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Living among bears
Here are some pretty interesting situations that have occurred with bears–and another reminder to not feed them or approach them. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Bear rummages through house
Just remember to keep your doors and windows locked when you live in bear country!
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Trail Cam Compilation
Here is a cool compilation of trail cam videos taken in the Yukon. It might not be Montana, but it […]
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A MEATY MINDSET!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is a Meaty place. We love our local meats. Wild game, black angus, lamb, waterfowl, farm ranch critters, and […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Learn All About Montana’s Elk Shoulder Seasons
Do You Understand Them? Time to Clear Up the Confusion! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger […]
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SMALL THINGS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!!! by Montana Grant
Everyone wants to be successful when hunting and fishing. Some sports think that their money can buy them success. Others […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Close Call Friday
When a bison makes eye contact and it is a little unsettling… They always say that a sign of confidence […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Too Close for Comfort
Sometimes people are wildlife are just a little too close to each other. Here’s footage posted by Colorado Adventures that […]
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Happy Hump Day!
Cheers to hitting the middle of the week head-on–and then continuing on with the rest of the week!
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.12.23
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (December 12, 2023) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]
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Smoked Pheasant and Wild Rice Soup
To warm you up in this chilly weather, we have a great soup recipe for you. It is a good […]
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FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on two environmental assessments
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a couple of environmental assessments (EAs. For more information, […]
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Fort Peck Salmon in December?
Don Wilkins and a couple of buddies, Chris and Shaylon Jacka, both from Glasgow, went fishing last weekend on Fort […]
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Christmas Season!! by Montana Grant
Christmas has gone from a couple day event to a many months’ experience. As soon as we put away the […]
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission adds item to December 14 meeting agenda
The meeting will be streamed live on the FWP website and YouTube. HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will […]
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 331
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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Huntress!! by Montana Grant
When most hunters were young, we dreamed about marrying a “Huntress”. Someone that could literally Bring Home the Bacon. Many […]
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When the monsters are in the water and on land
As you go to Florida or other areas with crocodiles and alligators, and you get ready to golf on your […]
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Scrapple!!! by Montana Grant
Montana hunters use everything that they can when they butcher up their meaty harvests. Every chunk of meat is carefully […]
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BIRDS HAVE TO EAT TO TWEET !!! by Montana Grant
Winter bird feeding is not a bad idea. Birds must eat to stay warm, but there is a plan to […]
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DEAD or ALIVE? by Montana Grant
Christmas Trees are an annual tradition for many. The tree symbolizes the festive holiday season. Evergreens are green all year. […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: What Is Wrong with Montana’s Mule Deer?
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast you host Downrigger Dale talks to the Regional Director of the Montana Mule […]
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30.2 Pound Pike
Here is a picture of a 30.2 pound pike that Keith Fank recently caught on December 3rd near Helena. He […]
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Native Energy Bars!!! by Montana Grant
Pemmican is a delicious and energizing food for the trail. Today you might consider it a Jerky dessert. This treat […]
