Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
It only takes a second…
Imagine you’re out boating and having a good time, and this happens. Yikes…
Apr 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Opening Day Spring Turkey
Justin Dyon bagged his first spring gobbler of the season on opening day, according to Hunt Montana. Congratulations!
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
CORNERED!!! by Montana Grant
Montana has millions of acres of “public land” that is inaccessible to the public. Nearly one million acres of public […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Tourons of National Parks Clip: Dose of Dumb
Here’s a dose of dumb for the day recorded at Yellowstone National Park in 2018–this man from Oregon was later […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Results
Flathead Lake 2024 Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife, […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping licenses for resident and nonresidents available for purchase
The course consists of an online component, an in-person field day and a written test. HELENA – Nonresident and resident trapping […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite is really picking up throughout the reservoir as fish are cruising the shorelines. Rainbows […]
Apr 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Back Yard Camping by Montana Grant
Spring is perfect for the first campout. The RV has been stored and the tents have been packed away. It’s important […]
Apr 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
GET THE LEAD OUT!!! by Montana Grant
Lead has been used by fishermen, boaters, and hunters for thousands of years. Bullets, jigs/weights, and anchors have utilized Lead […]
Apr 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: How to Find the Right Boat for You
Bretz RV & Marine Joined the Podcast with Some Ideas to Help with That! This week on the Montana Outdoor […]
Apr 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quin: A Fish Dish
Let’s talk fish with Kokanee Quin! There’s a boatload of ways to whip up a fresh catch. Fish dishes are […]
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee to meet April 23 in Helena
HELENA – The Montana Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC) will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, in Helena. The […]
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
And WE SURVIVED!!! by Montana Grant
Kids today have it way too safe and risk free. That’s probably a good thing when we consider larger community […]
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 […]
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Another Compilation of Fishing Fails
Just when you think you have seen every fishing fail scenario… Check out these entertaining clips involving fish…
Apr 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.11.24
Fresno is 35% full. Inflow 124 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Reservoir is ice free & dock at the ramp […]
Apr 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast is Making Waves with Bretz RV & Marine
This week, Collin Griffiths from Bretz RV & Marine teamed up with your host Downrigger Dale for an awesome discussion […]
Apr 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: As private fish ponds multiply, so do FWP’s problems
Private fish ponds have become a popular amenity on Montana properties, with Fish, Wildlife & Parks processing, on average, 200 […]
Apr 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Reservoir Test Releases begins April 26th
Test releases from Fort Peck to assess the potential benefits of alternative management scenarios for the pallid sturgeon will begin […]
Apr 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Is it hunting season yet?
When it’s time to hit the hills (or mountains in some cases) and get out to try and tag some […]
Apr 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Tagging Information for anglers out on Friday via CSKT
Many of you are aware that CSKT has been tagging lake trout for several years and FWP has also done […]
Apr 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Moose Crossing Close Call
Watch out for wildlife on the roads! Every year, countless animals narrowly escape collisions with vehicles. Whether it’s a deer […]
Apr 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Happy National Siblings Day
Today, we celebrate the bonds that unite siblings, whether it’s through shared adventures in the great outdoors or unforgettable moments […]
Apr 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.9.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]
Apr 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Cheating Walleye Fishermen Featured on Show Called True Crime: Smugshot
Remember the two anglers who were caught cheating at a Lake Erie fishing tournament? Fishermen plead guilty to charges in […]
Apr 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.9.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 9, 2024. The data included in this […]
Apr 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
An up-close bear selfie
Sometimes, the opportune moment to take a selfie with a bear that is practically on you is not actually the […]
Apr 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Swan vs. Golfer
While it’s not common for swans to attack golfers, there have been instances reported where swans have exhibited aggressive behavior […]
Apr 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
TURKEY TIME!!! by Montana Grant
Turkey time is a special time to be in the woods. Hunting gobblers at sunrise is one of the most […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 4 Update
How to describe the anglers who put in the countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood that […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Incidental Catches at Home…
In case you didn’t know, April 7, 2024 was International Beaver Day, a holiday created in 2009 by Beavers Wetlands […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Cast Your Line at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day!
Gear up for a reel good time at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day, set to make a […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck is Opened Up
Brian Olson sent us this photo on Sunday, April 7th, showing that Fort Peck opened up on Saturday night. We […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
13th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18 for the 13th annual kids’ fishing event at the Glen Lake Rotary Park […]
Apr 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
LYME TYME!!! by Montana Grant
Lymes disease is a deadly and growing disease. It can be found throughout Nort America. Over a billion dollars a […]
Apr 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
” F” WORDS!!! by Montana Grant
F words can get you in trouble. More than one kid has had their mouths washed out with soap for […]