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Caught a Bass, Found a Snake
That bass you just reeled in might have a whole surprise meal still wiggling inside…
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Wear Your Catch
A kids’ fishing day in Bozeman promises first catches, fun memories, and fishy artwork you can wear!!!
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Behind the Badge – Being Greedy Never Pays and Sometimes it Costs
Greedy anglers in North Dakota tried to outfish the law—and found themselves underwater in more ways than one….
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Milk River St. Mary Siphon Replacement Project Update 5.6.25
The St. Mary Siphon Replacement is flowing full speed ahead—one crew hands off to the next as this vital project races toward a July 2025 finish!
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Boulder River Fishing Report 5.5.25
The Boulder River’s still chilly and climbing, but a cold snap could clear things up…
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Camp Clean and Smart at USACE Fort Peck Primitive Campgrounds
The USACE Fort Peck primitive campgrounds remain open…
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Noxious Critter Killers
Feeding wildlife may feel kind, but it can turn your backyard into a deadly buffet—especially when toxic plants like Japanese yew are on the menu. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
Skip the flowers—take Mom fishing for free this Mother’s Day and reel in some memories instead.
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Big Hole River Fishing Report 5.2.25
The Big Hole is fishing well, with nymphs and streamers doing the heavy lifting while spring flows and sunshine keep things interesting…
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2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 8 Update
The 100-fish limit was no match for Mack Days anglers on Flathead Lake, as records tumbled and lines stayed tight in a crazy weekend of nonstop lake trout action…
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Grizzly Bear and Black Bear
When grizzlies and black bears meet, it can sometimes be less of a friendly forest reunion and more a heavyweight smackdown…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.5.25
From shoreline strikes to deep-water trolls, rainbows and walleyes are keeping Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter anglers reeling in the action—no matter your bait, there’s a bite waiting…
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February 2025 Bighorn River waterfowl die-off linked to starvation
Harsh late winter weather, lack of food likely caused the mortality event…
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What If…
Think you’re fly fishing like a pro with that bobber? Turns out, it might be time to ditch the training wheels and rediscover the real art of nymphing—no plastic balls required. More from Montana Grant here…
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Kootenai River Fishing Report 5.2.25
The Kootenai’s heating up (well, slowly)—from midge hatches to streamer pulls and dry fly eats, here’s your weekly fix of flows, flies, and fishy intel, with a side of Sox talk.
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Bridges Over Trout Water
They say that if you built a bridge in a desert, you would find anglers fishing around it. ..read more from Montana Grant here.
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Tie Hard
Fly tying can be an enjoyable yet potentially costly way to enhance your fly fishing experience by allowing you to create your own flies instead of buying them. More from Montana Grant here…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Where Little Fish Go To Get Big…And We Mean Really Big
The 2025 Walleye Egg Collection is in the Books. Rigger and the Captain Take a Deep Dive Into What it all Means For Montana’s Walleye Fishermen & Women…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Smoked Pasta Salad
Looking for that perfect side dish? Use it as a main dish, if you want! Kokanee Quinn found something amazing …
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We want your input! FWP hosts statewide workshops to get input for new mule deer management plan
Montana FWP wants your voice in shaping the future of mule deer—join a local workshop to weigh in on the new statewide management plan and help steer the herd in the right direction.
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Inside the 2025 Walleye Egg Collection and What’s Next for Montana Fishermen
What do Walleye eggs, a surprise guest, and Jurassic Park have in common? We have a sneak peek into the latest amazing Montana Outdoor Podcast episode…
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Public Lands Expansion Means More Room to Roam
America’s public lands are opening wider than ever for hunters and anglers, with new spots and big opportunities…
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Echo Lake Big Sky Bass Bash results from April 26
Bass season just kicked off—and let’s just say, the opening weekend didn’t disappoint at the Echo Lake Big Sky Bass Bash…
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Get Hooked on Hell Creek at Hell Creek Marina
From boat shines to big bites, Hell Creek Marina is your year-round launchpad for all things Fort Peck!
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Fort Peck’s Rock Creek Marina Officially Opens Friday, May 2nd for the Season
Burgers, boats, and brand-new pizzas—Rock Creek Marina is back and ready to make you feel like family…
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Trout Unlimited work improves cutthroat trout habitat
A once-golden creek is being reshaped—not for fortune this time, but for the future. Read more from Brett French here…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.1.25
From deep water surprises to shoreline hotspots, this week brought a little bit of everything at Fort Peck.
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How To Snag and Release Paddlefish with FWP
Snagging a river dinosaur might sound crazy to some, but in Montana, it’s just another paddlefish season….
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Porkys
Armored in 30,000 quills and smelling like exotic cheese, the porcupine is nature’s most misunderstood, chew-happy, and surprisingly tasty pincushion. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Fox Tastes Like Elk? It Can…
Fox for dinner? With the right prep, it’s kind of like elk—and way more interesting than chicken.
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Missouri River Fishing Report 4.29.25
The bugs are waking up and the trout are eating—Craig’s tailwater is heating up before runoff….
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Oklahoma Draws the Line with New Rules for Nonresident Hunters
Oklahoma’s public lands just got a little less public for outsiders.
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On the Fly?
Fly fishing isn’t just about catching fish—it’s a lifelong journey of beauty, knowledge, connection, and soul-restoring peace. Read more from Montana Grant…
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Mossy Oak’s Mr. Fox Bags a Bird at 94
At 94 years old, with a heart full of grit and a camo golf cart for cover, Mr. Fox Haas reminded us all why legends never hang up their calls….
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Gallatin River Fishing Report 4.28.25
The Gallatin River is fishing great right now, with nymphs and worms leading the charge as runoff begins and fish are biting from the park to the valley…
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Diversion Dam Project led by NW Construction | The Milk River Project 4.28.25
Tucked between the St. Mary Canal and River, the Diversion Dam Project is quietly making big strides…
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Who Speaks for the Trout?
Montana’s trout are in trouble — if we don’t protect their waters and rethink our fishing habits, future generations may only hear stories about the wild trout we once had…Read more from Montana Grant here.
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2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 7 Update
Flathead Lake anglers are smashing records at the 2025 Spring Mack Days, hooking tens of thousands of lake trout — and there’s still time to join the action…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.28.25
Spring fishing is heating up across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter — from shoreline rainbows to deep-water walleye, there’s action for every angler!
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Hum a Few Bars
Tiny travelers are returning to Montana — get ready to welcome the amazing hummingbirds back to Big Sky Country!
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Turkey-Stuffed Morel Mushroom Recipe
Wild turkey meets wild mushrooms in this easy, flavor-packed spring recipe you’ll want to make all season long…
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Fish Fumbling
Montana Grant dives deep into the controversial ‘Playing God’ experiment on Yellowstone’s Gibbon River — read more to uncover the untold history and consequences…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Are These the Kokanee Salmon You Were Looking For?
Time for Your Refresher Course on How to Catch HUGE Kokanee Salmon in Holter & Hauser Reservoirs From Kit & Trevor Johnson of Kit’s Tackle Outfitters…
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The Yellowstone is a river in transition
When a sleepy stream surges 30-fold overnight and jet boats can’t float in spring, Montana’s rivers are telling a story—and it’s one we can’t ignore…
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Madison River Fishing Report 4.24.25
Spring’s showing off on the Madison—hungry fish, perfect temps, and some serious action if you know where (and how) to look…
