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 […]
Oct 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
GRIZZLY # 399 by Montana Grant
The notorious Grizzly Sow, 399, finally met her match. A traffic incident at the Grand Teton entrance was her demise. […]
Oct 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through portal on FWP website
HELENA – Hunters will again have the opportunity to thank landowners who allow hunting access on their land. The “Thank a […]
Oct 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Captain’s Revised and Updated Hunters’ Checklist for 2024
Opening day for Montana’s general rifle season for deer and elk is Saturday October 26th Remember to let someone know […]
Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest. This is the […]
Oct 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.22.24
As of October 22, 2024, the wolf harvest numbers are in, and it’s been an active season so far. Hunters […]
Oct 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Hunting closed for all bighorn sheep in Hunting District 303
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) […]
Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 5 at 5 a.m., only archery equipment allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and […]
Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
A Successful Youth Hunt with Mom!
Kristin Hammond had one proud mom moment during the youth hunt when her son Colt bagged his very first buck! […]
Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
Oct 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
11 Year Old Bags Nice Buck During Youth Hunt
Braxton Griffith who is 11 years old, bagged a real nice muley buck on Thursday during the Montana Youth Hunt. […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Antelope Down by Dillon
Joe Lipski, and Donnie Larson with help of Mike Wamsley of Missoula had a great antelope hunting trip this week […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
Youth Hunter Tags First Buck
Trevor Fletcher shared these photos on Montana Hunting & Fishing’s Facebook page with the caption “My boy got his first […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and […]
Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy
Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped […]
Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]
Oct 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!
Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and […]
Oct 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]
Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the […]
Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. […]