Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
Swan Lake Fishing
Owen Foley, age 12 of Kalispell, had a great day on Swan Lake yesterday! Awesome catches, Owen!
Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
Governor’s Cup Week at Fort Peck
Ken Ault from Missoula is pictured with a nice limit of eating walleyes while fishing with the Captain on Tuesday. […]
Jul 12, 2023 · Angela Montana
Angler breaks Invasive Species state record and possibly world record
A press release by Maryland Department of Natural Resources revealed that there is a new state record holder in the […]
Jul 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Warm water, low flows prompt hoot-owl fishing restrictions on Sun, Madison rivers
Fishing closure daily from 2 p.m. to midnight HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of […]
Jul 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
15 Camping Hacks for your Next Trip
Camping is supposed to be fun, so don’t let little details of things going wrong or creating more work bring […]
Jul 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
Lake Fish Company steals over 100+ walleyes and other fish from charity
Some people just suck. Check out this press release from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources that tells of individual commercial […]
Jul 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Grizzly bear confirmed in Pryor Mountains
BILLINGS – A grizzly bear was recently observed in the Pryor Mountains. State wildlife officials confirmed the species of the observed […]
Jul 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
When you don’t need a fishing pole and still catch a big one
You don’t always need fishing line and a lure to catch fish. (Click the image below to watch something pretty […]
Jul 11, 2023 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.10.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
Jul 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: New FWP program to focus on developing shooting-sports facilities
Public asked to participate in online survey HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on how it […]
Jul 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Nonresident hunters can check their Alternates List status online
HELENA – Nonresident hunters who registered to be placed on the Alternates List can now check their status on MyFWP: […]
Jul 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Partial closure lifted at General Custer Fishing Access Site
Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River site BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at General […]
Jul 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.10.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from Ponds 2 and 3, Hellgate […]
Jul 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
Youngster’s reaction to catching first fish
It’s always fun to witness anybody catch their first fish, but it is even more fun when they get super […]
Jul 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
5-Ingredient Simple Salmon Salad Recipe
Experience summertime snack or meal bliss, and satiate your hunger amidst the sweltering heat with this delectable salmon salad recipe. […]
Jul 8, 2023 · Angela Montana
Montana Outdoor Podcast: Buying fishing electronics is one thing, but knowing how to catch fish with it is another
Having All the Right Fishing Electronics is One Thing. Knowing How to Use Them to Catch More Fish is Another! […]
Jul 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
Beer Battered Fish Nuggets
Turn your fish into a crispy battered fish bite meal with this recipe.
Jul 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP TO USE DROUGHT RESTRICTION CRITERIA AS IN YEARS PAST
HELENA – Last year, the Fish and Wildlife Commission approved an amendment to the “hoot owl” rule that directs fishing […]
Jul 7, 2023 · Angela Montana
Check Out Some Montana Fishing Adventures with 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 6, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP’s response to trout declines in Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers
Proposed studies will examine fish mortality, recruitment and health BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching several research efforts […]
Jul 6, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Slowing down reveals overlooked forest
Last June in a historic flood, East Rosebud Creek roared down its narrow valley, wiping out the only access road […]
Jul 6, 2023 · Angela Montana
Raising em right!
This is how it’s done! (Click the image below)
Jul 6, 2023 · Angela Montana
Big Walleyes on Peck
Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck and Kirk “The Burger” Boyer from Glasgow caught some beautiful walleyes on Fort Peck recently. […]
Jul 6, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Fishery Update 7.5.23
Hi everyone, In the second week of the upper Salmon River fishery, angler effort and catch increased dramatically. Angler effort increased […]
Jul 5, 2023 · Angela Montana
Deer decomposition timelapse
There are things in nature that aren’t exactly great to see, but nature is nature…and timelapse videos are good at […]
Jul 5, 2023 · Angela Montana
When a coyote runs out of things to do with prey
Well, what else is the coyote going to do with an opossum? lol Click the image below to see what […]
Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
DIY – How to make your own sparklers for the 4th of July
Buying fireworks can get expensive around the 4th of July, so why not save some money and make your own […]
Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fireworks on Independence Day…because this is America
Here is some footage of some fireworks out of Laurel, near Billings, from 2021–because it is the Fourth of July, […]
Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
4th of July facts you may or may not know
It’s the 4th of July!! (in case you forgot…) Here are a few facts about America’s Independence Day that you […]
Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Raccoons are still considered wild animals, too.
Just because you think you’re trying to help when you’re attempting to usher some baby coons out of your house […]
Jul 4, 2023 · Angela Montana
Turkey attacks drone
Happy Independence Day from the Montana Outdoor Radio Show crew! The latest thing to see are the pretty awesome drone […]
Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Black bear gets attacked by swarm of yellowjackets
While we spend a lot of town outside this summer and get attacked by all sorts of insects, just remember […]
Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.2.23
The 2023 dry fly bite has finally arrived. Flows are stable, rivers are clearing up, bugs are hatching. Game on! […]
Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.3.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate, Goose Bay and Confederate […]
Jul 3, 2023 · Angela Montana
Husband-Wife Fort Peck Fishing Success
Greg and Cindy Foley of Kalispell caught 30 and 31-inch walleyes from the Fort Peck dam last week. Cindy also […]
Jul 1, 2023 · Angela Montana
What’s Going on With the Fish in Canyon Ferry Reservoir?!
Downrigger Talks with FWP Fisheries Biologist Adam Strainer on the Montana Outdoor Podcast to Find Out! Downrigger and the Captain […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft environmental assessment of elk management plan
HELENA – A draft environmental assessment (EA) of the 2023 Draft Elk Management Plan is now available for public review and […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Billings
Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education course […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP launches new public portal to report sightings of sick or dead fish
Portal to assist FWP’s response to trout population declines in Jefferson Basin HELENA – As part of the department’s response to […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report 6.29.23
Fresno is full of water. Surface temps are mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Bottom bouncers with spinner […]
Jun 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Grab your fishing gear, sit back, and reel in the excitement with “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 […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP REMINDER: BE BEAR AWARE WHEN RECREATING OUTDOORS
HELENA – Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded. As you make plans for […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: NO FIREWORKS ON FWP PROPERTY INCLUDING FISHING ACCESS SITES
HELENA – Visiting a Montana fishing access site on July 4th is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE PADDLEFISH UPDATE 6.29.23
As of Thursday June 29, 2023 at 6:30 am the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag areas is 769 […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 6.28.23
Fishermen: River fishable. Moiese slough, buffalo rapids catching trout and smallies. Great places to fly fish. Sloans to little Bitterroot […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Tribes working to co-manage Yellowstone bison
A nonprofit group is calling for a meeting of tribal representatives in an attempt to push for co-management of Yellowstone […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook Update via IDFG – 6.28.23
The Chinook have started to arrive. Hi everyone, the upper Salmon River fishery opened this past Thursday (6/22/23), and during […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
CORRECTED: Conservation license required to access most state lands
HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Conservation license required to access most state lands
HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources […]
Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.28.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]