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…
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Is forever too long? Landowners tell Montana lawmakers to butt out of property decisions
BRETT FRENCH bfrench@billingsgazette.com To make something perpetual is everlasting and permanent — so a long, long time. When it comes to […]
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 2.6.25
Rock Creek ice is getting thicker, the fish are biting, and the hidden pressure ridges are keeping things interesting…read more from Don Wilkins here!
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURES – LMU 210, 380
Big cat hunting closures….
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Would You Trust This Ice?
When winter and open water season collide, you get a truck on ice, a boat in the water, and the internet losing its mind…
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Bears Aren’t Your Buddies
Some people trust bears like they’re oversized golden retrievers–please do not do that.
Feb 6, 2025 · Angela Montana
Snow Pack Update via Big Sky Anglers – Feburary 2025
Montana is getting buried in snow, which might be bad for driving but great for trout!
Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
License to Shed Hunt: Idaho’s Big Change for Nonresidents
Love collecting antlers in Idaho? If you’re not a resident, you’ll need more than just sharp eyes…
Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
The Most Literal Way to Win Their Heart This Valentine’s Day
Forget the flowers—this Valentine’s Day, put some real heart on the plate!
Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP expands study of South Fork elk herds to Bob Marshall Wilderness
FWP biologists are strapping on skis and heading deep into the Bob Marshall Wilderness to track elusive South Fork elk.
Feb 5, 2025 · Angela Montana
Body Booting Is Tough!!!
Braving icy waters and fierce winds, body booting proves that waterfowlers aren’t just tough—they’re downright FLOCKING crazy! Read more from Montana Grant here!
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Application deadline for Smith River permits is February 15
The deadline is approaching…
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Wildlife Overpasses Work—And This Video is the Proof
This footage from Idaho Fish and Game shows over 1,000 deer safely crossing the Cervidae Peak Wildlife Overpass in just two months—proving that these crossings are saving lives, one hoof at a time.
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Women of childbearing age and young children advised to not consume shorthead redhorse suckers from Yellowstone River near Reed Point
Attention!
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP News: NOTICE OF MOUNTAIN LION CLOSURE – LMU 211
FYI
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
How To Master Walleye Ice Fishing Jigs
Don't just drop a lure—master the jig!
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Blackened Muskrat Is On The Menu!
Muskrat is not just for trappers—this wild delicacy is on the menu, and you might be missing out!
Feb 4, 2025 · Angela Montana
Make Angling Great Again
Want to Make Angling Great Again? It starts with clean waters, good company and a fresh take on fishing fun! Read more from Montana Grant.
Feb 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hilarious Ice Fishing Stereotypes
When you know all the ice fishing stereotypes because you have fished with all of them!
Feb 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
The ANGLER WHO WOULD BE KING!!!
From broken rods to a royal throne—one angler’s journey to claim the crown of the fishing kingdom! Read more from Montana Grant…
Feb 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Ice Update by Hell Creek Marina 2. 3.25
February 3rd Ice Update: Ice thickness ranges from 6 to 14 inches—check the latest conditions and watch for pressure ridges.
Feb 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunters help FWP collect most CWD samples since testing began
Montana sets a record for chronic wasting disease testing with over 9,000 samples submitted this hunting season—hunters play a crucial role in monitoring and management.
Feb 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board to Meet February 26, 2025 in Kalispell
Join the discussion on fishing and bird hunting regulations at the Flathead Reservation Fish and Wildlife Board meeting in Kalispell on February 26.
Feb 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.3.25
From thick ice to open water, conditions are unpredictable—here’s the latest on where the fish are biting and where to tread carefully.
Feb 3, 2025 · Angela Montana
Coyotes in Unlikely Places
Looks like this coyote is upgrading to an all-wheel howl…
Feb 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Slow Fishing, Fast Fun: Joe Moline’s Ice Fishing Trip with the Grandkids
Grandpa Joe took the grandkids ice fishing at Casino Creek—perch were scarce, but the memories were plenty!
Feb 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Hunting and trapping for bobcats to close in Region 4 on Tuesday
FYI
Feb 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Day One: Broadwater Lions Club Perch and Walleye Ice Fishing Tournament
The Broadwater Lions Club Perch and Walleye Tournament kicked off at Canyon Ferry—stay tuned for team results!
Feb 2, 2025 · Angela Montana
Party Animals!!!
When the booze flows, the hunt is over—unless you're a pheasant in an apple orchard, in which case, good luck flying straight! Read more from Montana Grant…
Feb 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Notice of Montana Mountain Lion Hunting Closure
This closure does not apply to holders of Limited Lion Licenses
Feb 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Gone Fishing!!!
Fishing isn’t just about catching fish—it’s an excuse to escape, unwind, and maybe even question the English language while you’re at it! Read more from Montana Grant here!
Feb 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Folks Love This One! Some of Montana’s Best Ice Fishing Spots! Held Over for Another Week!
By Popular Demand! Held Over for Another Week!This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with […]
Feb 1, 2025 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Bulk Venison Breakfast Sausage
Venison is lean, which is great—unless you want juicy, flavorful sausage, and that’s where a good, fatty pork roast comes to the rescue! More from Kokanee Quinn here…
Jan 31, 2025 · Angela Montana
Roasting Montana with AI, Because Even the Big Sky Needs a Little Shade
If you think flannel makes you a rancher and kale belongs at a cookout, this Montana roast is for you!