Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

HELENA – A draft environmental assessment (EA) of the 2023 Draft Elk Management Plan is now available for public review and […]

FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Billings

Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education course […]

FWP News: FWP launches new public portal to report sightings of sick or dead fish

Portal to assist FWP’s response to trout population declines in Jefferson Basin HELENA – As part of the department’s response to […]

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report 6.29.23

Fresno is full of water. Surface temps are mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Bottom bouncers with spinner […]

Grab your fishing gear, sit back, and reel in the excitement with “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 REMINDER: BE BEAR AWARE WHEN RECREATING OUTDOORS

HELENA – Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded. As you make plans for […]

FWP News: NO FIREWORKS ON FWP PROPERTY INCLUDING FISHING ACCESS SITES

HELENA – Visiting a Montana fishing access site on July 4th is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at […]

FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE PADDLEFISH UPDATE 6.29.23

As of Thursday June 29, 2023 at 6:30 am the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag areas is 769 […]

Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 6.28.23

Fishermen: River fishable. Moiese slough, buffalo rapids catching trout and smallies. Great places to fly fish. Sloans to little Bitterroot […]

Brett French reports: Tribes working to co-manage Yellowstone bison

A nonprofit group is calling for a meeting of tribal representatives in an attempt to push for co-management of Yellowstone […]

Upper Salmon River Chinook Update via IDFG – 6.28.23

The Chinook have started to arrive. Hi everyone, the upper Salmon River fishery opened this past Thursday (6/22/23), and during […]

CORRECTED: Conservation license required to access most state lands

HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and […]

FWP News: Conservation license required to access most state lands

HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.28.23

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

Billboard at Entrance to YNP Displays Grizzly Bear Management Support

If you happen to be in the area, check out the billboard on Highway 89 at the northern entrance to […]

Super Simple Venison Meatballs Recipe

If you have some venison left in your freezer from last year, turn it into meatballs! This isn’t for those […]

FWP News: Emergency closure on Yellowstone River in Stillwater County

Unsafe river conditions following recent bridge collapse and train derailment BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented an emergency […]

FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft of new elk management plan

HELENA – Elk hunters interested in how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks manages elk will get a chance to weigh in […]

Update: Viral Videos of Man Harassing Bears Were not Filmed at YNP

Remember the guy who was shown harassing bears at what was said to be Yellowstone National Park? Well, it turns […]

Crispy Fried Perch Sandwiches

It is always perch sandwich time with this recipe!

FWP News: MULTIPLE BIGHORN RIVER FISHING ACCESS SITES PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

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

FWP News: WOLVES IN MONTANA: NUMBERS DIP BUT REMAIN STRONG, QUOTA RECOMMENDATIONS RELEASED, ARM RULE LANGUAGE PROPOSED

HELENA – While the population remains strong, wolf numbers did again fall slightly in 2022, according to the 2022 Montana […]

FWP News: FWP SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT LANGUAGE REGARDING GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on amendments to Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) addressing grizzly […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.26.23

Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate and Confederate areas while […]

“Bearly Hanging On!”

This bear was persistent! The bear did end up being euthanized, according to an article by Chelsey Cook via wideopenspaces.com. […]

Bear charges tourists in Alaska

So, even if you’re in a guided group with other tourists, it doesn’t mean you should do what you kind […]

Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament Results

June 25, 2023

Here are the results from the 2023 Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament. Congratulations to Shawna Heiser and Joey Nelson […]

FINAL RESULTS! Canyon Ferry Walleye Tourney Boasts Good Weights for Top Teams

June 25, 2023

There were 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of […]

Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Day 1 Leaders

June 24, 2023

There are 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of […]

The Drummond Rodeo Comes to the Montana Outdoor Podcast

June 24, 2023

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale talks to Jeri Delys of the Drummond Rodeo. Click here to […]

FWwP News: Arapooish and Grant Marsh fishing access sites partially closed due to flooding

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