Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Wolves fish, too

The definition of fishing, according to Dictionary.com, is “the act of catching fish”.  Wolves also fish from time to time, […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Bowhunter Education class scheduled in Three Forks

Class to begin July 1 THREE FORKS – Volunteer instructors will teach a Bowhunter Education course in Three Forks early next […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bear steals from Bakery

On the topic of bears, don’t forget to be bear aware if you live where bears are–even if you’re a […]

Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana

Mama Bear Takes Dip!

Well, this is what happens when the weather gets warm in bear country, so just make sure you pay attention […]

Jun 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Georgetown Lake Fishing Report via Blackfoot River Outfitters 6.8.23

BRO gives Georgetown Lake a 5/5 for fishability! OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK: 1. Try a black balance leech with a […]

Jun 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Blackfoot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23

The rain, warm temperatures and great snowpack have finally caught up to us. We’ve been squeezing some decent fishing over […]

Jun 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bitterroot River Fishing Report via Missoulian Angler 6.14.23

The Bitterroot spiked along the length of the river the last few days. High, brown and blown. The river should […]

Jun 13, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Send Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks your best fishing photo and art

HELENA – Going fishing soon? Don’t forget your camera. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wants to feature your fun on the […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on two draft environmental assessments

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a goldfish removal project and a parking access project. […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fort Peck Reservoir angler creel survey underway through September

Anglers can assist Fort Peck fisheries management by answering a few questions FORT PECK– Anglers on Fort Peck Reservoir this […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in self-defense encounter in Madison Range

ENNIS – A hunter killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last week in the Madison Range southeast of Ennis. The person […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.12.23

Canyon Ferry:  The walleye bite is back on with anglers finding success from Pond 4 to the Silos, around Duck Creek […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

Ward Brothers Walleye Wrap-Up

What a week at Fort Peck!  The Captain was joined by his brothers and nephew, Jon Ward, along with a […]

Jun 12, 2023 · Angela Montana

21-inch bass and swimming antelope

Leah Rediske from Missoula caught a 21-inch bass and watched an antelope go for a swim in Fort Peck this […]

Jun 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Montana Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Tackle Manufacturer Dick Zimmer

Does He Control Fish with His Mind, or Are the Lures He Makes Just Irresistible? This week on the Montana […]

Jun 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tis the YNP Tourist Season: Play stupid games, win stupid prizes

Here we go again. Footage posted on social media has Yellowstone National Park officials looking for a man and the […]

Jun 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

When two fish worlds collide

Bobbi Egeland, while fishing with hubby Craig, caught a whopper of a walleye.   (According to Bobbi, Craig might need to […]

Jun 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Corner crossing in Montana ‘unlawful’ FWP says

Last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks issued a press release saying corner crossing is illegal in Montana. For those […]

Jun 9, 2023 · Angela Montana

Tune in for the exciting action of Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain and crew!

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

Jun 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Ward Brothers Take It To the Limit on Fort Peck!

Richie Ward from Virginia, Pat Ward from Illinois and Dan Ward from South Dakota joined their brother, the Captain, at […]

Jun 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Be on the Lookout: Potomac Bull Stolen

Jun 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

Cowboy vs. cow on the interstate

Wranglers do what they need to do to get the job done.  This is a scene you think we would […]

Jun 8, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Statewide Fishing Report Compilation 6.7.23

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

Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission makes adjustments to June 8 meeting agenda

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 8 in Helena at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters. […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP’s biennial hunting season-setting process begins in June

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will kick off the biennial hunting season-setting process earlier to allow for more public […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – 6.7.23

By 9 pm Tuesday June 6 the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag area (Yellowstone River and lower Missouri […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: TROUT DECLINE: FWP PROPOSES NEW REGULATIONS, INVESTS IN RESEARCH AND MONITORING

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks today announced new investments to research and monitor trout population declines in southwest Montana. […]

Jun 7, 2023 · Angela Montana

Rock Creek Fishing Report by Grizzly Hackle – 6.6.23

Rock Creek Fishing Report + Rating 4/5 June 6, 2023 Salmonflies are out on Rock Creek below Ghillies bridge and […]

Jun 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Agenda item added to June 12 Parks and Outdoor Recreation Board meeting

HELENA – During its virtual meeting on June 12, the Montana State Parks and Outdoor Recreation Board will discuss administrative […]

Jun 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP MOVING FORWARD WITH PROJECT TO IMPROVE ARCTIC GRAYLING HABITAT IN CENTENNIAL VALLEY

LIMA – In a joint decision with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and following a draft environmental assessment, […]

Jun 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Walleye Alfredo…yum!

If you’re reeling in eater walleyes, and you love fettuccine alfredo, then this recipe is for you!  

Jun 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.5.23

Canyon Ferry:  Walleye action has slowed up with the recent rainy weather.  A few are being caught on bottom bouncers with green […]

Jun 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Southwest MT Fishing Report by Montana Angler 6.3.23

We’ve seen a large percentage of snow melt transfer to increased flows throughout most river systems. Conditions vary day to […]

Jun 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

MT Outdoor Podcast: MT Bears are Moving in on Homeless Camps in Some Cities!

Montana Bears are Moving in on Homeless Camps in Some Cities! Cities Say This is NOT What They Had in […]

Jun 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Yellowstone wolf population changes following heavy hunt

When Montana boosted its wolf hunting quota in hunting districts north of Yellowstone National Park two years ago, the effect […]

Jun 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Probation for man who released bobcat from legal trap

Circuit Court Judge John Prokos out of Rock Springs, Wyoming gave Adam Roich, 40, probation after he pleaded no contest […]

Jun 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Many people don’t eat carp, but foxes do

Here’s some pretty cool footage of a fox catching a meal of carp.  Just cool to see them in action. […]

Jun 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

You can help these youngsters represent Montana at TBF Nationals Tourney

Check out this GoFundMe campaign at https://gofund.me/17fdc982. You may want to consider showing support to these local youngsters. Even a […]

Jun 2, 2023 · Angela Montana

Get hooked on Catchin the Big Ones LIVE today

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

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Woman from Kalispell has Success Paddlefishing

Last weekend, Amanda Donnell caught the pictured 76-pounder in the Yellowstone River. Chancy Jeschke, from Kalispell, is shown helping her […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

11 year old from Kalispell Snags Paddlefish

Kwintyn Hicks is 11 years old, and he caught this pictured 60lb paddlefish. Way to go, Kwintyn!

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Alder Bridge Fishing Access Site closed temporarily

Flooding on Ruby River forces site closure ALDER – Flooding on the Ruby River has inundated Alder Bridge Fishing Access Site, […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.1.23

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

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Montana State Record Green Sunfish goes to eastern MT youngster

Congratulations to Garin!  This state record breaker came from Gartside Reservoir, and he beat the record by 1/100th of an […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: FWP issues statement on Wyoming corner crossing case

HELENA – In light of the recent U.S. Federal District Court Decision in Wyoming pertaining to the issue of corner crossing, Montana […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bicyclists encounter grizzly bear on Going to the Sun Rd

If you’re going to hit Going to the Sun Road in Glacier National Park on a bicycle, you have to […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Michigan angler catches “one of the rarest fish to be caught’

Now, this is quite a unique catch for a Michigan angler! Check out this story by Julie Dunmire via Fox17: […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

Deadline today, June 1, for antelope & elk/deer B license applications

The deadline for Montana hunters to apply for antelope and elk/deer B licenses is June 1.  All applications must be […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Remember to report your paddlefish this season, just like Governor Gianforte!

–Voluntarily submit a jaw sample on the Upper Missouri or Fort Peck Dredge Cuts, and receive a free paddlefish hat!– […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet June 8

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet June 8 in Helena at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks headquarters. […]