Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Poor physical condition and abnormal behavior threatened public safety BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens euthanized a […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.7.23

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good throughout the reservoir with the hot spots being from Confederate to Pond 1, Pond 4 […]

FWP News: STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS TAKING EFFECT ACROSS NORTHWEST MONTANA

KALISPELL — Interagency fire managers are implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions across northwest Montana. Under stage 2 restrictions, building, maintaining, attending, or […]

Live Radio Show on Fort Peck was a Black Jaw Success

Bill Zarahdka The Salmon Slayer showed the MORS radio crew how he earned his nickname last Saturday. The Captain and […]

Walleye Alfredo Recipe

Ditch the spaghetti, and turn some walleye into an alfredo dinner! Here’s a recipe to give a try:

FWP News: CELEBRATE ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY AT LAKE ELMO AUGUST 11

All-terrain wheelchair available for free public use BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana State Parks Foundation are […]

The lion and the swing

Sometimes, mountain lions want to just play, too. Apparently, curiosity is something that isn’t just for domesticated cats.

MT Outdoor Podcast: What is causing water levels to drop on Flathead Lake?

August 5, 2023

What is Causing the Water Levels to Drop on Flathead Lake? Could it Have Been Prevented? Is Someone to Blame? […]

Woody Walleye River Success

August 5, 2023

Fish the Missouri River last Friday, fishing was not fast but consistent. Used 1/8 oz Woody’s Excell in the ghost […]

FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some streams in southwest Montana

HELENA – Fishing restriction and closures on several streams in southwest Montana will be lifted at midnight tonight because of recent […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.4.23

Fresno is 54% full, inflow is 436 cfs and outflow is 842 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Best depth is […]

Pond box Project Idea

Okay, before you do anything you see online, make sure you know your area’s laws and regulations on whatever you’re […]

Brett French reports: Yellowstone seeks comments on trout project

Yellowstone National Park is known as the home of its namesake cutthroat trout, a native species. Those fish took a […]

Reel life, Real Adventure on 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 […]

3 Women injured by otter while floating

Three women were injured by an otter Wednesday evening while floating on the Jefferson River. About 8:15 p.m., the three […]

FWP News: FWP wins multiple national communication awards

HELENA – The Association for Conservation Information awarded Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks top honors in two communications categories at the […]

FWP News: Keep aquatic invasive species prevention in mind when recreating on water

HELENA – So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected 66,000 watercraft for aquatic invasive species. Of those, 35 […]

Montana Fishing Restrictions and Closures

If you’re heading to any of the following rivers to go fishing: Beaverhead River Big Hole River Bitterroot River Clark […]

Cheesy Rainbow Trout Ravioli Recipe

Okay, so you caught some rainbows, and you want to wow your friends and/or family with something different. We may […]

Bobcat stalks rabbit on busy golf course

Hey, if a bobcat is hungry, it’s going to hunt regardless of whether it is on a busy golf course […]

Montana Wildfire Update

Stay informed and vigilant with InciWeb, the ultimate source for up-to-date information on US wildfires. The screenshot below shows the […]

FWP News: RECENT GRIZZLY BEARS IN AREAS JUST OUTSIDE OF MISSOULA SERVE AS AN EXTRA REMINDER TO BE BEAR AWARE

MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of grizzly bears in different drainages just outside of Missoula […]

FWP News: PONDERA COUNTY ENTERS STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS

GREAT FALLS – Pondera County has entered Stage 1 fire restrictions, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has followed the […]

It’s never too early to plan for hunting camp

Time is flying by for many, and before we know it, it will be time to head to elk camp. […]

Why is it called the Sturgeon Moon?

You might have heard of the Sturgeon Moon that occurred last night–but have you wondered why it is called a […]

Monster Paddlefish Found Injured

Wow. A fish of a lifetime, for sure. Take a look at this post from the Arkansas Game and Fish […]

Coolers Full of Whitefish on Flathead Lake

Jens Gran took Ross Tate and Steve Vinal fishing for whitefish this morning in Skidoo Bay on Flathead Lake. They […]

FWP News: Partial closure lifted at Grant Marsh Fishing Access Site

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

Tennessee State Record Cutthroat Caught by 10-Year-Old

Meanwhile, in Tennessee…. Ten-year-old Palmer Tipton caught the new state record cutthroat at 4lbs 12oz. The fish was released in […]

Bear Attacks Climber

Well, this is terrifying…

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.1.23

The dog days have arrived to the Greater Yellowstone Area! Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better every […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.31.23

July 31, 2023

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good between Ponds 1 and 2 and Duck Creek in 11-20 feet of water on […]

Some walk on sunshine, some walk on water

July 31, 2023

Randy Travis sings a song called ‘He Walked on Water’, and the literal words of that chorus come to mind […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: How and When Did the Chinook or “King” Salmon Get into Fort Peck Reservoir?

July 29, 2023

How and When Did the Chinook or “King” Salmon Get into Fort Peck Reservoir? How many get stocked in there? […]

FWP News: License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity

Training season with wild birds on public lands begins Aug. 1 for residents HELENA –Anyone training bird dogs using game birds […]

FWP News: FWP to work with partners to determine cause of trout declines on rivers in southwest Montana

Studies to focus on fish mortality, origins and health HELENA – Dead trout. Sick trout. Trout with fungus on their skin. […]

Hunting Kestrel Up Close

Have you ever seen a hunting kestrel up close? Kestrels hunt mostly by watching from a high perch, then swooping […]

Floating in Florida vs Floating in Montana

This is why floating in Florida is a little different than floating in Montana… (click the image below)

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 7.27.23

Fresno is 64% full and declining. Walleye fishing is good. Concentrate on the main lake points on the south end. […]

Fishing news, Fishing reports, Fishing information on 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: Electric fence workshop scheduled in Red Lodge August 19

Free workshop will educate public on effective bear deterrent BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, in partnership with the U.S. […]

Holter Kokanee Success

Bill Lentz with Montana Tackle sent us the photo below from a returning customer named Steve G from Helena. Steve […]

Brett French Reports: Annual wolf report highlights divisions

There’s no doubt wolves are a controversial topic in the outdoor community. That fact was highlighted during a Wednesday Environmental […]

FWP News: Nuisance bears causing conflicts in Red Lodge

Bears getting into human or pet foods result in unnatural bear behavior and threats to human safety BILLINGS – Montana Fish, […]

Kansas Poacher Kills Moose and Lets It Rot After Attempting to Take Head