Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Fort Peck Dam water releases possible
This spring, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may conduct its test releases of water from Fort Peck Dam. The […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 14
Changes in place for 2024 float season Correction: Link to FWP-approved, portable, hard-sided toilets list has been updated Changes in place […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Thirsty Thursday: SUPER Simple Camping Cocktail
It’s Thirsty Thursday, and the simpler the camping drink, the better. If you are short on space, grab a bottle […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
When Snail Mail Leads to Solving Deer Poaching Case
Whether it’s through personal interactions, dispatch reports, social media posts, phone tips, or even traditional written letters, every lead sent […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Elephant Attacks Tourist Vehicle
Imagine if Yellowstone National Park had elephants that the tourists were approaching like they do bison, bears and elk. It’s […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Venison Cowboy Casserole
Saddle up, because we’re about to take your taste buds on a wild ride with a Venison Cowboy Casserole! This […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to discuss wolf quotas in western Montana
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Friday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Rhode Island Rainbow Trout Record Smashed
With Montana news being our focus, we also like sharing fishing, hunting and trapping news from other areas. Here’s a […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Mountain Lion Caught on Camera at Vail Property
This big cat needs a good meal and seems to be very interested in this particular location. Check out this […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Deer Hunting to Duck Hunting to Deer Hunting
A seasoned deer hunter decides to shake things up and try his hand at bird hunting…but that is the only […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hell Creek Marina Ice Update, February 6
All of the snowmelt and standing water from the rain has frozen back up. There are still a few spots […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Down goes the Bison
Even the majestic bison have a hard time walking on ice! #relatable Sometimes, people are similar to bison–who knew?
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 3
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 3 as of […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons close in Region 4
Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Turkey Tuesday: 5 Not-So-Common Facts about Turkeys
It’s Turkey Tuesday, and we have five interesting facts about turkeys you may not have known: Female turkeys don’t gobble, […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ice Fishing Kid Reels In A Big One!
Not only is this every ice fishing kid’s dream, but it is every ice fishing adult’s dream! What a shock […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Stuck Buck Spotted Swinging in the Air
Three Ohio guys had a wild surprise when they spotted a deer soaring through the air. Turns out, the poor […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ditch the Chicken–Go for the Duck!
Even if you’re not a fan of duck meat, these are definitely worth a try!
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter Education in-person field day for online students set for March 2 in Billings
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Hunter Education field day for students who take the course online […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Elk captured in Highland Mountains test negative for brucellosis
BUTTE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Highland Mountains south of Butte as part of […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
ONE FLY!!! by Montana Grant
Have you ever been down to one fly, lure, or bait? They do have a voluntary One Fly fishing tournament […]
Feb 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.5.24
Canyon Ferry: Action was a bit slow over the weekend. Rainbows and walleye are being caught out from the Silos in 20 […]
Feb 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Avalanche covers ski hill
Avalanche paths in Montana can vary in size, from small, localized slides to large, destructive avalanches that impact entire valleys. […]
Feb 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
SCHOOL OF FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Initiating a strike is half of the fisherman’s battle. Anglers can copy, or mimic, scents, movement, color/light, texture, sound/vibration, and […]
Feb 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hell Creek Marina Update, Feb 4
February 4: Due to the rain, there is an inch of water on the ice, which makes the pressure ridges […]
Feb 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
HOOK OUTS!!! by Montana Grant
Hooking a fish is one thing, unhooking a fish is another. Sharp hooks are designed to penetrate hard cartilage in […]
Feb 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
PERCH BAIT!!! by Montana Grant
Yellow Perch are experts at stealing baits. Maggots are soft, Mealworms fall apart easily, and worms are easily picked off […]
Feb 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Are You an Outdoors Woman?
Do You Want to Become One? Do You Know Someone That Would or Should Become One? Do You Just Want […]
Feb 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
A simple solution for returning a sled
Get ready to be amazed by a dad’s ingenuity! Here is an inventive video showcasing a dad’s clever solution for […]
Feb 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
UV is WHAT FISH SEE!!! by Montana Grant
Ultraviolet Light is a high frequency light band that humans cannot see. The good news is that Critters and fish […]
Feb 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Mountain Lion Filmed with Cat in Mouth
House cats are clearly also on the menu for these big cats. Check out this aggressive lion that is definitely […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests for 2024
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2024 open […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FISH CHUNKS!!! by Montana Grant
Fish are wonderful to eat. The protein and nutrition that fish provides are essential to the human body. We all […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Elk population surges south of Red Lodge following 2021 Robertson Draw fire
In 2021 a 30,000-acre wildland fire spread across the Beartooth Mountains south of Red Lodge. Two years later, new growth […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 2.1.24
Fresno is 21% full. Fishing is slow. For walleyes best bet is in the darker hours. Jig and place tip […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Five Interesting Facts About Elk
Researchers just discovered something wild about elk – turns out, their anklebones make a unique cracking or popping noise as […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Reminder: Field Day Requirement for Hunting Licenses
Reminder: As of January 1, 2024, FWP changed things up for young hunters aged 12 to 17. They added a […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Confidence matters more than size–sometimes
If you have heard of people saying they identify as certain genders or even objects, and you believe that, then […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ammo-buying freedom restored in California
In ammo news out side of Montana… A recent ruling in the District of Southern California just flipped the script […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Curious about what’s in store for this weekend’s episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast? Look no further – we’ve got […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
From Cheating Angler to Cleared Hunter: Cominsky’s Legal Journey
Looks like Chase Cominsky’s had quite the rollercoaster ride with the law. First, he was caught up in that fishing […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Coyote showdown with elk hunter
Have you ever been bothered by a coyote when you’re hunting elk? Coyotes are territorial animals and may exhibit aggressive […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Monster Muskie Pulled Through Ice by 10-Year-Old
When 10-year-old Rice Lake, Wisconsin Leah Saffert pulled a giant muskie through the ice at Lake of the Woods, and […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
They go to Florida, too
Okay, so it isn’t just Yellowstone National Park that these people go to….smh These videos get old, we know, but […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Big Sky Boneheads Features The Captain on Podcast
Big Sky Boneheads featured The Captain (aka Mark Ward), who is the visionary behind our very own Montana Outdoor Radio […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Caught on Camera: Swan Range Avalanche
Check out this cool avalanche footage from the Swan Range, filmed by Chris Mischke of Big Sky Fishing Charters while […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Near death on the ice: Check the ice
Just a reminder to BE CAREFUL ON THE ICE. We found some footage that will leave you scratching your head […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bear vs. Dirt Bikers
Sometimes, you’re just darn lucky with wildlife encounters. Have you ever encountered a bear while you were out dirt biking […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
ICE GEAR IN TOW!!! by Montana Grant
How much gear is enough when hitting the ice? Being comfortable is important but too much stuff is just too […]
Jan 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hell Creek Marina Ice and Fishing Update, January 30
January 30 update: The ice thickness is still the same. There is slush on top due to melting snow. Pressure […]