Aug 19, 2023 · Montana Grant
DRESSING!!!
I always wondered why gutting a critter is called “Dressing”. It does sound better “gutting” but you certainly do […]
Aug 13, 2023 · Montana Grant
SNACKLE BOX!!!
Outdoorsmen, women, and kids need snacks and treats to keep them fat, happy, and satisfied. Without a goodie box, hunger […]
Aug 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
Wealthy Californians Moved to Montana and Blocked Historic River Access
Warning–the following excerpt by Katie Hill via Outdoor Life might annoy you if you’re a Montanan. “A conflict in the […]
Aug 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
Woman mowing her lawn attacked by hawk and snake
Just as you settle into your household chores, specifically yard work, an unexpected encounter between a snake and a hawk […]
Aug 8, 2023 · Angela Montana
Antelope drawing results are in!
Did you draw an antelope tag? Check at fwp.mt.gov now!
Aug 8, 2023 · Angela Montana
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.7.23
The weather has cooled off but the fishing is HOT! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently, but the […]
Aug 6, 2023 · Montana Grant
TROUT HUNTING!!!
Trout hunting season is on! Hunting trout requires a certain strategy, skills, and tackle. Seeing is believing when trout hunting. […]
Aug 5, 2023 · Montana Grant
MONTANA SCHOOLS DENIED FEDERAL FUNDS!!!
If Montana Schools teach hunting, archery, or classes that involve firearms, they will be denied federal funds. These federal funds […]
Aug 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
It’s never too early to plan for hunting camp
Time is flying by for many, and before we know it, it will be time to head to elk camp. […]
Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity
Training season with wild birds on public lands begins Aug. 1 for residents HELENA –Anyone training bird dogs using game birds […]
Jul 28, 2023 · Angela Montana
Hunting Kestrel Up Close
Have you ever seen a hunting kestrel up close? Kestrels hunt mostly by watching from a high perch, then swooping […]
Jul 21, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Surplus drawing license and permit applications to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email HELENA – Hunters who signed up for the Surplus License List will be randomized […]
Jul 13, 2023 · Montana Grant
HELICOPTER ACCESS!!!
Some wealthy people feel entitled to do whatever they want. Their money and connections give them a free ticket […]
Jul 9, 2023 · Montana Grant
FOOD ON FIRE!!!
Humans have been cooking over fire since fire was discovered. Fire cooked foods are healthier and more flavorful. The charcoal […]
Jul 8, 2023 · Montana Grant
IS NEW BETTER?
Sportsmen love new stuff. It seems that we never have enough hats, fishing rods, guns, gadgets, garments, and outdoor stuff. […]
Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
PAY TO PLAY!!!
On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]
Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!
Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]
Jun 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT LANGUAGE REGARDING GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on amendments to Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) addressing grizzly […]
Jun 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
SQUITOS!!!
Big Sky Country is also home to huge blood sucking mosquitoes. They grow big in the Rocky Mountains. These blood […]
Jun 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Sign-up open for surplus drawing licenses and permits
HELENA – Starting today, hunters can sign up for leftover licenses and permits that were not distributed by the drawing through […]
Jun 14, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP seeks proposals for 2024 hunting license auctions
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Licensing Bureau is soliciting proposals from conservation organizations that are interested in conducting a […]
Jun 3, 2023 · Montana Grant
MEMORIAL DAY!!!
We just celebrated Memorial Day. This holiday honors the memory of great soldiers that helped to keep America free and […]
Jun 2, 2023 · Angela Montana
Many people don’t eat carp, but foxes do
Here’s some pretty cool footage of a fox catching a meal of carp. Just cool to see them in action. […]
Jun 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
CORNER CROSSING!!!
A recent Corner Crossing case has been resolved in Wyoming. For those that don’t know, “Corner Crossing” means that you […]
May 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Individual shoots black bear hunter and flees, arrested 9 months later
With as crazy as the world is becoming, we are going to add to your crazy news with this press […]
May 28, 2023 · Montana Grant
ROUGHING IT!!!
Camping is simple and fun. It is supposed to be about enjoying nature without modern conveniences. Yes, you may need […]
May 27, 2023 · Montana Grant
WINGING IT!!!
Lately I have been finding pictures of sportsmen with wings. Airplanes do help outdoorsmen find remote and unique places […]
May 26, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Application deadline for antelope and B licenses June 1
HELENA – Hunters have until June 1 to apply for antelope licenses as well as elk and deer B licenses. All […]
May 18, 2023 · Montana Grant
BURNT DOGS and BRATS!!!
Grilling dogs and brats are a learned skill. Most rookie grillers throw a dozen or so tube steaks onto the […]
May 17, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: FWP to fix mistake in moose, big horn sheep draw
HELENA – A mistake in last week’s drawing for some moose and big horn sheep licenses will result in fewer licenses […]
May 15, 2023 · Angela Montana
Man directs son to shoot grizzly believing it was black bear
Here is a reminder to make sure you know what you’re shooting while you’re out hunting. A man in Wyoming […]
May 9, 2023 · Angela Montana
Press Release: Arkansas Man Charged with Transportation of Unlawfully Killed Wildlife
This is what not to do. Take a look at this press release by the US DOJ – District of […]
May 4, 2023 · Montana Grant
NAP TIME!!!
As we get older, we become children again. At age 60, you are allowed to count backwards. This means some […]
Apr 24, 2023 · Angela Montana
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.24.23
Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout fishing on the north end of the reservoir is great from shore as they are cruising the […]
Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant
SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]
Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant
and a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!
Montana is full of outdoorsmen and women. Many folks migrated here to enjoy the diversity of hunting, fishing, and […]
Apr 20, 2023 · Angela Montana
This is not the first animal you want to see while you’re hunting
This is a scary sight to see while you’re out hunting. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, we will be able […]
Apr 19, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Roundup
BILLINGS – Registration is now open for an in-person hunter education course in Roundup. Orientation for the course will take place […]
Apr 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
FREE GEAR!!!
All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: SPRING TURKEY HUNTING SEASON OPENS APRIL 15
HELENA – Montana’s spring male turkey season opens April 15. Turkey hunters can purchase a turkey license for a general area […]
Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled at Billings Rod and Gun Club
Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education […]
Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana
FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS OFFERED IN DILLON
BOZEMAN – A Hunter Education class will be offered in Dillon this month. The class will be April 24-28 at […]
Apr 9, 2023 · Montana Grant
STRESS BE GONE!!!
Why do feel so excited about Hunting and Fishing? There are probably many answers that others have but there is […]
Apr 8, 2023 · Montana Grant
MONTANA PLAY LIST!!!
When we travel around Big Sky Country, it’s nice to listen to some Montana Music. The trip to and from […]
Apr 6, 2023 · Montana Grant
HARDER TO HUNT!!!
Hunting is becoming harder to do. Ammunition and guns are more expensive and restrictive. License fees are increasing. Restrictions and […]
Apr 2, 2023 · Montana Grant
TURKEY TIMING!!!
Spring turkey season is simply amazing. Hunting is so different when you can call and talk to the animals. I […]
Mar 30, 2023 · Montana Grant
SINGLE SHOT GOBBLER!!!
One shot, one kill! This is the goal of great hunters. Primitive weapons certainly allow this to happen. An archer […]
Mar 30, 2023 · Angela Montana
Organizations collaborate to provide track chair for disabled veteran
Ah, we will start this article by stating just how much we appreciate every single veteran out there. We are […]
Mar 26, 2023 · Montana Grant
HOW TO CATCH A FISHING BUDDY or MORE!!!
Hate does not happen instantly. It takes time and repetition. In a relationship, it can end with divorce or perhaps […]
Mar 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
GOBBLER GASHIN!!!
The other day I went for a drive to check out the streams near Bozeman. The East Gallatin can offer […]