Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bear spotted with jar stuck on head

Have you ever seen a bear, or another animal, in a similar situation? (Click the image below)

Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

THIS WEEKEND IS THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND

Are you looking for a phenomenal organization to support that has an event THIS WEEKEND ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND at […]

Apr 17, 2023 · Angela Montana

Girl has awesome reaction to catching a fish

Some parents struggle with making all of the right decisions and knowing how to raise a good human being, and […]

Apr 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno Main Boat Ramp Update from Brian Olson 4.15.23

It won’t be long, get your boat ready!   (Photo via Levi Johnson)

Apr 15, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: The Wizard is back to turn your boat into a technological dream come true

Matt Cowen of Mon-Dak Marine is back for this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, and he brought a HUGE AMOUNT of […]

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PARTIAL CLOSURE AT EIGHT MILE FORD FISHING ACCESS SITE LIFTED

ENNIS – A partial closure at Eight Mile Ford Fishing Access Site has been lifted. The boat ramp at this […]

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Never Underestimate a Feline

Some people underestimate some species of wildlife…

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.13.23

Fresno is 78.5% full with 3714 cfs coming in and 0 leaving. The reservoir is still ice-covered but ice will […]

Apr 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

How are you Catchin the Big Ones today?

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

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeking comment on proposals for June commission meeting

Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting June 8, comment deadline May 11 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP asks commission to initiate rule-making process on grizzly bear management

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is looking for approval from the Fish and Wildlife Commission to move forward with […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: A Beartooth Mountain fishing primer

Each summer a crew of Fish, Wildlife & Parks employees backpacks into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Their goal is to sample […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: AREA TURKEY POPULATIONS STABLE AHEAD OF SPRING OPENER

MILES CITY – Montana’s spring turkey season is set to open on Saturday, April 15. Southeast Montana’s turkey populations are […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP STAFF TO PRESENT FURBEARER SUMMARIES AT MTA MEETING

BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff will present annual furbearer summaries during a meeting hosted by District-3 members […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15

HELENA – Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area […]

Apr 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: SPRING BLACK BEAR HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15

HELENA — The spring black bear hunting season starts April 15. Here are some reminders for the 2023 season: There […]

Apr 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.12.23

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

Apr 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

When the unexpected happens

Well, that was unexpected! Have you ever had wildlife inside your home?  If so, what happened?

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.11.23

Steelhead angler effort started to shift upstream during the past week on the upper Salmon River. Angler effort was highest […]

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Taking a dip

People aren’t the only ones who like swimming pools! CLICK HERE  

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

X-ray of python eaten by cottonmouth

We don’t have an invasive species issue involving Burmese pythons in Montana like Florida does, thank goodness.  However, here is […]

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

Dirt biking in bear country

Bears don’t mess around, so make sure if you are ever confronted by a bear that you don’t mess around, […]

Apr 11, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days 4th Week Update

An Easter Surprise and a catch of a lifetime happened for Bryan Long of Columbia Falls over the fourth weekend […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club

Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day  BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: PROLONGED WINTER WEATHER MAY LEAD TO MORE WINTER-KILLED ANIMALS

BOZEMAN – Southwest Montana this year may see more winter-killed animals than normal due to prolonged winter weather. Winter mortality […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON

BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Polar Bear Hunts Caribou – First Ever Recorded Video

Wow!  Have you ever seen a polar bear hunting a caribou?  If you haven’t seen it in person, and you […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

How steep is too steep for you?

It’s springtime, and the snow is melting in a lot of Montana, but some people are still skiing. If you’re […]

Apr 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Montana Outdoor Podcast: The Wizard of the Waterways

This is our last installment in our series “How to Find the Right Boat For You”!  We have had a […]

Apr 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: FWP launches new bighorn studies

The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks will launch two new bighorn sheep studies in July, part of a […]

Apr 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.6.23

Still lots of ice at Fresno. Walleye fishing remains good. Best fishing is jigging main lake points in low light […]

Apr 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fishin and Lovin Everyday with Catchin the Big Ones

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

Apr 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.6.23

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

Apr 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

MTSFW 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser, April 22nd

MARK YOUR CALENDARS, FOLKS!  Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (MTSFW) is hosting their 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser at […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS SOUGHT

MILES CITY – If you have a particular outdoor skill and are interested in sharing it with others, you might make […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: YORK’S ISLANDS FISHING ACCESS SITE REOPENED

TOWNSEND – York’s Islands Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River has reopened. The site was closed in December due […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Updated Lake Elevation Forecast for Fort Peck by USACE

Attached you will find an updated forecast which has improved since March 1st. Under the Basic Forecast, Fort Peck may […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet via Zoom on April 18

Public can comment through Zoom HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet April 18 via Zoom. The meeting will […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Yikes! Skier rescues snowboarder in Washington [VIDEO]

Yikes is right!  And maybe add a “whew”! If you are out there spring skiing, let this video be a […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.4.23

Over the past week, the majority of steelhead angler effort and catch on the upper Salmon River was located downstream […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

F&G Conservation Officer kills two dogs attacking elk in Southeast Idaho

In February of this year, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) received a report of “dogs harassing and attacking elk”.  According […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

State Park News via FWP

KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites families to Lone Pine State Park on Saturday, April 8 for an Easter-themed outdoor adventure. […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

2023 Spring Mack Days: 3rd Week Update

The fish are biting on Flathead Lake but the weather did not cooperate during the third weekend of the nine-week […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Mountain Lake in Colorado Produces Record Brookie

Meanwhile in Colorado, here’s one for the books! It’s always awesome to break a record while fishing, but how cool […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

When you know your kiddo loves fishing

It’s fantastic to see the youngsters enjoying every part of fishing. Click the image below to watch this happy baby […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Golden Retriever defends its territory against bear

This is the kind of dog you need in Alaska!  Fearless. Changing Pretty’s name to Legend! He has always been […]

Apr 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: Small Town that is Huge on Knowledge and Boating Success

There is a small town in Central Montana that is home to an amazing business that for years has been […]

Mar 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Nelson and Fresno Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 3.30.23

Fresno has very good ice conditions. The main lake points are still fishing well for walleye. Jigging is the best […]

Mar 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Wishin you were fishin? Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones!

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

Mar 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Despite hunter pleas, legislation limiting nonresident hunters killed

Tuesday’s session of the Legislature featured four bills aimed at limiting nonresident hunters and another to make it easier for […]