about patterns, patience and letting your dog do the work–check out these tips.

Dec 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: From Skis to Fishing Lines, How Will Montana’s Winter Will Play Out?

Winter is coming… but what kind of winter? Discover Montana’s outdoor forecast with expert insights you won’t want to miss!

Dec 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.5.24

Ready to jig, tip, and test your luck at Fresno or Nelson? Stay safe out there!

Dec 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

How to Clean Your Perch without Losing Your Cool

Learn the quick and easy way to clean your perch after ice fishing (and keep your limbs intact)!

Dec 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

DIY Ice Rod: Fishing Fail to Winter Win

Turn your broken ultra-light fishing rod into an ice fishing rig—because who needs perfection when you have creativity?

Dec 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: CWD testing made easy

Attention Region 5….Hunted. Harvested. Now you can test for CWD.

Dec 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

CONDITION YOUR LINE!!!

Don’t let curly fishing line ruin your ice fishing game—learn simple tricks to straighten it out and reel in success!

Dec 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.4.24

Thin ice, big catches! Nelson Creek offered walleye, pike, catfish, and even a ling this weekend, but the ice is sketchy—stay safe out there

Dec 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.4.24

Looking for the best place to cast your line? We have all the intel you need, no fish tales included.

Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Results mixed during cold closing weekend in southeast MT’s Region 7

Did the Cold Snap Chill Success in Region 7? Find out here.

Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Buck

This hunter had a weekend win–nice work!

Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Nature’s Traffic Jam: Salmon Edition

Why did the salmon cross the road? To give the internet a laugh and a game warden something to hide in the bushes for—don’t miss this fin-tastic video!

Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 12.3.24

Cold waters and hot catches—Thanksgiving week brought success downstream on the Upper Salmon River, but icy challenges upstream. Here's the final steelhead scoop for Fall 2024.

Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Tips for Processing Fish from Montana Grant

Big fish, big possibilities—turn your catch into everything from fish sticks to fish jerky, ensuring nothing goes to waste!

Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

A Venison Calzone Hack You Need to Try

Papa Murphy's never tasted so good with venison!

Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens soon

Muzzleloader Heritage Season is just around the corner—grab your powder and make history!

Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

From Big Game to Big Chores: Welcome to ‘Yes, Dear’ Season

The camo’s back in the closet, and the honey-do list is out—'Yes, Dear' season has officially started!

Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Here’s a Classic Early Ice Video to Get You in the Ice Fishing Mood

Thinking about hitting Cooney Reservoir for some early ice action? Check out this perfect throwback video to get you in the mood!

Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

METAL FLIES!!!

If it shines, the fish dines—get creative with metal flies and spinners that turn shiny scraps into trophy-worthy bites!

Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Tongue River Reservoir Ice Update 12.2.24

Thin ice and warm weather aren’t the combo for a good day on the lake! Some spots are cracking underfoot–get the latest ice report here.

Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP analyzing environmental impacts for potential new state park

Montana’s 56th state park might be on the horizon! Thanks to a generous land donation, this historic site at the confluence of the Judith and Missouri Rivers could soon offer camping, fishing, hiking, and a deep dive into Montana’s rich cultural history.

Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting season wraps up with increased success in northwest Montana

Hunting season wrapped up in Region 1 with a successful harvest increase in northwest Montana! Want to know the numbers and what’s next? Check it out here.

Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Big game hunting season wrapped up Dec. 1 with harvest totals up slightly in west-central Montana

The 2024 big game season wrapped up in Region 2 with higher elk and deer harvests in west-central Montana. See how the numbers stacked up.

Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

The Beginning and the End of a Mule Deer’s Struggle

Don Wilkins captured the aftermath of a chase that didn’t go a muley buck's way.

Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

North Central Montana Ice Thickness

Here's the latest ice thickness report in north-central Montana.

Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Public Land, Private Victory!

Dan Greer’s 180-class muley from public land proves that hard work still leads to success!

Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Deer vs. Car: Who Really Wins?

Driving down the road is not just scenic—it’s a real-life game of Frogger, and sometimes the deer make some seriously impressive leaps!

Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

U.S Fish and Wildlife Urges Hunters To Go Lead-Free

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made hunting greener this fall by offering cool perks for hunters who swapped lead ammo for eco-friendly alternatives at seven National Wildlife Refuges.

Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Montana Ice Fishing Tips from Montana Grant

Last season, a big bow dragged a rod straight into the ice hole—but with this DIY rod holder, you can outsmart the fish and save your gear.

Dec 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Ice Fishing: How To Be Prepared for First Ice

First Ice is not always what it is cracked up to be. Thin ice is often thinner near the shore […]

Dec 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Game on and Game over

Well, folks, here we are—the finale of Montana’s general rifle season. The sun is setting not just on the horizon, […]

Nov 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: Fishing Guide Garrett Ostler takes us to a Montana Ice Fishing Heaven

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures […]

Nov 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

When the Chase is Real…

Jay Burger, an avid hunter who also happens to be a professional bass fisherman, thought opening day of firearm season […]

Nov 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

What are those elk bugles really saying?

If you’ve ever heard an elk bugle, you know it’s not just a sound—it’s a statement. As a matter of […]

Nov 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

YOUR LAST HUNT! by Montana Grant

Hunting is an important part of surviving as a human. Subsistence hunting and gathering is part of a hunter’s DNA.  […]

Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Exclusive Sneak Peek: How to Reel in Trout and Adventure in West Yellowstone on Montana Outdoor Podcast

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures in West […]

Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.28.24

Fresno is 18% full with no inflow & about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 72% full with no in or […]

Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Real Nice Deer taken in Western Montana

Joe Lipski and Donnie Larson of Missoula shot a couple of great looking bucks this month. Congratulations!

Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Fish and Wildlife Commission restricts catch limit

Going against the Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ staff recommendations, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission recently restricted raising […]

Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.27.24

We didn’t fish the lake this past week due to the cold and instead made a run down fishing the […]

Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Turkey Carcass Soup!!! by Montana Grant

Sounds delicious? So, after a Thanksgiving feast, you have a bony, nasty looking turkey carcass. The average cost of a […]

Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Turkeys, Trophies, and Thanks

Ah, Thanksgiving—the one time of year we gather around the table to celebrate gratitude, family and enough food to feed […]

Nov 27, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Trap setback requirements removed from most seasonally closed roads in Ravalli County

HAMILTON – The Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed and approved a change to the Montana trapping regulations this month that removes […]

Nov 27, 2024 · Angela Montana

Channeling our Inner Turkey Day Excitement with a Bison [WATCH]

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and some people are probably jumping for joy just thinking about dinner….kind of like this bison that […]

Nov 27, 2024 · Angela Montana

An Elk That Horsed Around for a While…

If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there […]

Nov 27, 2024 · Angela Montana

CROSS RIDGE!!! by Montana Grant

Hunting allows us to really examine where we are in life. Sitting in the same tree stand, ground blind, or […]

Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 11.26.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 18 through November 24, 2024. Inconsistent […]

Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Reminders as trapping season gets underway in much of the state

HELENA – Trapping season gets into full swing on Dec. 1 with the opening of bobcat, marten, and fisher seasons. Trapping […]

Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: R4–Hunter numbers and harvest success mixed in north-central Montana during fourth week of hunting season

GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has […]

Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to host meeting in Red Lodge to help residents reduce bear conflicts

BILLINGS – Have you ever had your dumpster raided? Bird feeder destroyed? Chickens killed? Perhaps you’ve observed neighbors or tourists not […]