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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.8.24
Fresno is 32% full, inflow 22 cfs & outflow 101 cfs. Not much structure is left in the water. Limits […]
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FWP News: FWP lifts hoot owl fishing restriction on Yellowstone River
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the hoot owl fishing restriction on the Yellowstone River in south-central Montana, […]
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Duck Hunting Gone Wrong: A Fatal Accident
What started as a casual duck hunting trip near Torrington, Wyoming, turned into a nightmare on January 20th. Gaige Zook, […]
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King Salmon Fishing report for the Week from Fort Peck
The Captain and Black Jaw Fly Guy Gary Rueb had some salmon success this week. They caught a big one […]
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Brett French reports: Pronghorn obstacles identified in 4-year study
A four-year study conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks of eight pronghorn populations across the state helped identify numerous […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 8.7.24
During the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (August 1 – August 4), angler effort decreased […]
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FWP News: Section of Stillwater River near Absarokee reopens
ABSAROKEE – An emergency closure for boating and floating on a 3-mile section of the Stillwater River near Absarokee has been lifted, effective […]
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Sneak Peek: Discover the Ultimate Fish ID Tool with Dr. Christopher Guy on the next MT Outdoor Podcast
Get ready for an exciting sneak peek of the next episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast! This week, Downrigger Dale […]
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Color Matters: A Newbie Fisherman’s Guide to Luring Walleye
Choosing the right lure color can make or break your walleye fishing trip. According to WalleyeX, walleyes see colors differently […]
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How to Survive Montana
With the flood of out-of-staters scooping up land in Montana, many are scratching their heads thinking, “We’ve got the place, […]
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When there is a lack of survival instincts…
Survival instincts are something that some people have and some people do not–particularly little ones! Here’s some footage that proves […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.7.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 5, 2024) Rainbow fishing continues to be […]
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FWP News: Antelope drawing results now available
HELENA – The drawing for antelope licenses is complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP […]
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FWP News: Grizzly bears translocated from NCDE to GYE, providing genetic augmentation
The subadult female grizzly bear wasn’t hanging around to wait for the trap door to open all the way. She […]
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Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction Hits a Snag: What’s Next?
Colorado Parks and Wildlife needs a new source of gray wolves for their reintroduction project after the Confederated Tribes of […]
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Family Fishing Salmon Success at Fort Peck
Check out this fishing adventure! Randy and Cody Goodman from Billings teamed up with Jody and Kathy Goodman from Great […]
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Alligator in Lake Erie?
Meanwhile, in the midwest…. A relaxing Sunday on Lake Erie turned into panic for a local family when Erie resident […]
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BUTTERFLIES! by Montana Grant
This summer has been wonderful for Butterflies! I have seen more Swallowtails and Monarchs than ever before. It may just […]
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FWP News: FWP lifts fishing restriction on North Fork Flathead River
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the fishing restriction on the North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana, […]
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FWP News: Some sections of Big Hole River reopen to fishing
TWIN BRIDGES – Fishing restrictions and closures have been updated for sections of the Big Hole River on Tuesday. The following […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake (Sponsored by the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes)
Up to $200,000 in Cash and Prizes (1)-$10,000 & (3) $5,000 & (5) $1000 + over (9,000) $500-$100 Tagged Lake Trout Thursday-September 5th to Sunday-November 3rd 9 weeks […]
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Today We Salute You: Boat Ramp Valet
Now that you have a better idea of how to be a good boat guest, here’s a commercial that you […]
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SOS: How Not to be a Bad Boat Guest
How many of these types of people have you encountered on your boat adventures? These are all common sense things, […]
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TROUT YOGA!!! by Montana Grant
Yoga is a relaxing and fun way to keep calm and in shape. Worldwide cultures practice Yoga as a calming […]
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FWP News: License required to train bird dogs on wild game birds, training season dates coming up
HELENA – Do you plan to train your dog on wild game birds this season? If so, a bird dog training […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.4.24
Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) -Theres been plenty of gulpers on the north shore, key […]
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Another Fort Peck First!
Tucker Mead, 8 years old, from Butte caught his first walleye on Saturday! We know it won’t be his last, […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.5.24
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has slowed up with a few being caught around Duck Creek on crankbaits or by anglers with […]
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RESCUE RANGERS!!! by Montana Grant
Accidents happen. Whenever we are around water, rural areas, an adventure activity, an injury can happen fast. Many of these […]
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Pen-Size Fishing Pole
Just when you think fishing poles can’t get more compact! Would you give this pen rod a try? I mean, […]
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Squirrel Verde Tacos
Just when you think you have tried almost every type of taco, you see this recipe…. what do you think? […]
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BIG DRY COUNTRY, AGAIN!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is facing its fifth consecutive year of serious drought. With temperatures persisting in the high 90 degrees, our state […]
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26-inch long Whitefish caught on Flathead lake
Thomas Bennett from Stevensville had an epic day fishing with his dad Matt on Flathead Lake. The youngster pulled in […]
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Collin Griffith Fishes Fort Peck
Collin Griffith, from Missoula, teamed up with buddies Mike Gornick and Todd Green, also from Missoula, and guide Scott Collinsworth […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: From Rod to Plate–Expert Tips on Catching and Cooking Lake Whitefish from Ross Tate
Meet Ross Tate! Ross Gives a Masterclass on How to Find & Catch One of the Hardest Fighting & Best Tasting Fish […]
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WILD TEAS PLEASE!!! by Montana Grant
Tea is a comforting and soothing drink. Humans and survivalists have been sipping helpful wild teas for centuries. Willow tea […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Grilled Orange Marinated Trout
Take a look at what Kokanee Quinn is grilling today! This grilled orange marinated trout recipe that she found at […]
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FWP News: Madison and Beaverhead counties under Stage II fire restrictions
HELENA – Beaverhead and Madison counties entered State II fire restrictions earlier today. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the counties’ […]
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FWP News:Jefferson River and more sections of Big Hole River close to fishing
TWIN BRIDGES – The Jefferson River and more sections of the Big Hole River will close to fishing starting Saturday, Aug. […]
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Brett French reports: A 360-degree view of the Lewis & Clark trail
The Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail travels 4,900 miles across 16 states, including Montana. A Virginia company, Terrain360, is […]
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BEARS WITH US!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Country was the home of huge carnivores before humans ever arrived. The people that did show up ended […]
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CSKT Non Member Proposed Regulation Changes 2025_2026
The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 Flathead Indian […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.2.24
Fresno is 33% full with no inflow & 118 cfs outflow. The only report I received as fishing goes was […]
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FWP News: Registration deadline to comment during August commission meeting is August 1
HELENA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Aug. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Montana WILD and via Zoom. The […]
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FWP: Low flows trigger full fishing closure on section of Big Hole River
TWIN BRIDGES – A section of the lower Big Hole River will be closed to fishing due to low flows […]
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Fwp news: Fire restrictions take effect in additional counties across Montana
HELENA – More Montana counties will enter Stage I fire restrictions over the next few days. In Phillips County, Stage […]
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BEARMUDA TRIANGLE!!! by Montana Grant
Southwest Montana and Yellowstone Park are part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This area is some of the wildest and […]
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Sneak Peek: Discover Flathead Lake Whitefish Magic with Ross Tate on the MT Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with Ross Tate, one of the best lake whitefish […]
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Whitefish Bite is Good!
Owen Foley, 13, of Kalispell is pictured here with a nice whitefish caught at Elmo today on a Rattle Disaster. […]
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FWP News: Emergency closure on portion of Stillwater River due to road construction
River will be closed to floating & boating, shore access will remain open ABSAROKEE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has […]