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Brett French reports: New computer tool allows users to travel back in time
Ever wonder what your favorite hunting spot looked like in the 1950s? Or maybe you are curious about how development […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.28.24
Fresno is 30% full. Inflow 176 cfs & outflow is 40 cfs. Nelson is 80% full. Inflow 200 cfs & […]
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Let’s have a safe boating season
As boat season heats up, it’s important to stay safe and responsible out on the water. Unfortunately, we’ve all seen […]
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Nevada’s first big-game moose hunt will be tiny as unusual southern expansion defies climate change
Get ready for a historic event in Nevada as the state gears up for its first-ever moose hunting season this […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.27.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check […]
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Buck attacked by coyotes
This buck probably won’t last long… Have you ever come across a similar scene while out and about?
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Steelhead Mac and Cheese, Please!
Looking to transform that steelhead in your freezer into a delicious family-friendly meal? Look no further than this Steelhead […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 3.26.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 26, 2024. The data included in this […]
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Vermont Adjusts Wildlife Board Reforms Following Opposition from Hunting Community
Coyote hunting with dogs and over bait in Vermont would still be banned in the revised version of Senate Bill […]
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YOUR LAST MEAL? by Montana Grant
What would your last meal be? Recently, a dinosaur fossil of a Gorgosaurus dinosaur was unearthed in Alberta, Canada. This […]
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See what’s happening at Hauser
Curious about the current conditions at Hauser? Don’t worry if you can’t make it there in person – simply check […]
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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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Elk Meat Sauce with Pasta…..yum……
Wild game red sauce with pasta………oooh yes. https://youtu.be/juqia-WHJPc?si=_vi4O4HZwvk7qcXg
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SSSSSNAKES!!! by Montana Grant
As the snow begins to melt and the temperatures rise. Nature will begin anew. Bears will come out of hibernation, […]
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REMINDER: Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1
Some changes to regulations in effect; new license year began March 1 HELENA – Hunters have until April 1 to apply […]
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 441
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 441, except for Limited Special […]
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FWP News: MORE HUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
In-person classes offer hands-on learning opportunities for new hunters BOZEMAN – Additional Hunter Education classes have been scheduled in several locations […]
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Aggravated Assault in Tennessee Deer Poaching Case Results in Felony Conviction
A deer poaching case in Rogersville involving aggravated assault of a landowner has resulted in a felony conviction for a […]
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World record bighead carp caught with pole and line
In fishing news outside of Montana… According to a press release by Jill Pritchard via the Missouri Department of Conservation, […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 2 Results
Two weeks are in the books for the 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. Mack Days are […]
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SOME ICEMEN are ALL WET!!! by Montana Grant
Whenever I write or present seminars on ice fishing, I brag about what great sports Icemen are. They are sharing, […]
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BEST FISHING KNOT? by Montana Grant
Fishing knots require practice. Many anglers invent their own knots that have no names, weaken the line, and cost them […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: How to Find the Right Boat for You! Perhaps a Warrior Might be the One?
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale starts our annual series on “How to Find the […]
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A SPORTSMAN’S FINAL REGRETS!!! by Montana Grant
Sadly, everything is born and dies. There is a beginning and an end. Life is long until it’s not. It […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Bird Boats!
Hey there, foodies! Tired of the same old fried and baked birds? Shake things up with Kokanee Quin! Join us […]
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Brett French reports: BLM’s draft sage grouse plan out for comment
The Bureau of Land Management has updated its greater sage grouse management plan for western states and is taking public […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.22.24
Fresno is 29% full. Inflow 183 cfs and outflow 40 cfs. Nelson is 89% full. Inflow 195 cfs and outflow […]
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A BARREL of FUN!!! by Montana Grant
Rain barrels are a great way to collect water. Not every place in Montana has a river running through it. […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Starts Annual Boat Finder Series with Warrior Boats
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, join Downrigger Dale as he kicks off their annual series on “Finding the […]
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MORS Remember When Series: People cooked whole chickens in a YNP hot spring?
Is it common sense to follow rules at national parks? No. Sadly, for many, it is not. Remember a few […]
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MT Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Wildlife Trafficking Charges as Part of Yearslong Effort to Create Giant Hybrid Sheep for Captive Hunting
A Montana man admitted to two serious wildlife offenses. He pleaded guilty to conspiring to break the Lacey Act and […]
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Bear country camping experience
Camping alone can be an exhilarating adventure, with the solitude of nature offering moments of introspection and tranquility. However, it’s […]
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Rise and Shine with this Venison Breakfast Burrito
Looking for a super simple breakfast burrito recipe? Stop your search here! This burrito is loaded with venison, chorizo, egg […]
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How close is too close?
This is a question that not everybody has to ponder. Many people just know when too close is too close […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.20.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (March 20, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek […]
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FWP News: Helena hosts state archery tournament for Montana students
Competitors were part of FWP’s Archery in the Schools Program HELENA – Nearly 500 elementary, middle and high school students competed […]
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When you are video-bombed by a whale on vacation
Are you heading on vacation from Montana to get some saltwater fun in your life? If so, be mindful while […]
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A catch of a lifetime
Approximately one year ago, River City Fishing on Instagram posted a remarkable catch while ice fishing that left a mark […]
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When you put your hand near a coyote’s mouth, it might bite.
Um….what was this person actually expecting would happen when they lured over a coyote? (Make sure you read the comments […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by IDFG 3.19.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 19, 2024. The data included in this […]
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FWP News: Community bear meetings scheduled across south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting community bear meetings at various locations in south-central Montana this April. All […]
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HUNTING FOR THE HARD STUFF!!! by Montana Grant
Rockhounds are Hunters too! Searching for unique and different rocks, minerals, and fossils is great fun. It’s a hobby that […]
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South Dakota Walleye Tacos
When you combine savory walleye and tacos, you get a pretty darn good recipe–South Dakota style!
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FWP News: Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1
Some changes to regulations in effect; new license year began March 1 Some changes to regulations in effect; new license […]
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 1 Results
Week 1 results are in for 2024 Spring Mack Days! It was a great first week, and from Thursday to […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.18.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
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Venison Chili for the win!
Turn your venison into comfort food for the whole fam or group of friends! While temperatures are becoming warmer, there […]
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A wolf and a skunk
Direct confrontations between skunks and wolves are relatively rare, as wolves typically avoid potential conflicts with smaller, defensive prey unless […]
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Archery season is less than six months away
As the ice thaws and winter bids farewell, we reflect on another memorable ice fishing season here in Montana. However, […]
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MONTANA ROOTS!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and fishermen need other groceries to prepare their wild game and fish meals. As Montanans, we are perhaps the […]