Oct 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to host CWD sampling trainings in southwestern Montana

ree events will provide hands-on training for hunters BOZEMAN – Staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host three events […]

Oct 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.16.23

Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing has slowed down with a few being caught out from the Silos in the river channel in […]

Oct 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.16.23

The 2023 season is slowly wrapping up in the Greater Yellowstone Area  Montana Hebgen: The dry fly fishing on the lake […]

Oct 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

END OF THE ROAD!!! by Montana Grant

Roadkill is a sad reality of travelling along Montana highways. Interstates are particularly dangerous for wild critters. Some Big Sky […]

Oct 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

BAD TIMING!!! by Montana Grant

Hunting is about being in the right place at the right time. Some call this LUCK! All hunters wonder if […]

Oct 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

CAMP PILLOWS!!! by Montana Grant

Young hunters used to be able to sleep in the dirt, against a tree, without a blanket, and no pillow […]

Oct 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: What is a Master Hunter? A Hunter That is Very Skilled?

What is a Master Hunter? A Hunter That is Very Skilled? That is Knowledgeable? That is an Excellent Shot? You’re […]

Oct 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Youngster Catches 13.2 Walleye. His First!

Kai Hinderager from Fort Shaw caught his first big fish while fishing with his dad, Ty, at Tiber Reservoir on […]

Oct 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Great Day at Nelson Reservoir

Brian Olson from the Brian Olson Outdoor Report and the Captain from Montana Outdoor fished Nelson Reservoir on Friday and […]

Oct 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fair weather for antelope season opener in south-central Montana

Harvest and hunter numbers similar to 2022, below long-term average BILLINGS – Fair weather across south-central Montana over the opening weekend […]

Oct 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

CANNED MEAT!!! by Montana Grant

No, I don’t mean the old vintage rock group called Canned Heat. I am talking about how to can your […]

Oct 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Huson Hunter Harvested a Nice Antelope

Kamas Romney from Huson Montana had a great weekend hunting antelope. Congratulations, Kamas!

Oct 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

From Paradise Falls to Your Ears: Hunters’ Breakfast Brings the Outdoors to You

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

Oct 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.12.23

Fresno is 26% full, inflow 58 cfs outflow 40 cfs. Fishing is fair. Landing at dam is only usuable ramp […]

Oct 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FALL FISH!!! by Montana Grant

Many Montana anglers have spent summer fly fishing. We have Caught and Released almost everything we caught. Some fly guys […]

Oct 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet October 19

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Oct. 19 in at the State Capitol in room 317 and […]

Oct 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: California quail spotted near Billings

As bird hunters tromp through the hills, valleys and fields of Montana this fall, they could run into an unusual […]

Oct 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Dog Leash Fishing?

Have you ever been dog leash fishing?  This guy might not be in Montana, but he is all about dog […]

Oct 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Reserve Your MT State Park Adventure

Looking to secure your spot at a Montana state park? We’ve streamlined the reservation process for your convenience! Simply click […]

Oct 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Boat Ramp Watching [VIDEO]

Have you ever watched somebody back their boat down the boat ramp and just laughed?  Well, this group is all […]

Oct 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 10.10.23

Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 10th, 2023. The data discussed in this […]

Oct 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.23

Canyon Ferry: Walleye are being caught north of White Earth in 15 feet of water and between Confederate and Pond 1 […]

Oct 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

First Cast, First Salmon

Bob Shaffer from Missoula thought he would try his hand at salmon snagging on Fort Peck Monday. On his first […]

Oct 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

INCREASED BEAR ACTIVITY IN MISSOULA, BITTERROOT AND BLACKFOOT VALLEYS IS A REMINDER TO BE EXTRA BEAR AWARE RIGHT NOW

Secure bear attractants around home and be safe when outside recreating MISSOULA –Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received an […]

Oct 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Fall Mack Days-Week 4 Update

Anglers have almost hit the half way mark of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event sponsored by the Confederated […]

Oct 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

First Time Antelope Success!

Over the weekend, two first-time antelope hunters, Carter Stuart from Polson and Jaxon Gauer from Missoula, achieved impressive success by […]

Oct 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

OPENING DAYS!!! by Montana Grant

I never get tired of the next Opening Day. There are so many each year. Archery elk, Antelope, Upland birds, […]

Oct 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.8.23

West Yellowstone = Brown Town, USA! Montana Hebgen: The dry fly fishing on the lake is pretty much finished. Callibaetis/Chrironomid nymphs […]

Oct 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

BEST PHEASANT LOADS!!! by Montana Grant

Upland bird hunters have their own special shotshell loads. Some just go with what’s on sale at the local Bob […]

Oct 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

SEED SAVING TIME!!! by Montana Grant

 Fall means that our flowers and plants are on their way out. We have been able to enjoy them since […]

Oct 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

PULL THE TRIGGER!!! by Montana Grant

So many things in life will not happen until you pull the trigger. Having a child, buying a home, making […]

Oct 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

OUTHOUSE RULES!!! by Montana Grant

 Outhouses were the primary toilet accommodation, well into the 1960’s. Hunting and fishing camps still have outhouses for the morning […]

Oct 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

CAMP CUPS!!! by Montana Grant

A Camp Cup is an important accessory when heading afield, afloat, or on a campout. A Camp Cup has so […]

Oct 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: When You are out Sighting in Your Gun are You Wearing Hearing Protection?

When You are out Sighting in Your Gun are You Wearing Hearing Protection? If Not, You Could be Ruining One […]

Oct 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.5.23

Fresno seems to be holding at about 25% full. Most of the structure is out of or in very shallow […]

Oct 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Gold mine lands near Yellowstone purchased

A gold mine proposed near the northern border of Yellowstone National Park, just outside Gardiner, won’t move forward after a […]

Oct 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

When the bull you’re aiming at tries to run you over…

Well, that was unexpected!     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Hunter Nation (@hunternation)

Oct 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Embark on an Adventure with the Captain and Crew during Hunters’ Breakfast – Your Gateway to Fishing and Hunting Info

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

Oct 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: CWD sample collection workshops scheduled in Billings and Harlowton

Hunters can learn how to collect their own samples from harvested deer, elk and moose BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & […]

Oct 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: General antelope season opens Saturday

HELENA – General antelope season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 12. For information about what to […]

Oct 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Roundup mule deer management hunt scheduled to begin late November

Licenses go on sale November 1 at 5 a.m. BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the City of Roundup […]

Oct 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

This gator likes venison

Wow — it isn’t every day you bag a gator like this! This alligator was taken in North Carolina and […]

Oct 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

What do you know about Hooked on Fishing?

Montana’s Hooked on Fishing Program engages nearly 200 classrooms statewide. This initiative is dedicated to instilling responsible, informed, and ethical […]

Oct 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Future Fisheries Improvement Program grant deadline is November 15

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reminds landowners, watershed groups and others that this winter’s deadline to apply for Future […]

Oct 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Our Own Worst Enemy by F4WM President, Robert Roman

     Trapping, fishing, and hunting seasons are in full swing in Idaho and Montana’s seasons (if they are not […]

Oct 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update – 10/03/2023

Hi everyone, now that we are into October, we thought it would be a good time to issue the first […]

Oct 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 3 Update

Anglers fishing the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes […]

Oct 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP to release more pheasants prior to opener October 7

HELENA – Pheasant season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7. To increase hunters’ opportunity for success, and to help encourage more hunters […]

Oct 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: GOOD TIME TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM

HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 19 and 20, and general deer season opens Oct. 21. […]

Oct 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Oh deer!

You have to wonder what animals are thinking when they do things that are out of the ordinary.  Check out […]