Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Fall is the legal time to begin hunting. Usually, September means the start of deer, elk, and other hunting. In […]

Don Wilkins Teaches with Fishing Technology

This is a video of Don Wilkins using his fishing tech to teach his clients the art of jigging for […]

MT Outdoor Podcast Searches for Facts About Noxon Rapids Reservoir and the Health of its Fish!

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fisheries Biologist […]

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Red, White and Blue Cheese Venison Burgers!

How patriotic is your food this 4th of July week? How does a red, white and blue cheese venison burger […]

Huge Holter Pike Caught

Last Wednesday at Holter Reservoir, Woody Shuler reeled in a 38-inch northern pike while fishing for Kokanee. Alongside Woody was […]

Going Back in Time: Fort Peck Dam Construction

If you are a history buff, or if you like everything Fort Peck, here is something for you!

WHITE BUFFALO by Montana Grant

The birth of a White Buffalo, in Yellowstone National Park has become big news. Last month, a small white buffalo […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.4.24

Fresno is 84% full. Inflow 9 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. With water level staying stabile, walleye & northern fishing […]

Youngster Gets Personal Best Walleye on Peck

Curly Olson from Lewistown had a proud moment with his grandson Eli, who reeled in a big walleye uing his […]

Yellowstone Ranger Injured in Shootout, Suspect Killed at Canyon Village

A person was killed and a Yellowstone ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village at Yellowstone National Park. […]

Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 7.3.24

Hi everyone, the Upper Salmon River fishery was open last week from June 26 to June 30 (Thursday to Sunday). […]

Smoked Shotgun Shells Recipe for the 4th of July

When you think of shotgun shells, you probably don’t think about eating them, but this recipe will change that for […]

Fireworks and a Fishing Tale

Funny things can happen while you’re fishing, and sometimes things aren’t actually funny until long after the incident. Today we […]

Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Noxon and Fish with FWP’s Travis Rehm

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale sits down with Travis Rehm, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Fisheries […]

Brett French reports: Yellowstone’s wolf queen

An 11-year-old, one-eyed female wolf that lives in Yellowstone National Park has led an amazing life. The wolf, named 907F […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.3.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (July 1, 2024) A few Kokanee are being […]

Facts about Crawfish

Montana is home to crawfish…or crawdads. But how much do you know about these clawed creatures–other than they taste delicious? […]

A “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” Moment

On January 22, 1943, the Black Hills saw some wild temperature swings. Early in the morning, it was above freezing […]

S’MORE FUN!!! by Montana Grant

Who doesn’t like S’MORES? This toasty and tasty snack is the perfect campfire treat. Every important food group is in […]

FWP News: NO FIREWORKS ON FWP PROPERTY INCLUDING FISHING ACCESS SITES

Visiting a Montana fishing access site on July Fourth is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at home. […]

FWP News: PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AIS THIS FOURTH OF JULY, AND ALWAYS

38,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – As boaters and other water recreationists gear up for the July […]

FWP News: Nonresident hunters can check their Alternates List status online

HELENA – Nonresident hunters who registered to be placed on the Alternates List can now check their status on MyFWP: myfwp.mt.gov/fwpExtPortal/myDrawResult_input.action. Every […]

FWP News: Spring and Summer Hunter Ed Courses Complete!

Several hunter education courses have taken place across Region 6 this spring and summer, bringing in a bunch of new […]

Simple Venison Sausage Calzone with Papa Murphy’s Pizza

If you like Papa Murphy pizza and have some venison sausage in the freezer, this one is for you. SUPER […]

Father’s Day Fishing Trip Turns Tragic: A Water Safety Wake-Up Call

This past Father’s Day, a tragic accident occurred at Oneida Lake in Hastings, New York. Anthony Davis, 44, from Clay, […]

WORST WAYS TO DIE IN THE WILD!!! by Montana Grant

No one wants to die! An end of life in the wild can be the scariest. This is why outdoor […]

Yellowstone National Park statement about white bison calf

Confirmation At this time, Yellowstone National Park can confirm, based on multiple creditable sightings, that a white bison calf was […]

FWP News: Pallid Sturgeon Larval Drift Study

A study currently underway in the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck Reservoir is testing how well pallid […]

FWP News: Black bear near Colstrip captured, relocated

MILES CITY – A young male black bear that had been getting into garbage in and around Colstrip residential areas […]

Tick Talk: What You Should Know About These Tiny Pests and Their Big Impact

What Are Ticks? Ticks are arachnids, closely related to spiders. They have four pairs of legs, no antennae, and can’t […]

Reel Heroes: State Farm Agents’ Fishing Trip Ends with 38-Dog Rescue

What started as a simple fishing trip turned into a rescue mission for 38 dogs. Bob Gist, a State Farm […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.1.24

Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action is happening around Duck Creek and Pond 1 in 20-30 feet of water, Snaggy Bay, and […]

DIY DRY!!! by Montana Grant

When fly fishermen use a dry fly, they need to perform fly maintenance, to keep flies afloat. Some fly guys […]

Landowner stops kayaker from fishing on public river

June 30, 2024

While kayaking and fishing on a public river in Georgia, an angler noticed “no fishing” signs but didn’t think much […]

Ocean View Feud: Tree Poisoning Sparks Legal Battle in Maine

June 30, 2024

A dispute between two wealthy neighbors in a small Maine town has caused controversy as one is accused of poisoning […]

BIG!!! by Montana Grant

June 30, 2024

Big Sky Country is getting Bigger! The state population continues to grow, but it is slowing. Here is the most […]

Tongue River Reservoir State Park Update 6.28.24

Tongue River Reservoir State Park would like to thank Big Horn County Road Crew for repairing the Tongue River Road […]

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Chili Mac Skillet

When you’re craving chili mac, it’s time to bust out the chili mac skillet recipe, and Kokanee Quinn pulled this […]

Trailcam Footage of Bear Passing Time and….

Farts are just funny. Everybody does it, and so do animals. You know things are getting crazy in the world […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: FWP’s Nathan Jaksha and Downrigger Dale Talk Canyon Ferry Fish

FWP Fisheries Biologist Nathan Jaksha Tells Us All About Canyon Ferry Reservoir and the Fish That Live There! This week […]

SIMPLE FISH!!! by Montana Grant