Dec 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

DEAD or ALIVE? by Montana Grant

Christmas Trees are an annual tradition for many. The tree symbolizes the festive holiday season. Evergreens are green all year. […]

Dec 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: What Is Wrong with Montana’s Mule Deer?

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast you host Downrigger Dale talks to the Regional Director of the Montana Mule […]

Dec 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

30.2 Pound Pike

Here is a picture of a 30.2 pound pike that Keith Fank recently caught on December 3rd near Helena. He […]

Dec 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Native Energy Bars!!! by Montana Grant

Pemmican is a delicious and energizing food for the trail. Today you might consider it a Jerky dessert. This treat […]

Dec 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.7.23

Fresno is 25% full and Nelson is 80% full, both are iced over. Some ice fishing is happening in the […]

Dec 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Walleye

Brian Olson was fishing at Fort Peck and sent us this photo and message of a walleye that was caught […]

Dec 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Not all days are good days

You may have seen the video of the moose that had a pretty good day after its legs were freed […]

Dec 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet December 14

Training session scheduled for December 13 HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, at the […]

Dec 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Cash reward increased to $21K for information on wolverine killed illegally in southwestern Montana

WISDOM – Several organizations have offered to contribute additional funding to raise the cash reward for information on a wolverine killed illegally northwest […]

Dec 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Insight from proposed hunting regulation changes

Montana hunters have a lot of information from Fish, Wildlife & Parks to wade through if they want to keep […]

Dec 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by Brent Beller | IDFG 12.5.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for December 5th, 2023. The data for this report […]

Dec 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

A Helping Hand…to some Legs

Sometimes, you just need some help.  At least, this was the case for this moose.

Dec 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Trapping for all fisher to close in Bitterroot Fisher Management Unit

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all fisher will close in Bitterroot Fisher […]

Dec 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP Director issues statement on proposed ballot initiative

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple issued a statement following news coverage of a ballot initiative […]

Dec 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.5.23

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (December 5, 2023) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com  CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]

Dec 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Happy Hump Day

When your dog is impatient….

Dec 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Salmon Casserole Recipe

Did you have Blackjaw Fever this year, and did you bring some salmon home?  It was rampant and highly contagious […]

Dec 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

2024 Edition of Montana Reel Craft Pass

How It Works This pass is for anyone that loves beer, enjoys travel, and has a passion for adventure! When […]

Dec 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MUZZLELOADER HERITAGE SEASON OPENS SATURDAY

HELENA – Muzzleloader heritage season opens on Saturday, Dec. 9, and runs through Dec. 17. This season is for heritage muzzleloaders […]

Dec 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 130

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Dec 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

SO, YOUR BUDDY CAN’T CLEAN… by Montana Grant

Fish or game! We have all had buddies that lack skills when it comes to cleaning harvested game or fish. […]

Dec 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

BACKFIRE!!! by Montana Grant

Sportsmen love to play tricks on each other. There is no limit to the creativity that Tricksters will take. The […]

Dec 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

R4: HUNTER NUMBERS AND BIG GAME HARVEST LOWER AS GENERAL SEASON ENDS IN NORTH-CENTRAL MONTANA

GREAT FALLS – Although the number of hunters passing through FWP’s Augusta check station in 2023 increased from levels seen in […]

Dec 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: WARDENS SEEK INFORMATION ON FIVE DEER POACHED NEAR GREAT FALLS

GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on five deer that were shot and abandoned […]

Dec 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Easy Campfire Meals

It’s snowmobile season in parts of Montana, and for those die hard riders, we have some great campfire meals for […]

Dec 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Stand your ground!!!! by Montana Grant

Tree stand hunting is a strategy used by many big game hunters. Before tree stands, hunters used blinds, drives, or […]

Dec 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Group of white deer filmed

Wow.  Have you ever seen anything like this before? Some people think it is fake, but other people are 100% […]

Dec 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Backcountry cabins tied to Yellowstone’s history

In the early years of Yellowstone National Park, soldiers in the U.S. Army patrolled the backcountry for poachers. To shelter […]

Dec 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FISHING WITH JIMMY!!! by Montana Grant

President Jimmy Carter loved to fly fish! He had an addiction and really enjoyed the simplicity of catching some trout. […]

Dec 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: Depending on Who You Talk to, the Recent Court Ruling on Shortening the Wolf Trapping Season Seems to be a Bit Misguided or is it?

Depending on Who You Talk to, the Recent Court Ruling on Shortening the Wolf Trapping Season Seems to be a […]

Dec 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

R1: General hunting season ends in northwest Montana with similar check station results as last year

KALISPELL — Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season wrapped up last weekend and the harvest results at check stations in […]

Dec 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

R6: Northeast Montana Havre check station results for the 2023 Season

HAVRE- The results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre check station for the 2023 hunting season. The […]

Dec 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 11.30.23

Fresno is 25% full and Nelson is 80% full. Both reservoirs have a thin layer of ice. I have received […]

Dec 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Eastern MT Cactus Buck

MORS follower Trent Hansen tagged a beauty of a mule deer buck he harvested in eastern Montana this season.  This […]

Dec 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

REMINDER: DRAFT GRAY WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN

FWP solicits public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of […]

Dec 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

CATCH AND DECEASED!!! by Montana Grant

Some fishermen almost never keep or kill a fish. They appreciate the resource and get used to not eating their […]

Dec 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Recapping the Season on our Last Hunters’ Breakfast Episode for 2023

Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]

Nov 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

SMOKIN!! by Montana Grant

Montanans are always smoking something! There are so many choices to use. Wild game, turkeys, jerky, steaks, roasts, and loins. […]

Nov 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Teamwork!

If you were looking for something positive, involving teamwork, to see on the internet on this last day of November, […]

Nov 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Meat, Pictures and Memories

Eddy Knowles of Missoula shared a post on Facebook summarizing his 2023 hunting season. Let us know how your season […]

Nov 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Pulled Canada Goose Recipe

Just when you think your meals are getting redundant, you come across this recipe for pulled Canada goose! Let us […]

Nov 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

R3: GENERAL SEASON ENDS WITH MILD WEATHER, MIXED HUNTER SUCCESS IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA

BOZEMAN – Hunter success in southwestern Montana continued to trend mostly at or below average during the latter half of […]

Nov 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Very nice bull elk taken this season

The Hunt Montana Facebook page shared a photo and caption of Adeline Richardson’s bull from the 2023 season. @halfass_houndswoman strikes […]

Nov 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

When your fish gets away…

When you lose a fish on your line, we have all probably felt like this at one time… (click image […]

Nov 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.28.23

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

Nov 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 11.28.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for November 28th, 2023. The data for this report […]

Nov 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to postpone hearing on upland game bird hunting regulations, seasons

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission hearing originally scheduled for Dec. 14 on the proposed regulations governing upland game […]

Nov 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

A Few Survival Tips

Venturing into the great outdoors is thrilling, but being prepared is the key to unlocking a safe and unforgettable experience. […]

Nov 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bear Stew Recipe

If bear is in your freezer and on your mind, check out this bear stew recipe you can try.  It […]

Nov 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on several items

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on several environmental assessments (EAs) and changes to Administrative […]