May 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Big Bucks with Big Fish for the Big Winners! How Did They Do It?
Matt Fischer and Ty Hinderager have been fishing in tournaments together for 15 years and have done well competing together, […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
First but not last trip to Fort Peck
Scott Kroger from Columbia Falls made his first trip to Fort Peck this past week with his buddies, Randy and […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Application deadline for antelope and B licenses June 1
HELENA – Hunters have until June 1 to apply for antelope licenses as well as elk and deer B licenses. All […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Application available for FWP’s Habitat Conservation Lease Program
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is again accepting applications for its Habitat Conservation Lease Program. A habitat conservation lease […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fishing with the Captain
Ken Ault from Missoula is pictured above on the left holding a 27-inch walleye he put back into Fort Peck. […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
All about the walleyes at Fort Peck
Randy Schaefer from Madison South Dakota made his first trip to Fort Peck with his buddies, Mike Schaefer and Scott […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.26.23
Fresno is 95% full. Water is clearing and surface temp mainly in the 60s. Walleye fishing is good. Jigging is […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Embark on a reel adventure every week with our action-packed fishing radio show!
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
First Trip to Fort Peck for this Angler
Mike Schaefer from Pierre South Dakota made his first trip to Fort Peck and ended up catching some nice walleyes. […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Kids spend prom night fishing
Some kids party after prom, and some kids just want to go fishing. This East Tennessee couple chose fishing. It’s […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.25.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Yellowstone cutthroat trout growing bigger
Thanks to intensive netting efforts that have knocked down invasive lake trout populations in Yellowstone Lake, the native cutthroat trout […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – May 24, 2023
Following is the paddlefish harvest estimate after the first full week of paddlefish season. Angler participation has been relatively light […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Ten-year-old Turkey Hunter bags her bird!
Congratulations to 10-year-old newbie turkey hunter Kapri, from Cascade, who recently tagged her first gobbler while she was hunting with […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bison Calf Euthanized after being Rescued by Tourist
(News Release) Yellowstone law enforcement officers are asking the public for information about an incident that occurred on the evening […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON SEVERAL ITEMS
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several items. Below is a list of public […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: GREAT FALLS FAMILY FISHING DAY JUNE 3
GREAT FALLS – Families can kick off their summer of outdoor activities by attending the Great Falls Family Fishing Day […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Tips to Best Remove Ticks
It’s tick season, unfortunately. If you or your pet are unlucky enough to get stuck with a tick, or ticks, […]
May 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook fishing update by IDFG 5.22.23
Hi all, Many of you have been anxiously awaiting some news on the upper Salmon River Chinook run and the […]
May 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
A good paddlefish recipe? Yep.
Here I was, getting some paperwork done, and somebody at Missoula FWP said something about paddlefish season over east, and […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.22.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow action has slowed down as they are heading away from shore. A few are still being caught […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Idaho poachers convicted for illegally hunting elk near Arco
We don’t particularly like to share negative news as much as we like to share positive news, but it is […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bear safety training event happening in Bozeman
FWP to host bear awareness workshop on June 13 to teach bear safety skills BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Spicy Perch with Bell Peppers and Lemon
If you have been reeling in the perch, here is an incredibly tasty-looking recipe for you to try. Click the […]
May 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Outdoors Has a Secret Admirer! Do You Know Who it is?
So, who is Montana’s secret admirer? This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast Downrigger Dale decided to find out. I […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Don’t be like Gail and Corey – Poachers busted for killing two bear cubs
What is wrong with people? That is rhetorical. A mother, 52-year-old Gail Freer and her 29-year-old son, Corey Loving II, […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Smoked Hatch Green Chile Meatloaf Recipe
If meatloaf is your thing, and you have some elk to cook up, then this recipe is for you:
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report by Montana Angler 5.18.23
Current Conditions: The Yellowstone River is high and will likely be in runoff mode for several more weeks. The Months Ahead: Runoff […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fishing Report for Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs 5.18.23
Fresno is full of water and surface temp mainly in the sixties. The water is stained. Walleye fishing is good […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Dive deep into the fishing world 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 […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Catfish on Peterson Point
Did you know that the largest and most important catfish to sport fishermen in Montana is the native channel catfish […]
May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Nelson Dredge was Good Thursday
Tom Burch, Brian Olson and the Captain caught some walleyes on Thursday, and they have pictures to prove it! Nice […]
May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP takes closer look at licensing mistake, makes allowances for three license types
HELENA – After a closer review of the licenses that were mistakenly over-drawn last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is […]
May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Kootenai River Fishing Report by Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler May 15-23, 2023
Kootenai River Flow: 9,200 Cubic Feet per second 2 foot visibility, 42 degrees. Koocanusa Inflow: 30,000 cfs, Fisher river flow: 1100 cfs, […]
May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Stillwater River trout numbers hold despite last June’s historic flood
Last June several streams in southern Montana hit historic high flows. One of those was the Stillwater River, just outside […]
May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Revisit 2023-2024 Approved Fishing Contests
In case you needed a refresher of the lineup of Montana fishing contests for 2023-2024, here you go: approved-2023-open-water-fishing-contest2.28.2023
May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Take the ****** bait
NOTE THAT THERE IS SWEARING IN THE FOLLOWING VIDEO – IF YOU GET OFFENDED BY FISHING FRUSTRATIONS VIA SWEARING, PLEASE […]
May 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP to fix mistake in moose, big horn sheep draw
HELENA – A mistake in last week’s drawing for some moose and big horn sheep licenses will result in fewer licenses […]
May 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: SNAKE PROGRAM AT FIRST PEOPLES BUFFALO JUMP STATE PARK
Great Falls – First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park will host a program on snakes at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. […]
May 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
Venison Hot Pockets
Did you know that Paul and David Merage dreamt up microwavable “sandwiches” back in the 1970s that we now know […]
May 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.17.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
May 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
8 Close Call Bison Encounters
It’s just about that time of year at national parks. We want to remind everybody to not approach bison wherever […]
May 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bozeman Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge involving sheds
A Bozeman man pleaded guilty to felony charges that stemmed from him collecting antlers “outside legal dates for areas west […]
May 16, 2023 · Angela Montana
Lake Trout Chowder, Anyone?
In honor of the May 2023 catch and release of the world-record lake trout caught in Colorado (click here), we […]
May 16, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: YELLOW TAG PADDLEFISH SEASON STARTS MAY 15 – FIRST DAY IS A CATCH-AND-RELEASE DAY ONLY AT INTAKE
The 2023 yellow tag paddlefishing season on the Yellowstone River and Missouri River downstream of Fort Peck Reservoir starts Monday, […]
May 16, 2023 · Angela Montana
Colorado angler shatters state and world record with lake trout catch
A father, Scott Enloe, and son, Hunter, went out fishing in early May, and what a catch Pops made! Scott […]
May 16, 2023 · Angela Montana
A cure for poison ivy?
Poison ivy and poison oak oils are no joke! Check out this outdoor enthusiast’s suggestion for anybody who is allergic […]
May 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
2023 Spring Mack Days Final Results 5.15.23
The 2023 Spring Mack Days final day of the fishing competition on Flathead Lake was Saturday, May 13th, with a […]
May 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.15.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbows are being caught from shore on the north end of the reservoir at the Outhouse, Shannon and Hellgate […]
May 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
Mountain lion found in chicken coop swats at 11-year-old
If you have chickens in a coop that isn’t completely fenced in on top and sides, then you definitely want […]