Feb 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Glendive Gets Locked and Loaded
This week, on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale speaks with Andy Mansoor, CEO of Brixtel Defense along with two […]
Feb 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
DYING ON THE ICE!!! by Montana Grant
No fish is worth dying over. The same is true when talking about hunting, backpacking, or any outdoor recreation adventure. […]
Feb 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Upland bird proposals draw many comments
Amendments that would delay nonresident upland game bird hunting and dog training in Montana drew pages of comments from hunters. […]
Feb 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Venison Lasagna, Anybody?
Indulge in a twist on a classic favorite with this Venison Lasagna recipe. Savor the wild game essence in every […]
Feb 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: MONTANA STATE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD TO MEET FEBRUARY 26
HELENA – The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board will meet virtually through Zoom on Feb. 26 at 9:30 a.m. The meeting […]
Feb 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Wolf trapping season set to close Feb. 15 in much of Montana
Closure mandated by court order, appeal pending HELENA – Wolf trapping season is set to close in Montana Fish, Wildlife […]
Feb 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
Foiled! by Montana Grant
Aluminum foil is a wonderful and versatile product. It is produced in rolls but can be folded and flattened. I […]
Feb 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bizarre string of events involving fish and tape result in juvenile facing legal actions
Imagine if you stopped at an ATM machine to grab some cash an discovered a fish taped to the screen…that […]
Feb 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP reopens public comment period for draft grizzly bear and wolf management plans
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is reopening the public comment period for the 2024 Grizzly Bear Management Plan and […]
Feb 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Whitetail buck vs. coyote
While interactions between whitetail bucks and coyotes are not uncommon, bucks typically use their antlers and size to intimidate rather […]
Feb 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Getting your boat in the water is not easy for everybody…
There is a checklist of things you need to be aware of when you’re backing your boat into the water […]
Feb 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
WHERE TO GO!? by Montana Grant
As we survive the Winter chill, many of us need to be thinking about Where To Go! I am not […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024 Spring Mack Days-Just one month away!
Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded in the […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
When you unexpectedly capture cool footage
Have you ever been filming something, and, all of the sudden, something happens that puts you at the right time […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet virtually February 16
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting scheduled for Feb. 16 will be held virtually only. The meeting will […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.12.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP announces changes to the reservation processes at state parks
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will implement changes this year to the reservation process for state park sites. The […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions closes in Lion Management Units 204, 304, 421 and 448
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of mountain lions will close or have already closed in […]
Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
Do Herbivores Eat Meat? The Answer May Surprise You
Deer eating bird eggs? It happens. Here's why herbivores sometimes consume meat — and what drives this bizarre feeding behavior in the wild.
Feb 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
MOONIACS!!! by Montana Grant
Earth’s moon is an amazing thing. The orbiting satellite impacts our electromagnetic fields, tides, weather, and calendar. Throughout time, people […]
Feb 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
LIVING SHORELINES!!! by Montana Grant
Watersheds in Montana are being used and loved to death. People are buying watershed property before any other land. Once […]
Feb 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
THE BEST FISH CHOWDER!!! by Montana Grant
Years ago, I remember watching a movie at school about catching fish in the Great Lakes. The Icemen were using […]
Feb 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
Sanders County Ice Angler Recovery Efforts in Progress
Please see the alert below from the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office: On 02/08/2024 a male that was ice fishing and […]
Feb 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: You are About to be Guided Through the Woods Like You Have Never Been Before!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to Cory Medlinger of Superior Hardwoods of Montana […]
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
New wolf pack in California formally named
In case you haven’t heard, there is a new wolf pack in California. Here is what CDFW posted on YouTube […]
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Pulled Canada Goose Sandwich
How about some pulled pork….wait! Let’s try some some Canada goose instead!
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: TEACHERS INVITED TO AQUATIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP IN WEST GLACIER
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a free aquatic education workshop for teachers this spring in West Glacier. […]
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
SPRING TURKEY TIME IS … by Montana Grant
Just around the corner. One of the main challenges for Tom Turkey success is realistic calling. The best turkey call […]
Feb 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 2.8.24
Fresno is 22% full. Fish the basin area of the lake for best results. The dam portion is fishing the […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast talks with Superior Hardwoods of MT
If you have heard of Superior Hardwoods of Montana, but you haven’t actually learned about what they offer, you definitely […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Fort Peck Dam water releases possible
This spring, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may conduct its test releases of water from Fort Peck Dam. The […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 14
Changes in place for 2024 float season Correction: Link to FWP-approved, portable, hard-sided toilets list has been updated Changes in place […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Thirsty Thursday: SUPER Simple Camping Cocktail
It’s Thirsty Thursday, and the simpler the camping drink, the better. If you are short on space, grab a bottle […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
When Snail Mail Leads to Solving Deer Poaching Case
Whether it’s through personal interactions, dispatch reports, social media posts, phone tips, or even traditional written letters, every lead sent […]
Feb 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Elephant Attacks Tourist Vehicle
Imagine if Yellowstone National Park had elephants that the tourists were approaching like they do bison, bears and elk. It’s […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Venison Cowboy Casserole
Saddle up, because we’re about to take your taste buds on a wild ride with a Venison Cowboy Casserole! This […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to discuss wolf quotas in western Montana
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Friday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Rhode Island Rainbow Trout Record Smashed
With Montana news being our focus, we also like sharing fishing, hunting and trapping news from other areas. Here’s a […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Mountain Lion Caught on Camera at Vail Property
This big cat needs a good meal and seems to be very interested in this particular location. Check out this […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Deer Hunting to Duck Hunting to Deer Hunting
A seasoned deer hunter decides to shake things up and try his hand at bird hunting…but that is the only […]
Feb 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hell Creek Marina Ice Update, February 6
All of the snowmelt and standing water from the rain has frozen back up. There are still a few spots […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
Down goes the Bison
Even the majestic bison have a hard time walking on ice! #relatable Sometimes, people are similar to bison–who knew?
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 3
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 3 as of […]
Feb 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons close in Region 4
Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of […]
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 […]