Oct 26, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How 69 Swans Saved Themselves in Southwest Montana
In 1935, only 69 trumpeter swans survived in the lower 48 — most of them in one remote Montana valley. Here’s that story.
Oct 25, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Deer Decoy in a Blizzard Catches a Night Shooter Near Glasgow
Montana wardens set a deer decoy in a blizzard near Glasgow and catch a shooter on the run. Here’s why this sting matters to every honest hunter.
Oct 24, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Warden Measures $8,000 Poached Bull Elk — Then Catches Hunters Shooting a Decoy Deer
Montana wardens bust poachers using a decoy deer — and measure a 6×6 bull elk worth $8,000 in trophy restitution. Here’s what every hunter needs to know.
Oct 23, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Don’t Lose Block Management Access — What Hunters Need to Know About Private Timberlands
Montana’s Block Management Program opens millions of private acres to hunters — but timberland rules are different. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
Oct 22, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Silver Bow Creek Spent a Century Poisoned — Here’s What Montana’s $215 Million Cleanup Actually Bought
Silver Bow Creek absorbed a century of Butte mine waste. A new video digs into what Montana’s $215M settlement actually changed for the watershed.
Oct 21, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
16 Bison, One Dark October Night, and a Prairie That Came Roaring Back
Sixteen bison stepped off trailers onto the Montana prairie in 2005. What happened next left wildlife watchers genuinely speechless.
Oct 20, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
The Big Hole’s Arctic Grayling Are Hanging On — But Just Barely
The upper Big Hole River holds the last wild, river-dwelling Arctic grayling in the Lower 48. Here’s why that matters to every Montana angler.
Oct 19, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Before You Pack Out That Buck, Here’s What Montana Hunters Need to Know About CWD Testing
Montana FWP’s new CWD testing video tells hunters exactly where to go and how to prep their deer, elk, or moose samples this season.
Oct 18, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Every Kayak Must Stop: Montana’s AIS Wardens Are Out Now
Montana wardens are stopping every kayak, canoe, and paddleboard at AIS check stations. Here’s what paddlers and anglers need to know right now.
Oct 17, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When a Hunter’s Story Doesn’t Add Up: Montana Wardens Work a Deer Case on WILDLANDS
Montana game wardens unravel a deer hunter’s suspicious story in this WILDLANDS episode — a real-world reminder of what FWP enforcement actually looks like.
Oct 16, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
A Montana Rancher Cloned the World’s Biggest Sheep — Then the Feds Showed Up
A Montana rancher outside Vaughn cloned the world’s largest wild sheep. What happened next raises serious questions for hunters and conservationists alike.
Oct 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Ted Turner’s 45,000 Bison: What It Means for Montana
Turner replaced cattle with bison on the Flying D in 1989. Now 45,000 animals roam 2 million acres. Here's what that means for Montana hunters and wildlife.
Oct 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana’s Shed Season Opens May 15 — Here’s What Opening Day Really Looks Like
Montana game ranges open May 15 for shed hunting. Here’s what opening day really looks like — and what you need to know before you go.
Oct 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How Illegal Lake Trout Dumped in Yellowstone Turned Grizzlies Into Elk Calf Killers
Illegal lake trout dumped in Yellowstone Lake wiped out a grizzly food source — and the bears responded by hunting elk calves instead.
Oct 8, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Yellowstone’s Wolves Are Back — So Why Aren’t the Willows?
Wolves have ruled Yellowstone for 30 years. So why isn’t the landscape recovering the way the science promised it would?
Oct 7, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Brucellosis, Bison, and Elk: What Montana Hunters Should Know About the Science Behind Yellowstone’s Biggest Wildlife Fight
Bison take the blame for brucellosis in Montana, but research increasingly points to elk. Here’s what hunters need to know about the real science.
Oct 4, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
The Warden Was Already Watching — These Montana Elk Hunters Didn’t Know It
Montana wardens used robotic elk decoys on opening morning to catch hunters violating brow-tine bull restrictions. The whole thing was caught on camera.
Oct 3, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
American Prairie’s 3-Million-Acre Vision: What Eastern Montana Hunters and Anglers Need to Know
American Prairie is reshaping hunting and fishing access across eastern Montana. Here’s what hunters and anglers need to know about Open Fields, bison, and Fort Peck country.
Oct 2, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How Montana FWP Counts and Manages Mule Deer — And Why It Matters for Your Season
Montana FWP breaks down how biologists survey and manage mule deer populations — and what that process means for hunters across eastern Montana.
Sep 30, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana’s Problem Beavers Are Being Put Back to Work
Montana FWP is moving conflict beavers to degraded streams where their dam-building can restore habitat for fish, wildlife, and water.
Sep 29, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How to Float Montana’s Smith River: Permits, Logistics, and What to Expect on the Water
A complete guide to floating Montana’s permit-only Smith River — how the lottery works, what to expect, and why it’s worth applying every year.
Sep 26, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Bison vs. Cattle on Montana Public Grass — Who Really Wins?
Montana PBS digs into the long-running fight over who grazes public grasslands in north central Montana — cattle ranchers or roaming bison herds.
Sep 24, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Why Fall Is Montana’s Most Dangerous Season for Bear Encounters — And What Hunters Need to Know
Montana FWP biologist Colby Anton explains why black bears are most dangerous in fall — and what hunters need to do to stay safe in the backcountry.
Sep 22, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Two Wardens, Two Hunters, Two Broken Stories — This Wildlands Episode Shows Exactly How Montana Game Wardens Work
Watch how Montana game wardens unravel inconsistent hunter stories in this Wildlands episode — plus practical tips every Montana hunter needs to know.
Sep 19, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When You Step Into the Wrong Pasture, the Warden Shows Up
Two bird hunters walk into a rancher’s pasture in Region 6 Montana. What happens next is a lesson every upland hunter needs to hear.
Sep 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
He Confessed Before the K9 Even Sniffed — Cely Lake Elk Decoy Sting
Montana wardens ran a spike elk decoy near Cely Lake — and one hunter confessed before the K9 even got to work. Here’s what happened.
Sep 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
The One Question Montana Game Wardens Ask That Honest Hunters Never Worry About
A Montana game warden’s simple field question reveals more than hunters expect. Here’s what it means for you and how to hunt Region 4 the right way.
Sep 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
They Flew Into the Montana Backcountry and Barely Made It Out
A bush plane, remote Montana wilderness, and wild cutthroat trout — this video is every fly angler’s fantasy and reality check rolled into one.
Sep 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Wardens Used This Elk Decoy Trick for 25 Years Near Cely Lake
Montana wardens Bill Copen and Kyle Miller reveal a 25-year elk decoy operation near Cely Lake — and what it means for hunters in Region 2.
Sep 8, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When Elk Become the Enemy: Montana’s Depredation Problem and What It Means for Hunter Access
Montana’s elk depredation conflict is quietly eroding hunter access. Here’s what’s at stake for ranchers, public lands, and the hunters who depend on both.
Sep 7, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
The Warden Was Already Watching — Three Hunters Didn’t Know It
A Montana game warden watched three hunters shoot a mule deer buck through his scope before walking down to ask one question. Here’s what happened.
Sep 6, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
48 Charges, 20 Dead Bucks, and One Poacher Near Whitefish — Why This Case Matters
A poacher near Whitefish racked up 48 charges after killing 20+ mature bucks and leaving them to rot. Here’s why this case matters to every Montana hunter.
Sep 3, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Three Years of Gains: Mule Deer Are Making a Real Comeback in Region 7
Montana FWP confirms a third straight year of mule deer population gains in Region 7. Here’s what it means for hunters this fall.
Sep 2, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Mule Deer Are Rebounding in Southwest Montana — Here’s What Region 3 Data Shows
Montana FWP breaks down mule deer population trends in Region 3 after years of drought and hard winters. Here’s what hunters need to know.
Aug 31, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Kayak Fishing Hungry Horse Reservoir — and Why Bull Trout Need Your Attention
Kayak fishing Montana’s Hungry Horse Reservoir is stunning — but the bull trout you’ll encounter there carry a serious conservation story worth knowing.
Aug 26, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When Game Wardens Come Knocking: The Real Price of Poaching in Montana
Montana game wardens are cracking down on poaching and untagged game. Here’s what wildlife crime actually costs — and why it matters to every legal hunter.
Aug 23, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Six Months, One Super Cub, and a Radio Antenna: Inside a Montana Elk Poaching Investigation
Montana FWP wardens spent six months cracking an elk poaching case — including aerial surveillance in a Super Cub. Here’s what hunters need to know.
Aug 21, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How Aerial Wildlife Surveys Actually Determine Your Montana Hunting Tags
Learn how Montana FWP aerial surveys shape tag quotas — and how understanding the process helps you make smarter application decisions each season.
Aug 19, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Mountain Goats Took Over a Beartooth Wilderness Camp — Here’s What Happened
Mountain goats invaded a remote Beartooth Wilderness campsite. Here’s what the crew from Carnivore Expeditions experienced — and what you should know before you go.
Aug 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Glacier’s Wolverines Outsmart Grizzlies With One Brilliant Winter Trick
A new wildlife doc filmed in Glacier National Park reveals how wolverines use snowpack to cache food — and back down grizzlies in the process.
Aug 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Fishing Montana in Fire Season: How One Angler Navigated Smoke, Closures, and Still Found Trout
Montana fly fishing in fire season is unpredictable. Here’s how to plan around smoke, closures, and hoot owl restrictions this August.
Aug 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
What’s Really Killing Montana’s Mule Deer? FWP’s New Video Finally Tackles the Hard Questions
Montana FWP’s new video breaks down what’s really driving mule deer population swings — and every eastern Montana hunter should watch it before this fall’s season.
Aug 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
From 69 Birds to a Conservation Miracle: Montana’s Trumpeter Swan Story
In 1932, only 69 trumpeter swans survived at Red Rock Lakes. Here’s what 90 years of Montana conservation effort actually produced.
Aug 8, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
A 500-Pound Grizzly Came Within 20 Feet of This NW Montana Cabin — Trail Cam Footage Inside
A grizzly bear returned just 20 feet from a remote NW Montana cabin — trail cam footage and hard-won bear-proofing lessons inside.
Aug 7, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When ‘Too Wild’ Becomes the Problem: What Montana’s Bison Battle Means for Public Lands Hunters
Montana’s bison management debate raises a hard question for hunters and public lands users: what does “wild” actually mean on American public land?
Aug 6, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
The Yellowstone Wolf Video 40 Million People Got Half Wrong
A viral video claimed wolves single-handedly reshaped Yellowstone’s rivers. Scientists say that’s only part of the story — here’s what’s missing.
Aug 5, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When the Evidence Doesn’t Match the Suspect: Montana’s Predator ID Problem Is More Complicated Than It Looks
Livestock kills in Montana’s backcountry don’t always have the predator you expect. Here’s why getting the ID right matters — and what hunters and ranchers should know.
Jul 31, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
He’s Hiked This Montana Lake for 20 Years — Here’s What Changed
A Montana angler returns to a backcountry lake he’s fished for 20 years — and finds the trail and the fishery have both changed dramatically.
Jul 27, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Illegal Fish Introductions Now Threatening Montana’s Most Prized Trout Waters
Montana wildlife officials warn illegal introductions of non-native predatory fish are putting the state’s best trout fisheries at serious risk.
Jul 22, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Grizzly Management Returns to Montana: What State Control Means for Hunters, Ranchers, and Backcountry Users
Montana grizzly management shifts to state control. Here’s what hunters, ranchers, and backcountry users need to know about what comes next.