Aug 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Cheesy Rainbow Trout Ravioli Recipe

Okay, so you caught some rainbows, and you want to wow your friends and/or family with something different.  We may […]

Aug 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bobcat stalks rabbit on busy golf course

Hey, if a bobcat is hungry, it’s going to hunt regardless of whether it is on a busy golf course […]

Aug 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Montana Wildfire Update

Stay informed and vigilant with InciWeb, the ultimate source for up-to-date information on US wildfires. The screenshot below shows the […]

Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: RECENT GRIZZLY BEARS IN AREAS JUST OUTSIDE OF MISSOULA SERVE AS AN EXTRA REMINDER TO BE BEAR AWARE

MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of grizzly bears in different drainages just outside of Missoula […]

Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PONDERA COUNTY ENTERS STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS

GREAT FALLS – Pondera County has entered Stage 1 fire restrictions, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has followed the […]

Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

It’s never too early to plan for hunting camp

Time is flying by for many, and before we know it, it will be time to head to elk camp.  […]

Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Why is it called the Sturgeon Moon?

You might have heard of the Sturgeon Moon that occurred last night–but have you wondered why it is called a […]

Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Monster Paddlefish Found Injured

Wow.  A fish of a lifetime, for sure. Take a look at this post from the Arkansas Game and Fish […]

Aug 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Coolers Full of Whitefish on Flathead Lake

Jens Gran took Ross Tate and Steve Vinal  fishing for whitefish this morning in Skidoo Bay on Flathead Lake.  They […]

Aug 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Partial closure lifted at Grant Marsh Fishing Access Site

Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River access BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at Grant Marsh […]

Aug 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tennessee State Record Cutthroat Caught by 10-Year-Old

Meanwhile, in Tennessee…. Ten-year-old Palmer Tipton caught the new state record cutthroat at 4lbs 12oz.  The fish was released in […]

Aug 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bear Attacks Climber

Well, this is terrifying…

Aug 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.1.23

The dog days have arrived to the Greater Yellowstone Area! Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better every […]

Jul 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.31.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleye fishing is good between Ponds 1 and 2 and Duck Creek in 11-20 feet of water on […]

Jul 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Some walk on sunshine, some walk on water

Randy Travis sings a song called ‘He Walked on Water’, and the literal words of that chorus come to mind […]

Jul 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: How and When Did the Chinook or “King” Salmon Get into Fort Peck Reservoir?

How and When Did the Chinook or “King” Salmon Get into Fort Peck Reservoir? How many get stocked in there? […]

Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity

Training season with wild birds on public lands begins Aug. 1 for residents HELENA –Anyone training bird dogs using game birds […]

Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to work with partners to determine cause of trout declines on rivers in southwest Montana

Studies to focus on fish mortality, origins and health HELENA – Dead trout. Sick trout. Trout with fungus on their skin. […]

Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Hunting Kestrel Up Close

Have you ever seen a hunting kestrel up close? Kestrels hunt mostly by watching from a high perch, then swooping […]

Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Floating in Florida vs Floating in Montana

This is why floating in Florida is a little different than floating in Montana… (click the image below)

Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 7.27.23

Fresno is 64% full and declining. Walleye fishing is good. Concentrate on the main lake points on the south end. […]

Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fishing news, Fishing reports, Fishing information 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 […]

Jul 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Electric fence workshop scheduled in Red Lodge August 19

Free workshop will educate public on effective bear deterrent BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, in partnership with the U.S. […]

Jul 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Holter Kokanee Success

Bill Lentz with Montana Tackle sent us the photo below from a returning customer named Steve G from Helena.  Steve […]

Jul 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French Reports: Annual wolf report highlights divisions

There’s no doubt wolves are a controversial topic in the outdoor community. That fact was highlighted during a Wednesday Environmental […]

Jul 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Nuisance bears causing conflicts in Red Lodge

Bears getting into human or pet foods result in unnatural bear behavior and threats to human safety BILLINGS – Montana Fish, […]

Jul 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Kansas Poacher Kills Moose and Lets It Rot After Attempting to Take Head

A recent press release by Colorado Parks and Wildlife revealed a couple of things – 1. Integrity is important–you’re always […]

Jul 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Be Elk Aware

As August approaches, Montana’s fishing scene is thriving, but excitement is building as archery season draws near. The rut will […]

Jul 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.26.23

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

Jul 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Simple Salmon Sandwich

Have you caught Black Jaw Fever and need to call into work for some time on the water? Now is […]

Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Warm water prompts full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions on parts of some western and southwestern Montana streams

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions will be in effect […]

Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

What a Week on Flathead Lake

All the fish you see in this post were caught by Mo Fisch Matt McComb’s clients last week on Flathead […]

Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

UPDATE: West Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Fatality

West Yellowstone update: Following Saturday’s tragic human fatality from a grizzly bear encounter on the Buttermilk Trail, FWP staff have […]

Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on shooting range grant proposals

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on shooting range grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted through […]

Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fatal Grizzly Bear Mauling near West Yellowstone

In the morning hours of Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along with Montana Fish, Wildlife & […]

Jul 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PORTION OF MARSHALL CREEK WMA CLOSED DUE TO COLT FIRE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2023 SEELEY LAKE– Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks issued a temporary closure today on a portion […]

Jul 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.24.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleye fishing continues to be great around Ponds 2 and 3, in the river mouth and Pond 4 in […]

Jul 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.22.23

What’re you doing reading this? Go fish! Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better every day. Anglers are […]

Jul 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Keri Berg from Great Falls Catches First Salmon and……

Keri Berg from Great Falls went fishing with Scott Collinsworth and caught her first and second king salmon on Fort […]

Jul 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Super Salmon Sunday with Fred Stingley and Scott Collinsworth on Peck

The Captain and Fred Stingley of Glasgow joined Scott Collinsworth on his new boat, which he has rightly named “The […]

Jul 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tiber Walleye Fishing Tournament Results Are In!

We have the final results–What a great tournament! Congratulations to first place team, Lance Kresge and Dan Peterson!  

Jul 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Final Results Are In for the 2023 Hell Creek Walleye Fishing Tournament

The exhilarating finale of the 2023 Hell Creek Walleye Fishing Tournament is upon us! This highly anticipated event promised to […]

Jul 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tiber Walleye Tourney Day One Results

Here are the Tiber Walleye Tournament results for day one! ![pdf-embedder url=”https://www.montanaoutdoor.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Tiber-2023-day-1.pdf” title=”Tiber 2023 day 1″]

Jul 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Over 50 pounds leads First Day at Hell Creek Walleye Tournament

Congratulations to the day one leaders of the Hell Creek Fishing Tournament. Wyatt Griffin and Kirk Boyer are leading day […]

Jul 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Kokanees Are Back in Holter! Where Have They Been? What’s the Deal with the Trout, Walleye and Perch?

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger and The Captain have FWP Fisheries Biologist for Region 4, Adam Strainer […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

They Call Him “The Salmon Slayer”

Scott Collinsworth jumped in Bill Zarahdka’s “Time off” boat this morning for a salmon trip he won’t soon forget on […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter Education classes, Trapper Education field day scheduled in southwestern Montana

In-person classes offer hands-on training for new hunters and trappers BOZEMAN – Hunter Education classes and a Trapper Education field […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.20.23

Fresno is 70% full and the outflow is 3x greater than inflow. Walleye fishing is good. Try fishing near Browns […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Surplus elk permits available to sign up

HELENA – Hunters interested in signing up for elk permits left over from the permit drawing can do so between today, […]

Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Surplus drawing license and permit applications to be randomized

Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized […]