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R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates […]
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All-You-Can-Kill Elk Permits For Ranchers Proposed in WY
A proposed solution to the elk overpopulation issue in eastern Wyoming has stirred debate, as State Representative Bill Allemand, a […]
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A BUCK or BULL TOO FAR? by Montana Grant
I was talking to some long-range deer/elk hunters the other day. They were bragging about their “Long Shots”. Some of […]
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FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13
GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a meeting in Lewistown to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 […]
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13 years old with a Bull Elk
13-year-old Cole Koon from Helena tagged a very nice bull this season. Way to go, Cole!
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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 will close in Hunting District […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 280
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest […]
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FWP News: Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five […]
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R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO
BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, […]
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ALWAYS IN TOUCH!? by Montana Grant
Cellphones have changed so much about human behavior and our culture. At one time, not so long ago, our outside […]
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R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk […]
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BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana Grant
You arrived at your favorite stand at sunrise. Just as you settle in, you see antlers. All the preparation, planning, […]
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12 Year-Old Gets a Buck
In a testament to youthful determination and the tradition of hunting, 12-year-old Moxen Ophus, from Lewistown, achieved a remarkable feat […]
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Bull elk DOWN–Captain UP
Sunday morning was blessed in more ways than one today for the Captain. Up at 6, bull down by 8! […]
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & […]
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R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm […]
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R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas […]
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R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general […]
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Bull down by Bill
Bill Couch from the Mission Valley shot a nice bull while hunting in southwest Montana. Way to go, Bill!
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11-year-old bags a really nice buck
Taden Sundeem from Fort Peck shot this really nice buck while hunting with his dad, Tom, and Andrew Johnson by […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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Parrow baby on youth hunt day
Hello, everyone! It’s Aniyah, and yes, it’s pronounced ‘Ah NI AH.’ I’d like to introduce you to my amazing wife, […]
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Tender Antelope Stew Recipe
With all of the antelope hunting success we have seen in Montana this season, we wanted to share this recipe […]
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THE 2023 CAPTAIN’S UPDATED AND REVISED HUNTER’S CHECKLIST
Opening day for Montana’s general rifle season for deer and elk is Saturday, October 21st Remember to let someone know […]
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Making the most of hunting
Check out this fantastic photo and video capturing the memorable moment when Montana huntress, Madison, embarked on a successful antelope […]
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FWP News: HUNTER CHECK STATIONS, CWD SAMPLING STATIONS READY FOR GENERAL SEASON
HELENA – Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning this weekend and continue through the general […]
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THE 2023 CAPTAIN’S UPDATED AND REVISED HUNTER’S VEHICLE CHECKLIST
The Montana Deer and Elk general rifle season is Saturday October 21st. Your hunting rig can be your best friend […]
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt comes just before general season opener
Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 19-20 this year. The two-day youth hunt is open to: legally […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: What is a Master Hunter? A Hunter That is Very Skilled?
What is a Master Hunter? A Hunter That is Very Skilled? That is Knowledgeable? That is an Excellent Shot? You’re […]
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FWP News: Fair weather for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
Harvest and hunter numbers similar to 2022, below long-term average BILLINGS – Fair weather across south-central Montana over the opening weekend […]
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Huson Hunter Harvested a Nice Antelope
Kamas Romney from Huson Montana had a great weekend hunting antelope. Congratulations, Kamas!
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From Paradise Falls to Your Ears: Hunters’ Breakfast Brings the Outdoors to You
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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First Time Antelope Success!
Over the weekend, two first-time antelope hunters, Carter Stuart from Polson and Jaxon Gauer from Missoula, achieved impressive success by […]
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When the bull you’re aiming at tries to run you over…
Well, that was unexpected! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hunter Nation (@hunternation)
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Embark on an Adventure with the Captain and Crew during Hunters’ Breakfast – Your Gateway to Fishing and Hunting Info
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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FWP News: General antelope season opens Saturday
HELENA – General antelope season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 12. For information about what to […]
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This gator likes venison
Wow — it isn’t every day you bag a gator like this! This alligator was taken in North Carolina and […]
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Our Own Worst Enemy by F4WM President, Robert Roman
Trapping, fishing, and hunting seasons are in full swing in Idaho and Montana’s seasons (if they are not […]
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FWP News: FWP to release more pheasants prior to opener October 7
HELENA – Pheasant season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7. To increase hunters’ opportunity for success, and to help encourage more hunters […]
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FWP News: GOOD TIME TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM
HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 19 and 20, and general deer season opens Oct. 21. […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District […]
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BEST TIME TO HUNT or FISH? by Montana Grant
The best hunting and fishing times are debatable. Years ago, my friend Keith Albright said that there were 3 rules […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District […]
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BELLY UP TO THE BULL!!! by Montana Grant
Big Bull Elk are monstrous critters. A mature bull can weigh over 800 lbs. For you eastern deer hunters, that’s […]
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FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter in Beattie Gulch
GARDINER – A hunter killed a grizzly bear Tuesday in an encounter in Beattie Gulch, an area north of Gardiner. […]
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Montana elk talk
This is the sound you want to hear when you’re bow hunting… Photo licensing info, click here.
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 309
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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HIGH FIVE This Hunting Season! by Montana Grant
Hunting is a sport! When humans were hunters and gatherers, hunting and fishing were about survival. For most of the […]
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National Hunting and Fishing Day is Saturday, Sept. 23
Ducks Unlimited is pleased to continue sponsoring the annual celebration National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF), set for Saturday, Sept. […]