Oregon voters may ban fishing entirely. Montana anglers need to understand this growing threat and how to protect their own rights before it crosses state lines.

This past week, fishing on Peck was impossible due to warm weather and unsafe ice conditions, signaling the end of the season. Areas near the dam have opened up, hinting at potential boat usage soon. It’s an opportune time to service ice fishing gear and prepare for next winter.

Montana crappie are moving shallow as ice retreats. Here’s where to find them and how to catch limits right now before runoff muddies the rivers.

Have you ever landed a ghost-white or golden fish in Montana? Here’s what those rare catches mean and exactly what to do with one.

Madison and Missouri hold steady while Big Hole surges 17%. Southwest storm changes conditions through weekend—here’s your fishing strategy.

Learn how Montana dam release schedules affect trout fishing conditions and discover when to hit blue-ribbon waters for optimal angling success.

Montana’s ice-out season is here! Mid-March brings prime fishing as lakes thaw and rivers awaken. Get the latest conditions and hot spots.

Discover Montana ice-out predictions for Fort Peck, Canyon Ferry & Flathead Lake in 2026. Get current ice conditions and fishing season timing updates.

Learn how to fish during Montana’s spring runoff and high water conditions. Expert tips for finding feeding trout when rivers run high and muddy.

Discover why Montana’s forgotten double dry fly rig catches selective trout when modern setups fail. Learn this elegant technique for summer hatches.

Montana FWP reports a spike in illegal mountain lion kills this spring. Here’s what violations are happening, penalties involved, and how to stay legal.

Montana mountain lion hunters face strict new regulations amid rising illegal harvests. Learn the essential rules, quota systems, and penalties to stay legal.

Montana hunters need to know where the legal lines are on vehicle-mounted thermal scanners before spring predator and bear seasons begin.

Shed season is peaking in Montana. Here’s exactly what to do with extra elk and deer antlers — sell, craft, donate, or chew.

Apply for paddlefish permits by April 1 to participate in the unique season. Applications are easy online or in-person at local FWP offices or authorized retailers. Don’t miss out!

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wardens reported a rise in illegally harvested mountain lions in central Montana in 2025, including hunters who shot lions first and only purchased hunting licenses afterward.

Ready to hunt in Montana? Montana FWP is listing in-person hunter education classes and online-student field days across central and eastern Montana this spring and summer. Seats can fill fast, and students must be registered before class begins—here’s how to sign up plus the full schedule of dates and towns.

The Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission has ordered LMU 422 closed to all hunting of male mountain lions one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Check the official quota status page for the latest details.

Learn how Montana dam release schedules affect trout fishing conditions and discover when to hit blue-ribbon waters for optimal angling success.

Montana’s ice-out season is here! Mid-March brings prime fishing as lakes thaw and rivers awaken. Get the latest conditions and hot spots.

Shed season is peaking in Montana. Here’s exactly what to do with extra elk and deer antlers — sell, craft, donate, or chew.

Unusual hunting accidents have occurred when dogs accidentally discharged firearms. From an Indiana hunter injured in the blind to a fatal incident in Turkey, these cases highlight the importance of gun safety.

Discover Montana ice-out predictions for Fort Peck, Canyon Ferry & Flathead Lake in 2026. Get current ice conditions and fishing season timing updates.

Discover 5 expert Montana shed hunting strategies for March. Learn proven techniques to find elk and deer antlers with professional tips and timing advice.

Montana’s spring bear activity is surging with grizzly and black bear sightings increasing. Learn essential safety tips for outdoor recreation encounters.

The Montana Hunters First Act reshapes resident hunting rights. Here’s what it means for public land access, draw seasons, and your 2026 tags.

Montana’s growing grizzly population faces delisting battles while California considers reintroducing bears from Yellowstone after 100 years without them.

Montana hunters face growing pressure from out-of-state crowds on public lands. Why protecting local hunting traditions and giving resident voices priority matters now.

Learn how to fish during Montana’s spring runoff and high water conditions. Expert tips for finding feeding trout when rivers run high and muddy.

Pre-runoff windows are open now. Here’s which rod weight actually performs on the Madison, Gallatin, and Montana’s spring creeks this time of year.

Discover why Montana’s forgotten double dry fly rig catches selective trout when modern setups fail. Learn this elegant technique for summer hatches.

A Yellowstone grizzly is already out in mid-March. Montana backcountry hunters and anglers need bear safety dialed in before spring seasons open.

Top trout anglers are abandoning PowerBait for natural techniques. Discover why fly fishing skills matter more than stocked-lake baits in Montana waters.

Mid-March is your last best window for nymphing Montana’s top trout rivers. Here’s how to rig up and fish smart before runoff blows it all out.

Mid-March is your best window for Montana shed hunting. Here’s where to find elk and mule deer antlers before the crowds beat you to them.

Hyper-real AI wildlife clips can feel more convincing than reality—until you notice the cartoon voiceovers and emotional storylines. But wolves and grizzlies in places like Montana aren’t characters in a feel-good narrative. This piece breaks down how AI content can distort public perception and why real-world wildlife management is a complicated balancing act worth understanding.

Four CSKT staff earned statewide conservation awards. Here’s what their decades of work means for Flathead fishing, wildlife habitat, and Montana’s wild future.

On March 9, the United States Attorney’s Office completed forfeiture of four firearms, an assortment of magazines and ammunition, and a vehicle tied to an attempted domestic terrorist plot in Yellowstone National Park in 2024.