Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Not everyone is a Turkey chaser. These amazing birds are not an easy target. Hunting Spring Gobblers takes incredible patience […]

Vacationer faces prison time in Caribbean after accidentally bringing hunting ammo in bag

Check your bag(s) before you travel–especially if you use the same bag(s) for hunting. According to an article by Leslie […]

Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast–It’s all about the Kokanee with Kit’s Tackle

Get ready for an epic adventure on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast! Join Downrigger Dale and the Captain as they […]

Creamy Wild Turkey Veggie Pasta

Get ready to elevate your dinner game with a Creamy Wild Turkey Veggie Pasta recipe! Packed with savory flavors, this […]

Brett French reports: E-bikes pedaling into park

Yellowstone National Park’s short spring cycling season, when bikes are allowed before vehicles, is over but use of e-bikes is […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24

Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]

Louisiana Dolphin Shot to Death

In out-of-state news… According to a press release via NOAA Fisheries, on March 13th, a distressing discovery was made on […]

Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024

–Posted April 24– -by biologist Heath Headley It’s been a crazy roller coaster ride over the last several days at […]

Big Walleye Time on Fort Peck

Gary Rueb from Plentywood had a fantastic day out fishing with the Captain on Wednesday. Gary landed an impressive 29-inch […]

Wolves kill, devour elk on Gardiner school’s football field

According to an article by Brett French via the Billings Gazette, in a peculiar twist of fate, a cow elk […]

Turkeys Illegally Dumped at Nevada WMA

According to a recent press release, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is on the hunt for two individuals who […]

Magnet Fisherman Discovers Evidence in Double Murder Case

Here’s some interesting news from a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The following is from McRae-Helena, Georgia. […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by Brent Beller, IDFG 4.23.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 23, 2024. The data included in this […]

FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 4 and 18

Boat owners can test equipment before summer season BILLINGS – Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish, […]

DON’T LET YER MEAT LOAF!!! by Montana Grant

Meat Loaf is a classic favorite meal that can be for dinner or lunch or whenever. Everyone has their Mom’s […]

FWP News: Darting for Research (Bighorn Sheep)

April 23, 2024

If you have ever wondered how FWP collects data on bighorn sheep, here’s a video that allows you to go […]

Don’t mess with the bull…

April 23, 2024

First of all, this is ridiculous to see a person messing a bull moose–but, there are a lot of people […]

The perfect footage

April 23, 2024

Sometimes, you catch a some cool footage at the right time….

2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 Update

There is Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by […]

FWP News: FWP announces Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee

HELENA –The new Montana Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee will meet twice this spring and help the department identify important issues in […]

FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024

—posted April 21— By biologist Heath Headley The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the Big Dry […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24

Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to provide action. Shore anglers at Silos, Magpie, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon […]

GOPHER GUTS!!! by Montana Grant

The old song went “Great Big Piles of Greasy grimy gopher guts”… I never knew what that meant as a […]

PANSY POWER!!! by Montana Grant

April 21, 2024

Pansies are one of the first flowers to bloom in Big Sky Country. These multicolored flowers are perfect to put […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: The Wizard of the Waterways is Back with 2024 Boat Tech!

April 20, 2024

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to none other than the Wizard of the […]

TURKEY TRADITIONS!!! by Montana Grant

April 20, 2024

Spring is a great time to hunt and camp. Most hunting happens in the Fall but calling in Spring Gobblers […]

Group grabs bear cubs for photo

Come on, people. It seems to be getting worse. This mentality is spreading…..

OFF TARGET!!! by Montana Grant

Montana’s enjoy our wonderful outdoors. There is a wonderful adventure around every bend and over every ridge. Our parks, public […]

How to Clean a Wild Turkey

Cleaning a wild turkey doesn’t have to be a daunting task–and don’t forget the Dawn dish soap, according to this […]

Fisherman harpooned after argument over catch size

Well, talk about a fishy situation! According to an article by Brittany Kasko via Fox News, Sujit Klingtalay and his […]

Common sense isn’t always common…

Common sense is not guaranteed in human beings…be careful out there!

FWP News: Partial closure at Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site beginning April 22

Float-in access to remain open, vehicle and walk-in access temporarily closed BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the […]

Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast meets with the Wizard of the Waterways

Get ready for an epic episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast! 🎣 This week, your host Downrigger Dale sits down […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.18.24

Fresno is 37% full, inflow 105 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Search for […]

Brett French reports: Yellowstone River stays closed to waterfowl hunting

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to keep an 87-mile stretch of the Yellowstone River closed […]

See you Saturday for the 14th Annual MTSFW Pig Roast Fundraiser

Mark your calendars because something awesome is coming your way this weekend! Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (MTSFW) is […]

GRIZZLY TITS!!! by Montana Grant

The great thing about tying your own flies is that you get to name them. Fly names often end up […]

Holy Quack! Drake Mallard Sets New Flight Speed Record for Wildlife Research Lab

Did you hear about the latest record-breaking duck flight for Cohen Wildlife Lab? According to the Cohen Wildlife Lab, a […]

Wyoming ElkFest 2024 Bidder Registration Now Open

If you’re an antler enthusiast and looking for a road trip, save the date for Elkfest 2024, the ultimate elk […]

It only takes a second…

Imagine you’re out boating and having a good time, and this happens. Yikes…

TREE TIME!!! by Montana Grant

Spring is the perfect time to plant a tree. You can add a tree to your personal landscape or get […]

Opening Day Spring Turkey

Justin Dyon bagged his first spring gobbler of the season on opening day, according to Hunt Montana. Congratulations!

Watch for elephants…in Butte

If you thought you were seeing things in Butte today, because you could have sworn an elephant was walking down […]

Castaways Rescued in Pacific Ocean after Spelling “HELP” with Palm Leaves

In survival news outside of Montana… According to a recent press release by the United States Coast Guard, three mariners […]

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.16.24

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 16, 2024. The data included in this […]

FWP News: Hunting permit drawing results now available

HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check […]

A DIY Turkey Decoy that won’t break the bank

For turkey hunters looking to save some bucks while still enhancing their hunting game, DIY turkey decoys offer a cost-effective […]

CORNERED!!! by Montana Grant