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FWP News: Virtual fishing regulations meeting Sept. 12
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a virtual meeting Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. to discuss fishing regulation […]
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Latest Fort Peck Dam Water Release Information 9.4.24
The Fort Peck Dam will continue to release just under 9000 cubic feet per second below the dam until later […]
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Bulletproof Lunch by Montana Grant
Lunch is an important part of every outdoor outing. When hunters head out, the lunch always seems to end up […]
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Fishing restrictions to be lifted on Sun River in north-central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Recent cooler temperatures will allow the hoot-owl fishing restriction to be lifted Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Sun River […]
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15-inch Antelope Taken Monday
Jason Mundel of Fort Peck decided to trade his fishing rod for a bow on Monday and nailed a sweet […]
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A Bull’s-Eye Day for Superior Archery Hunter
September 7th was a day to remember for Chris, a high school teacher in Mineral County. After seven years of […]
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FWP News: 2024 Hunting Forecasts
It’s fall and hunting season is upon us. Soon the mornings will be crisp and cold and the leaves will […]
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MAKE MEAT TENDER!!! by Montana Grant
Chewy meat is not for everyone. It may be because some folks have tooth issues, or they just appreciate a […]
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4-Year-Old Helps His Grandpa Train Dog
The Captain’s brother, Dan Ward, has a new hunting buddy—his dog, CC. But the real star of the show? Dan’s […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days: First Week Results
Mack Days anglers were under very warm sunny skies for the first four days of the nine-week long event on […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.9.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught on crankbaits between Duck Creek to Pond 1 and out from the Silos […]
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New MT State Record Chinook Salmon song: Big Catch on a Budget
Proof of the popularity, and oddity, of catching salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir is the media coverage Fauth’s new record […]
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NEW Episode Drop: MT Bowhunting Uncovered with Ken Schultz on the MT Outdoor Podcast
The President of the Montana Bowhunters Association Talks About Bowhunting in Montana and the Challenges Now and Ahead for One […]
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Don Wilkins Weekly Salmon Report 9.6.24
The fishing is starting to get more unpredictable and a bit slower and the fish seem to be confined to […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 300
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Savory Fried Grouse Recipe
If you’ve never tried fried grouse before, you’re in for a seriously delicious experience. Kokanee Quinn found this crispy, savory […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Features Ken Schultz and Talks Archery’s Future in Montana
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast episode that drops tomorrow, Saturday, at 6am, Downrigger Dale chats with Ken Schultz, […]
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A Montana Sound That Outsiders Don’t Know They’re Missing
Hearing an elk bugle might be second nature to most Montanans, but for folks from out of state, it’s a […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.5.24
Fresno is 26% full with no inflow & about 100 cfs outflow. Ramp at the dam is still usable. Fish […]
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DOVE LOVE!!! by Montana Grant
Dove hunting is fun but tough. Some anti hunters consider Dove hunting a sin but… Doves are hard to hit […]
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FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on snowmobile grant proposals
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on proposed 2024 snowmobile grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted […]
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 9.5.24
Seems like the salmon season is in a transition mode on Fort Peck. The fish seem to be staging for […]
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Brett French reports: Hawg hunting–Lunker Fort Peck chinook salmon lure anglers
There are so many intricacies to fishing for chinook salmon at Fort Peck Reservoir it can be a bit intimidating. […]
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The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) and Lake County Agree on Long-Term Lease for Ravalli AIS Boat-Check Station
Lake County will lease land to Tribes at no cost for 20 years so that Tribes can carry on operating […]
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When your elk video is interrupted…
Wouldn’t it be crazy if you were filming some elk in a field, and, all of the sudden, a mountian […]
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FWP News: Shooting Range Development Grant projects receive funding
HELENA – Approximately $260,000 was awarded to three projects through the Shooting Range Development Grant Program, which is administered by Montana […]
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The Office Outing That Turned into a One-Man Mountain Adventure
Imagine going on an office retreat, hiking up a mountain, and getting left behind by your co-workers—awkward, right? That’s exactly […]
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Fishy Finds: Strange Things Discovered in Fish Bellies
When anglers reel in their catch, most expect to find a belly full of baitfish or maybe a few […]
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FWP News: Apprentice hunter application available online
Apprentices, mentors must complete, submit certification form before hunting HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 17 […]
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Big Sky Country Eyes in the Sky
Ever wonder what type of raptors are soaring above you in Montana’s big sky? Archery season has just started in […]
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“Geeze!”: Jaxon Krall’s Giant Tiger Trout Reels in State Record
Jaxon Krall, a soft-spoken 13-year-old from Kemmerer, just made a big splash in the fishing world by landing a record-breaking […]
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Livestock Loss Update
The Montana Livestock Loss Board is here to help ranchers tackle the challenges of living alongside wolves, grizzly bears, and […]
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FWP News: Governor proclaims September Bear Aware Month
Educational activities planned around state HELENA – September is Bear Aware month in Montana and as bear activity increases and archery […]
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FWP News: FWP announces public comment opportunities
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EAs), conservation leases and other department projects. […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate, from the Silos up to White Earth […]
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Turkey Beard Talk
Ready to talk turkey? Before you pull out those calls and get ready to head into the woods, let’s dive […]
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CORN COOKIN!!! by Montana Grant
Summertime is sweet corn time. Fresh corn cannot be beaten. Ironically out of all the corn grown in America, less […]
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In Honor of World Beard Day, this One is for the Hunters
Believe it or not, it’s World Beard Day! Whether you’re already rocking that hunting-season scruff or holding out for No-Shave […]
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Handcrafted Victory: Reeling in a Record Tiger Muskie with a Personal Touch
A Montana angler, Daniel Caricaburu-Lundin, made headlines after catching a record-breaking 45.2-inch tiger muskie at Ackley Lake. The best part? […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.1.24
Montana Hebgen: (not much has changed since the last report) – There’s still been some gulpers on the north shore, key […]
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Virtual Vacations: How NYC Seniors Are Traveling the World Without Leaving Home
NYC seniors are having the time of their lives, traveling the world without leaving their nursing homes, thanks to Mynd […]
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Canyon Ferry Adventuring
If you are new to the area or have just never been to Canyon Ferry and are considering a trip–here […]
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STEAK FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Steak Fish is not a single species of fish but is a style of cooking fish. Big Round, Fat fish […]
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Bait Smarts: Researching the Perfect Lure
How do YOU do research with lures? View this post on Instagram30 A post shared by Back […]
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THE BEST CAMP!!! by Montana Grant
Camping is fun but there are many types of camping. After a lifetime of roughing it camping, my wife “Montana […]
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FWP News: Hunters reminded of sandhill crane hunting district boundary change
BILLINGS – Sandhill crane hunters need to be aware of a hunting district boundary change in south-central Montana for the 2024 […]
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Master the Call: Shawn Plakke’s Expert Tips to Bring in Bull Elk – Tune In to MT Outdoor Podcast!
Do You Want to be Able to Call Bull Elk in Like a True Master? If So, Then This Podcast […]
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JOE’S RULE!!! by Montana Grant
My Dad, Joe, was a hard man. He had survived fifty combat missions in WW2, was a coal miner, and […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Brett French’s Salmon Marinade
When we asked Brett French, the outdoor editor of the Billings Gazette, how to make the delicious marinade he made […]
