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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 […]
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Fishing Report by Madison River Outfitters 6.24.24
Montana Hebgen: We’re seeing plenty of Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, as well as a strong hatch of midges […]
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Bear Scare
Imagine you’re at home near your pool enjoying the summer sun. You slowly doze off…and then, you wake up to […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.24.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is picking up with anglers finding success from the Silos to Hole in the Wall, around […]
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Michigan Making Waves with Robot Lifeguards
Michigan is making waves in beach safety with the introduction of robotic lifeguards! These high-tech lifesavers are set to revolutionize […]
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Hell Creek Ladies Walleye Tournament Results
This past Saturday, Hell Creek Marina buzzed with excitement as 30 teams competed in the Ladies Hell Creek Walleye Tournament. […]
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A DRY FLY MUST FLOAT!!! by Montana Grant
Nothing is worse than having your dry fly sink during a hatch. Presentation is key. Would you tackle a wet […]
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Scary Skiing Incident…
It may be the fourth day of summer, but there is snow still in some places across the state. This […]
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STONED!!! by Montana Grant
Stoneflies are amazing flies to try. They are available year around and are a prized food source for trout, bass, […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Check out a Real Cool Way to Live & Store Your Outdoor Toys
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Came Across a Real Cool Way to Live & Store Your Outdoor Toys! Just Wait Until […]
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2024 Canyon Ferry Walleye Classic Results – Day One
This year’s Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament has 74 teams battling it out! Ty Hinderager from Ft Shaw and Matt Fischer […]
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FWP Paddlefish Update 6.20.24
No chart for today, but only 6 fish were harvested on Tues-Wed. Total harvest is at 753. River conditions look […]
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Brett French reports: Unique conservation exchange
Imagine touching snow for the first time. Or seeing your first bear or wolf. That was Tanzanian scientist and conservationist […]
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Youngsters reeling in the walleye
Jesse Gullion from Helena shared a fun photo with this caption: These girls hammered the walleye on Fresno while we […]
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WINTER STILL IN MONTANA!!! by Montana Grant
Summer begins on June 20th, but here in Big Sky Country, our Winter won’t leave. They always say that if […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Pan-Fried Walleye with Lemon-Caper Butter
Kokanee Quinn has found a mouthwatering recipe via Stephanie’s Dish for Pan-Fried Walleye with Lemon-Caper Butter! This dish is perfect […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.21.24
Fresno is 85% full. Inflow 456 cfs & outflow 709 cfs. Walleye & northern fishing is good. Pull bottom bouncer […]
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When fishing turns freaky…
Nature always has a way of surprising us. Keep your eyes peeled on your next catch – you never know […]
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DON’T FEED THE DUCKS!!!
Humans are always trying to help wildlife when we shouldn’t. Feeding wild critters is never a good idea. Biology and […]
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Three-Week Fort Peck Dam Forecast
Here’s the three-week release and lake level estimation forecast for the Fort Peck Dam. Rain or shine, we have you […]
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2024 MT Spring Bear Down
Congratulations to Ryan Brekke who tagged his 2024 Spring Bear with Shaeleen Ready! They posted the photos on Hunt Montana‘s […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Meets with Reliable Steel Erectors
Check this out! The Montana Outdoor Podcast discovered an awesome way to live and store your outdoor toys. This week, […]
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MENTORS!!! by Montana Grant
Every great sportsman wasn’t just hatched or born. Someone needed to help them become hooked. Unselfish Mentors gave them knowledge […]
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FWP News: Drawing results available for elk B, deer B, antelope, crane and swan
HELENA – Eager to finalize your fall hunting plans? The drawings for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, crane and […]
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Oh DEER!
Can you imagine sitting in your living room and a deer busts through your window–and then you check your cameras […]
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When to stop and when not to stop
Grizzly bear attacks on humans riding motorcycles, while rare, can be extremely dangerous. These incidents usually occur when riders inadvertently […]
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FWP News: Bear safety training event happening in Bozeman
BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will host a free bear safety event next week to offer training and […]
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MINING GEMS!!! by Montana Grant
The Treasure State of Montana is known for its wonderful gems. Yogo Sapphires, Gold, silver, amethyst, agates, geodes, and so […]
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FWP News: Sign-up for surplus drawing licenses begins June 19
HELENA – Starting tomorrow, June 19, hunters can sign up for the Surplus License List, which is a list of leftover […]
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Glendive Police Chief Jeremy Swisher Under Investigation for Alleged Hunting Violations and Witness Tampering
Glendive Police Chief Jeremy Swisher might face felony charges for alleged hunting violations and witness tampering. He’s accused of illegally […]
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The Cheating Doesn’t Stop with Fishing
According to a press release by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, six guys were busted for allegedly cheating […]
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FWP HEADQUARTERS TO BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON JUNE 19
HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Headquarters Building, located at 1420 East 6th Avenue in Helena, will be closed […]
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When Too Close is Too Close
Today is International Picnic Day. This is a reminder not to ever have a picnic near a bull elk–and if […]
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Sharing your campsite
Cats like camping, too! Has this ever happened to you? Apparently, this family chose the wrong campsite… View this […]
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Montana Wildlife Everywhere
You don’t always have to be looking for wildlife while you’re out and about, but sometimes, it literally walks right […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.17.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action is improving with anglers finding success around White Earth, between the Silos and Pond 4 and from […]
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RIPPLES!!! by Montana Grant
We have all thrown a rock into a pond and watched the ripples and rings flow outward from the center. […]
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One Determined Mountain Lion
Mountain lions are fascinating creatures with some impressive traits. These excellent hunters are most active at dawn or dusk, showcasing […]
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Young angler with Nice Walleye
Despite the cold and windy weather conditions at Fort Peck this weekend, Matthew Moline from Lewistown managed to catch a […]
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FLY FREE!!! by Montana Grant
Montana flies can be a Big Sky Pain in the Butt. As the weather warms, flies emerge and often move […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Don Wilkins Great Fisherman, Awesome Guide Teaches with Technology
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast we continued our series about learning waterways and species of fish that are […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Grill Grenades!
It’s grilling season, and Kokanee Quinn found the perfect recipe for all the outdoor chefs! Check out this Grill Grenade […]
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Joint News Release: Cutthroat trout conservation project continues in upper Shields River watershed
WILSALL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, in collaboration with the Custer Gallatin National Forest, will begin additional phases of an […]
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FWP News: To help baby animals survive, leave them alone
HELENA – They look so cute and helpless. But your efforts to help could end up harming the animal and reducing […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.13.24
Fresno is 92% full. Inflow 416 cfs & outflow 685 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Fish the mid and main […]
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FWP seeks proposals for 2025 hunting license auctions
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a […]
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Taxidermy Time Lapse: Bull Elk
Here’s a cool time-lapse of what the taxidermy process looks like for a bull elk being worked on at Hunter’s […]
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Friday Dummy Reel
Well, it’s Friday, so why not watch some people being ridiculously ignorant on your phone or computer? Here you go: […]
