Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

If you have heard of Superior Hardwoods of Montana, but you haven’t actually learned about what they offer, you definitely […]

Brett French reports: Fort Peck Dam water releases possible

This spring, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may conduct its test releases of water from Fort Peck Dam. The […]

FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 14

Changes in place for 2024 float season Correction: Link to FWP-approved, portable, hard-sided toilets list has been updated Changes in place […]

Thirsty Thursday: SUPER Simple Camping Cocktail

It’s Thirsty Thursday, and the simpler the camping drink, the better. If you are short on space, grab a bottle […]

When Snail Mail Leads to Solving Deer Poaching Case

Whether it’s through personal interactions, dispatch reports, social media posts, phone tips, or even traditional written letters, every lead sent […]

Elephant Attacks Tourist Vehicle

Imagine if Yellowstone National Park had elephants that the tourists were approaching like they do bison, bears and elk. It’s […]

Venison Cowboy Casserole

Saddle up, because we’re about to take your taste buds on a wild ride with a Venison Cowboy Casserole! This […]

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to discuss wolf quotas in western Montana

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Friday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to […]

Rhode Island Rainbow Trout Record Smashed

With Montana news being our focus, we also like sharing fishing, hunting and trapping news from other areas. Here’s a […]

Mountain Lion Caught on Camera at Vail Property

This big cat needs a good meal and seems to be very interested in this particular location. Check out this […]

Deer Hunting to Duck Hunting to Deer Hunting

A seasoned deer hunter decides to shake things up and try his hand at bird hunting…but that is the only […]

Hell Creek Marina Ice Update, February 6

All of the snowmelt and standing water from the rain has frozen back up. There are still a few spots […]

Down goes the Bison

Even the majestic bison have a hard time walking on ice! #relatable Sometimes, people are similar to bison–who knew?

FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 3

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 3 as of […]

FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons close in Region 4

Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of […]

Turkey Tuesday: 5 Not-So-Common Facts about Turkeys

It’s Turkey Tuesday, and we have five interesting facts about turkeys you may not have known: Female turkeys don’t gobble, […]

Ice Fishing Kid Reels In A Big One!

Not only is this every ice fishing kid’s dream, but it is every ice fishing adult’s dream! What a shock […]

Stuck Buck Spotted Swinging in the Air

Three Ohio guys had a wild surprise when they spotted a deer soaring through the air. Turns out, the poor […]

Ditch the Chicken–Go for the Duck!

Even if you’re not a fan of duck meat, these are definitely worth a try!

FWP News: Hunter Education in-person field day for online students set for March 2 in Billings

BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Hunter Education field day for students who take the course online […]

FWP News: Elk captured in Highland Mountains test negative for brucellosis

BUTTE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Highland Mountains south of Butte as part of […]

ONE FLY!!! by Montana Grant

Have you ever been down to one fly, lure, or bait? They do have a voluntary One Fly fishing tournament […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.5.24

Canyon Ferry: Action was a bit slow over the weekend. Rainbows and walleye are being caught out from the Silos in 20 […]

Avalanche covers ski hill

Avalanche paths in Montana can vary in size, from small, localized slides to large, destructive avalanches that impact entire valleys. […]

SCHOOL OF FISH!!! by Montana Grant

Initiating a strike is half of the fisherman’s battle. Anglers can copy, or mimic, scents, movement, color/light, texture, sound/vibration, and […]

Hell Creek Marina Update, Feb 4

February 4: Due to the rain, there is an inch of water on the ice, which makes the pressure ridges […]

HOOK OUTS!!! by Montana Grant

February 4, 2024

Hooking a fish is one thing, unhooking a fish is another. Sharp hooks are designed to penetrate hard cartilage in […]

PERCH BAIT!!! by Montana Grant

February 3, 2024

Yellow Perch are experts at stealing baits. Maggots are soft, Mealworms fall apart easily, and worms are easily picked off […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Are You an Outdoors Woman?

February 3, 2024

Do You Want to Become One? Do You Know Someone That Would or Should Become One? Do You Just Want […]

A simple solution for returning a sled

February 2, 2024

Get ready to be amazed by a dad’s ingenuity! Here is an inventive video showcasing a dad’s clever solution for […]

UV is WHAT FISH SEE!!! by Montana Grant

February 2, 2024

Ultraviolet Light is a high frequency light band that humans cannot see. The good news is that Critters and fish […]

Mountain Lion Filmed with Cat in Mouth

February 2, 2024

House cats are clearly also on the menu for these big cats. Check out this aggressive lion that is definitely […]

FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests for 2024

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2024 open […]

FISH CHUNKS!!! by Montana Grant

Fish are wonderful to eat. The protein and nutrition that fish provides are essential to the human body. We all […]

Brett French reports: Elk population surges south of Red Lodge following 2021 Robertson Draw fire

In 2021 a 30,000-acre wildland fire spread across the Beartooth Mountains south of Red Lodge. Two years later, new growth […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 2.1.24

Fresno is 21% full. Fishing is slow. For walleyes best bet is in the darker hours. Jig and place tip […]

Five Interesting Facts About Elk

Researchers just discovered something wild about elk – turns out, their anklebones make a unique cracking or popping noise as […]

Reminder: Field Day Requirement for Hunting Licenses

Reminder: As of January 1, 2024, FWP changed things up for young hunters aged 12 to 17. They added a […]

Confidence matters more than size–sometimes

If you have heard of people saying they identify as certain genders or even objects, and you believe that, then […]

Ammo-buying freedom restored in California

In ammo news out side of Montana… A recent ruling in the District of Southern California just flipped the script […]

MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Becoming an Outdoors Woman

Curious about what’s in store for this weekend’s episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast? Look no further – we’ve got […]

From Cheating Angler to Cleared Hunter: Cominsky’s Legal Journey

Looks like Chase Cominsky’s had quite the rollercoaster ride with the law. First, he was caught up in that fishing […]

Coyote showdown with elk hunter

Have you ever been bothered by a coyote when you’re hunting elk? Coyotes are territorial animals and may exhibit aggressive […]

Monster Muskie Pulled Through Ice by 10-Year-Old

When 10-year-old Rice Lake, Wisconsin Leah Saffert pulled a giant muskie through the ice at Lake of the Woods, and […]

They go to Florida, too

Okay, so it isn’t just Yellowstone National Park that these people go to….smh These videos get old, we know, but […]

Big Sky Boneheads Features The Captain on Podcast

Big Sky Boneheads featured The Captain (aka Mark Ward), who is the visionary behind our very own Montana Outdoor Radio […]

Caught on Camera: Swan Range Avalanche