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And WE SURVIVED!!! by Montana Grant
Kids today have it way too safe and risk free. That’s probably a good thing when we consider larger community […]
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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for April agenda item
HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the April 17 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for […]
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Another Compilation of Fishing Fails
Just when you think you have seen every fishing fail scenario… Check out these entertaining clips involving fish…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.11.24
Fresno is 35% full. Inflow 124 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Reservoir is ice free & dock at the ramp […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast is Making Waves with Bretz RV & Marine
This week, Collin Griffiths from Bretz RV & Marine teamed up with your host Downrigger Dale for an awesome discussion […]
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Brett French reports: As private fish ponds multiply, so do FWP’s problems
Private fish ponds have become a popular amenity on Montana properties, with Fish, Wildlife & Parks processing, on average, 200 […]
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Fort Peck Reservoir Test Releases begins April 26th
Test releases from Fort Peck to assess the potential benefits of alternative management scenarios for the pallid sturgeon will begin […]
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Is it hunting season yet?
When it’s time to hit the hills (or mountains in some cases) and get out to try and tag some […]
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Tagging Information for anglers out on Friday via CSKT
Many of you are aware that CSKT has been tagging lake trout for several years and FWP has also done […]
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Moose Crossing Close Call
Watch out for wildlife on the roads! Every year, countless animals narrowly escape collisions with vehicles. Whether it’s a deer […]
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Happy National Siblings Day
Today, we celebrate the bonds that unite siblings, whether it’s through shared adventures in the great outdoors or unforgettable moments […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.9.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]
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Cheating Walleye Fishermen Featured on Show Called True Crime: Smugshot
Remember the two anglers who were caught cheating at a Lake Erie fishing tournament? Fishermen plead guilty to charges in […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.9.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 9, 2024. The data included in this […]
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An up-close bear selfie
Sometimes, the opportune moment to take a selfie with a bear that is practically on you is not actually the […]
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Swan vs. Golfer
While it’s not common for swans to attack golfers, there have been instances reported where swans have exhibited aggressive behavior […]
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TURKEY TIME!!! by Montana Grant
Turkey time is a special time to be in the woods. Hunting gobblers at sunrise is one of the most […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 4 Update
How to describe the anglers who put in the countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood that […]
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Incidental Catches at Home…
In case you didn’t know, April 7, 2024 was International Beaver Day, a holiday created in 2009 by Beavers Wetlands […]
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Cast Your Line at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day!
Gear up for a reel good time at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day, set to make a […]
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Fort Peck is Opened Up
Brian Olson sent us this photo on Sunday, April 7th, showing that Fort Peck opened up on Saturday night. We […]
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13th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18 for the 13th annual kids’ fishing event at the Glen Lake Rotary Park […]
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LYME TYME!!! by Montana Grant
Lymes disease is a deadly and growing disease. It can be found throughout Nort America. Over a billion dollars a […]
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” F” WORDS!!! by Montana Grant
F words can get you in trouble. More than one kid has had their mouths washed out with soap for […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Cut Through the Boating BS
If You Listen to This Week’s Podcast With Chris From Townsend Marine You’ll be able to Cut Through the Boating […]
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OFF TARGET!!! by Montana Grant
Montana’s enjoy our wonderful outdoors. There is a wonderful adventure around every bend and over every ridge. Our parks, public […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Beer-braised Rabbit
Just when you think you have tried every springtime recipe out there, you come across an amazing post-Easter recipe like […]
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58 Coyotes in 2 Minutes and 20 Seconds Filmed
Some people are convinced this footage is fake, what do you think? The crazy part is that they recorded 84 […]
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When you don’t expect the unexpected…
If you’re headed to the ocean on vacation this summer, but you are not about to get in the water, […]
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Camping Hacks and Gadgets for 2024
In a time where we may feel like we have seen all the camping hacks there are in the world, […]
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FLY FREE!!! by Montana Grant
Montana flies can be a Big Sky Pain in the Butt. As the weather warms, flies emerge and often move […]
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Fishing Stereotypes
We showed you a few camping stereotypes yesterday (you can see them here), and today we want to know if […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.4.24
Fresno is 33% full inflow 160 cfs & outflow 40 cfs. Nelson is 91% full. Inflow 246 cfs & outflow […]
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Brett French reports: Yellowstone bison hunts quiet compared to last year
State and tribal bison hunters took 25 bison that migrated out of Yellowstone National Park this winter, according to the […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks with Chris McFadden of Townsend Marine
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale had a great conversation with Chris McFadden, Owner of […]
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KARENS and NEALS!!! by Montana Grant
It’s tough to find fishing and hunting buddies. There are many reasons for avoiding certain names but… I don’t know […]
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Camping stereotypes–are you any of these?
Camping season is almost upon us in Montana, and that means we are going to start seeing campers with very […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.3.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]
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Buck approaches hunters
When you’re out hunting and the buck is well aware you won’t be interested in shooting it…but it gets too […]
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TATS TELL A STORY!!! by Montana Grant
As the Montana weather improves, the parkas, flannel, and sweaters will start coming off and reveal the personal Tats of […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG (04-02-2024)
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 2, 2024. The data included in this […]
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Make Scoring Easy with the Rackulator
Tired of asking other people to score your racks? Rackulator is the only electronic big game scoring device that makes […]
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Moose curious about lawn mower
Have you ever looked out the window to make sure your robot lawn mower was where it was supposed to […]
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TARGETING TURKEYS!!! by Montana Grant
Spring turkey time is just around the corner. Gobblers will be calling hens to mate and welcome new broods of […]
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FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 5
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 5 at midnight […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days: Week 3 Update
After three weekends of fishing beneath the snowcapped Mission Mountains on Flathead Lake, our Spring Mack Days angler’s total lake […]
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Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 391
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management […]
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The Couple that Hunts Together…
For those of you who still have elk and deer permit applications on your brain (the deadline is today–that is […]
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Missouri River Fishing Report (below Holter Dam) via House of Fly 3.27.24
Location: Missouri River Flows: CFS/3460 Temperature: 37+ Degrees below Holter Dam Things are changing as spring begins to make its influence felt. Lots […]
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GOING TO CHURCH!!! by Montana Grant
Everyone has a need for church. There are many kinds of churches. Freedom of religion is an important part of […]