Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at […]

FWP News: Deadline for LWCF pre-applicationform is October 2

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting pre-applications for the 2024 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) […]

Brett French reports: Fight over White Sulphur copper mine

The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding a District Court judge’s decision that found in favor of environmental […]

Salmon Fish Head Recipes

Why throw away the head of your salmon when you can turn it into food? Here’s a recipe to try: […]

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.22.23

Fresno is full. Surface temp mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Best depths are 8’-10’. Most methods are […]

Catchin the Big Ones? You’re in the right place!

Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]

Hands

June 22, 2023

Just a reminder that if you find something that resembles a human hand in the woods, it might not be […]

Saltwater Video of shark destroying a tuna

June 22, 2023

The northern pike is known as the freshwater shark to some, but, after watching this video, it might make you […]

First catch ever for youngster breaks state record…and more

June 22, 2023

Imagine if the first fish you catch broke a state record…and more! That is exactly what happened to Dace D’Onofrio […]

Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.21.23

Fishery opens tomorrow, Chinook heading towards the upper river With the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery opening tomorrow (6/22/23), many […]

FWP News: MISSOURI HEADWATERS STATE PARK TO HOST PRESENTATION ON FIREARMS OF THE MONTANA FRONTIER

HELENA – On Saturday, June 24, Kevin Underwood will give a presentation about the history and evolution of firearm technology in […]

First case of CWD in Florida found in roadkill whitetail

It’s official. Florida now has its first official case of CWD. Oklahoma recently had its first deer test positive for […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.21.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

Man befriends smallmouth bass and carries on friendship with summer visits

Rex Colubra, a 40 year-old Wisconsin man befriended a freshwater smallmouth bass, which he named Elvis, while diving back in […]

FWP News: Sign-up open for surplus drawing licenses and permits

HELENA – Starting today, hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through […]

FWP News: MAKOSHIKA SEEKS COMMENT ON ARCHERY RANGE UPGRADES

MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to make improvements at the archery range in Makoshika State Park […]

Fort Peck Walleye Fishing Success

Josh Newsted, of Kalispell, went fishing at Fort Peck last week with a group of family and friends which included […]

Red Hot Walleye Bite continues on Peck

Jim Majerus and Glen Korf from Billings jumped in the Warrior boat this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.19.23

Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught from the Silos to Pond 4, Silos to Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to […]

Slaying the Big Ones with the “Slayer”

Bill Zahradka from Wolf Point took some buddies fishing on Father’s Day at Fort Peck. Todd Meek from Fort Wayne […]

Fort Peck Family Magic

Oliver Kemp of Glasgow, 11 years old, went fishing with his Grandpa and Grandma, Jarrell and Robin Schock, at Fort […]

A compilation of dumb

We all know it is touron season at national parks across the country..and even the world. But, here is a […]

The Newsman Makes News on the Montana Outdoor Podcast!

June 17, 2023

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast Brett French Talks to The Captain and Downrigger about his over 30 years […]

FWP News: Emergency fishing restrictions adopted for Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers

Regulations aim to reduce angling impacts on low fish numbers HELENA – New emergency fishing regulations are in place for the […]

Brett French reports: Invasion of the Idiots’ tracks Yellowstone ‘tourons’

If you have ever gone to Yellowstone National Park during one of its peak tourist times, you’ve probably seen someone […]

Man vs. Bear

We don’t always know what is about to happen in life, and this guy has quite a story to tell […]

The Catch of the Airwaves: Get Hooked on Catchin the Big Ones

Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]

FWP News: FWP accepting applications for ice fishing contests

June 15, 2023

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting ice fishing contests applications for the 2023-2024 season. Participants must comply […]

Walk it off…

June 15, 2023

Here’s what not to do when you’re trying to wrangle a fish — especially a bigger one. Click the image […]

Deer snacks on snake

June 15, 2023

While deer are considered herbivores, they are not actually strict herbivores. Deer have been known to eat birds and even […]

FWP News: Snowmobile Advisory Committee to meet June 23 in Helena

HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Snowmobile Advisory Committee will meet in Helena on June 23, from 6 to […]

FWP News: Fish for free over Father’s Day weekend

Be aware of changing and dangerous water conditions HELENA – Escape the summer heat and enjoy a cool adventure over Father’s […]

FWP News: FWP seeks proposals for 2024 hunting license auctions

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a […]

First CWD case in Oklahoma

A press release on June 6, 2023 by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation tells about the first case of […]

Wolves fish, too

The definition of fishing, according to Dictionary.com, is “the act of catching fish”. Wolves also fish from time to time, […]

FWP News: Bowhunter Education class scheduled in Three Forks

Class to begin July 1 THREE FORKS – Volunteer instructors will teach a Bowhunter Education course in Three Forks early next […]

Bear steals from Bakery

On the topic of bears, don’t forget to be bear aware if you live where bears are–even if you’re a […]

Mama Bear Takes Dip!

Well, this is what happens when the weather gets warm in bear country, so just make sure you pay attention […]

Georgetown Lake Fishing Report via Blackfoot River Outfitters 6.8.23

BRO gives Georgetown Lake a 5/5 for fishability! OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK: 1. Try a black balance leech with a […]

Blackfoot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23

The rain, warm temperatures and great snowpack have finally caught up to us. We’ve been squeezing some decent fishing over […]

Bitterroot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23

The Bitterroot spiked along the length of the river the last few days. High, brown and blown. The river should […]

FWP News: Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and art

HELENA – Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the […]

FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on two draft environmental assessments

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a goldfish removal project and a parking access project. […]

FWP News: Fort Peck Reservoir angler creel survey underway through September

Anglers can assist Fort Peck fisheries management by answering a few questions FORT PECK– Anglers on Fort Peck Reservoir this […]

FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in self-defense encounter in Madison Range

ENNIS – A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis. The person […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.12.23