Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Anglers, please remember that paddlefish harvest reporting is required within 48 hours of harvest! Reporting can be accomplished by checking […]

Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update 6.6.24

Hi all, Thanks again for your interest in Idaho’s Chinook fisheries and the upper Salmon River. Since last weeks’ update, […]

Lightning Strikes

Lightning striking vehicles is a rare but it does happen, and it can be dangerous. Here are some important cautionary […]

Brawling Elk – Front Row Seats

It’s pretty cool to see elk in general, especially when you’re hunting them, however sometimes they like to put on […]

When the Weather Turns Really Bad

Well, this is exactly what you do not want to happen when you park your boat… A sudden tornado formed […]

BRAGGING RIGHT!!! by Montana Grant

Hunters and fishermen have a language all their own. There are many words that we use, when taken in perspective, […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.5.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 3, 2024) The walleye bite continues to […]

FWP News: Bowhunter Education opportunities in south-central Montana

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks volunteer instructors have scheduled a Bowhunter Education course in Roundup June 20—23 and field […]

FWP News: Summer astronomy events at Pictograph Cave State Park

Yellowstone Valley Astronomy Association to share knowledge and equipment BILLINGS – Pictograph Cave State Park, in partnership with the Yellowstone Valley […]

When something looks off in the elk herd…

Something looks weird about this elk herd….

PROTECT YOUR PARK!!! by Montana Grant

Parking at trailheads and at access sites has become a hotspot for break ins. Sadly, losers and thieves’ prey on […]

FWP News: Deadline to purchase SuperTag chances is June 30

HELENA – Hunters have until June 30 to purchase a chance for a SuperTag for the 2024 hunting season. Eight […]

FWP News: Marias River Wildlife Management Area deer hunting access permit drawing now open

Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by June 30 Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by […]

FWP News: Black bear hunting closes in several districts

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears have closed in the following […]

When critters attack…

Sometimes, those pesky critters just come out of nowhere and attack–until Mom shows up!

Venison Tater Tot Casserole

Turn your venison into comfort food. What is not to love about tater tots, cheese and venison?

When Rabbits Turn Snakes Into Food

This rabbit is relentless!

LOST!!! by Montana Grant

Fishermen may catch some fish but at what expense? The tackle used today is expensive and abundant. We never have […]

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.3.24

Montana Hebgen: *Not much has changed on the Lake since last week* – The lake should begin to start fishing better […]

FWP Paddlefish Update 6.3.24

Paddlefish total near 513 fish in week 3After three weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season, the estimated total harvest […]

All About Zander

A few people have reached out about zander recently, so we wanted to share some information about these fish which […]

THE RIVERS are HALF FULL!!! by Montana Grant

Fishing has boatloads of great metaphors that reflect on our lives. When things get tough, “take another cast, change baits, […]

Bullet Flies near Fishermen

Well, that was disturbing. Has this ever happened to you?

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.3.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye action continues to be good while using bottom bouncers with green spinner blades with worms or leeches in […]

FINAL Results for the 2024 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck

June 2, 2024

The results are in, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news with you! A huge congratulations to […]

ONE, BEST CAST!!! by Montana Grant

June 2, 2024

Make your first cast the best cast. This is true whether you are fly fishing, spin fishing, or chucking bait. […]

Day One Leaders: Rock Creek Walleye Tourney on Peck

June 1, 2024

Sixty teams are battling it out in the Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck. Leading the pack on day […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Downrigger Talks with Neal Cote’ on Western Montana’s Top Fishing Waters

June 1, 2024

The Waterways of Western Montana! Few Know Them Better Than Neal Cote’ of Bite Me Flies and He Tells Us […]

Cooking with Kokanee Quin: It’s Turkey Schnitzel Time!

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Kokanee Quin’s latest culinary find: a mouthwatering turkey schnitzel recipe! This recipe […]

2024 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update by Greg Schoby 5.31.24

Hi everyone, Just wanted to send a quick follow up to last weeks’ email update. As I said in that […]

FWP News: New quota changes go into effect June 1 for black bear hunters

Starting June 1, black bear seasons in several bear management units (BMU) will be subject to a new quota process […]

FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings

Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption […]

TRUMP LAST YEARS TOMATOES!!! by Montana Grant

Tomatoes are a tasty garden crop that is so useful, and fun. Every year I try to Trump last years […]

Sneak Peek: Fishing Secrets Revealed by Neal Cote on MT Outdoor Podcast

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with Neal Cote’ from PikeWhisper.com and Bite Me Flies. Neal’s […]

When a playful prank on the young fisherman is too hard to resist

There’s something magical about seasoned fishermen taking kids out for a day of fishing. Whether they are experienced or a […]

Walleye Catch and Release at Fort Peck