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FWP News: License required to train bird dogs on wild game birds, training season dates coming up
HELENA – Do you plan to train your dog on wild game birds this season? If so, a bird dog training […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.4.24
Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) -Theres been plenty of gulpers on the north shore, key […]
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Another Fort Peck First!
Tucker Mead, 8 years old, from Butte caught his first walleye on Saturday! We know it won’t be his last, […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.5.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has slowed up with a few being caught around Duck Creek on crankbaits or by anglers with […]
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RESCUE RANGERS!!! by Montana Grant
Accidents happen. Whenever we are around water, rural areas, an adventure activity, an injury can happen fast. Many of these […]
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Pen-Size Fishing Pole
Just when you think fishing poles can’t get more compact! Would you give this pen rod a try? I mean, […]
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Squirrel Verde Tacos
Just when you think you have tried almost every type of taco, you see this recipe…. what do you think? […]
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BIG DRY COUNTRY, AGAIN!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is facing its fifth consecutive year of serious drought. With temperatures persisting in the high 90 degrees, our state […]
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26-inch long Whitefish caught on Flathead lake
Thomas Bennett from Stevensville had an epic day fishing with his dad Matt on Flathead Lake. The youngster pulled in […]
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Collin Griffith Fishes Fort Peck
Collin Griffith, from Missoula, teamed up with buddies Mike Gornick and Todd Green, also from Missoula, and guide Scott Collinsworth […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: From Rod to Plate–Expert Tips on Catching and Cooking Lake Whitefish from Ross Tate
Meet Ross Tate! Ross Gives a Masterclass on How to Find & Catch One of the Hardest Fighting & Best Tasting Fish […]
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WILD TEAS PLEASE!!! by Montana Grant
Tea is a comforting and soothing drink. Humans and survivalists have been sipping helpful wild teas for centuries. Willow tea […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Grilled Orange Marinated Trout
Take a look at what Kokanee Quinn is grilling today! This grilled orange marinated trout recipe that she found at […]
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FWP News: Madison and Beaverhead counties under Stage II fire restrictions
HELENA – Beaverhead and Madison counties entered State II fire restrictions earlier today. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the counties’ […]
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FWP News:Jefferson River and more sections of Big Hole River close to fishing
TWIN BRIDGES – The Jefferson River and more sections of the Big Hole River will close to fishing starting Saturday, Aug. […]
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Brett French reports: A 360-degree view of the Lewis & Clark trail
The Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail travels 4,900 miles across 16 states, including Montana. A Virginia company, Terrain360, is […]
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BEARS WITH US!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Country was the home of huge carnivores before humans ever arrived. The people that did show up ended […]
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CSKT Non Member Proposed Regulation Changes 2025_2026
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 Flathead Indian […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.2.24
Fresno is 33% full with no inflow & 118 cfs outflow. The only report I received as fishing goes was […]
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FWP News: Registration deadline to comment during August commission meeting is August 1
HELENA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Aug. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Montana WILD and via Zoom. The […]
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FWP: Low flows trigger full fishing closure on section of Big Hole River
TWIN BRIDGES – A section of the lower Big Hole River will be closed to fishing due to low flows […]
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Fwp news: Fire restrictions take effect in additional counties across Montana
HELENA – More Montana counties will enter Stage I fire restrictions over the next few days. In Phillips County, Stage […]
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BEARMUDA TRIANGLE!!! by Montana Grant
Southwest Montana and Yellowstone Park are part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This area is some of the wildest and […]
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Sneak Peek: Discover Flathead Lake Whitefish Magic with Ross Tate on the MT Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with Ross Tate, one of the best lake whitefish […]
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Whitefish Bite is Good!
Owen Foley, 13, of Kalispell is pictured here with a nice whitefish caught at Elmo today on a Rattle Disaster. […]
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FWP News: Emergency closure on portion of Stillwater River due to road construction
River will be closed to floating & boating, shore access will remain open ABSAROKEE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Update 7.31.24
During last week’s interval for the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 25 – July 28), angler effort decreased slightly, […]
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Wolf: A Documentary by Mathew Young & Revere Media
If you want something to watch on TV, and you’re interested in wolves, you might want to check this out. […]
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FWP News: Stage I fire restrictions now in effect for Lewis & Clark County
Restrictions affect FWP properties in Lewis & Clark County HELENA – Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect for Lewis […]
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25-pound Godzilla Salmon Caught on Peck
Kathy Goodman and her husband, Jody, from Great Falls caught a 25-pound salmon on Fort Peck Tuesday. Here are the […]
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GOLDEN NUGGETS… by Montana Grant
Camp food always needs some new ideas. Fish Frys can be improved with something other than Mac n Cheese or […]
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Big Catch, Bigger Consequences: Anglers and Law Enforcement Stop a Poacher
Big shoutout to all the awesome anglers and law enforcement who teamed up for an epic bust! According to a […]
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Salmon Patties Recipe for those with Black Jaw Fever!
Remedy that Black Jaw Fever at home with some salmon patties! Whether you caught your own salmon, bought it or […]
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Rueb and Captain Score a Salmon
There have been some huge salmon caught this year on Fort Peck. Congratulations to the anglers that were in the […]
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BIGGEST BUTTS!!! by Montana Grant
Anglers love to catch big fish. The main theme of many of their fish stories is how long, how fat, […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from Duck Creek to Pond 1, around Pond 4 and the west shore both […]
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Mountain Lion in the Heart of Havre
Check out Josh Parrow’s wild find—a mountain lion spotted right in the heart of Havre! Mountain lions are making more […]
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POOPIN IN THE PARKS!!! by Montana Grant
When you gotta go, you gotta go! Sometimes a public bathroom is not always available. Park planners try to anticipate […]
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Angry bison chases children
Because….why not be this close? “What are they mad about?” ……. …… smh <insert eye roll>
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Elk Fiesta Bowls
Get ready to spice up your kitchen adventures with our latest find: Elk Fiesta Bowls! This recipe combines the robust […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The Montana Outdoor Podcast Discovers The Thompson Chain of Lakes In Northwest Montana
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with FWP Fisheries Biologist Brian Stephens about an […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Greek Pheasant Pasta
Kokanee Quinn has done it again! Our favorite outdoor culinary enthusiast has discovered a mouthwatering Greek pheasant pasta recipe from […]
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Almost a Record! Don Jamison’s Epic Salmon Catch
Don Jamison from Nashua made waves at Fort Peck today with an impressive catch: a monster salmon weighing 31 lbs […]
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FWP News: High water temps prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on portion of Yellowstone River
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has issued hoot-owl fishing restrictions on the Yellowstone River from the Highway 89 Bridge […]
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Huge Weights Dominate Tiber Walleye Toruney Day One Leaders
Get ready for some excitement as we introduce the top three leaders from Day One of the 2024 Tiber Walleye […]
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FWP News: Additional counties in Montana placed under fire restrictions
Restrictions affect FWP properties in Madison, Silver Bow, Dawson, Powell and Powder River counties HELENA – Fire restrictions continue to spread […]
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Grills Can Kill! by Montana Grant
Grilling is a wonderful way to prepare meals. Cooking outdoors makes everything taste better. Even a simple hot dog is […]
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What not to do when you see a bear
Just a reminder on this beautiful Friday what you should not ever do when you see a bear….
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.25.24
Fresno is 41% full. 0 inflow 1109 cfs outflow. Fishing for walleyes & northerns remains good. Fish 10’-20’ of water, […]
