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 […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Northwest Montana rivers, streams run historically low
Anglers asked to help reduce stress on cold-water fish KALISPELL — Rivers and streams in northwest Montana are running at or […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Whitefish are on!
Here is the latest whitefish report from the Macwoman, Paula Zimmer: Big Arm is seeing hoardes of whitefish. Fishermen caught […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
Here’s how you can be 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 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Partial closure lifted at Manuel Lisa Fishing Access Site
Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River access, boat ramp remains closed BILLINGS – A partial closure that was […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Easy Salmon Soup
Does Blackjaw Fever have you wondering what to do with your fish? Here’s an awesome recipe to give a try–simple […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Collecting native seeds restores lands, people
Between Havre and Malta the Bureau of Land Management has launched a cooperative program to collect native seeds for restoration. […]
Jul 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
Grandparents and Grandkids Fishing Away
Curly and Leitha Olson from Lewistown were recently fishing at Hell Creek with their grandkids on Fort Peck. Looks like […]
Jul 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP adjusts mule deer quotas in response to spring surveys
HELENA – While mule deer populations remain steady in portions of the state, spring green-up surveys conducted by Montana Fish, […]
Jul 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl restrictions on Jefferson, Beaverhead and Bitterroot rivers
Fishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions […]
Jul 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pheasant Recipe
Pheasant has never tasted so good! Take a look at this tasty recipe:
Jul 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update 7.18.23
This will be the last week that the fishery is open. Hi everyone, Before getting into the fishery estimates from […]
Jul 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: MISSOURI HEADWATERS SUMMER SPEAKER SERIES: BEING BEAR AWARE
THREE FORKS – Missouri Headwaters State Park will host a program featuring guest speaker Game Warden Sgt. Matt Wemple, who […]
Jul 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: WHITE-NOSE SYNDROME DETECTED IN LICK CREEK CAVE
GREAT FALLS – During a recent survey of bats at Lick Creek Cave in Cascade County, biologists detected the fungus that […]
Jul 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Montana Trappers Association Rendezvous August 25-27
The Montana Trappers Association is hosting their annual Rendezvous from August 25-27 at the Park County Fairgrounds in Livingston, MT. […]
Jul 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Governor catches personal best walleye
It was a great weekend back in Fort Peck at the Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament. Governor Greg Ginaforte caught […]
Jul 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Who Needs a Conservation License?
Everything you need to know about a conservation license can be found here: Beginning July 1, everyone ages 12 and […]
Jul 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.17.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is very good around Ponds 2 and 3 and the river mouth in 20 feet of water. […]
Jul 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Recent grizzly bear sightings highlight the importance of bear awareness
HELENA – This year Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has confirmed grizzly bear sightings in several places where grizzlies haven’t been […]
Jul 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
Salmon Sunday with “The Slayer” on Fort Peck
Bill Zahradka “The Salmon Slayer“, from Wolf Point, took the Captain and his nephew Jon Ward, from South Dakota, salmon and […]
Jul 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.16.23
Madison River Outfitters says “Get out there and throw a caddis!” Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better […]
Jul 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
2023 MT Governor’s Cup Walleye Fishing Tournament Results are in!
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye Fishing Tournament–Brem Phipps and Clyde Phipps from Jordan, MT […]
Jul 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast presents ‘Behind the Scenes of Montana’s Legendary Governor’s Cup Walleye Tournament!’
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger and The Captain interview five VERY interesting people involved in Montana’s legendary […]
Jul 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
Big weights in Big Waves for Day 1 Leaders Montana’s Governor’s Cup Walleye Tourney
Day 1 of the Montana Governor’s Cup Walleye tournament has come to an end with Josh Kittleson of Glasgow and […]
Jul 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP “kids to fish” progam allows anglers to borrow gear and tackle for free
Over 40 rod loaner sites, and 350 rods, can be found in northeast Montana GLASGOW – A popular Montana Fish, […]
Jul 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 7.14.23
Fresno is 85% full. Walleye fishing is good. 8’-12’ are the best depths. Fish the weed and break lines. Main […]
Jul 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
Young Catfish Carter Catches of Course Catfish
This is Carter Harden, pictured above, with his catfish. He is 6-years-old and was fishing with his dad, Jeremy, on […]
Jul 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
Choose ‘Catchin the Big Ones’ as your first fishing adventure of the day!
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
Jul 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
Update from Fort Peck Marina regarding fire
Fort Peck Marina shared this post on social media at 9:43PM on Thursday, July 13, 2023: Well we had a […]
Jul 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
Grizzly bear trapped and relocated, steals camera
Check out this grizzly bear being relocated and “exploding” out of the trap and heading directly for the camera recording […]
Jul 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
Moose triplets or mule deer triplets?
The photo below is causing some controversy, in that a photo taken by Lesly Levy and posted on the @townliftnews […]
Jul 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Who knew that volcanoes could be renegades?
Southeast of Big Timber there are the remains of an ancient volcano, now called Sliderock Mountain. The mountain was formed […]
Jul 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
Smoked Spoonbill Recipe
We have posted a few paddlefish recipes over the years, and we wanted to share this smoked recipe, as smoked […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on several environmental assessments
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several environmental assessments (EAs). For more information, including how […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bear town hall meeting scheduled in Big Timber July 24
Topics will include bear safety, conflict prevention and management BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a bear town […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery Update – 7.12.23
Angler effort and catch continued to increase during the past week. Hi everyone, During the third week of the 2023 […]