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Brett French reports: Grizzly close encounter
Chester Evitt was sitting in his recliner watching a Jennifer Lopez action movie on July 16 when a 500-pound grizzly […]
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Harbor Havoc: Bald Eagles Cause Stir at Kodiak Docks
Meanwhile, in Alaska… Bald eagles are attacking people. Is that some kind of patriotic sign? Or not patriotic? At Kodiak’s […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook update by IDFG 7.25.24
July 25, 2024 During the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 18 – July 21), […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Discovers NW MT Chain of Lakes with Brian Stephens
Get ready for an adventure like no other! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.24.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 22, 2024) Walleye and perch fishing has […]
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BEST BAIT!!! by Montana Grant
Anglers debate over the best way to catch fish. Fly guys are mostly about artificial flies that mimic bait. Spinning […]
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FWP News: Additional counties in north-central Montana placed under fire restrictions
Restrictions affect FWP properties in Toole, Teton and Liberty counties HELENA – Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect for Toole, […]
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FWP News: Surplus drawing license opportunities to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized […]
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FWP News: Counties in south-central and southwestern Montana placed under fire restrictions
Restrictions affect FWP properties in Yellowstone, Beaverhead, Jefferson counties HELENA – As dry, hot weather continues across Montana, fire restrictions are expanding […]
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Whitefish Bite in Flathead Lake
Ross Tate of Missoula hit Flathead Lake on Tuesday, July 23rd between the Narrows and then over to SkiDoo Bay, […]
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The Hydrothermal Explosion at YNP….in case you didn’t see footage
For those who missed the footage of the YNP explosion, here is one person’s footage:
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Bison Meatloaf with Creamy Mushroom Gravy Recipe
It’s tourist season in our national parks right now, and while many people are entertained, disgusted, bewildered or whatever they […]
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FWP News: Full fishing closures take effect at midnight at the mouth of some Clark Fork River tributaries
Hoot-owl restrictions on Rock Creek, St. Regis River, North Fork Flathead River HELENA – Full fishing closures at the mouth of […]
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FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions placed on North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana
KALISPELL — Angling restrictions on the North Fork Flathead River go into effect at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 24, due to […]
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FWP News: Commission action on part of wolf trapping regulations to be postponed
HELENA – Furbearer and wolf hunting and trapping regulations for the 2024-2025 season are on the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission […]
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FWP News: Game wardens seek information on white-tailed deer buck poached near Red Lodge
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a white-tailed deer buck found shot and wasted […]
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LEGACY by Montana Grant
As a sportsman, citizen, husband, parent, friend, what will be your legacy? For older Sportsmen, we have already fulfilled much […]
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A bobcat and a turkey dinner
Bobcats are stealthy predators that are known to target turkeys for their next meal. Using their senses and agility, bobcats […]
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FWP News: Additional county in southwest Montana placed under Stage II fire restrictions
Restrictions affect FWP properties in Mineral County HELENA – Mineral County entered Stage II fire restriction on Saturday, July 20. Stage […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.22.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from the Silos to the ponds in 12 to 20 feet of water and […]
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DOG PROTECTION!!! by Montana Grant
Walking our dogs has become a dangerous task. We want to exercise our dogs but become limited as to where […]
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2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tourney Final Results
Congrats to Clay and Brem Phipps for snagging the top spot at the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament with an […]
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SAFE SITES!!! by Montana Grant
Not all campsites are created equally. The developed KOA’s and modern sites have paved pads, metal fire rings, full hook […]
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Rabbit Gumbo Recipe!
Rabbit Gumbo? Yes, please! Turn those little furballs into a tasty meal with this delicious recipe:
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Phipps Team Leading Day One of the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tournament
Introducing the day one leaders at the 2024 Hell Creek Walleye Tourney at Fort Peck! Clyde Phipps and Brem Phipps […]
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TUBERTY!!! by Montana Grant
Floating and tubing in the Hoot Owl waters requires skill. Not every tuber should be tubing. Some may be too […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Owen Wilcox Tells how he and Ziek Gordon Claimed First Place at the Governor’s Cup
The 2024 Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament is in the Books! Owen Wilcox Tells How He and Teammate Ziek Gordon […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Simple Salmon Salad – Loaded with Omega 3s
Skip the canned tuna, and opt for the salmon! Kokanee Quinn found the perfect summer salad recipe that you can […]
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FWP News: FWP sites in Big Horn County enter Stage 1 fire restrictions
BILLINGS – Big Horn County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 19. Montana Fish, Wildlife […]
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FLY FISHING IS ADDICTIVE!!! by Montana Grant
Fly fishing attracts people from around the world. After Robert Redford’s movie “A River Runs Through It.” More people than […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.18.24
Fresno is 60% full, no inflow & 1066 cfs outflow. Fishing for most species remains good. Catch fish where ever […]
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FWP News: Counties in north-central and southwest Montana placed under fire restrictions
Restrictions affect FWP properties in Meagher, Judith Basin, Granite, Ravalli and Missoula counties HELENA – Dry, hot weather has led […]
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FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers warming up: Anglers asked to help reduce stress on trout
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists are closely monitoring the water temperatures of northwest Montana rivers and streams and […]
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Brett French reports: Big Sky opens Lone Peak Tram for summer trips
On a blue sky weekend it’s hard to top the view from 11,166-foot Lone Peak in the Madison Range. On […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Breaking Down the Big Win with Owen Wilcox
Check out this EXCLUSIVE sneak peek of what you can expect from the Montana Outdoor Podcast this Saturday at 6:00AM! […]
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FISH NOW!!! by Montana Grant
We will never catch enough fish! No matter how often you go fishing, it will never be enough. The problem […]
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FWP News: FWP SITES IN WHEATLAND COUNTY ENTER STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
BILLINGS – Wheatland County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions last week. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the county’s lead […]
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Angry Dock Owner Harasses Angler
Some people are just having a bad day….and some are just a certain kind of person. View this post […]
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FAMOUS FLY FISHERS! by Montana Grant
Fly Fishing levels the field for everyone. Being rich and famous does not help you become a better angler. All […]
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FWP News: GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR MULE DEER MANAGEMENT PLAN RELEASED FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for public feedback on work from a citizen advisory council tasked […]
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A BEAR in the CAMPSITE!!! by Montana Grant
As a kid, my family spent the entire summer in Yellowstone Park. Our 1962 14-foot Winnebago trailer was home as […]
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When the unexpected happens while fishing…
Are people getting crazier? View this post on Instagram A post shared by VETERANS FISHING (@veteransfishing)
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FWP News: Governor Gianforte, FWP offer appreciation to Valley County block management landowner
GLASGOW – Joining Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week visited with a longtime partner of the Block […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.15.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good around Ponds 2 and 3 and the river mouth in 20 feet of water. […]
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COPPERHEAD ROAD!!! by Montana Grant
Fortunately, Copperhead Road does not lead into Montana. We have enough problems from venomous rattlesnakes. There is no need for […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.14.24
Montana Hebgen: (Nothing much has changed on the lake) – We’re seeing plenty of Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, […]
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What a Sight to See!
It isn’t every day that people see elk, and it isn’t every day people see elk like this!
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FWP News: Nearby wildfires prompt officials to evacuate Tongue River Reservoir State Park
MILES CITY – Wildfires burning near Tongue River Reservoir State Park prompted a voluntary evacuation of visitors to the park […]
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Dumb Ways To Die: Tourist Edition
Just when you think there is glimmer of hope that common sense is becoming more common….
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DON’T SWEAT IT!!! by Montana Grant
Montana has become Big Heat Country! Our summer temperatures are finally here, and the air conditioners are finally paying off. […]