Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Deer, elk, moose, and other stags have antlers. These unique bone creations are amazing. Antlers are the fastest growing bone […]

Christmas Venison Roast Recipe

Keeping with our Christmas-theme today, Here’s one way to use that venison if you are still scrambling for something to […]

Snow Goose Migration – Merry Goosemas!

It’s that time of year for snow geese! Check out this footage from Washington:

Delicious Vegan Tofu and Cardboard Recipe

Okay, okay–absolutely not—we are kidding! We’re all about meat on this site, but we wanted to grab your attention again […]

ON A ROLL!!! by Montana Grant

December 24, 2023

Rolled steaks are easy to make and delicious to eat. You can use any Big Game steaks, if they are […]

BLOODING and OTHER RITUALS!!! by Montana Grant

December 23, 2023

Hunting is a Blood Sport. Humans have been Hunters and Gatherers for centuries. It is how they have survived. It’s […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Shane Clouse a Man for All Seasons

December 23, 2023

Shane Talks About Bighorn Sheep, Hunting, Performing, Song Writing, Acting in Movies and of Course Spending Time in Montana’s Outdoors! […]

Smoked Rainbow Trout Sushi

If sushi is on your mind, but you only want it fresh….make it yourself with smoked rainbow trout! This recipe […]

B.O.T.F !!! by Montana Grant

Ice fishing Montana is a great way to teach younger generations how to fish. Many of the young kids and […]

Fishing report for Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs by Brian Olson 12.21.23

Fresno is 25% full. The reservoir is ice covered. The areas I would concentrate on would be the main lake […]

That doesn’t look fun…

Imagine you’re just cruising down the road, and you glance out the window and see this…. What do you do?

MT Statewide Fishing Report Compilation 12.21.23

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (December 21, 2023) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]

Brett French Reports: Changes to backcountry bighorn hunts considered

Portions of the Beartooth and Absaroka mountains in south-central Montana are unique because they allow unlimited backcountry bighorn sheep hunts. […]

Elk vs. Wolves

When you’re driving down the road, and this happens in front of you…

Pheasant Nuggets Recipe

Pheasant nuggets offer a unique and gourmet twist to traditional chicken nuggets, elevating your dining experience to a whole new […]

Bear chases skier–real or fake?

Many of us have seen the video posted on social media of the bear chasing the snowboarder, which was determined […]

Living among bears

Here are some pretty interesting situations that have occurred with bears–and another reminder to not feed them or approach them. […]

FWP News: FWP to require field day for youth who take Hunter or Bowhunter Education online

Students in that age group must pass both the online exam and the field day to earn a course completion […]

Two Montana men indicted for poaching of upwards of 3600 bald and golden eagles

Earlier this month, Simon Paul and Travis John Branson were formally charged with the unlawful hunting of bald and golden […]

Shipping More Grizzly Bears to Yellowstone?

With grizzly bears being a very controversial topic in Montana and surrounding areas, why is Montana shipping more grizzly bears […]

Reminder: Do not feed bears

This is just a reminder of what not to do when you see a bear…in case you couldn’t remember if […]

Check the Ice…or do this

Don’t forget to check the ice before you walk on it…. Or do this…..

FWP News: Bear Identification test available online only

HELENA – Beginning this week, the Bear Identification (ID) test is available online only. Black bear hunters in Montana are required […]

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions reopens in lion management unit 103

HELENA – By the order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will reopen in […]

Bear rummages through house

Just remember to keep your doors and windows locked when you live in bear country!

Sloppy Joe!! by Montana Grant

Years ago, if you saw a “Sloppy Joe”, you would be looking at an unkempt person. They may have been […]

Comment Deadline for Draft Statewide Wolf Plan and EIS Today, Dec 19 @ 5pm

Note that the comment deadline for the proposed wolf plan and the associated EIS is today at 5pm. Please submit […]

Skier takes a 90-foot cliff jump

If you have ever wondered what it would look like to jump off of a 90 foot cliff on skis–wonder […]

FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions to close in lion management units 102 and 103

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 102 and male mountain lions in […]

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 204

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

DEAR SANTA! by Montana Grant

Every sportsman has a Christmas Wish List! There is never enough stuff in our vests, boats, rides, arsenals, and tackle […]

BAKED ROUND STEAK!!! by Montana Grant

This steak recipe is perfect for a tender outcome. Try baking your tougher wild game steaks instead of grilling or […]

Trail Cam Compilation

Here is a cool compilation of trail cam videos taken in the Yukon. It might not be Montana, but it […]

A MEATY MINDSET!!! by Montana Grant

December 17, 2023

Montana is a Meaty place. We love our local meats. Wild game, black angus, lamb, waterfowl, farm ranch critters, and […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Learn All About Montana’s Elk Shoulder Seasons

December 16, 2023

Do You Understand Them? Time to Clear Up the Confusion! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger […]

SMALL THINGS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!!! by Montana Grant

December 16, 2023

Everyone wants to be successful when hunting and fishing. Some sports think that their money can buy them success. Others […]

Brett French reports: New elk management plan praised, panned

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks unveiled its new elk management plan on Dec. 1 after three years […]

FWP News: South-central Montana Citizen Advisory Committee to meet December 19

BILLINGS – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 5 Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 […]

THE RIGHT CUT!!! by Montana Grant

Butchering is a part of the hunt. Too many hunters miss out on making meat. It is easier to drop […]

Close Call Friday

When a bison makes eye contact and it is a little unsettling… They always say that a sign of confidence […]

Hunting elk with elk

This can’t be that bad of a day hunting!

Fresno and Fresno Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.14.23

Fresno is 25% full with a light covering of ice. Nelson is 80% full with a light covering of ice. […]

FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 1

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 1 the […]

Ice Conditions Not Safe at Crooked Creek Boat Ramp

Joe Moline from Lewistown took a trip down to Crooked Creek boat ramp to check on ice conditions on the […]

Bear vs. Reindeer….Inflatable Reindeer

Some bears can’t tell when an animal is real and when it is not. Sometimes, they are just hungry and […]

FWP News: CWD management hunt to open in portion of lower Ruby Valley

Hunt runs from Dec. 15 through Feb. 15 TWIN BRIDGES – A chronic wasting disease (CWD) management hunt will be […]

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