Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Day 1 of the Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye tournament has come to an end with Josh Kittleson of Glasgow and […]

FWP News: FWP “kids to fish” progam allows anglers to borrow gear and tackle for free

Over 40 rod loaner sites, and 350 rods, can be found in northeast Montana GLASGOW – A popular Montana Fish, […]

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.14.23

Fresno is 85% full. Walleye fishing is good. 8’-12’ are the best depths. Fish the weed and break lines. Main […]

Young Catfish Carter Catches of Course Catfish

This is Carter Harden, pictured above, with his catfish. He is 6-years-old and was fishing with his dad, Jeremy, on […]

Choose ‘Catchin the Big Ones’ as your first fishing adventure of the day!

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

Update from Fort Peck Marina regarding fire

Fort Peck Marina shared this post on social media at 9:43PM on Thursday, July 13, 2023: Well we had a […]

Grizzly bear trapped and relocated, steals camera

Check out this grizzly bear being relocated and “exploding” out of the trap and heading directly for the camera recording […]

Moose triplets or mule deer triplets?

The photo below is causing some controversy, in that a photo taken by Lesly Levy and posted on the @townliftnews […]

Brett French reports: Who knew that volcanoes could be renegades?

Southeast of Big Timber there are the remains of an ancient volcano, now called Sliderock Mountain. The mountain was formed […]

Smoked Spoonbill Recipe

We have posted a few paddlefish recipes over the years, and we wanted to share this smoked recipe, as smoked […]

FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on several environmental assessments

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several environmental assessments (EAs). For more information, including how […]

FWP News: Bear town hall meeting scheduled in Big Timber July 24

Topics will include bear safety, conflict prevention and management BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a bear town […]

Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update – 7.12.23

Angler effort and catch continued to increase during the past week. Hi everyone, During the third week of the 2023 […]

Swan Lake Fishing

Owen Foley, age 12 of Kalispell, had a great day on Swan Lake yesterday! Awesome catches, Owen!

Governor’s Cup Week at Fort Peck

Ken Ault from Missoula is pictured with a nice limit of eating walleyes while fishing with the Captain on Tuesday. […]

Angler breaks Invasive Species state record and possibly world record

A press release by Maryland Department of Natural Resources revealed that there is a new state record holder in the […]

FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on Sun, Madison rivers

Fishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of […]

15 Camping Hacks for your Next Trip

Camping is supposed to be fun, so don’t let little details of things going wrong or creating more work bring […]

Lake Fish Company steals over 100+ walleyes and other fish from charity

Some people just suck. Check out this press release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that tells of individual commercial […]

FWP News: Grizzly bear confirmed in Pryor Mountains

BILLINGS – A grizzly bear was recently observed in the Pryor Mountains. State wildlife officials confirmed the species of the observed […]

When you don’t need a fishing pole and still catch a big one

You don’t always need fishing line and a lure to catch fish. (Click the image below to watch something pretty […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.10.23

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

FWP News: New FWP program to focus on developing shooting-sports facilities

Public asked to participate in online survey HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on how it […]

FWP News: Nonresident hunters can check their Alternates List status online

HELENA – Nonresident hunters who registered to be placed on the Alternates List can now check their status on MyFWP: […]

FWP News: Partial closure lifted at General Custer Fishing Access Site

Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River site BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at General […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.10.23

Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from Ponds 2 and 3, Hellgate […]

Youngster’s reaction to catching first fish

It’s always fun to witness anybody catch their first fish, but it is even more fun when they get super […]

5-Ingredient Simple Salmon Salad Recipe

Experience summertime snack or meal bliss, and satiate your hunger amidst the sweltering heat with this delectable salmon salad recipe. […]

Montana Outdoor Podcast: Buying fishing electronics is one thing, but knowing how to catch fish with it is another

July 8, 2023

Having All the Right Fishing Electronics is One Thing. Knowing How to Use Them to Catch More Fish is Another! […]

Beer Battered Fish Nuggets

July 7, 2023

Turn your fish into a crispy battered fish bite meal with this recipe.

FWP News: FWP TO USE DROUGHT RESTRICTION CRITERIA AS IN YEARS PAST

July 7, 2023

HELENA – Last year, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved an amendment to the “hoot owl” rule that directs fishing […]

Check Out Some Montana Fishing Adventures with Catchin the Big Ones

July 7, 2023

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’s response to trout declines in Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers

Proposed studies will examine fish mortality, recruitment and health BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching several research efforts […]

Brett French reports: Slowing down reveals overlooked forest

Last June in a historic flood, East Rosebud Creek roared down its narrow valley, wiping out the only access road […]

Raising em right!

This is how it’s done! (Click the image below)

Big Walleyes on Peck

Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck and Kirk “The Burger” Boyer from Glasgow caught some beautiful walleyes on Fort Peck recently. […]

Upper Salmon River Fishery Update 7.5.23

Hi everyone, In the second week of the upper Salmon River fishery, angler effort and catch increased dramatically. Angler effort increased […]

Deer decomposition timelapse

July 5, 2023

There are things in nature that aren’t exactly great to see, but nature is nature…and timelapse videos are good at […]

When a coyote runs out of things to do with prey

July 5, 2023

Well, what else is the coyote going to do with an opossum? lol Click the image below to see what […]

DIY – How to make your own sparklers for the 4th of July

Buying fireworks can get expensive around the 4th of July, so why not save some money and make your own […]

Fireworks on Independence Day…because this is America

Here is some footage of some fireworks out of Laurel, near Billings, from 2021–because it is the Fourth of July, […]

4th of July facts you may or may not know

It’s the 4th of July!! (in case you forgot…) Here are a few facts about America’s Independence Day that you […]

Raccoons are still considered wild animals, too.

Just because you think you’re trying to help when you’re attempting to usher some baby coons out of your house […]

Turkey attacks drone