Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day at Laurel Pond, Jun 1
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 1st, and join us at Laurel Pond for our annual Kids Fishing Day! The […]
Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Gum wrapper + battery = fire
You can ignite a fire using common, everyday items you might have with you in case of being stranded. For […]
Mar 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FISHING NAKED!!! by Montana Grant
With the warm weather of Spring, Montanans will shed the snow, ice, and more. For some reason, I have seen […]
Mar 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
SPRING FORWARD!!! by Montana Grant
Daylight Savings Time is on Sunday, March 10th. We will need to set our clocks forward by one hour. Most […]
Mar 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Imagine Getting Paid for Every Lake Trout You Catch!
Yes, That’s Possible! And it Can Add Up to a Whole Lot of Money! This week on the Montana Outdoor […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Pheasant
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate flavor explosion: bacon-wrapped pheasant stuffed with creamy cheese. Kokanee Quin […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 3.7.24
Fresno is 25% full. This weeks cold weather has helped ice conditions. Fish the deeper and clearer areas of the […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Moose migrating to southeastern Montana
Hunters’ ears may have perked up when they heard Region 7 in southeastern Montana will be offering one moose tag […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Easy Venison Spaghetti
Made with lean and flavorful venison meat, this hearty wild game dish is simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
WHY BUY A NEW HUNTING/FISHING LICENSE? by Montana Grant
It’s that time of year when we need to get a new sporting license. Like it or not, a fishing/hunting […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
CATCH A NEW CHALLENGE!!! by Montana Grant
The most important things that we learn are the things we learn after we learn everything! Anglers, and outdoor sportsmen […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Boating Etiquette
Hey boaters! It’s still winter in Montana, but open water is showing up in some places. With spring on the […]
Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Row vs Wade: The Proper Etiquette Between Wading and Drift Boat/Raft Anglers by Neal Cote
On any river here in Western Montana, as well as everywhere across the state, anglers share a common pursuit. However, […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fall-Run Chinook Salmon Fry Succumb to Gas Bubble Disease in California’s Klamath River
In news to our west…. In a recent press release, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported that fall-run […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Wolverine reintroduction bill is introduced through Colorado Legislature
Colorado sure has things happening. They recently introduced wolves to the state, and now they are focusing on wolverines. According […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Woman attacked by bear in her yard lives to talk about it
Bear attacks are seemingly becoming more common in the news, and that is also true back east. A Pennsylvania woman […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
TASTE FOR ONE!!! by Montana Grant
If you had to eat just one species of Montana fish, what would it be? There could be only one. […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Chillin with the fish: A young ice angler’s resillience
You know you’re doing something right when you take the little one out ice fishing, and one leg falls in […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Tennessee Poaching Results in Lifetime Hunting Bans
According to a press release from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, two Greene County men, Shelby Gene Church and Gene […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP gearing up for a new watercraft inspection station season
Some stations will open this weekend HELENA – Several watercraft inspection stations begin operation in early March to check snowbird boat […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
The things you see in Montana during ice fishing season…
You just never know what you will see at Canyon Ferry during ice fishing season….lol On a safety note for […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast and Mack Days Meet
Check out this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast sneak peek! Host Downrigger Dale sits down with CSKT Fisheries Specialist, Cindy Benson, […]
Mar 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Well, hello there…
Wouldn’t this be a great sight if you lived in a house in an area that allowed you to hunt […]
Mar 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes, field days offered in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Hunter and Bowhunter Education in-person classes and field days will be offered in several locations in south-central Montana this […]
Mar 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
When a deer doesn’t want to be touched…
Overall, while deer are generally quiet animals, they use a variety of vocalizations and noises to communicate with each other, […]
Mar 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Mule Deer Hunting Changes
As you apply for licenses and permits for the 2024 hunting season, we’d like to highlight some changes for mule […]
Mar 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
What not to do on a snowmobile
If you’re in an area with snow and are planning a snowmobile trip, then we suggest you try to avoid […]
Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Still spots available for this cool education opportunity!
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a youth education event at this year’s Montana Taxidermist’s Association Convention in Billings […]
Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 3.5.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for March 5, 2024. The data included in this […]
Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Units 100 and 445
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Units […]
Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
FLOWER POWER!!! by Montana Grant
Wildflowers are a big part of the beauty in Big Sky Country. There are a few early Spring flowers that […]
Mar 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.4.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (March 4, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]
Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions to close in lion management units 270 and 313
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) […]
Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
When cool tricks have bad timing…
There is something so cool to watch people doing their thing with their skills…such as skiing. Watching people jump and […]
Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.4.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Review process for fishing regulations to begin soon
Public meetings to be held around state HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings in each region […]
Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 391
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) […]
Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 2
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 2 the evening […]
Mar 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
The TRAIL to BIG SKY COUNTRY!!! by Montana Grant
What brings people to Montana? What brought you to Montana? Why do people return to Montana? Why do people leave […]
Mar 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
SLOP, GARBAGE, GOOP and SEWAGE!!! by Montana Grant
Outdoorsmen and women invent some unique and different meals when afield. After a long day on the water, in the […]
Mar 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
SIT ON IT!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing and hunting often require great patience. There can be a long time between seeing antlers or a few bites. […]
Mar 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: From Ice On to Ice Off and Beyond Brian Olson Helps You Find ‘em and Catch ‘em!
One of the most popular fishing reports on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show every Saturday morning is the Brian Olson […]
Mar 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Kokanee Quin Talks Tartar Sauce
You know what’s an unsung hero of seafood dining? Good tartar sauce. Seriously, it’s like the ultimate sidekick for your […]
Mar 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Elk an the Lion
Mountain lions usually hunt alone and rely on their solitary nature to approach and ambush their prey without detection. However, […]
Mar 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 4
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 4 the evening […]
Mar 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Nelson 3.1.24
Fresno is 23% full and rising. I got blown off the reservoir yesterday. There was still about 2’ of ice […]
Mar 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FANCY PANTS!!! by Montana Grant
There has been some feedback that some readers are tired of articles just about hunting and fishing. Hopefully they will […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Sneak Peek: The Brian Olson Report on the Montana Outdoor Podcast
SNEEEEAK PEEK! Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect on the next Montana Outdoor Podcast this Saturday!
Feb 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days-One Week Away!
The 2024 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes is just around the corner. […]
Feb 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Technology aids search and rescue
Search and rescue calls in busy recreational areas like the Gallatin Valley have become more and more common. To assist […]