Nov 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Angler catches state record dubbed “Taugzilla”

There has been a new state record in Connecticut! Here’s content about the catch and release record blackfish from a […]

Nov 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

When you can’t find a runway

When you need a runway in Alaska, you use what is available…

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Quite a Day on Flathead for Big Sky Fishing Charters

Chris Mischke, owner & operator of Big Sky Fishing Charters, had quite a day last Saturday the 4th. Chris and […]

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 700

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District […]

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by Brent Beller, IDFG 11.7.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for November 7, 2023. The data for this report […]

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern Montana

BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates […]

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

5-Layer Venison Taco Bake Dip

Turn your venison into a 5-layer taco dip bake! Here’s how:

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

New South Dakota State Record Walleye

The day before Halloween, Aaron Schuck of Bismarck reeled in a new South Dakota state record walleye using a crank […]

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Wolverines Teeter on the Verge of “Threatened” Designation in the Contiguous U.S.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is facing a decision by the end of November regarding whether wolverines in the […]

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

New State Record 643lb Bear

Wow!  What a beast! Check out this state record that huntress Melissa tagged! Nice work!   NEW STATE RECORD: Melissa […]

Nov 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Looking for some hard water fishing motivation? We have some here!

In early 2021, Justin Teegarden from Helena had an incredible ice fishing experience on Fort Peck Reservoir, landing a remarkable […]

Nov 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 8 Results

One week is all that is left of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. Up to […]

Nov 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Fall Mack Days Stats Update – Website Down

Please see a message from CSKT’s Cynthia Bras-Benson regarding the latest update for 2023 Fall Mack Days below: Sorry everyone-the website […]

Nov 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

All-You-Can-Kill Elk Permits For Ranchers Proposed in WY

A proposed solution to the elk overpopulation issue in eastern Wyoming has stirred debate, as State Representative Bill Allemand, a […]

Nov 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Persistent Bear destroys state park visitor’s RV

In a truly astonishing event, a bear unleashed its might, tearing into the side of a camper at Gorges State […]

Nov 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

EARLY ICE IS NICE!!! by Montana Grant

Montana is a cold place. The weather can do just about anything. Our latest snow has many Icemen thinking about […]

Nov 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

BUNDLE YOUR DEER STEAKS!!! by Montana Grant

Anyone can just fry a steak. Pioneers just stuck chunks of steak on sharp sticks and lined them up around […]

Nov 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

NEVER ENOUGH BULL!!! by Montana Grant

Kirk Stovall is a lifelong Montana hunter. His hunting and shooting skills are exceptional. Kirk, aka “Shrapnel” can handle a […]

Nov 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

SNOW BLOWS!!! by Montana Grant

Montana is also known as BIG SNOW COUNTRY! This latest blast of white stuff proves that. We had a similar […]

Nov 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: Black Butte Copper Mine, Is it Right for Montana’s Outdoors?

Black Butte Copper Mine, Is it Right for Montana’s Outdoors? Downrigger Asks Some Tough Questions and Gets Some Surprising Answers! […]

Nov 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

A BUCK or BULL TOO FAR? by Montana Grant

I was talking to some long-range deer/elk hunters the other day. They were bragging about their “Long Shots”. Some of […]

Nov 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.2.23

Fresno is 25% full. Inflow 10 cfs and outflow 30 cfs. With the poor weather this week I did not […]

Nov 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13

GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a meeting in Lewistown to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 […]

Nov 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Join us for breakfast during Hunters’ Breakfast

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

Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

13 years old with a Bull Elk

13-year-old Cole Koon from Helena tagged a very nice bull this season. Way to go, Cole!

Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

MR. CORKSCREW!!! by Montana Grant

Deer come in all shapes and sizes. Mutations are not uncommon. All deer can have unique and unusual characteristics. This […]

Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District […]

Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Wyoming warden report reveals unusual tales

Each year the Wyomging Game and Fish Department publishes an annual warden report. The document contains a variety of information, […]

Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Coyote vs whitetail…on a golf course

You just never know what will happen when you play golf, and wildlife will not stop and wait until you […]

Nov 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bull elk lock antlers during fight [VIDEO]

It’s a bummer to see these big guys getting stuck together and not being able to get unstuck! It’s nice […]

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Hard Water Fishing–Coming Soon?

Most of the state got some snow already, but who is ready for some ice fishing?  We have some time […]

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP launches new migratory bird stamp, issues call for submissions

HELENA – To highlight the importance of wetland conservation, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching a new Migratory Bird Stamp. […]

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 280

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

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK

KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest […]

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation

HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five […]

Nov 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO

BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, […]

Oct 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

ALWAYS IN TOUCH!? by Montana Grant

Cellphones have changed so much about human behavior and our culture. At one time, not so long ago, our outside […]

Oct 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA

MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk […]

Oct 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bear vs. Bear Reflection

Just as some costumes might end up scaring you, this bear saw something that freaked it out. Check this out:

Oct 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: 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 […]

Oct 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 7 Results

Week seven of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake ended with a total of 14,255 lake […]

Oct 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana Grant

You arrived at your favorite stand at sunrise. Just as you settle in, you see antlers. All the preparation, planning, […]

Oct 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

12 Year-Old Gets a Buck

In a testament to youthful determination and the tradition of hunting, 12-year-old Moxen Ophus, from Lewistown, achieved a remarkable feat […]

Oct 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bull elk DOWN–Captain UP

Sunday morning was blessed in more ways than one today for the Captain.  Up at 6, bull down by 8! […]

Oct 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

IF IT DOESN” T KILL YOU… by Montana Grant

Wildlife in the Wild can take your life. Not all the critters in nature are from Disneyland. Many are just […]

Oct 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

BEAN MEAN!!! by Montana Grant

Hunters, campers, fishermen, and pioneers survived on BEANS! Boiled, baked, raw, mashed, or in soups and stews. Sacks of beans […]

Oct 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: Hunters! Do You Want More Hunting Access to Private Land?

Hunters! Do You Want More Hunting Access to Private Land? Listen to This Week’s Podcast. That Access is Closer to […]

Oct 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

BULL STROGANOFF!!! by Montana Grant

Big Game has many great recipes. One important thing to consider is finding ways to make the meat more tender […]

Oct 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Fishing reg changes worry 2 commissioners

Proposed changes to fishing regulations on southwestern Montana rivers concerned two Fish and Wildlife Commissioners at a recent meeting. As […]

Oct 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website

HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & […]