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Hoot Owl Restrictions Low Down
Hoot owl hours are in effect in some Montana rivers—see if your spot made the list.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.14.25
Walleye and rainbow action is hot at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs!
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Trees Are Tough
If a tree can grow out of solid rock in Yellowstone, what’s stopping you from thriving where you are? Read more from Montana Grant!
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The Milk River Project Update 7.12.25
A minor slide on the St. Mary Canal near Spider Lake has prompted a precautionary shutdown as crews work to stabilize the slope and prevent further damage.,,
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Gone Fishing, Found Algae
Montana’s iconic trout streams are turning green weeks ahead of schedule, and the early algal blooms are a warning sign no angler—or irrigator—can afford to ignore…
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Meet Montana’s Coast Guard Auxiliary on the MT Outdoor Podcast
Montana may be landlocked, but the Coast Guard Auxiliary is making waves where you’d least expect it!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Grilled Venison with Summer Tomato Salad
Kokanee Quinn struck gold with this MeatEater recipe….
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Tangling
Tangling is just part of the game—but anglers know how to play it smart…. Read more from Montana Grant here!
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Bucket List Series: Sooner or Later
It may not start on command, but this pontoon has sparked more fun on land than most boats do afloat—and its story is not over yet…
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What is Wrapped Around a Woodpecker’s Brain?
Think a long tongue is weird? How about one that’s also a shock absorber….
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Lars Sorensen Weekly Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 7.10.25
Lars has the latest and the greatest right here for you from Nelson….
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Fish Boards
Forget the taxidermy bill—trace your trophy catch onto a board, add a selfie, and turn fishing memories into art that tells the story without breaking the bank. Read more from Montana Grant!
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 7.10.25
Walleye, lake trout, and salmon are all on the bite!
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How To Master the King Salmon Fillet
Clean your king salmon catch before it even knows what happened…
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 7.9.25
Angler effort surged over the holiday week on the Upper Salmon River…
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New hoot-owl restrictions go into effect on some rivers in southwest, central Montana
Note the following rivers and their hoot-owl restrictions…
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Big Rock Fishing Access Site to temporarily close beginning July 21 due to construction improvement project
Big Rock Fishing Access is getting a facelift;…
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Stillwater River Fishing Report 7.9.25
The Stillwater is back in action if you’re looking beyond the Yellowstone…
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Cast, Compete, and Cash In at Hell Creek!
Have game in your livewell? Prove it at the Hell Creek Fishing Tournament!
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The Fish That Are Not Welcome at Lake Lowell
What started as one surprise catch has turned into a full-blown invasion…
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Pee Power
Ever toured Yellowstone with two women and a full bladder? Montana Grant did — and lived to tell the tale!
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MT Conservation License Required for Access to State Trust Lands
Your Montana state land adventure starts with one thing more important than snacks or spray…
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Personal Best
One huge trout, three generations, and a day at Ennis Pond they’ll never forget… read more from Montana Grant here!
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Hell Creek Marina Fishing Report 7.7.25
If you’re not fishing this stretch, you’re missing out — the action is nonstop…
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Fish and Wildlife Commission scheduled to meet Aug. 21
Moose tags, river closures, and fish habitat make the agenda as FWP gears up for a their August meeting.
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Salmon Slayer is Slaying on Fort Peck
Salmon are biting and walleye teams are pre-fishing—lake action is heating up just in time for the Governor’s Cup!
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FWP releases 2024 wolf report; population relatively stable despite increase in harvest
Montana’s wolf numbers are holding steady statewide, but Region 3 continues to see a slow decline as hunting, trapping, and management efforts take effect…
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FWP proposes changes to wolf regulations in effort to increase harvest
Commission to make final decision at August meeting…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.7.25
Walleye are heating up and rainbows are biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter…
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Bucket List Series: Arctic Fox Fur Coat
From public-speaking panic to fur-coat dreams come true, here is how one person went from trapping for wildlife management to finally treating herself to the real deal — and loving every fluffy second of it.
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When Company Comes to Town
Montana locals live it, visitors love it—here’s how to share the best of Big Sky when company rolls in. Read more from Montana Grant here!
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Boulder River Fishing Report 7.3.25
Discover why the Boulder River’s chilly, crystal-clear flows are delivering some of the best dry-fly action in July—perfect for wading or floating anglers…
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Breaking In A New Boat
Testing out a buddy’s boat means fish, fun, and maybe forgetting how to back up a trailer. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Coming Together
In a world divided, Yellowstone offers 3 minutes of unity and 100 feet of steam. More from Montana Grant here!
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Statewide Fishing Reports and a Whole Bunch More..,
Downrigger Dale hijacks the studio for a solo show packed with fishing reports, crazy rumors, and a healthy dose of Montana mischief!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Simply the Best Blueberry Pie
Say goodbye to soggy pie—Kokanee Quinn found the ultimate blueberry pie recipe that actually sets, slices clean, and tastes like summer in a crust…
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Yellowstone Area Fishing Report by Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report for 7.3.25
The latest and greatest is right here from Madison River Outfitters!
