Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Here we go again. Footage posted on social media has Yellowstone National Park officials looking for a man and the […]

When two fish worlds collide

Bobbi Egeland, while fishing with hubby Craig, caught a whopper of a walleye. (According to Bobbi, Craig might need to […]

Brett French reports: Corner crossing in Montana ‘unlawful’ FWP says

Last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issued a press release saying corner crossing is illegal in Montana. For those […]

Tune in for the exciting action of Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain and crew!

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

Ward Brothers Take It To the Limit on Fort Peck!

Richie Ward from Virginia, Pat Ward from Illinois and Dan Ward from South Dakota joined their brother, the Captain, at […]

Be on the Lookout: Potomac Bull Stolen

Cowboy vs. cow on the interstate

Wranglers do what they need to do to get the job done. This is a scene you think we would […]

MT Statewide Fishing Report Compilation 6.7.23

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

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission makes adjustments to June 8 meeting agenda

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 8 in Helena at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters. […]

FWP News: FWP’s biennial hunting season-setting process begins in June

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will kick off the biennial hunting season-setting process earlier to allow for more public […]

FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – 6.7.23

By 9 pm Tuesday June 6 the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag area (Yellowstone River and lower Missouri […]

FWP News: TROUT DECLINE: FWP PROPOSES NEW REGULATIONS, INVESTS IN RESEARCH AND MONITORING

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks today announced new investments to research and monitor trout population declines in southwest Montana. […]

Rock Creek Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle – 6.6.23

Rock Creek Fishing Report + Rating 4/5 June 6, 2023 Salmonflies are out on Rock Creek below Ghillies bridge and […]

Agenda item added to June 12 Parks and Outdoor Recreation Board meeting

June 6, 2023

HELENA – During its virtual meeting on June 12, the Montana State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Board will discuss administrative […]

FWP News: FWP MOVING FORWARD WITH PROJECT TO IMPROVE ARCTIC GRAYLING HABITAT IN CENTENNIAL VALLEY

June 6, 2023

LIMA – In a joint decision with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and following a draft environmental assessment, […]

Walleye Alfredo…yum!

June 5, 2023

If you’re reeling in eater walleyes, and you love fettuccine alfredo, then this recipe is for you!

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.5.23

June 5, 2023

Canyon Ferry: Walleye action has slowed up with the recent rainy weather. A few are being caught on bottom bouncers with green […]

Southwest MT Fishing Report by Montana Angler 6.3.23

June 5, 2023

We’ve seen a large percentage of snow melt transfer to increased flows throughout most river systems. Conditions vary day to […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: MT Bears are Moving in on Homeless Camps in Some Cities!

June 3, 2023

Montana Bears are Moving in on Homeless Camps in Some Cities! Cities Say This is NOT What They Had in […]

Brett French reports: Yellowstone wolf population changes following heavy hunt

When Montana boosted its wolf hunting quota in hunting districts north of Yellowstone National Park two years ago, the effect […]

Probation for man who released bobcat from legal trap

Circuit Court Judge John Prokos out of Rock Springs, Wyoming gave Adam Roich, 40, probation after he pleaded no contest […]

Many people don’t eat carp, but foxes do

Here’s some pretty cool footage of a fox catching a meal of carp. Just cool to see them in action. […]

You can help these youngsters represent Montana at TBF Nationals Tourney

Check out this GoFundMe campaign at https://gofund.me/17fdc982. You may want to consider showing support to these local youngsters. Even a […]

Get hooked on Catchin the Big Ones LIVE today

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

Woman from Kalispell has Success Paddlefishing

Last weekend, Amanda Donnell caught the pictured 76-pounder in the Yellowstone River. Chancy Jeschke, from Kalispell, is shown helping her […]

11 year old from Kalispell Snags Paddlefish

Kwintyn Hicks is 11 years old, and he caught this pictured 60lb paddlefish. Way to go, Kwintyn!

FWP News: Alder Bridge Fishing Access Site closed temporarily

Flooding on Ruby River forces site closure ALDER – Flooding on the Ruby River has inundated Alder Bridge Fishing Access Site, […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.1.23

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

Montana State Record Green Sunfish goes to eastern MT youngster

Congratulations to Garin! This state record breaker came from Gartside Reservoir, and he beat the record by 1/100th of an […]

FWP News: FWP issues statement on Wyoming corner crossing case

HELENA – In light of the recent U.S. Federal District Court Decision in Wyoming pertaining to the issue of corner crossing, Montana […]

Bicyclists encounter grizzly bear on Going to the Sun Rd

If you’re going to hit Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park on a bicycle, you have to […]

Michigan angler catches “one of the rarest fish to be caught’

Now, this is quite a unique catch for a Michigan angler! Check out this story by Julie Dunmire via Fox17: […]

Deadline today, June 1, for antelope & elk/deer B license applications

The deadline for Montana hunters to apply for antelope and elk/deer B licenses is June 1. All applications must be […]

FWP News: Remember to report your paddlefish this season, just like Governor Gianforte!

–Voluntarily submit a jaw sample on the Upper Missouri or Fort Peck Dredge Cuts, and receive a free paddlefish hat!– […]

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet June 8

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 8 in Helena at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters. […]

FWP News: Great Falls Trapper Ed class July 22

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a trapper education field day in Great Falls on Saturday, July 22. The […]

FWP News: Portion of Jefferson River closed to recreation

High flows and bridge repairs create hazard for recreationists THREE FORKS – A small portion of the Jefferson River is […]

Bear attacks man outside his Daytona Beach Home

Just because you’re going on vacation to Daytona Beach, Florida doesn’t mean you’re safe from bear attacks. There are quite […]

Dog snake-breaking clinic June 10

If you live in an area with rattlesnakes, which Montana has a lot of areas with them, this should interest […]

Another First Time Fort Peck Angler

Tom Doty of Billings was fishing Fort Peck for the first time and caught a nice walleye. He was fishing […]

“The Bite is Here!” with Mo Fisch Charters

If you’re looking for the bite, Mo Fisch Charters found it on Flathead Lake! Here’s what they posted on their […]

FWP News: MAKOSHIKA TO HOST 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT FOR YOUTHS, ADULTS JUNE 17

MILES CITY – Makoshika State Park will host a 3-D Archery Shoot for youth and adults on Saturday, June 17 from […]

FWP News: GAME WARDENS SEEK INFORMATION ON STOLEN SIGNS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY

WHITEHALL – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on signs that were stolen from two […]

Start your National Park checklist

If you’re one of those people looking for new goals, how about hitting every single US National Park? Did you […]

Paddlefish Guide Pulls in an Unusual Spoonbill

This is AWESOME! Check out the spoonbill that a guy in Oklahoma caught! What’s the most unusual feature on a […]

Individual shoots black bear hunter and flees, arrested 9 months later