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R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates […]
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New South Dakota State Record Walleye
The day before Halloween, Aaron Schuck of Bismarck reeled in a new South Dakota state record walleye using a crank […]
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Wolverines Teeter on the Verge of “Threatened” Designation in the Contiguous U.S.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is facing a decision by the end of November regarding whether wolverines in the […]
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New State Record 643lb Bear
Wow! What a beast! Check out this state record that huntress Melissa tagged! Nice work! NEW STATE RECORD: Melissa […]
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Looking for some hard water fishing motivation? We have some here!
In early 2021, Justin Teegarden from Helena had an incredible ice fishing experience on Fort Peck Reservoir, landing a remarkable […]
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2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 8 Results
One week is all that is left of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. Up to […]
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2023 Fall Mack Days Stats Update – Website Down
Please see a message from CSKT’s Cynthia Bras-Benson regarding the latest update for 2023 Fall Mack Days below: Sorry everyone-the website […]
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All-You-Can-Kill Elk Permits For Ranchers Proposed in WY
A proposed solution to the elk overpopulation issue in eastern Wyoming has stirred debate, as State Representative Bill Allemand, a […]
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Persistent Bear destroys state park visitor’s RV
In a truly astonishing event, a bear unleashed its might, tearing into the side of a camper at Gorges State […]
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EARLY ICE IS NICE!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is a cold place. The weather can do just about anything. Our latest snow has many Icemen thinking about […]
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BUNDLE YOUR DEER STEAKS!!! by Montana Grant
Anyone can just fry a steak. Pioneers just stuck chunks of steak on sharp sticks and lined them up around […]
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NEVER ENOUGH BULL!!! by Montana Grant
Kirk Stovall is a lifelong Montana hunter. His hunting and shooting skills are exceptional. Kirk, aka “Shrapnel” can handle a […]
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SNOW BLOWS!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is also known as BIG SNOW COUNTRY! This latest blast of white stuff proves that. We had a similar […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Black Butte Copper Mine, Is it Right for Montana’s Outdoors?
Black Butte Copper Mine, Is it Right for Montana’s Outdoors? Downrigger Asks Some Tough Questions and Gets Some Surprising Answers! […]
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A BUCK or BULL TOO FAR? by Montana Grant
I was talking to some long-range deer/elk hunters the other day. They were bragging about their “Long Shots”. Some of […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.2.23
Fresno is 25% full. Inflow 10 cfs and outflow 30 cfs. With the poor weather this week I did not […]
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FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13
GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a meeting in Lewistown to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 […]
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Join us for breakfast during Hunters’ Breakfast
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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13 years old with a Bull Elk
13-year-old Cole Koon from Helena tagged a very nice bull this season. Way to go, Cole!
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MR. CORKSCREW!!! by Montana Grant
Deer come in all shapes and sizes. Mutations are not uncommon. All deer can have unique and unusual characteristics. This […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District […]
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Brett French reports: Wyoming warden report reveals unusual tales
Each year the Wyomging Game and Fish Department publishes an annual warden report. The document contains a variety of information, […]
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Coyote vs whitetail…on a golf course
You just never know what will happen when you play golf, and wildlife will not stop and wait until you […]
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Bull elk lock antlers during fight [VIDEO]
It’s a bummer to see these big guys getting stuck together and not being able to get unstuck! It’s nice […]
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Hard Water Fishing–Coming Soon?
Most of the state got some snow already, but who is ready for some ice fishing? We have some time […]
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FWP News: FWP launches new migratory bird stamp, issues call for submissions
HELENA – To highlight the importance of wetland conservation, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching a new Migratory Bird Stamp. […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 280
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest […]
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FWP News: Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five […]
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R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO
BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, […]
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ALWAYS IN TOUCH!? by Montana Grant
Cellphones have changed so much about human behavior and our culture. At one time, not so long ago, our outside […]
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R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk […]
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Bear vs. Bear Reflection
Just as some costumes might end up scaring you, this bear saw something that freaked it out. Check this out:
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FWP News: DRAFT GRAY WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
FWP solicits public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of […]
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2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 7 Results
Week seven of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake ended with a total of 14,255 lake […]
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BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana Grant
You arrived at your favorite stand at sunrise. Just as you settle in, you see antlers. All the preparation, planning, […]
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12 Year-Old Gets a Buck
In a testament to youthful determination and the tradition of hunting, 12-year-old Moxen Ophus, from Lewistown, achieved a remarkable feat […]
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Bull elk DOWN–Captain UP
Sunday morning was blessed in more ways than one today for the Captain. Up at 6, bull down by 8! […]
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IF IT DOESN” T KILL YOU… by Montana Grant
Wildlife in the Wild can take your life. Not all the critters in nature are from Disneyland. Many are just […]
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BEAN MEAN!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters, campers, fishermen, and pioneers survived on BEANS! Boiled, baked, raw, mashed, or in soups and stews. Sacks of beans […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Hunters! Do You Want More Hunting Access to Private Land?
Hunters! Do You Want More Hunting Access to Private Land? Listen to This Week’s Podcast. That Access is Closer to […]
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BULL STROGANOFF!!! by Montana Grant
Big Game has many great recipes. One important thing to consider is finding ways to make the meat more tender […]
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Brett French reports: Fishing reg changes worry 2 commissioners
Proposed changes to fishing regulations on southwestern Montana rivers concerned two Fish and Wildlife Commissioners at a recent meeting. As […]
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & […]
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FWP News: Region 6 Fisheries Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
Fisheries and hatchery staff at Fort Peck concluded their annual Chinook salmon collection egg-taking efforts this week. A total 809,530 […]
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HOW FAR CAN YOU SHOOT? by Montana Grant
Rifles and shotguns can travel very long ranges. Handguns and pistols also have enough energy to travel over a mile […]
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Hooked on Success: Oregon Angler’s Extraordinary Victory in Tackling Problmeatic Fish
In the state of Oregon, an angler recently achieved an awe-inspiring feat, demonstrating not only their love for fishing but […]
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Let’s talk hunting together during Hunters’ Breakfast
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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FWP News: YOUTH TRAPPING SKILLS CLASS SCHEDULED IN KALISPELL
KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration. This course is part of Montana Fish, […]
