Oct 8, 2025 · Angela Montana

A Montana Reminder from an Alabama Tragedy

A pro angler’s fatal mistake on an a lake serves as a powerful reminder for boaters to stay alert.

Jun 19, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Harrison Lake closed as law enforcement conducts water search

Harrison Lake was closed until further notice beginning Wednesday night as law enforcement conducted a water search for a missing person.

May 17, 2025 · Angela Montana

FWP Lifejacket Donation Drive, May 19-23, 8 Locations

Give your old lifejacket a new adventure—donate it during #NationalSafeBoatingWeek!

Aug 22, 2024 · Angela Montana

From Calm to Chaos on the Water

Just wanted to share a recent boating incident that really hits home the importance of safety on the water. Over […]

May 7, 2024 · Angela Montana

Be Careful on the Water

Just a reminder to be aware of others on the water. Yikes.

Mar 28, 2024 · Angela Montana

Let’s have a safe boating season

As boat season heats up, it’s important to stay safe and responsible out on the water. Unfortunately, we’ve all seen […]

Mar 8, 2024 · Angela Montana

Boating Etiquette

Hey boaters! It’s still winter in Montana, but open water is showing up in some places. With spring on the […]

Jan 29, 2024 · Angela Montana

A lucky boat recovery!

Wow–this angler had a lucky break after a huge wave tossed him out of his boat!   View this post […]

Aug 10, 2023 · Montana Grant

DEATH WISH!!!

We have all made some poor choices when afield. Injury or worse can result from not planning, preparing, or considering […]

Jul 27, 2023 · Montana Grant

WADE A LITTLE DEEPER!!!

Wading can be dangerous. Fishermen that wet wade or wear expensive waders, always try to get a little deeper. Their […]

Jul 1, 2023 · Kamp Cook

The Crooked Creek Boat Ramp at FT Peck is NOT useable

The Crooked Creek Boat Ramp is not usable. This photo was taken on Sunday June 25 2023. The boat you […]

Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant

PAY TO PLAY!!!

On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]

Jun 3, 2023 · Montana Grant

BOAT READY!!!

  Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]

Jun 1, 2023 · Montana Grant

HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!

Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]

May 21, 2023 · Montana Grant

RAMP TRAMPS!!!

Boat Ramp Tramps take up too much space and take too long to launch or retrieve their boats. Others will […]

May 21, 2023 · Montana Grant

WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT!!!

Boating safety is important when on Montana’s rivers, lakes, and waters. Any activity done near or on the water makes […]

May 7, 2023 · Montana Grant

RIVER LIVER!!!

As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]

Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant

SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!

Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]