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FWP Hunter Ed Field Day Set for Conrad
Ready to hunt this fall? FWP’s hunter education field day in Conrad could be your ticket…
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Rocking Wolves Away from Ranches with Music
Forget fences: scientists are using drones with loudspeakers to scare wolves off with rock music and RomCom dialogue…
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Fishing restrictions to be lifted on the Blackfoot and Upper Rock Creek Thursday
Fishing restrictions on the Blackfoot River and upper Rock Creek will be lifted Sept. 4 as cooler water temperatures ease stress on fish…
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Mule deer fawn shot, left to waste on Billings Rod and Gun Club archery range
Warden seeks public’s help after a mule deer fawn was found shot with an arrow and left to waste…
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LA, LA, LA!!!
With La Niña on the horizon, Montanans can expect a cooler, wetter winter that could mean better hunting, earlier ice, and less snow than usual. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Wild Game Pepperoni Sticks are the Perfect Game Day Snack
Spice up game day with wild game pepperoni sticks!
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Father-Son Hunting Adventure Yields Monster Midwest Stag
World-class red stag hunting, epic father-son memories, and one heck of a trophy — all without leaving the U.S.!
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Rabies on the Rise in USA
With six deaths this year — the most in over a decade — rabies is back on public health’s radar…
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Captain’s Fort Peck Salmon Weekend Recap 9.2.25
It’s been a grind on Fort Peck lately, but Captain and crew still managed to turn a slow bite into […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.2.25
The perch bite has been amazing lately inside the Canyon and around other points and weed beds throughout Holter while using jigs and worms…”
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A Close Call with a Motorcyclist and a Bear
A motorcyclist’s collision with a bear highlights the risks of riding through wildlife country…
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Big Rock Country
Dig into Montana’s ‘Treasure State’ heritage with rockhounding adventures that uncover sapphires, quartz, agates, and more in the wild beauty of Big Sky Country!
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Bighorn River Fishing Report 9.1.25
Drifts, Bugs, and Bighorn Gold….here’s the latest report for the Bighorn River…
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Evacuate Now
When the call to evacuate comes, what you do beforehand could mean the difference between chaos and calm…read more from Montana Grant
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Reminders for upland game bird hunters and archers
Upland bird and archery openers are coming fast—don’t forget the bear spray…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Bourbon Glazed Salmon
Quick to make but big on flavor, this bourbon glazed salmon is a recipe worth trying…
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Hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted, adjusted on several Montana rivers
Cooler temps let FWP lift hoot-owl restrictions on multiple Montana rivers, with the Madison shifting from closure to hoot-owl…
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The One That Got Away
Lefty Kreh knew that the best fish tales end with a punchline—just wait until you hear about the one that got away…
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Just One Pattern
Could you fish a whole season with just one fly? One angler’s ‘Coachman Summer’ proves it might just make you a better fisherman…read more from Montana Grant here…
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Flathead’s Best-Kept Fishing Secret Revealed on MT Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale gets the legendary ‘Whitefish Whisperer’ to spill his secrets for hooking Flathead Lake’s hardest-fighting — and best-tasting — fish.
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Fish and Wildlife Commission Oks more than 122,300 acres of easements
Montana’s newest conservation easements show how ranchers, hunters, and wildlife can all share the same ground — and win.
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Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Whitefish Wisdom with Ross Tate
The ‘Whitefish Whisperer’ spills his Flathead Lake secrets on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, and we have an exclusive sneak peek right here, right now!
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Elk Hunting Rule #1
In Montana, elk hunting isn’t just a season—it’s a high-stakes game of skill, grit, and finding where the bulls actually are…
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Maple Apple Cider Venison Jerky Recipe
This Maple Apple Cider Venison Jerky tastes like fall in every bite…
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The Ultimate Badge of Outdoor Living: Tan Lines
‘Cap-Tan America’ proves the outdoors leaves its mark in more ways than one…
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When Bears Break In and Activists Break Out
In South Lake Tahoe, a notorious bear named Hope sparked a showdown between wildlife officials and her human fan club after yet another trash-fueled break-in…
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The Best Fishing
September flips the switch in Montana—cooler weather, fewer crowds, and hungry trout make it the start of the state’s best fishing…
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2025 Fall Mack Days Is Almost Here
Cast your line, chase tagged lake trout, and compete for big prizes—Montana’s Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake is back and better than ever!
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Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 8.27.25
From deep-diving whitefish to bass, pike, and lakers, Flathead’s fall fishing is heating up—if you know where (and how deep) to look…
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Tradition Over Trophy as Bloodvein First Nation Says No to Outsiders
Bloodvein First Nation is closing its lands to non-Indigenous hunters to protect moose, tradition, and the community’s future…
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Big Hole & Beaverhead Rivers Fishing Report 8.26.25
Closures and hot hopper-dropper action…here’s your brief Dillon-area fishing update…
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Tanner and Dylan Reel In Success at Fort Peck
Tanner and Dylan turned Montana Outdoor Radio Show tips into some nice trophies!
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How Close Is Too Close?
When you can touch your neighbor’s hat with your rod, it’s not fishing — it’s a traffic jam…
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Montana Wolf Howl vs. Vancouver Wolf Splash
Montana wolves chase moose, elk, and deer in the mountains and prairies—Vancouver sea wolves basically chase clams across tidepools…
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Lower Thompson River Fishing Report 8.25.25
Anglers on Lower Thompson are finding the summer heat has the salmon bite slowing until fall….
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Hunter Education courses scheduled in south-central Montana
Learn firearm safety, hunting ethics, and outdoor skills from experienced instructors at free, in-person Hunter Education courses now open for registration across south-central MT…
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They’re Black, they’re White, they’re both, Yea, Yea, Yea!
From albino to piebald to buckskin, deer wear nature’s full palette—and knowing their colors could change the way you hunt. More from Montana Grant here…
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Polson, Ronan, Pablo Hunters Education Class Announced
Gear up for the season—free Hunter Education classes in Polson, Ronan, and Pablo start Sept. 30th; register now to secure your spot!
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The Pull of Peck and Black Jaw Fever
From 30-pound salmon to a fresh case of ‘Black Jaw Fever,’ Richard and Sheri Russell prove that when adventure calls at Fort Peck, they’re always ready to answer!
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.25.25
“From Canyon Ferry to Holter, walleyes, rainbows, perch—and even a few kokanee—are keeping rods bent for anglers trolling, jigging, and casting in all the right spots…
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Jefferson River Fishing Report 8.23.25
The following report is by Montana Angler out of Bozeman: Drought Closures (fishing prohibited 24 hours) are in effect for […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Fish Fritters
When Kokanee Quinn discovered this recipe, hushpuppies were officially canceled…
