Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

Canyon Ferry: Rainbow action has slowed down as they are heading away from shore. A few are still being caught […]

Idaho poachers convicted for illegally hunting elk near Arco

We don’t particularly like to share negative news as much as we like to share positive news, but it is […]

FWP News: Bear safety training event happening in Bozeman

FWP to host bear awareness workshop on June 13 to teach bear safety skills BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks […]

Spicy Perch with Bell Peppers and Lemon

If you have been reeling in the perch, here is an incredibly tasty-looking recipe for you to try. Click the […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Outdoors Has a Secret Admirer! Do You Know Who it is?

May 20, 2023

So, who is Montana’s secret admirer? This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast Downrigger Dale decided to find out. I […]

Don’t be like Gail and Corey – Poachers busted for killing two bear cubs

What is wrong with people? That is rhetorical. A mother, 52-year-old Gail Freer and her 29-year-old son, Corey Loving II, […]

Smoked Hatch Green Chile Meatloaf Recipe

If meatloaf is your thing, and you have some elk to cook up, then this recipe is for you:

Yellowstone River Fishing Report by Montana Angler 5.18.23

Current Conditions: The Yellowstone River is high and will likely be in runoff mode for several more weeks. The Months Ahead: Runoff […]

Fishing Report for Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs 5.18.23

Fresno is full of water and surface temp mainly in the sixties. The water is stained. Walleye fishing is good […]

Dive deep into the fishing world 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 […]

Catfish on Peterson Point

Did you know that the largest and most important catfish to sport fishermen in Montana is the native channel catfish […]

Nelson Dredge was Good Thursday

Tom Burch, Brian Olson and the Captain caught some walleyes on Thursday, and they have pictures to prove it! Nice […]

FWP News: FWP takes closer look at licensing mistake, makes allowances for three license types

HELENA – After a closer review of the licenses that were mistakenly over-drawn last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is […]

Kootenai River Fishing Report by Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler May 15-23, 2023

Kootenai River Flow: 9,200 Cubic Feet per second 2 foot visibility, 42 degrees. Koocanusa Inflow: 30,000 cfs, Fisher river flow: 1100 cfs, […]

Brett French reports: Stillwater River trout numbers hold despite last June’s historic flood

Last June several streams in southern Montana hit historic high flows. One of those was the Stillwater River, just outside […]

Revisit 2023-2024 Approved Fishing Contests

In case you needed a refresher of the lineup of Montana fishing contests for 2023-2024, here you go: approved-2023-open-water-fishing-contest2.28.2023

Take the ****** bait

NOTE THAT THERE IS SWEARING IN THE FOLLOWING VIDEO – IF YOU GET OFFENDED BY FISHING FRUSTRATIONS VIA SWEARING, PLEASE […]

FWP News: FWP to fix mistake in moose, big horn sheep draw

HELENA – A mistake in last week’s drawing for some moose and big horn sheep licenses will result in fewer licenses […]

FWP News: SNAKE PROGRAM AT FIRST PEOPLES BUFFALO JUMP STATE PARK

Great Falls – First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will host a program on snakes at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. […]

Venison Hot Pockets

Did you know that Paul and David Merage dreamt up microwavable “sandwiches” back in the 1970s that we now know […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.17.23

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

8 Close Call Bison Encounters

It’s just about that time of year at national parks. We want to remind everybody to not approach bison wherever […]

Bozeman Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge involving sheds

A Bozeman man pleaded guilty to felony charges that stemmed from him collecting antlers “outside legal dates for areas west […]

Lake Trout Chowder, Anyone?

In honor of the May 2023 catch and release of the world-record lake trout caught in Colorado (click here), we […]

FWP News: YELLOW TAG PADDLEFISH SEASON STARTS MAY 15 – FIRST DAY IS A CATCH-AND-RELEASE DAY ONLY AT INTAKE

The 2023 yellow tag paddlefishing season on the Yellowstone River and Missouri River downstream of Fort Peck Reservoir starts Monday, […]

Colorado angler shatters state and world record with lake trout catch

A father, Scott Enloe, and son, Hunter, went out fishing in early May, and what a catch Pops made! Scott […]

A cure for poison ivy?

Poison ivy and poison oak oils are no joke! Check out this outdoor enthusiast’s suggestion for anybody who is allergic […]

2023 Spring Mack Days Final Results 5.15.23

The 2023 Spring Mack Days final day of the fishing competition on Flathead Lake was Saturday, May 13th, with a […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.15.23

Canyon Ferry: Rainbows are being caught from shore on the north end of the reservoir at the Outhouse, Shannon and Hellgate […]

Mountain lion found in chicken coop swats at 11-year-old

If you have chickens in a coop that isn’t completely fenced in on top and sides, then you definitely want […]

Man directs son to shoot grizzly believing it was black bear

Here is a reminder to make sure you know what you’re shooting while you’re out hunting. A man in Wyoming […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Thinking Outside the Box with Neal Cote

May 13, 2023

Have You Ever Felt Like the Only One on the Lake or River That is NOT Catching Anything is YOU? […]

FWP News: Nonresident hunters can sign up between May 15 and June 30 for Alternate’s List

HELENA – Beginning May 15 and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register their name to the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. […]

FWP News: Drawing results now available

HELENA – The drawings for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison licenses are complete. There are a few ways […]

Cheating duo in walleye tournament sentenced

These guys…. I don’t even want to make them even more famous by mentioning their names here again, but the […]

The Best Damn Walleye Recipe…ever

We all have our favorite ways to eat what we catch, and we might even think we found the perfect […]

Extremely rare black bear caught on camera

There are some interesting critters roaming around out there! Check out this incredibly rare sighting of a piebald black bear […]

Are you looking to land the giants of the water? Tune in to 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 […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.11.23

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

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 5.11.23

Fresno is full of water. Water is stained temps in 50-60s. Walleye fishing is good. Jigging in 5’-10’ of water […]

Brett French reports: FWP changes bonus point system without notifying public

During this year’s drawings for special permits, hunters who purchase bonus points had better odds of drawing. Instead of waiting […]

FWP News: Avoid conflicts with wildlife as WMAs open May 15

HELENA – Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open at noon on May 15. The long winter and heavy snowpack […]

Trophy Walleye Heaven on Fort Peck

The Captain was walleye fishing on Fort Peck this week. It was as close to walleye heaven as you can […]

CPW euthanizes bear that repeatedly entered Colorado Springs home; a homeowner cited for feeding big game

Just when you get thirsty in the middle of the night and head to your kitchen to be confronted by […]

FWP News: FWP to host free beginner fly fishing classes in Bozeman

Classes available for youth and adults BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host several fly fishing classes in Bozeman […]

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 520

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

Youth Shooting Sports and Outdoor Sports Expo, May 21

The Youth Shooting Sports and Outdoor Expo is a free live shooting event open to the public that will take […]

Venison Pizza Bombs Recipe