Angela Montana, Author at Montana Outdoor

If you’re on this page, you’re most likely not vegan….however, if you are vegan, it is probably safe to assume […]

REMINDER: Glacier National Park Reservations – Summer 2023

Just a reminder that if you’re planning on heading to Glacier National Park this summer, here is some information you […]

Bull fight!

Sometimes, you end up in the right place at the right time to see something pretty amazing… Click the image […]

Bear poses for 400 selfies

Humans aren’t the only ones who are all about selfies. A bear in Colorado, according to City of Boulder Open […]

This Week The Montana Outdoor Podcast Gives You a Peek Into The Life of a Fishing Guide

February 18, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to turn your favorite hobby into a career? Would that be […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson – 2.17.23

February 17, 2023

Walleye and northern fishing on Fresno is fair. This time of year the water temps are cool and oxygen levels […]

Brett French reports: FWP moves to stock white crappie in Tongue River Reservoir

February 17, 2023

Tongue River Reservoir was once celebrated as the top crappie fishery in the state. The record black and white crappie […]

FWP News: Trapping seasons closed for bobcat and marten on Feb 15

February 16, 2023

Per FWP, bobcat and marten trapping closed in Regions 1, 2 and 3 last night. HELENA – Trapping season for […]

FWP News: FWP NORTHWEST MONTANA CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MEET FEB. 23

February 16, 2023

KALISPELL — The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 Citizen Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Feb. 23 at the […]

FWP Hunting and Fishing Highlights

Highlights Hunting and fishing license year begins March 1 Hunting regulations available early this year FWP to set up hunter/bowhunter […]

Big Pike Under Ice at Peck

Don and Beckie Wilkins, who are featured on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, fished Fort Peck last weekend and caught. […]

FWP News: Hunting for female mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 213

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

FWP News: FWP CONTINUES RECREATION PLANNING PROCESS FOR FISH CREEK AREA WEST OF MISSOULA

Attend an upcoming public meeting to see draft strategies and provide input ALBERTON — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is working […]

FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 15

GREAT FALLS – The deadline for Smith River float application is Feb. 15. The permit drawing will be held on Feb. […]

FWP News: New boat validation decals required

Correction: Please see the press release immediately below for a correction on expiring boat validation decals New boat validation decals required […]

Bucks

Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s the Month of Love, and we wanted to share something we love. Bucks. We also wanted […]

Big Walleye by Youngsters on Fort peck

Haley Herbold Young sent us these pictures of Quinn, 8, and Bennett, 4, on Monday when they went out checking […]

Trappers Rock

Did you know that trapping is the most effective form of wildlife management? Anything you learn about trapping should not […]

FWP News: FWP BEGINS SCOPING PERIOD FOR PROPOSED WINIFRED AREA CONSERVATION EASEMENT

GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks is preparing a draft environmental assessment for a proposed conservation easement (CE) […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 2.13.23

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]

Utah anglers set 11 state records in 2022

Utah had a big year for state records in 2022, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. They had […]

Poacher claims he is “addicted to the venison”

A Michigan man, 55 year-old Scott Kevin Meisterheim, told a Conservation Officer that he “is not the most ethical hunter, […]

NEW Montana Outdoor Podcast: Valentines & Love in the Outdoors

February 11, 2023

A New Montana Outdoor Podcast Just Dropped This Morning! Click to Listen to: Valentines & Love in the Outdoors On […]

Recap of the 2023 Frenchtown Pond Kids Fishing Clinic

February 10, 2023

Mike Violette, an avid ice angler, helps out with the 2023 Frenchtown Pond Kids Ice Fishing Clinic every year, and […]

Bison and snowmobilers too close for comfort

February 10, 2023

Yikes! Check out these snowmobilers at Yellowstone National Park a few years ago. To me, it looks like a young […]

Making carp taste like trout

February 10, 2023

Many people have not eaten carp, but they have heard it is not appealing. However, this recipe is convincing you […]

Nelson and Fresno Fishing Report by Brian Olson 2.8.23

Fresno is currently about 40% full, pretty normal for this time of year. Walleye fishing is best during the low […]

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet in person February 22 in Helena

Correction: A press release on Feb. 8 incorrectly stated that the meeting would be only on Zoom. Public can comment […]

Brett French reports, “Road trip to Yellowstone: Some things don’t change”

In 1907 a young group of Butte residents took a road trip to Yellowstone National Park. One traveler, James Murphy, […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 2.8.23

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

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet February 22

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Feb. 22 via Zoom. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. The […]

DWR implements emergency statewide restrictions for shed hunting

If you were thinking of heading to Utah to go shed hunting, you definitely want to read this first. Utah […]

How to catch more walleye through the ice

Again, everybody has their own tips and tricks for catching more fish, and here is a suggestion from an ice […]

Poaching is ILLEGAL, and Colorado doesn’t take it lightly

Many people believe that punishments for poachers are not hefty enough. I, personally, believe that is true–and so does Colorado […]

Fort Peck Ice Fishing Success

Shannon and Tommy Gonzales from Nashua caught some nice fish over the weekend at Fort Peck. They also ended up […]

FWP News: Chronic wasting disease detected in Great Falls mule deer buck

First confirmed case of CWD within Great Falls city limits GREAT FALLS – Wildlife health staff with Montana Fish Wildlife & […]

Hunter has bizarre story about recovering his buck and the number ’14’

How do you choose a favorite number? We have a story for you that might even make you want to […]

Blogger fined $18,500 for cooking and eating shark illegally

When people start blogging (or vlogging), they tend to want to make money from it. However, a person named Tizi […]

Montana Ski/Snowboard Resort Update 2.7.23

Open Resort Name Snowfall 24h Base Depth Open Trails Open Lifts Big Sky 5 hours ago – 48-76″ Packed Powder […]

The Super Simple Walleye Rice Bowl Recipe

If you are ready for something different to make with your walleye, you will check out this super simple and […]

FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons closes Wolf Management Unit 313

HELENA – The hunting and trapping of wolves in Wolf Management Unit (WMU) 313 will close at noon Feb. 7. The […]

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions remains open in Lion Management Unit 313

HELENA – A closure notice was sent out earlier today informing hunters that Lion Management Unit (LMU) 313 would close to […]

Dog Excited to go Ice Fishing

People talk about raising kids right by bringing them up fishing, hunting and trapping, but how about the dogs? Check […]

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.6.23

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]

Rock Creek Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle 2.3.23