Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction Hits a Snag: What’s Next?

Colorado Parks and Wildlife needs a new source of gray wolves for their reintroduction project after the Confederated Tribes of […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Family Fishing Salmon Success at Fort Peck

Check out this fishing adventure! Randy and Cody Goodman from Billings teamed up with Jody and Kathy Goodman from Great […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Alligator in Lake Erie?

Meanwhile, in the midwest…. A relaxing Sunday on Lake Erie turned into panic for a local family when Erie resident […]

Aug 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

BUTTERFLIES! by Montana Grant

This summer has been wonderful for Butterflies! I have seen more Swallowtails and Monarchs than ever before. It may just […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP lifts fishing restriction on North Fork Flathead River

KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the fishing restriction on the North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana, […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Some sections of Big Hole River reopen to fishing

TWIN BRIDGES – Fishing restrictions and closures have been updated for sections of the Big Hole River on Tuesday. The following […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake (Sponsored by the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes)

Up to $200,000 in Cash and Prizes (1)-$10,000 & (3) $5,000 & (5) $1000 + over (9,000) $500-$100 Tagged Lake Trout   Thursday-September 5th to Sunday-November 3rd 9 weeks […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

Today We Salute You: Boat Ramp Valet

Now that you have a better idea of how to be a good boat guest, here’s a commercial that you […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

SOS: How Not to be a Bad Boat Guest

How many of these types of people have you encountered on your boat adventures? These are all common sense things, […]

Aug 6, 2024 · Angela Montana

TROUT YOGA!!! by Montana Grant

Yoga is a relaxing and fun way to keep calm and in shape. Worldwide cultures practice Yoga as a calming […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: License required to train bird dogs on wild game birds, training season dates coming up

HELENA – Do you plan to train your dog on wild game birds this season? If so, a bird dog training […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.4.24

Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) -Theres been plenty of gulpers on the north shore, key […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Another Fort Peck First!

Tucker Mead, 8 years old, from Butte caught his first walleye on Saturday! We know it won’t be his last, […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.5.24

Canyon Ferry: Rainbow fishing has slowed up with a few being caught around Duck Creek on crankbaits or by anglers with […]

Aug 5, 2024 · Angela Montana

RESCUE RANGERS!!! by Montana Grant

Accidents happen. Whenever we are around water, rural areas, an adventure activity, an injury can happen fast. Many of these […]

Aug 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Pen-Size Fishing Pole

Just when you think fishing poles can’t get more compact!  Would you give this pen rod a try? I mean, […]

Aug 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

Squirrel Verde Tacos

Just when you think you have tried almost every type of taco, you see this recipe…. what do you think?  […]

Aug 4, 2024 · Angela Montana

BIG DRY COUNTRY, AGAIN!!! by Montana Grant

Montana is facing its fifth consecutive year of serious drought. With temperatures persisting in the high 90 degrees, our state […]

Aug 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

26-inch long Whitefish caught on Flathead lake

Thomas Bennett from Stevensville had an epic day fishing with his dad Matt on Flathead Lake. The youngster pulled in […]

Aug 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

Collin Griffith Fishes Fort Peck

Collin Griffith, from Missoula, teamed up with buddies Mike Gornick and Todd Green, also from Missoula, and guide Scott Collinsworth […]

Aug 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: From Rod to Plate–Expert Tips on Catching and Cooking Lake Whitefish from Ross Tate

Meet Ross Tate! Ross Gives a Masterclass on How to Find & Catch One of the Hardest Fighting & Best Tasting Fish […]

Aug 3, 2024 · Angela Montana

WILD TEAS PLEASE!!! by Montana Grant

Tea is a comforting and soothing drink. Humans and survivalists have been sipping helpful wild teas for centuries.  Willow tea […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Grilled Orange Marinated Trout

Take a look at what Kokanee Quinn is grilling today! This grilled orange marinated trout recipe that she found at […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Madison and Beaverhead counties under Stage II fire restrictions

HELENA – Beaverhead and Madison counties entered State II fire restrictions earlier today. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the counties’ […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News:Jefferson River and more sections of Big Hole River close to fishing

TWIN BRIDGES – The Jefferson River and more sections of the Big Hole River will close to fishing starting Saturday, Aug. […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: A 360-degree view of the Lewis & Clark trail

The Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail travels 4,900 miles across 16 states, including Montana. A Virginia company, Terrain360,  is […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

BEARS WITH US!!! by Montana Grant

Big Sky Country was the home of huge carnivores before humans ever arrived. The people that did show up ended […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

CSKT Non Member Proposed Regulation Changes 2025_2026

The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes announce the availability of the March 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026 Flathead Indian […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.2.24

Fresno is 33% full with no inflow & 118 cfs outflow. The only report I received as fishing goes was […]

Aug 2, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Registration deadline to comment during August commission meeting is August 1

HELENA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Aug. 16 at 8:30 a.m. at Montana WILD and via Zoom. The […]

Aug 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP: Low flows trigger full fishing closure on section of Big Hole River

TWIN BRIDGES – A section of the lower Big Hole River will be closed to fishing due to low flows […]

Aug 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Fwp news: Fire restrictions take effect in additional counties across Montana

HELENA – More Montana counties will enter Stage I fire restrictions over the next few days. In Phillips County, Stage […]

Aug 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

BEARMUDA TRIANGLE!!! by Montana Grant

Southwest Montana and Yellowstone Park are part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This area is some of the wildest and […]

Aug 1, 2024 · Angela Montana

Sneak Peek: Discover Flathead Lake Whitefish Magic with Ross Tate on the MT Outdoor Podcast

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with Ross Tate, one of the best lake whitefish […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

Whitefish Bite is Good!

Owen Foley, 13, of Kalispell is pictured here with a nice whitefish caught at Elmo today on a Rattle Disaster. […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Emergency closure on portion of Stillwater River due to road construction

River will be closed to floating & boating, shore access will remain open ABSAROKEE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook Update 7.31.24

During last week’s interval for the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (July 25 – July 28), angler effort decreased slightly, […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

Wolf: A Documentary by Mathew Young & Revere Media

If you want something to watch on TV, and you’re interested in wolves, you might want to check this out. […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Stage I fire restrictions now in effect for Lewis & Clark County

Restrictions affect FWP properties in Lewis & Clark County HELENA – Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect for Lewis […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

25-pound Godzilla Salmon Caught on Peck

Kathy Goodman and her husband, Jody, from Great Falls caught a 25-pound salmon on Fort Peck Tuesday.   Here are the […]

Jul 31, 2024 · Angela Montana

GOLDEN NUGGETS… by Montana Grant

Camp food always needs some new ideas. Fish Frys can be improved with something other than Mac n Cheese or […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Big Catch, Bigger Consequences: Anglers and Law Enforcement Stop a Poacher

Big shoutout to all the awesome anglers and law enforcement who teamed up for an epic bust! According to a […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Salmon Patties Recipe for those with Black Jaw Fever!

Remedy that Black Jaw Fever at home with some salmon patties!  Whether you caught your own salmon, bought it or […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

Rueb and Captain Score a Salmon

There have been some huge salmon caught this year on Fort Peck.  Congratulations to the anglers that were in the […]

Jul 30, 2024 · Angela Montana

BIGGEST BUTTS!!! by Montana Grant

Anglers love to catch big fish. The main theme of many of their fish stories is how long, how fat, […]

Jul 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.29.24

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good from Duck Creek to Pond 1, around Pond 4 and the west shore both […]

Jul 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Mountain Lion in the Heart of Havre

Check out Josh Parrow’s wild find—a mountain lion spotted right in the heart of Havre! Mountain lions are making more […]

Jul 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

POOPIN IN THE PARKS!!! by Montana Grant

When you gotta go, you gotta go! Sometimes a public bathroom is not always available.  Park planners try to anticipate […]

Jul 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

Angry bison chases children

Because….why not be this close?  “What are they mad about?” ……. …… smh <insert eye roll>

Jul 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Elk Fiesta Bowls

Get ready to spice up your kitchen adventures with our latest find: Elk Fiesta Bowls! This recipe combines the robust […]