Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 5 at midnight […]

2024 Spring Mack Days: Week 3 Update

After three weekends of fishing beneath the snowcapped Mission Mountains on Flathead Lake, our Spring Mack Days angler’s total lake […]

Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 391

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management […]

The Couple that Hunts Together…

For those of you who still have elk and deer permit applications on your brain (the deadline is today–that is […]

Missouri River Fishing Report (below Holter Dam) via House of Fly 3.27.24

Location: Missouri River Flows: CFS/3460 Temperature: 37+ Degrees below Holter Dam Things are changing as spring begins to make its influence felt. Lots […]

GOING TO CHURCH!!! by Montana Grant

Everyone has a need for church. There are many kinds of churches. Freedom of religion is an important part of […]

Alert: New species of fish discovered in Missouri River

Long-time Montana angler, Tom Faken, 62, was fishing the Missouri River near Fort Peck over the weekend and reeled in […]

LESS MOOR GROUSE!!! by Montana Grant

March 31, 2024

Wildlife managers know that the key to healthy wildlife populations is a healthy and balanced ecosystem. This means quality habitat […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: How to Find the Right Boat for You Matt From Mon-Dak has Answers!

March 30, 2024

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host, Downrigger Dale sat down with the owner of Mon-Dak Marine, Mat […]

SAUER TROUT!!! by Montana Grant

March 30, 2024

Trout is wonderful to eat. There are so many ways to prepare and enjoy these tasty fish. We have all […]

Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Venison Breakfast Casserole

March 30, 2024

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we dive into this week’s episode of Cooking with Kokanee Quin! Join […]

MOOSE ON THE LOOSE!!! by Grant Soukup

Moose go where they want, when they want, and how they want. A bull in a China shop could refer […]

FWP News: FWP schedules virtual meeting to discuss proposed fishing regulations changes

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a virtual meeting to gather input for the 2025-26 fishing regulations. The […]

Coyote vs. Golden Eagles Showdown

Check out this epic showdown caught on trailcam posted by natureismetal on Instagram: two golden eagles facing off against a […]

Anglers Crashed Boats Into Each Other During Fishing Tournament

According to a press release by Major League Fishing, on Tuesday, March 19, a boating incident occurred during Day 1 […]

SNEAK PEEK: Mon-Dak Boats Meets the MT Outdoor Podcast

Looking for a new boat?? Have you checked out Mon-Dak boats is where it’s at! Here’s a sneak peek of […]

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 […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Buck attacked by coyotes

This buck probably won’t last long… Have you ever come across a similar scene while out and about?

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Elk Meat Sauce with Pasta…..yum……

Wild game red sauce with pasta………oooh yes. https://youtu.be/juqia-WHJPc?si=_vi4O4HZwvk7qcXg

SSSSSNAKES!!! by Montana Grant

As the snow begins to melt and the temperatures rise. Nature will begin anew. Bears will come out of hibernation, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

BEST FISHING KNOT? by Montana Grant

March 24, 2024

Fishing knots require practice. Many anglers invent their own knots that have no names, weaken the line, and cost them […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: How to Find the Right Boat for You! Perhaps a Warrior Might be the One?

March 23, 2024

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale starts our annual series on “How to Find the […]

A SPORTSMAN’S FINAL REGRETS!!! by Montana Grant

March 23, 2024

Sadly, everything is born and dies. There is a beginning and an end. Life is long until it’s not. It […]

Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Bird Boats!

March 23, 2024

Hey there, foodies! Tired of the same old fried and baked birds? Shake things up with Kokanee Quin! Join us […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

MORS Remember When Series: People cooked whole chickens in a YNP hot spring?