Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Turkey Tuesday: 5 Not-So-Common Facts about Turkeys
It’s Turkey Tuesday, and we have five interesting facts about turkeys you may not have known: Female turkeys don’t gobble, […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ice Fishing Kid Reels In A Big One!
Not only is this every ice fishing kid’s dream, but it is every ice fishing adult’s dream! What a shock […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Stuck Buck Spotted Swinging in the Air
Three Ohio guys had a wild surprise when they spotted a deer soaring through the air. Turns out, the poor […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ditch the Chicken–Go for the Duck!
Even if you’re not a fan of duck meat, these are definitely worth a try!
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter Education in-person field day for online students set for March 2 in Billings
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Hunter Education field day for students who take the course online […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Elk captured in Highland Mountains test negative for brucellosis
BUTTE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Highland Mountains south of Butte as part of […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
ONE FLY!!! by Montana Grant
Have you ever been down to one fly, lure, or bait? They do have a voluntary One Fly fishing tournament […]
Feb 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.5.24
Canyon Ferry: Action was a bit slow over the weekend. Rainbows and walleye are being caught out from the Silos in 20 […]
Feb 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Avalanche covers ski hill
Avalanche paths in Montana can vary in size, from small, localized slides to large, destructive avalanches that impact entire valleys. […]
Feb 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
SCHOOL OF FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Initiating a strike is half of the fisherman’s battle. Anglers can copy, or mimic, scents, movement, color/light, texture, sound/vibration, and […]
Feb 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hell Creek Marina Update, Feb 4
February 4: Due to the rain, there is an inch of water on the ice, which makes the pressure ridges […]
Feb 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
HOOK OUTS!!! by Montana Grant
Hooking a fish is one thing, unhooking a fish is another. Sharp hooks are designed to penetrate hard cartilage in […]
Feb 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
PERCH BAIT!!! by Montana Grant
Yellow Perch are experts at stealing baits. Maggots are soft, Mealworms fall apart easily, and worms are easily picked off […]
Feb 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Are You an Outdoors Woman?
Do You Want to Become One? Do You Know Someone That Would or Should Become One? Do You Just Want […]
Feb 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
A simple solution for returning a sled
Get ready to be amazed by a dad’s ingenuity! Here is an inventive video showcasing a dad’s clever solution for […]
Feb 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
UV is WHAT FISH SEE!!! by Montana Grant
Ultraviolet Light is a high frequency light band that humans cannot see. The good news is that Critters and fish […]
Feb 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Mountain Lion Filmed with Cat in Mouth
House cats are clearly also on the menu for these big cats. Check out this aggressive lion that is definitely […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests for 2024
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2024 open […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
FISH CHUNKS!!! by Montana Grant
Fish are wonderful to eat. The protein and nutrition that fish provides are essential to the human body. We all […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Elk population surges south of Red Lodge following 2021 Robertson Draw fire
In 2021 a 30,000-acre wildland fire spread across the Beartooth Mountains south of Red Lodge. Two years later, new growth […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 2.1.24
Fresno is 21% full. Fishing is slow. For walleyes best bet is in the darker hours. Jig and place tip […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Five Interesting Facts About Elk
Researchers just discovered something wild about elk – turns out, their anklebones make a unique cracking or popping noise as […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Reminder: Field Day Requirement for Hunting Licenses
Reminder: As of January 1, 2024, FWP changed things up for young hunters aged 12 to 17. They added a […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Confidence matters more than size–sometimes
If you have heard of people saying they identify as certain genders or even objects, and you believe that, then […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ammo-buying freedom restored in California
In ammo news out side of Montana… A recent ruling in the District of Southern California just flipped the script […]
Feb 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Becoming an Outdoors Woman
Curious about what’s in store for this weekend’s episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast? Look no further – we’ve got […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
From Cheating Angler to Cleared Hunter: Cominsky’s Legal Journey
Looks like Chase Cominsky’s had quite the rollercoaster ride with the law. First, he was caught up in that fishing […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Coyote showdown with elk hunter
Have you ever been bothered by a coyote when you’re hunting elk? Coyotes are territorial animals and may exhibit aggressive […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Monster Muskie Pulled Through Ice by 10-Year-Old
When 10-year-old Rice Lake, Wisconsin Leah Saffert pulled a giant muskie through the ice at Lake of the Woods, and […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
They go to Florida, too
Okay, so it isn’t just Yellowstone National Park that these people go to….smh These videos get old, we know, but […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Big Sky Boneheads Features The Captain on Podcast
Big Sky Boneheads featured The Captain (aka Mark Ward), who is the visionary behind our very own Montana Outdoor Radio […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Caught on Camera: Swan Range Avalanche
Check out this cool avalanche footage from the Swan Range, filmed by Chris Mischke of Big Sky Fishing Charters while […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Near death on the ice: Check the ice
Just a reminder to BE CAREFUL ON THE ICE. We found some footage that will leave you scratching your head […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bear vs. Dirt Bikers
Sometimes, you’re just darn lucky with wildlife encounters. Have you ever encountered a bear while you were out dirt biking […]
Jan 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
ICE GEAR IN TOW!!! by Montana Grant
How much gear is enough when hitting the ice? Being comfortable is important but too much stuff is just too […]
Jan 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hell Creek Marina Ice and Fishing Update, January 30
January 30 update: The ice thickness is still the same. There is slush on top due to melting snow. Pressure […]
Jan 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
Giant Fort Peck Walleye
Don Wilkins has been hitting the ice on Fort Peck Reservoir quite often lately. Like any angler, he’s experienced his […]
Jan 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
4th Annual Ducks on Ice Fishing Tournament, Feb 17
Jan 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
Winter Fly Fishing: Everything You Need to Know
While fly fishing might not be everyone’s cup of tea, those who take to it swear by its magic. If […]
Jan 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
MAKING MAGGOTS with Montana Grant
Maggots are great fish bait. Icemen use them for catching perch, trout, and panfish. Hooks tipped with these tasty morsels […]
Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 110
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
A lucky boat recovery!
Wow–this angler had a lucky break after a huge wave tossed him out of his boat! View this post […]
Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet to review southwest Montana wolf quota
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 3 p.m., to […]
Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.29.24
Canyon Ferry: Fishing out from the Silos and Duck Creek has been productive for rainbows, walleyes and perch. Around the Silos […]
Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
PERCIDAE!!! by Montana Grant
Perch are a common fish found in many of North Americas freshwater lakes, ponds, and rivers. They are a popular […]
Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.28.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (January 28, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]
Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Five very UNIQUE wildlife mounts
Check out these mounts that are not just impressive but downright legendary! Get ready to be blown away by five […]
Jan 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
Possible Rabies Outbreak in AZ
Arizona’s Saguaro National Park in Tucson is on high alert after reports of deceased animals and unusual wildlife behavior, raising […]
Jan 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: INFORMATIONAL FISHERIES MEETING PLANNED IN PLENTYWOOD
PLENTYWOOD – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will be holding an informational fisheries meeting at the Sheridan County Library Jubilee Room […]
Jan 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
SITTING ON THE ICE!!! by Montana Grant
Comfort is critical when ice fishing. If you get cold or uncomfortable, you will have a miserable day. Choosing a […]