Apr 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

“It’s on!”: Walleye Spawn Update by Fort Peck Biologist Heath Headly 4.30.23

“It’s on!” After several weeks of anxiously waiting for the ice to recede, the walleye trap netting and egg collection […]

Apr 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Lynx vs. Deer

Hey, when a cat is hungry, it will feast! Here’s the description of the video from Hinterland Outdoors: Just feet […]

Apr 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: The Captain & Downrigger Solve the Mysteries of the Missouri River System

The Missouri is the longest river in the United States, flowing more than 2,500 miles from its source on the […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

A big bunch of snakes….

How about those snakes? Garter snakes coming out of hibernation and into a tens of thousands strong mating ball in […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.28.23

Fresno is full of water. Surface temp mainly in the forties. The clarity is stained. There was some floating ice […]

Apr 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Are you Tackling the Titans this weekend? Tune in to 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 […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 13 and 20

Boat owners can test equipment before summer season BILLINGS – Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish, […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Watercraft inspection stations open across most of Montana

2,000 watercraft inspected so far this year HELENA – With the exception of Eureka, watercraft inspection stations are open. All […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

What did the pike eat?

What is the craziest thing you have ever found in a pike belly?  

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TONGUE RIVER RESERVOIR STATE PARK CAMPGROUND TO CLOSE FOR ROAD WORK

Campers Point unavailable May 10-12 MILES CITY – The Campers Point Campground at Tongue River Reservoir State Park will be closed May […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTER, BOWHUNTER, TRAPPER ED INSTRUCTORS IN SOUTHEAST MONTANA HONORED

Caleb Bollman of Miles City named Hunter Ed Instructor of the Year MILES CITY – Volunteer Hunter, Bowhunter and Trapper Education […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French Reports: Cutting through the cutthroat controversy

Restoring native Yellowstone cutthroat trout to streams can rile up anglers, even though the native species has disappeared from 70% […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Bull trout redd numbers down in some western Montana streams

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fisheries staff are concerned about declines in the number of bull trout spawning nests, […]

Apr 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Looking Back: Trophy Pike Caught in Local Lake

Do you remember this article about a whopper of a pike by the Seeley Swan Pathfinder?  What a cool catch […]

Apr 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Paddlefish!

This is a sight to see when you’re after paddlefish! Check out this footage from May of last year:

Apr 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

SW Montana Fishing Report via Montana Angler 4.25.23

As we start to see glimpses of spring, Montana fishing conditions can be as dynamic as the weather. Rivers can […]

Apr 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Who Needs a Boat? Just Water.

Gary Rueb from Plentywood caught his biggest walleye to date, and it was 31 3/4 inches long and 14 pounds! […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Arapooish Pond experiences winter fish-kill

Low dissolved oxygen levels from prolonged ice and snow cause event BILLINGS – Arapooish Pond, also known as Koyama’s Pond, near […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River

HELENA – This year’s Montana paddlefish seasons kicks off on May 1 with the opening of the Upper Missouri River section […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Deadline reminder for hunting applications

HELENA – The deadline to apply for moose, bighorn sheep, mountain goat and bison is Monday, May 1; the deadline to […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Out-of-State News: Whopper of a black crappie caught in Georgia

Wowza!  In out-of-state news, check out this monster black crappie that angler James King, out of Georgia, caught on the […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.25.23

Last week on the upper Salmon River, the majority of steelhead anglers were observed either close to the Pahsimeroi River […]

Apr 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Rock Creek Fishing Report by the Perfect Fly Store 4.23.23

Stream levels down a little below normal level. There are very good midge, BWOs, March Browns and Skwala stonefly hatches […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Application deadline extended for West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Committee

HELENA – Applications for the West-central Lion Ecoregional Population Objective Committee (WC LEPOC) will be accepted through midnight on April 30. […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 6 Update 4.24.23

The Mack Days 2023 Spring total is at 23,517 entries turned in by one hundred eighty-eight anglers out of five […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.24.23

Canyon Ferry:  Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

When the Walleye Spawn is ON

According to Wisconsin.gov, the fish taht are in the Peshtigo River, in Wisconsin, are walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass and […]

Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 4.23.23

Here is the latest fishing report from the Macman: Fishermen: Perch are biting at East Bay.  We caught 200 and […]

Apr 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Montana Outdoor Podcast: Reel in the Excitement with Montana’s Walleye Fishery!

In this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast, you will learn all about Montana’s Walleye fishery! Maybe we should have called […]

Apr 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

Meanwhile, in Florida…

Some locations in Montana woke up to snow this morning that started again this afternoon, and that has social media […]

Apr 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

Wolverine vs. Black Bear [VIDEO]

Okay, okay…yes, we know the quality of the footage below is not exactly great, but it still is a reminder, […]

Apr 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

How are you Landing the Lunkers? Join the Catchin the Big Ones crew for everything fishing!

Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation – 4.20.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fishing Urban Waters – Laurel Pond

If you have heard of people fishing the Laurel Pond, but you would like to know a little bit more […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP embarks on mule deer monitoring, research, and outreach initiatives

HELENA – Hunters in Montana, along with Fish, Wildlife & Parks, are concerned about declining mule deer populations in much of […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson – 4.20.23

Fresno is 95% full with 424 cfs inflow and 449 cfs out flow. No fishing reports, as there are large […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Bighorn River rebound

Following high flows from 2017 through 2019 the Bighorn River’s trout populations took a hit. But since 2019, the river’s […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Black bear and grizzly bear

It is always cool to see wildlife being wildlife..as long as they don’t see you or don’t consider you a […]

Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

This is not the first animal you want to see while you’re hunting

This is a scary sight to see while you’re out hunting.  Hopefully, sooner rather than later, we will be able […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Roundup

BILLINGS – Registration is now open for an in-person hunter education course in Roundup. Orientation for the course will take place […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament date moved

The Jordan Walleyes Unlimited chapter shared that the Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament is being moved to Saturday, May […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Spearfishing at Fort Peck [VIDEO]

Have you tried spear fishing? Here’s a video posted by Get The Net Guide Service & Eagle Charters LLC that […]

Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TREE PLANTING EVENT PLANNED FOR APRIL 22 AT MILLTOWN STATE PARK FOR EARTH DAY

MILLTOWN — Join Milltown State Park staff on Saturday, April 22nd to celebrate Earth Day by planting trees. All interested volunteers […]

Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.17.23

Canyon Ferry:  The rainbow trout bite is really picking up throughout the reservoir as fish are cruising the shorelines.  Rainbows are being […]

Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.18.23

Steelhead fishing on the upper Salmon River continued to shift upstream during the past week. The majority of anglers were […]

Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 5 Update

Flathead Lake Spring Mack Days 2023 is moving into the sixth week of the nine-week long event. Sponsored by the […]

Apr 18, 2023 · Angela Montana

Public comments requested for draft chronic wasting disease surveilance and Emergency Response Plan

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Wildlife Management Program is seeking comments on a Draft Chronic Wasting Disease Surveillance and […]

Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunting permit drawing results now available

HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can find […]

Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Opening Day of Turkey Season was Successful

Scott Willumsen, from Missoula,and his nephew, Jaxon Enderson, bagged a couple of nice turkeys on Saturday during opening day in […]