Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Billboard at Entrance to YNP Displays Grizzly Bear Management Support

If you happen to be in the area, check out the billboard on Highway 89 at the northern entrance to […]

Jun 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Super Simple Venison Meatballs Recipe

If you have some venison left in your freezer from last year, turn it into meatballs!  This isn’t for those […]

Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Emergency closure on Yellowstone River in Stillwater County

Unsafe river conditions following recent bridge collapse and train derailment BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented an emergency […]

Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft of new elk management plan

HELENA – Elk hunters interested in how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks manages elk will get a chance to weigh in […]

Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Update: Viral Videos of Man Harassing Bears Were not Filmed at YNP

Remember the guy who was shown harassing bears at what was said to be Yellowstone National Park? Well, it turns […]

Jun 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Crispy Fried Perch Sandwiches

It is always perch sandwich time with this recipe!

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MULTIPLE BIGHORN RIVER FISHING ACCESS SITES PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at Manuel […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: WOLVES IN MONTANA: NUMBERS DIP BUT REMAIN STRONG, QUOTA RECOMMENDATIONS RELEASED, ARM RULE LANGUAGE PROPOSED

HELENA – While the population remains strong, wolf numbers did again fall slightly in 2022, according to the 2022 Montana […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT LANGUAGE REGARDING GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on amendments to Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) addressing grizzly […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.26.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate and Confederate areas while […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

“Bearly Hanging On!”

This bear was persistent! The bear did end up being euthanized, according to an article by Chelsey Cook via wideopenspaces.com.  […]

Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bear charges tourists in Alaska

So, even if you’re in a guided group with other tourists, it doesn’t mean you should do what you kind […]

Jun 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament Results

Here are the results from the 2023 Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament. Congratulations to Shawna Heiser and Joey Nelson […]

Jun 25, 2023 · Angela Montana

FINAL RESULTS! Canyon Ferry Walleye Tourney Boasts Good Weights for Top Teams

There were 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of […]

Jun 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Day 1 Leaders

There are 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of […]

Jun 24, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Drummond Rodeo Comes to the Montana Outdoor Podcast

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale talks to Jeri Delys of the Drummond Rodeo. Click here to […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWwP News: Arapooish and Grant Marsh fishing access sites partially closed due to flooding

Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Deadline for LWCF pre-applicationform is October 2

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting pre-applications for the 2024 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Fight over White Sulphur copper mine

The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding a District Court judge’s decision that found in favor of environmental […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Salmon Fish Head Recipes

Why throw away the head of your salmon when you can turn it into food? Here’s a recipe to try: […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.22.23

Fresno is full. Surface temp mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Best depths are 8’-10’. Most methods are […]

Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana

Catchin the Big Ones? You’re in the right place!

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

Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Hands

Just a reminder that if you find something that resembles a human hand in the woods, it might not be […]

Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

Saltwater Video of shark destroying a tuna

The northern pike is known as the freshwater shark to some, but, after watching this video, it might make you […]

Jun 22, 2023 · Angela Montana

First catch ever for youngster breaks state record…and more

Imagine if the first fish you catch broke a state record…and more! That is exactly what happened to Dace D’Onofrio […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Chinook update 6.21.23

Fishery opens tomorrow, Chinook heading towards the upper river With the upper Salmon River Chinook fishery opening tomorrow (6/22/23), many […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MISSOURI HEADWATERS STATE PARK TO HOST PRESENTATION ON FIREARMS OF THE MONTANA FRONTIER

HELENA – On Saturday, June 24, Kevin Underwood will give a presentation about the history and evolution of firearm technology in […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

First case of CWD in Florida found in roadkill whitetail

It’s official. Florida now has its first official case of CWD.  Oklahoma recently had its first deer test positive for […]

Jun 21, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.21.23

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

Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Man befriends smallmouth bass and carries on friendship with summer visits

Rex Colubra, a 40 year-old Wisconsin man befriended a freshwater smallmouth bass, which he named Elvis, while diving back in […]

Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Sign-up open for surplus drawing licenses and permits

HELENA – Starting today, hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through […]

Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: MAKOSHIKA SEEKS COMMENT ON ARCHERY RANGE UPGRADES

MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is proposing to make improvements at the archery range in Makoshika State Park […]

Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Walleye Fishing Success

Josh Newsted, of Kalispell, went fishing at Fort Peck last week with a group of family and friends which included […]

Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Red Hot Walleye Bite continues on Peck

Jim Majerus and Glen Korf from Billings jumped in the Warrior boat this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the […]

Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.19.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleyes are being caught from the Silos to Pond 4, Silos to Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek to […]

Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Slaying the Big Ones with the “Slayer”

Bill Zahradka from Wolf Point took some buddies fishing on Father’s Day at Fort Peck. Todd Meek from Fort Wayne […]

Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fort Peck Family Magic

Oliver Kemp of Glasgow, 11 years old, went fishing with his Grandpa and Grandma, Jarrell and Robin Schock, at Fort […]

Jun 19, 2023 · Angela Montana

A compilation of dumb

We all know it is touron season at national parks across the country..and even the world. But, here is a […]

Jun 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Newsman Makes News on the Montana Outdoor Podcast!

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast Brett French Talks to The Captain and Downrigger about his over 30 years […]

Jun 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Emergency fishing restrictions adopted for Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby rivers

Regulations aim to reduce angling impacts on low fish numbers HELENA – New emergency fishing regulations are in place for the […]

Jun 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Invasion of the Idiots’ tracks Yellowstone ‘tourons’

If you have ever gone to Yellowstone National Park during one of its peak tourist times, you’ve probably seen someone […]

Jun 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

Man vs. Bear

We don’t always know what is about to happen in life, and this guy has quite a story to tell […]

Jun 16, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Catch of the Airwaves: Get Hooked 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 […]

Jun 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP accepting applications for ice fishing contests

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting ice fishing contests applications for the 2023-2024 season. Participants must comply […]

Jun 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

Walk it off…

Here’s what not to do when you’re trying to wrangle a fish — especially a bigger one. Click the image […]

Jun 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

Deer snacks on snake

While deer are considered herbivores, they are not actually strict herbivores. Deer have been known to eat birds and even […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Snowmobile Advisory Committee to meet June 23 in Helena

HELENA – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Snowmobile Advisory Committee will meet in Helena on June 23, from 6 to […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish for free over Father’s Day weekend

Be aware of changing and dangerous water conditions HELENA – Escape the summer heat and enjoy a cool adventure over Father’s […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeks proposals for 2024 hunting license auctions

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

First CWD case in Oklahoma

A press release on June 6, 2023 by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation tells about the first case of […]