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An Elk That Horsed Around for a While…
If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there […]
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FWP News: R4–Hunter numbers and harvest success mixed in north-central Montana during fourth week of hunting season
GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has […]
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Eyeing Those Ivories? Here’s How to Get them Super Quickly and Simply
When it comes to elk, those pearly ivories aren’t just teeth—they’re like gold to many hunters…and non-hunters. Whether you want […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
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Battle of the Backyard Bucks: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer
Oh, deer. They’re one of the more common mascots of the woods, the stars of hunting season for many, and, […]
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“He’s not super heavy, but he’s tall”
When you just can’t help but messing with a fellow hunter. lol
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Heavy-Horned Speedgoats!
We have been sent some crazy non-typical bucks, and this antelope is no exception! Check out the horns on this […]
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Montana Muley Hunt
Hunting mule deer in Montana isn’t just a pastime—it’s a part of life for some. Chasing these bucks is as […]
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Deer Down, Bear Around
If you’re heading out for deer season, don’t forget your bear tag… You never know when your deer might catch […]
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The Perfect Basket
Some folks are all about those picture-perfect whitetail baskets, and this one’s definitely checking the boxes. You don’t run into […]
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FWP News: R1-General hunting season hits half-way point with mild weather, mixed hunter participation and success in southwestern Montana
FWP looking for CWD samples from white-tailed deer near Gallatin River BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season reached the half-way point […]
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Creativity is Key when Hauling Your Deer
Sometimes, you just need to get creative when getting your deer back to camp or to the truck. What are […]
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Father-Son duo doubles up on bucks
Richard Oblander shared a post on Hunting Montana about taking his youngest son out for his very first day out […]
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FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekends
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and the overall harvest is expected to increase with the […]
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FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, hunting district 501 as described in the current Moose, Sheep […]
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Hi-Line Muley
The Black Jaw Fly, Guy Gary Rueb, took a break from tying up your favorite salmon flies to shoot this […]
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Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing Surprise
Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Today we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and […]
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Bullseye! First Bull Down
Big congrats to Kat Perry, from Corvallis, who just tagged her very first bull! Congratulations!
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Laughs in Camo: A Hunter’s Take on the Sitka Craze
Thanks to the internet, we get a front-row seat to the world’s quirks—and there’s plenty to poke fun at, whether […]
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R4 Check Station Update: Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general season
GREAT FALLS – Through the second Sunday of the general rifle season, about 15 percent more hunters than last year […]
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FULL EPISODE DROP–MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: The Ultimate Guide for Region 2
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Wraps Up its Series About Hunting Opportunities Across the State with Region 2 in West-Central Montana! […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series – Hunt Smarter in Region 2…not Harder!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives deep with Region 2 Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley from Montana […]
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Big Bull Down!
Mitchell Fischer, from Joplin, Montana, tagged one beauty of a bull this season! He shared it with the Facebook group […]
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Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24
Fifty-one wolves have been harvested in Montana as of October 31, 2024—shoutout to the hunters who’ve successfully tagged one this […]
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Ross Tate from Missoula had this report from Freezeout
A great day of swan hunting on the eastern Rocky Mountain front from near Choteau, MT. Freezeout Lake! I was successfully […]
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R5 Checkstation Update: High temps and elk harvests in south-central Montana for opening weekend of the general season
BILLINGS – Saturday, Oct. 26, marked a special occasion for many in Montana, as the 2024 big game general hunting […]
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FWP News: In-person Hunter Ed Field Day this Saturday
In-person Hunter Ed field day available this Saturday at Spotted Eagle Rec Area in Miles City Last chance this season […]
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Calling All Young Montana Hunters–Share Your Story and Win Big!
Montana is a state that loves its hunting traditions, and we’re celebrating it with a contest just for young hunters! […]
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update via FWP 10.28.24
Forty-six wolves have been harvested across the state, with WMU 313 being the only Wolf Management Unit that has closed […]
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GRIZZLY # 399 by Montana Grant
The notorious Grizzly Sow, 399, finally met her match. A traffic incident at the Grand Teton entrance was her demise. […]
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through portal on FWP website
HELENA – Hunters will again have the opportunity to thank landowners who allow hunting access on their land. The “Thank a […]
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The Captain’s Revised and Updated Hunters’ Checklist for 2024
Opening day for Montana’s general rifle season for deer and elk is Saturday October 26th Remember to let someone know […]
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FWP News: 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest. This is the […]
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MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.22.24
As of October 22, 2024, the wolf harvest numbers are in, and it’s been an active season so far. Hunters […]
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FWP News: Hunting closed for all bighorn sheep in Hunting District 303
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
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FWP News: Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 5 at 5 a.m., only archery equipment allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and […]
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A Successful Youth Hunt with Mom!
Kristin Hammond had one proud mom moment during the youth hunt when her son Colt bagged his very first buck! […]
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FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
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11 Year Old Bags Nice Buck During Youth Hunt
Braxton Griffith who is 11 years old, bagged a real nice muley buck on Thursday during the Montana Youth Hunt. […]
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Antelope Down by Dillon
Joe Lipski, and Donnie Larson with help of Mike Wamsley of Missoula had a great antelope hunting trip this week […]
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Youth Hunter Tags First Buck
Trevor Fletcher shared these photos on Montana Hunting & Fishing’s Facebook page with the caption “My boy got his first […]
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FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and […]
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Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy
Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped […]
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Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]
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From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!
Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and […]
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the […]
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The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. […]
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TOO BIG TOO HANDLE!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and anglers love to brag about getting the Big One. We dream about a Buck with a huge rack […]