Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
BIG BITES!!! by Montana Grant
The Fall Bite is on at Canyon Ferry. The Big Bows are on the move and cruising the shorelines. I […]
Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bighorn River Fishing Report by Yellow Dog Fly Fishing 10.20.24
Flow Data: Bighorn River near St. Xaiver, MT Wet and cool weather is around for a few days. Some wind […]
Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Doomsday Fish!!!! by Montana Grant
Fish have long been symbols of change. When certain species migrate, spawn, or feed, this may show seasons or predictable […]
Oct 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: From Elk to Wolves, Region 1 has it all! Neil Anderson just dropped the ultimate hunting guide!
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout Hunting Opportunities in Region 1 in Northwest Montana! This week […]
Oct 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
11 Year Old Bags Nice Buck During Youth Hunt
Braxton Griffith who is 11 years old, bagged a real nice muley buck on Thursday during the Montana Youth Hunt. […]
Oct 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Pan-Seared Antelope Tenderloin
A go-to for cooking wild game? Pan-searing! All you need is some butter, garlic, and a little heat to create […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Antelope Down by Dillon
Joe Lipski, and Donnie Larson with help of Mike Wamsley of Missoula had a great antelope hunting trip this week […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Youth Hunter Tags First Buck
Trevor Fletcher shared these photos on Montana Hunting & Fishing’s Facebook page with the caption “My boy got his first […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: MT Outdoor Hunting Series — Elk, Deer, and…Urban Critters? Hunting in Region 1 Revealed!
Get ready for a wild ride this week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast! Downrigger Dale teams up with Neil Anderson […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
OLD PICTURES!!! by Montana Grant
Old pictures bring back old memories. It’s nice to get a snapshot of a special moment from decades ago. It […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fun Fact Friday: The Wild History Behind the Cowcumber
Did you know cucumbers used to be called “cowcumbers”? Yep, it sounds like a funny bovine pun, but it was […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.17.24
Fresno is 21% full with about 40 cfs outflow. Try trolling crank baits starting at the northeast corner of the […]
Oct 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP Salmon Shocking in Action
Take a look at this fascinating video captured by Don Wilkins, showing Montana FWP in action as they shock salmon […]
Oct 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French Reports: Forest Service: Budget restrictions won’t affect Montana avalanche centers
As Congress has delayed finalizing the federal budget for fiscal year 2025, the Forest Service has constricted its employment of […]
Oct 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.17.24
Northern Pike- Cooler water temps have moved a lot of northerns shallow into the weedbeds,best areas had weeds coming near […]
Oct 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Celebrating National Pasta Day with Venison Jalapeno Cajun Sausage Pasta
In honor of National Pasta Day (yes, that is today!), we are sharing this incredibly tasty and spicy venison jalapeno […]
Oct 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
BIG BUCK BALLS!!! by Montana Grant
Modern hunters enjoy carrying a variety of energy snacks afield. Jerky, meat sticks, seeds, candy bars, Granola bars, and … […]
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 […]
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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 […]