Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

HELENA – Eager to finalize your fall hunting plans? The drawings for elk B, deer B, antelope 900, crane and […]

Oh DEER!

Can you imagine sitting in your living room and a deer busts through your window–and then you check your cameras […]

When to stop and when not to stop

Grizzly bear attacks on humans riding motorcycles, while rare, can be extremely dangerous. These incidents usually occur when riders inadvertently […]

FWP News: Bear safety training event happening in Bozeman

BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will host a free bear safety event next week to offer training and […]

MINING GEMS!!! by Montana Grant

The Treasure State of Montana is known for its wonderful gems. Yogo Sapphires, Gold, silver, amethyst, agates, geodes, and so […]

FWP News: Sign-up for surplus drawing licenses begins June 19

HELENA – Starting tomorrow, June 19, hunters can sign up for the Surplus License List, which is a list of leftover […]

Glendive Police Chief Jeremy Swisher Under Investigation for Alleged Hunting Violations and Witness Tampering

Glendive Police Chief Jeremy Swisher might face felony charges for alleged hunting violations and witness tampering. He’s accused of illegally […]

The Cheating Doesn’t Stop with Fishing

According to a press release by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, six guys were busted for allegedly cheating […]

FWP HEADQUARTERS TO BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON JUNE 19

HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Headquarters Building, located at 1420 East 6th Avenue in Helena, will be closed […]

When Too Close is Too Close

Today is International Picnic Day. This is a reminder not to ever have a picnic near a bull elk–and if […]

Sharing your campsite

Cats like camping, too! Has this ever happened to you? Apparently, this family chose the wrong campsite… View this […]

Montana Wildlife Everywhere

You don’t always have to be looking for wildlife while you’re out and about, but sometimes, it literally walks right […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.17.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye action is improving with anglers finding success around White Earth, between the Silos and Pond 4 and from […]

RIPPLES!!! by Montana Grant

We have all thrown a rock into a pond and watched the ripples and rings flow outward from the center. […]

A Dose of Dumb for Your Monday

Here is a dose of dumb to start off your week!

One Determined Mountain Lion

June 16, 2024

Mountain lions are fascinating creatures with some impressive traits. These excellent hunters are most active at dawn or dusk, showcasing […]

Young angler with Nice Walleye

June 16, 2024

Despite the cold and windy weather conditions at Fort Peck this weekend, Matthew Moline from Lewistown managed to catch a […]

FLY FREE!!! by Montana Grant

June 16, 2024

Montana flies can be a Big Sky Pain in the Butt. As the weather warms, flies emerge and often move […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Don Wilkins Great Fisherman, Awesome Guide Teaches with Technology

June 15, 2024

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast we continued our series about learning waterways and species of fish that are […]

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Grill Grenades!

It’s grilling season, and Kokanee Quinn found the perfect recipe for all the outdoor chefs! Check out this Grill Grenade […]

Joint News Release: Cutthroat trout conservation project continues in upper Shields River watershed

WILSALL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, in collaboration with the Custer Gallatin National Forest, will begin additional phases of an […]

FWP News: To help baby animals survive, leave them alone

HELENA – They look so cute and helpless. But your efforts to help could end up harming the animal and reducing […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.13.24

Fresno is 92% full. Inflow 416 cfs & outflow 685 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Fish the mid and main […]

FWP seeks proposals for 2025 hunting license auctions

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a […]

Taxidermy Time Lapse: Bull Elk

Here’s a cool time-lapse of what the taxidermy process looks like for a bull elk being worked on at Hunter’s […]

Friday Dummy Reel

Well, it’s Friday, so why not watch some people being ridiculously ignorant on your phone or computer? Here you go: […]

2024 Fall Mack Days–early starting date

FYI-Earlier dates for Fall Mack Days—event has moved up 2 weeks. No website yet so wanted to get this information […]

FWP News: Hunters can soon register online for the Game Damage Hunt Roster

Hunters also can register to be placed on a bison game damage roster. HELENA – Hunters interested in participating in game […]

Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Meets Don Wilkins with 56 Fishing Guide Service

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale continues our series on exploring new waterways and fish species with […]

FWP News: Northern pike detected in Bull River

FWP asking anglers to report catches or observations of pike in Clark Fork tributary KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks […]

Upper Salmon River Chinook Season Update by IDFG 6.12.24

Hi everyone, I’d guess many of you have heard already, but for those that have not, this morning the IDFG […]

6 Pound Chihuahua Stands Up to Moose

If moose just won’t stop wandering into your yard, you could always get a Chihuahua… @imnotsoanonymous And of course […]

FWP News: Lake Elmo was Stocked Two Days Ago

Exciting news from Lake Elmo! On June 11, 400 Yellowstone cutthroat trout, measuring 6 to 16 inches, were stocked from […]

Stay Vigilant to Help Avoid Wildlife Collisions

As you explore national parks, stay alert for wildlife crossing the roads. These parks are home to many animals, and […]

Dipping a Double

This angler was netting his bass when he accidentally scooped up another big bass with it! What are the odds […]

Restrictions and Closures

If you need a refresher on what is closed or you’re looking for restrictions, take a look at this page […]

Hook, Line and Sinker at Holter!

Nine-year-old Lane Hileman from Havre had a great weekend at Holter Lake, reeling in a beautiful rainbow trout near Split […]

PREDATORS in the PARK!!! by Montana Grant

The Yellowstone Park region and other wild open places in Montana are not just a place to see geysers, glaciers, […]

When Animals Use Decoys for Humans

June 11, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if animals used decoys for humans to hunt them? Well, somebody […]

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 103

June 11, 2024

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

Seasonal Friends by Montana Grant

June 11, 2024

“To have a friend, you need to be a friend.” There are many kinds of friends that we all enjoy, […]

Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 319

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

FWP News: Vehicle access temporarily closed at Whitebird Fishing Access Site due to flooding

Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure at Whitebird Fishing Access […]

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.9.24

Montana Hebgen: We’re beginning to see some occasional Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, as well as a strong hatch […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.10.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye action has been a little slow with some anglers finding success between Ponds 1 and 3 and from […]

100 DEADLIEST DAYS!!! by Montana Grant