Dec 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Step-by-Step Guide on Entering Your Boone and Crockett Trophy
You have the score, the story and the trophy—now let’s get it B&C official. Follow these steps to make that happen.
Dec 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Five Hunting Myths that Many Antis Believe…but Shouldn’t
Hunters are far from the villains antis imagine. Oh, and poachers? Don’t even lump us in. Dive in to uncover the truth behind these wild misconceptions.
Dec 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
Nebraska Sets Limits for Mountain Lion Conservation as they Gear Up for Their Biggest Season To Date
Montana might be our main focus, but sometimes we want to know what is happening elsewhere–check out what is happening in Nebraska!
Dec 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
First Deer Down on this Hunter’s Birthday!
When your first deer is EXTRA special….
Dec 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Off-Target but On-Point Gifts for Hunters
Ready to make your hunter's gift stand out? Check out the full list of laugh-out-loud (and even clever) options that'll have them hunting for a good time.
Dec 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Battle of the Brown Thrasher and the “Snake”
Sometimes, the biggest threat to your hunt isn’t the game—it’s the wildlife you didn’t see coming. One hunter learned this the hard way.
Dec 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Northeast Montana’s Region 6 Havre check station results for the 2024 Season
2024 Havre Check Station Wrap-Up: Hunter numbers hit their lowest since 2015, and big game harvests were below average, with mule deer and elk seeing significant declines. See what else happened…
Dec 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Lottery open for chance to hunt Bison on Blackfeet Reservation
Want a shot at bagging a bison? The Blackfeet Reservation lottery is open! $10 per chance, and you could win a guided hunt with the ultimate prize—bison meat, hide, and head.
Dec 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: General big game season ends in north-central Montana’s Region 4
North-central Montana's big game season wrapped up with a mix of mild weather, snowy finales, and some impressive stats. Hunters scored a 25% success rate, with mule deer leading the charge and elk playing hard
Dec 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Expecting the Unexpected while Hunting
When you're out hunting, the wilderness always has a surprise up its sleeve. This hunter found himself in an unexpected situation.
Dec 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: End of general hunting season in Region 5 brings low mule deer harvest, hunter success in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season ended on Sunday, Dec. 1. In south-central Montana, biological game check stations operated […]
Dec 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
Fort Peck Buck
This hunter had a weekend win–nice work!
Dec 4, 2024 · montanaoutdoor
FWP Releases 2024 Pheasant Distribution Map
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) continues to expand its “Roosters for Recruitment” program, aiming to introduce new hunters to […]
Dec 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
From Big Game to Big Chores: Welcome to ‘Yes, Dear’ Season
The camo’s back in the closet, and the honey-do list is out—'Yes, Dear' season has officially started!
Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
Public Land, Private Victory!
Dan Greer’s 180-class muley from public land proves that hard work still leads to success!
Dec 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
U.S Fish and Wildlife Urges Hunters To Go Lead-Free
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made hunting greener this fall by offering cool perks for hunters who swapped lead ammo for eco-friendly alternatives at seven National Wildlife Refuges.
Dec 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Game on and Game over
Well, folks, here we are—the finale of Montana’s general rifle season. The sun is setting not just on the horizon, […]
Nov 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
When the Chase is Real…
Jay Burger, an avid hunter who also happens to be a professional bass fisherman, thought opening day of firearm season […]
Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
Real Nice Deer taken in Western Montana
Joe Lipski and Donnie Larson of Missoula shot a couple of great looking bucks this month. Congratulations!
Nov 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
Turkeys, Trophies, and Thanks
Ah, Thanksgiving—the one time of year we gather around the table to celebrate gratitude, family and enough food to feed […]
Nov 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
An Elk That Horsed Around for a While…
If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there […]
Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: R4–Hunter numbers and harvest success mixed in north-central Montana during fourth week of hunting season
GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has […]
Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
Eyeing Those Ivories? Here’s How to Get them Super Quickly and Simply
When it comes to elk, those pearly ivories aren’t just teeth—they’re like gold to many hunters…and non-hunters. Whether you want […]
Nov 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
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 in Hunting District (HD) […]
Nov 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
Battle of the Backyard Bucks: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer
Oh, deer. They’re one of the more common mascots of the woods, the stars of hunting season for many, and, […]
Nov 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
“He’s not super heavy, but he’s tall”
When you just can’t help but messing with a fellow hunter. lol
Nov 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
Heavy-Horned Speedgoats!
We have been sent some crazy non-typical bucks, and this antelope is no exception! Check out the horns on this […]
Nov 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Muley Hunt
Hunting mule deer in Montana isn’t just a pastime—it’s a part of life for some. Chasing these bucks is as […]
Nov 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
Deer Down, Bear Around
If you’re heading out for deer season, don’t forget your bear tag… You never know when your deer might catch […]
Nov 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Perfect Basket
Some folks are all about those picture-perfect whitetail baskets, and this one’s definitely checking the boxes. You don’t run into […]
Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: R1-General hunting season hits half-way point with mild weather, mixed hunter participation and success in southwestern Montana
FWP looking for CWD samples from white-tailed deer near Gallatin River BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season reached the half-way point […]
Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
Creativity is Key when Hauling Your Deer
Sometimes, you just need to get creative when getting your deer back to camp or to the truck. What are […]
Nov 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
Father-Son duo doubles up on bucks
Richard Oblander shared a post on Hunting Montana about taking his youngest son out for his very first day out […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekends
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and the overall harvest is expected to increase with the […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, hunting district 501 as described in the current Moose, Sheep […]
Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Hi-Line Muley
The Black Jaw Fly, Guy Gary Rueb, took a break from tying up your favorite salmon flies to shoot this […]
Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing Surprise
Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]
Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
A Veterans Day Tribute
Today we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and […]
Nov 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
Bullseye! First Bull Down
Big congrats to Kat Perry, from Corvallis, who just tagged her very first bull! Congratulations!
Nov 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
Laughs in Camo: A Hunter’s Take on the Sitka Craze
Thanks to the internet, we get a front-row seat to the world’s quirks—and there’s plenty to poke fun at, whether […]
Nov 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
R4 Check Station Update: Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general season
GREAT FALLS – Through the second Sunday of the general rifle season, about 15 percent more hunters than last year […]
Nov 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
FULL EPISODE DROP–MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: The Ultimate Guide for Region 2
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Wraps Up its Series About Hunting Opportunities Across the State with Region 2 in West-Central Montana! […]
Nov 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series – Hunt Smarter in Region 2…not Harder!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives deep with Region 2 Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley from Montana […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Big Bull Down!
Mitchell Fischer, from Joplin, Montana, tagged one beauty of a bull this season! He shared it with the Facebook group […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24
Fifty-one wolves have been harvested in Montana as of October 31, 2024—shoutout to the hunters who’ve successfully tagged one this […]
Oct 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
Ross Tate from Missoula had this report from Freezeout
A great day of swan hunting on the eastern Rocky Mountain front from near Choteau, MT. Freezeout Lake! I was successfully […]
Oct 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
R5 Checkstation Update: High temps and elk harvests in south-central Montana for opening weekend of the general season
BILLINGS – Saturday, Oct. 26, marked a special occasion for many in Montana, as the 2024 big game general hunting […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: In-person Hunter Ed Field Day this Saturday
In-person Hunter Ed field day available this Saturday at Spotted Eagle Rec Area in Miles City Last chance this season […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
Calling All Young Montana Hunters–Share Your Story and Win Big!
Montana is a state that loves its hunting traditions, and we’re celebrating it with a contest just for young hunters! […]
Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Wolf Harvest Update via FWP 10.28.24
Forty-six wolves have been harvested across the state, with WMU 313 being the only Wolf Management Unit that has closed […]