Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

Poaching isn’t hunting, it’s stealing

In out-of-state news, three Chester County guys— a father and his two sons— just got hit with a whopping 71 […]

Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.15.24

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 7 through October 13, 2024. Between […]

Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana

BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and […]

Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

IN THE BLOOD!!! by Montana Grant

Blood trailing is an important part of the hunt. Big Game hunters need to be able to track a wounded […]

Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana

Do Not Enter… Unless You’re Doing Sunset Yoga?

A group of young adults was pictured hanging out at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, right past a […]

Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24

Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]

Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy

Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped […]

Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

GRILLED COCKBIRD SANDWICH by Montana Grant

Pheasants are active wild game birds. Roosters run and are strong flyers. They tend to have more muscle than fat. […]

Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana

Montana Blast and Cast

Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]

Oct 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 6 Results

Six of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days Fishing Event have fished 18 straight days of weekend […]

Oct 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fishing for Flavor in this Guacamole Recipe

Here’s a twist on guacamole that some folks swear by, while others have never even heard of—smoked rainbow trout in […]

Oct 14, 2024 · Angela Montana

THAT WON’T LEAVE A SCAR!!! by Montana Grant

Wounds are a common first aid issue for outdoor sports. Anglers can get stabbed by hooks, slashed with filet knives, […]

Oct 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

Quick and Easy Elk Meatloaf Recipe

It’s meatloaf time!  How about a nice and hearty meal that the whole family is certain to enjoy?  Check out […]

Oct 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!

Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and […]

Oct 13, 2024 · Angela Montana

BEST TROPHIES and LUNKERS!!! by Montana Grant

When we visit Facebook sites and groups, the pictures show the same things. There is a guy holding a BIG […]

Oct 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

SMACKDOWN!!! by Montana Grant

There was once a time when Manual Punishment was the norm. Parents went to the extreme to adjust their children’s […]

Oct 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 4 Hunting Secrets Exposed with FWP Wildlife Mgr Cory Loecker

The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout Hunting Opportunities in Region 4 in North Central Montana! This […]

Oct 12, 2024 · Angela Montana

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Bison Caesar Wrap

Kokanee Quinn’s back with another killer recipe find of the week! This time it’s a Bison Caesar Wrap that’s super […]

Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder

Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching.  Here is a seasons date […]

Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fun Fact Friday: Covered Bridges

Covered bridges are like the old-school charmers of rural America, and many have stuck around for a reason. You’ve probably […]

Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.9.24

Montana Hebgen: The lake has been tough lately, the cooler weather was looking great, but broke into bluebird skies and 70’s […]

Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana

SNEAK PEEK: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Join Us in Uncovering the Best Hunting in Region 4, North Central Montana

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale sits down with Montana FWP Wildlife Manager Cory Loecker to […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Wildlife overpass engineer work funded

Funding has been awarded to conduct an engineering study aimed at building two wildlife overpasses between Livingston and Gardiner along […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week

HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem

George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24

Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as […]

Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana

TOO BIG TOO HANDLE!!! by Montana Grant

Hunters and anglers love to brag about getting the Big One. We dream about a Buck with a huge rack […]

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24

Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the […]

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

UPDATE: Missing Horseback Rider’s Body Recovered

Sad news to report following the original article of Meghan Rita Rouns:

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24

Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort […]

Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana

MR. POTATO HEADS!!! by Montana Grant

Potato harvesting has begun. In the Gallatin Valley, Dutch farmers are reaping the harvest. I wonder if every potato farmer […]

Oct 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

[WATCH] How to Skin a Squirrel in Less than 2 Minutes

Ever wondered how to skin a squirrel in under two minutes? It’s easier than you think, according to Will Brantley […]

Oct 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Rainbow Trout Street Tacos with Pineapple and Bacon Jam

It’s time to turn your rainbow trout into something absolutely amazing… Change up the traditional street taco with chipotle seasoned […]

Oct 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

WEAR ORANGE!!! by Montana Grant

Big game hunting requires Hunter’s Orange vest or hat for safety. This hot color stands out in the environment as […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!

by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results

Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Archery Antelope Success!

Fred Fanizzi stuck one heck of a nice antelope buck that was also shared on Hunt Montana.  Excellent work! This […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24

Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]

Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

WOOLLY BULLY!!! by Montana Grant

Woolly Bears/ Woolly Worms are a unique caterpillar that are accurate weather forecasters. Folklore claims that these hairy caterpillars can […]

Oct 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

BOLO ALERT: Horseback Rider Missing in McMaster Hills Rec Area

If you have any information, please contact the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office: We are conducting a search for […]

Oct 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

A Wild Look at Flathead Lake

Whoa! Take a look at this video of Woods Bay on Flathead Lake during that huge windstorm the other day!

Oct 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Bull Elk Down!

We are proud to share Montana hunters and the critters they tag. Thank you to Hunt Montana for sharing, and […]

Oct 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

23 Years and 23 Days–A Hunt to Remember

The Facebook page “Hunt Montana” posted this, and although we aren’t sure of the hunter’s name, the story was worth […]

Oct 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 3 Rundown with Warren Hansen and Morgan Jacobsen

The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout ALL the Hunting Opportunities in Region 3 in Southwest Montana! […]

Oct 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: “Ribeye of the Sky” Sandhill Crane Recipe

Kokanee Quinn discovered a spectacular recipe by CoastMonthly.com that will make you want to hunt more sandhill crane! They call […]

Oct 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

WHEN YOU GOT TO GO… by Montana Grant

Hunting and all outdoor adventures may be interrupted when the sportsmen and women must go to the pottie, #1 and […]

Oct 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Hunt Big, Give Back Bigger: Missoula Firefighters’ Elk Raffle

Hurry up, folks! The Missoula Firefighters Benevolent Association’s elk hunt raffle tickets are flying off the shelf, and you don’t […]

Oct 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: General antelope season opens October 12

HELENA – General antelope season opens Saturday, Oct. 12, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10. For information about what to expect […]

Oct 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

TMI!!!! by Montana Grant

Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that blood and gore can be and will be involved. Our culture and […]