Complete guide to hunting in Big Sky Country.
Complete guide to hunting in Big Sky Country.
It’s that time of year! The Captain has a revised and updated Hunters Checklist–see if you have everything you need for rifle season!
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 11. Much of the region experienced mild weather Saturday, with cooler […]
During its meeting Oct. 9, the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission made a regulation change to limit the number of white-tailed deer licenses in northeast Montana in response to hemorrhagic disease outbreaks in the area.
Before dawn broke, Landen and his dad hit the mountain for his first archery hunt—and it turned into a day he’ll never forget.
Congratulations to the archery hunter that got this shot!
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks suspects that hemorrhagic disease (HD) is responsible for recent white-tailed deer deaths west of Missoula along the Clark Fork River and around Frenchtown.
When health kept Coast Guard veteran Steve Earle from using his hard-earned moose tag, he donated it to a fellow hero—giving Purple Heart recipient Chris Grudzinski the hunt of a lifetime.
Hunters with disabilities can enjoy an easy-access white-tailed deer hunt at Fort Peck!
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is surveying paddlefish anglers by phone and email as the 2025 season ends.
The following report is by Yellowstone Angler: The Cutthroat have some vibrant colors on them right now! Photos: Joe Sherman […]
Lightning is no joke—tragically underscored by the recent loss of two hunters who were struck and killed during a storm…
After years of injuries and setbacks, Montana Grant rediscovers his passion for bowhunting with the help of his son—and a little adjustment at the archery shop.
Deer don’t diet in the fall—here’s what’s on their seasonal menu and why it matters for hunters. More from Montana Grant here!
Modern bows may come loaded with sights and gadgets, but the best archers know that nothing beats getting close and trusting your own built-in sight—your eyes, instincts, and practice…
Hunters have until Sept. 30 to purchase bonus points.
Glacier National Park will host volunteer training for its annual Hawk Watch Program on August 26 and September 22.
Montana’s backcountry bighorn sheep hunt in the Gallatin-Yellowstone district lasted just two days before the quota was filled, leaving more than 100 hopeful hunters sidelined…
From a one-of-a-kind speedgoat to bugles in the timber, September hunting season is officially here!
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has denied the petition for rulemaking to modify the selenium water column standard for Lake Koocanusa and the definition of steady state.
On September 26, 2024, the owner of Raven Rock Armory in Kalispell, MT, reported that a white male with a beanie and hand tattoos stole a Ruger SR-1911 10mm stainless steel pistol from his store, then fled.
A Thompson Falls man who falsified time and attendance records was sentenced today to 5 years of probation, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $13,923.77.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced expanded opportunities for hunting and fishing across the country, including several new options in Montana
Choteau, Mont., August 29, 2025 – The Rocky Mountain Ranger District of the Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest will again be accepting applications for 25 hunting camp extensions in the Beaver=Willow road closure area.
The Belt Creek – White Sulphur Springs Ranger District of the Helena – Lewis and Clark National Forest will again be accepting applications for 13 hunting camp extensions, five camps in Nugget Creek, five camps in Geis Creek and three camps in Deadman.
In Montana, elk hunting isn’t just a season—it’s a high-stakes game of skill, grit, and finding where the bulls actually are…
For Montana Tech senior Alex Thompson, fly fishing has been a way of life since childhood. Growing up in Helena, he picked up a rod around fourth grade and has been casting into Montana’s trout-filled streams ever since.
Learn firearm safety, hunting ethics, and outdoor skills from experienced instructors at free, in-person Hunter Education courses now open for registration across south-central MT…
Montana just raised the stakes in its wolf hunt, with higher quotas, bigger tag limits, and new rules stirring debate across the state…
It’s huckleberry season in western Montana. Though nearly all hucks grow in the state’s northwestern region, picking is a statewide calling. Picking berries is easy, but it helps to know where to look.
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale has an amazing conversation with two of the preeminent wildlife […]
Peace and quiet is great—until it’s the only thing keeping you from being rescued…
In Montana’s backcountry, when the chase goes deep and daylight fades, a well-placed cache can mean the difference between heading home empty-handed—or tagging a bull at dawn… More from Montana Grant here…
Eleven taxidermied bull elk and mule deer bucks seized
On July 20, a four-year-old child was injured by a mountain lion near the Victoria Overlook area on Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park.
After killing the moose, Black attempted to load the carcass into his vehicle but became stuck in the snow. He hiked out to get help, where he was picked up by two hunters. The hunters found his story suspicious and noted inconsistencies in what he told them.
Never grilled a beer can chicken? You’re missing out on crispy skin, juicy meat, and the most flavorful bird to ever sit on a can. More from Montana Grant here!
Conservation Officers began their investigation in December of 2023, after receiving information from a member of the community through the poaching hotline. Officers quickly responded to the call, discovering a trophy-class mule deer buck that was illegally shot, hidden, and left.
Governor Greg Gianforte last week continued his 56 County Tour in Valley County and celebrated a new law that increases upland bird hunting opportunities for Montana residents.
If you believe in miracles, meet Gus Deterding–a 9-year-old boy from Alexandria, Minnesota, who survived something no one thought was […]
Arkansas is turning invasive fish into cold, hard cash.
At approximately 5:54 pm on Wednesday, July 9, Glacier National Park Dispatch received a report of an individual who had fallen from Mount Gould above the Highline Trail.
Lars has the latest and the greatest right here for you from Nelson….