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. […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Great Falls Trapper Ed class July 22
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a trapper education field day in Great Falls on Saturday, July 22. The […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Portion of Jefferson River closed to recreation
High flows and bridge repairs create hazard for recreationists THREE FORKS – A small portion of the Jefferson River is […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bear attacks man outside his Daytona Beach Home
Just because you’re going on vacation to Daytona Beach, Florida doesn’t mean you’re safe from bear attacks. There are quite […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
Dog snake-breaking clinic June 10
If you live in an area with rattlesnakes, which Montana has a lot of areas with them, this should interest […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
Another First Time Fort Peck Angler
Tom Doty of Billings was fishing Fort Peck for the first time and caught a nice walleye. He was fishing […]
May 31, 2023 · Angela Montana
“The Bite is Here!” with Mo Fisch Charters
If you’re looking for the bite, Mo Fisch Charters found it on Flathead Lake! Here’s what they posted on their […]
May 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: MAKOSHIKA TO HOST 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT FOR YOUTHS, ADULTS JUNE 17
MILES CITY – Makoshika State Park will host a 3-D Archery Shoot for youth and adults on Saturday, June 17 from […]
May 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: GAME WARDENS SEEK INFORMATION ON STOLEN SIGNS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
WHITEHALL – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are seeking information on signs that were stolen from two […]
May 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Start your National Park checklist
If you’re one of those people looking for new goals, how about hitting every single US National Park? Did you […]
May 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Paddlefish Guide Pulls in an Unusual Spoonbill
This is AWESOME! Check out the spoonbill that a guy in Oklahoma caught! What’s the most unusual feature on a […]
May 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Individual shoots black bear hunter and flees, arrested 9 months later
With as crazy as the world is becoming, we are going to add to your crazy news with this press […]
May 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
Baked Stuffed Rainbow Trout Recipe
Just when you thought you have tried trout every way possible, this recipe shows up…..
May 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
“The Fallen” by Randall West: A Memorial Day tribute
Fragile is a single life the brave so freely give. Bound for immortality, their souls will surely live. Death, don’t […]
May 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.29.23
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite has started to really take off with the best action happening around the Goose Bay/Snaggy Bay […]
May 29, 2023 · Angela Montana
The origin of Memorial Day
Today, and every day, we honor those who gave all. But, do you know how Memorial Day came about? Here’s […]
May 27, 2023 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Big Bucks with Big Fish for the Big Winners! How Did They Do It?
Matt Fischer and Ty Hinderager have been fishing in tournaments together for 15 years and have done well competing together, […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
First but not last trip to Fort Peck
Scott Kroger from Columbia Falls made his first trip to Fort Peck this past week with his buddies, Randy and […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Application deadline for antelope and B licenses June 1
HELENA – Hunters have until June 1 to apply for antelope licenses as well as elk and deer B licenses. All […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Application available for FWP’s Habitat Conservation Lease Program
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is again accepting applications for its Habitat Conservation Lease Program. A habitat conservation lease […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fishing with the Captain
Ken Ault from Missoula is pictured above on the left holding a 27-inch walleye he put back into Fort Peck. […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
All about the walleyes at Fort Peck
Randy Schaefer from Madison South Dakota made his first trip to Fort Peck with his buddies, Mike Schaefer and Scott […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.26.23
Fresno is 95% full. Water is clearing and surface temp mainly in the 60s. Walleye fishing is good. Jigging is […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
Embark on a reel adventure every week with our action-packed fishing radio show!
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
First Trip to Fort Peck for this Angler
Mike Schaefer from Pierre South Dakota made his first trip to Fort Peck and ended up catching some nice walleyes. […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Kids spend prom night fishing
Some kids party after prom, and some kids just want to go fishing. This East Tennessee couple chose fishing. It’s […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.25.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
Brett French reports: Yellowstone cutthroat trout growing bigger
Thanks to intensive netting efforts that have knocked down invasive lake trout populations in Yellowstone Lake, the native cutthroat trout […]
May 25, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE RIVER PADDLEFISH UPDATE – May 24, 2023
Following is the paddlefish harvest estimate after the first full week of paddlefish season. Angler participation has been relatively light […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Ten-year-old Turkey Hunter bags her bird!
Congratulations to 10-year-old newbie turkey hunter Kapri, from Cascade, who recently tagged her first gobbler while she was hunting with […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Bison Calf Euthanized after being Rescued by Tourist
(News Release) Yellowstone law enforcement officers are asking the public for information about an incident that occurred on the evening […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP SEEKING PUBLIC COMMENT ON SEVERAL ITEMS
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on several items. Below is a list of public […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: GREAT FALLS FAMILY FISHING DAY JUNE 3
GREAT FALLS – Families can kick off their summer of outdoor activities by attending the Great Falls Family Fishing Day […]
May 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Tips to Best Remove Ticks
It’s tick season, unfortunately. If you or your pet are unlucky enough to get stuck with a tick, or ticks, […]
May 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
Upper Salmon River Chinook fishing update by IDFG 5.22.23
Hi all, Many of you have been anxiously awaiting some news on the upper Salmon River Chinook run and the […]
May 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
A good paddlefish recipe? Yep.
Here I was, getting some paperwork done, and somebody at Missoula FWP said something about paddlefish season over east, and […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.22.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow action has slowed down as they are heading away from shore. A few are still being caught […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Idaho poachers convicted for illegally hunting elk near Arco
We don’t particularly like to share negative news as much as we like to share positive news, but it is […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bear safety training event happening in Bozeman
FWP to host bear awareness workshop on June 13 to teach bear safety skills BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks […]
May 22, 2023 · Angela Montana
Spicy Perch with Bell Peppers and Lemon
If you have been reeling in the perch, here is an incredibly tasty-looking recipe for you to try. Click the […]
May 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
MT Outdoor Podcast: Montana’s Outdoors Has a Secret Admirer! Do You Know Who it is?
So, who is Montana’s secret admirer? This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast Downrigger Dale decided to find out. I […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Don’t be like Gail and Corey – Poachers busted for killing two bear cubs
What is wrong with people? That is rhetorical. A mother, 52-year-old Gail Freer and her 29-year-old son, Corey Loving II, […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Smoked Hatch Green Chile Meatloaf Recipe
If meatloaf is your thing, and you have some elk to cook up, then this recipe is for you:
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Yellowstone River Fishing Report by Montana Angler 5.18.23
Current Conditions: The Yellowstone River is high and will likely be in runoff mode for several more weeks. The Months Ahead: Runoff […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Fishing Report for Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs 5.18.23
Fresno is full of water and surface temp mainly in the sixties. The water is stained. Walleye fishing is good […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Dive deep into the fishing world 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 […]
May 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
Catfish on Peterson Point
Did you know that the largest and most important catfish to sport fishermen in Montana is the native channel catfish […]
May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Nelson Dredge was Good Thursday
Tom Burch, Brian Olson and the Captain caught some walleyes on Thursday, and they have pictures to prove it! Nice […]
May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP takes closer look at licensing mistake, makes allowances for three license types
HELENA – After a closer review of the licenses that were mistakenly over-drawn last week, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is […]
May 18, 2023 · Angela Montana
Kootenai River Fishing Report by Dave Blackburn’s Kootenai Angler May 15-23, 2023
Kootenai River Flow: 9,200 Cubic Feet per second 2 foot visibility, 42 degrees. Koocanusa Inflow: 30,000 cfs, Fisher river flow: 1100 cfs, […]