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FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions to close in lion management units 270 and 313
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) […]
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When cool tricks have bad timing…
There is something so cool to watch people doing their thing with their skills…such as skiing. Watching people jump and […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.4.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
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FWP News: Review process for fishing regulations to begin soon
Public meetings to be held around state HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings in each region […]
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FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 391
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) […]
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FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 2
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 2 the evening […]
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The TRAIL to BIG SKY COUNTRY!!! by Montana Grant
What brings people to Montana? What brought you to Montana? Why do people return to Montana? Why do people leave […]
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SLOP, GARBAGE, GOOP and SEWAGE!!! by Montana Grant
Outdoorsmen and women invent some unique and different meals when afield. After a long day on the water, in the […]
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SIT ON IT!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing and hunting often require great patience. There can be a long time between seeing antlers or a few bites. […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: From Ice On to Ice Off and Beyond Brian Olson Helps You Find ‘em and Catch ‘em!
One of the most popular fishing reports on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show every Saturday morning is the Brian Olson […]
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Kokanee Quin Talks Tartar Sauce
You know what’s an unsung hero of seafood dining? Good tartar sauce. Seriously, it’s like the ultimate sidekick for your […]
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The Elk an the Lion
Mountain lions usually hunt alone and rely on their solitary nature to approach and ambush their prey without detection. However, […]
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FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 4
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 4 the evening […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.1.24
Fresno is 23% full and rising. I got blown off the reservoir yesterday. There was still about 2’ of ice […]
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FANCY PANTS!!! by Montana Grant
There has been some feedback that some readers are tired of articles just about hunting and fishing. Hopefully they will […]
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Sneak Peek: The Brian Olson Report on the Montana Outdoor Podcast
SNEEEEAK PEEK! Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect on the next Montana Outdoor Podcast this Saturday!
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2024 Spring Mack Days-One Week Away!
The 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes is just around the corner. […]
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Brett French reports: Technology aids search and rescue
Search and rescue calls in busy recreational areas like the Gallatin Valley have become more and more common. To assist […]
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A day in the life of a Montana wolf trapper/hunter
Has wolf hunting and/or trapping in Montana been a bucket list item of yours? Are you wondering what it is […]
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Mountain Bikers Pinned Down Mountain Lion After Attack
Some bicyclers in Washington state had a crazy experience while biking near Snoqualmie recently. Take a look at this: A […]
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Hawk vs. Duck vs. Person
Would you have done the same thing Travis did in this video? View this post on Instagram […]
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Bison Balls, Anybody?
Just when you thought your meatballs were the best, you find a recipe just. like. this….
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FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on suspected poaching near Gardiner
GARDINER – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on a suspected poaching near Mol Heron […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 2.27.24
Hi everyone, this is the upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for February 27, 2024. The data in this report […]
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Tayler Michaels from JMO Podcast Fished Fort Peck through the Ice
Tayler Micheals from JMO Podcast went fishing on Fort Peck on a search for lake trout through the ice. He […]
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Funny Hunting Memes Collection
With a lot of anti-hunters and/or anti-trappers in Missoula and other big cities across the state, we wanted to celebrate […]
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WHEN THE BITE, BITES!!! by Montana Grant
Getting skunked when fishing is no fun. Sadly, it happens even to the best anglers. The good news is that […]
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Moose chases skiers down ski hill
Remember that fake video of that grizzly bear chasing a snowboarder who didn’t know the bear was behind them? That […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.26.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
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A Mountain Lion and its Meal
This mountain lion appears to be checking if anybody is working so it can show off its meal…or something. Mountain […]
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The Beauty of the Bitterroot
For those of you not too familiar with the western side of the state, there is a slice of paradise […]
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WHAT’S IN A MONTANA NAME? by Montana Grant
As the 4th largest American State, Montana does have a sense of humor. This is shown in the way that […]
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Steelhead Harvest Report by Idaho Fish and Game
For those of you planning on steelhead fishing, are out after steelhead or are just curious–here is the latest from […]
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MORE THAN BIG SKIES!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is certainly famous for our Big Skies”, but there are several other Big Sky Country nicknames. Montana is named […]
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TIE EASY FIRST!!! by Montana Grant
Fly tying is an art. Not everyone can paint the Mona Lisa or tie a Royal Coachman. It takes dexterity, […]
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THE LAST WET PLACE!!! by Montana Grant
Montana has many wet assets. There are 18 large rivers in our state. That adds up to 169,829 miles of […]
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First Timers Ice Fishing with Uncle Matt from Mo Fisch Charters
Check out this awesome shot from Matt over at Mo Fisch Charters! Ryder and Duke Nash had an epic first-time […]
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You have Questions? The Montana Outdoor Podcast has Answers!
Yeah, it is almost the start of a new license year for the Montana Outdoors. In less than a week […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Bison Lasagna
Today, Kokanee Quin is excited to share with you a very tasty bison lasagna recipe—it’s a real crowd-pleaser! Adapted from […]
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Alert: Canyon Ferry Ice Update
We received an ice report from Scott the Painter, who does reports on Helena area waterways for us, about ice […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: FWP Questions Answered
As the new license year for Montana Outdoors approaches, the deadline season kicks off, prompting anglers and hunters to renew […]
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23 foot battery-electric boat designed for wake sports
Lora Klodney recently wrote an article on cnbc.com spotlighting the launch of a new premium wake sport model by EV […]
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FWP News: Smith River permit drawing results available
Super Permit chances still on sale through March 22 GREAT FALLS – Did you draw a Smith River Permit? Check the […]
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HYALITE HEAVEN!!! by Montana Grant
The first thing that you notice when you get out of your truck, at the Hyalite Lake dam’ is nothing! […]
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Brett French reports: Yellowstone River concerns rise in wake of spill
Conservation groups and fishing outfitters have voiced their concerns in recent correspondence with the groups overseeing the cleanup of the […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.22.24
Fresno is 21% full. Most fishing is slow. For perch and crappie jig near the dam in as deep of […]
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Fwp News: Vehicle access temporarily prohibited at Gritty Stone Fishing Access Site
Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure at Gritty Stone […]
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FWP News: Hunter Education classes scheduled in Miles City
Online students ages 12-17 will need in-person field course MILES CITY – Two free in-person Hunter Education courses with field […]
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2024-2025 Non-Member Waterfowl & Upland Game Bird Hunting Draft Proposal
The Flathead Indian Reservation Advisory Board is seeking comments on the Draft 2024-2025Hunting Seasons, Shooting Hours and Limits for Migratory […]
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Save the date for MTSFW’s 14th Annual Pig Roast Banquet, April 20
Save the date! It’s a bit down the road, but we want you to mark your calendars early for this […]