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Battle of the Backyard Bucks: Whitetail vs. Mule Deer
Read More: Battle of the Backyard Bucks: Whitetail vs. Mule DeerOh, deer. They’re one of the more common mascots of the woods, the stars of hunting season for many, and, […]
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“He’s not super heavy, but he’s tall”
Read More: “He’s not super heavy, but he’s tall”When you just can’t help but messing with a fellow hunter. lol
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“SHRAPNEL” ON THE HUNT AGAIN!!! by Montana Grant
Read More: “SHRAPNEL” ON THE HUNT AGAIN!!! by Montana GrantIf there was ever another Lewis and Clark Expedition, they would need to take Kirk “Shrapnel” Stovall along as the […]
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Heavy-Horned Speedgoats!
Read More: Heavy-Horned Speedgoats!We have been sent some crazy non-typical bucks, and this antelope is no exception! Check out the horns on this […]
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3 suspects charged in 2023 poaching case
Read More: 3 suspects charged in 2023 poaching caseTOWNSEND – Three people were charged this month in Broadwater County courts following an almost year-long investigation by game wardens […]
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Big Sky, Big Birds
Read More: Big Sky, Big BirdsIf you’re looking to bag some pheasants, Montana has some. With the season kicking off in October, you’ve got plenty […]
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FWP News: Region 5 Game check station results through week four of the general hunting season in south-central Montana
Read More: FWP News: Region 5 Game check station results through week four of the general hunting season in south-central MontanaBILLINGS – Montana’s general big game hunting season is in its final two weeks. After the first four weeks of […]
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Montana Muley Hunt
Read More: Montana Muley HuntHunting mule deer in Montana isn’t just a pastime—it’s a part of life for some. Chasing these bucks is as […]
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Deer Down, Bear Around
Read More: Deer Down, Bear AroundIf you’re heading out for deer season, don’t forget your bear tag… You never know when your deer might catch […]
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Tips sought on deer and elk poached in West Fork of the Bitterroot
Read More: Tips sought on deer and elk poached in West Fork of the BitterrootHAMILTON– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on several deer and one elk shot and left […]
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The Perfect Basket
Read More: The Perfect BasketSome folks are all about those picture-perfect whitetail baskets, and this one’s definitely checking the boxes. You don’t run into […]
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Tame the Taste of the Wild with Mountain Lion Meat Tacos
Read More: Tame the Taste of the Wild with Mountain Lion Meat TacosLooking for a dish that’s as fierce as it is flavorful? Enter mountain lion tacos—an unexpected twist on taco night […]
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Tips sought on white-tailed deer killed near Potomac
Read More: Tips sought on white-tailed deer killed near PotomacPOTOMAC– Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a white-tailed deer buck that was killed last week […]
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Governor Gianforte Announces Transition at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Read More: Governor Gianforte Announces Transition at Montana Fish, Wildlife and ParksHELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Dustin Temple, director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), will retire […]
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2024
Read More: Yellowstone visitation statistics for October 2024MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Yellowstone National Park hosted 346,025 recreation visits in October 2024. This is a 16% increase […]
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NPS Seeks Public Input to Improve Visitor Experiences at Glacier National Park
Read More: NPS Seeks Public Input to Improve Visitor Experiences at Glacier National ParkWEST GLACIER, Mont. [November 14, 2024] – Glacier National Park is seeking public input on the future of how visitors access […]
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UM Research Shows How Genetic Diversity Boosts Trout Conservation
Read More: UM Research Shows How Genetic Diversity Boosts Trout ConservationBy Eliz Harrison, UM News Service MISSOULA – New research led by University of Montana graduate Colter Feuerstein underscores the critical […]
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Alpine Enigmas: UM Researchers Study Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Goats
Read More: Alpine Enigmas: UM Researchers Study Bighorn Sheep, Mountain GoatsBy Chad Dundas, UM News Service MISSOULA – The best way to catch a bighorn sheep is with a helicopter. You also […]
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FWP News: R1-General hunting season hits half-way point with mild weather, mixed hunter participation and success in southwestern Montana
Read More: FWP News: R1-General hunting season hits half-way point with mild weather, mixed hunter participation and success in southwestern MontanaFWP looking for CWD samples from white-tailed deer near Gallatin River BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season reached the half-way point […]
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Creativity is Key when Hauling Your Deer
Read More: Creativity is Key when Hauling Your DeerSometimes, you just need to get creative when getting your deer back to camp or to the truck. What are […]
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Father-Son duo doubles up on bucks
Read More: Father-Son duo doubles up on bucksRichard Oblander shared a post on Hunting Montana about taking his youngest son out for his very first day out […]
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FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekends
Read More: FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekendsKALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and the overall harvest is expected to increase with the […]
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FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501
Read More: FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, hunting district 501 as described in the current Moose, Sheep […]
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FWP News: Antlerless elk season to close in Hunting District 442
Read More: FWP News: Antlerless elk season to close in Hunting District 442GREAT FALLS – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, Hunting District 442, in a portion of Lewis and […]
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FWP News: R4-Deer and elk harvest remains above average in north central Montana
Read More: FWP News: R4-Deer and elk harvest remains above average in north central MontanaGREAT FALLS – Based on data collected at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks check station in Augusta, the overall deer and […]
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Hi-Line Muley
Read More: Hi-Line MuleyThe Black Jaw Fly, Guy Gary Rueb, took a break from tying up your favorite salmon flies to shoot this […]
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Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing Surprise
Read More: Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing SurpriseLast week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Read More: A Veterans Day TributeToday we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and […]
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What a harvest?!
Read More: What a harvest?!Kokanee Quinn’s niece Josie Gibson harvested this big guy last week! Great Work Josie!!
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Bullseye! First Bull Down
Read More: Bullseye! First Bull DownBig congrats to Kat Perry, from Corvallis, who just tagged her very first bull! Congratulations!
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First elk in southeast Montana tests positive for CWD
Read More: First elk in southeast Montana tests positive for CWDMILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received the first CWD-positive results for an elk located in southeast […]
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Grizzly bear killed in encounter with hunter south of Placid Lake
Read More: Grizzly bear killed in encounter with hunter south of Placid LakeHunter not injured in the incident SEELEY LAKE – A grizzly bear was killed by a hunter on Saturday, Nov. […]
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Laughs in Camo: A Hunter’s Take on the Sitka Craze
Read More: Laughs in Camo: A Hunter’s Take on the Sitka CrazeThanks to the internet, we get a front-row seat to the world’s quirks—and there’s plenty to poke fun at, whether […]
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R4 Check Station Update: Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general season
Read More: R4 Check Station Update: Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general seasonGREAT FALLS – Through the second Sunday of the general rifle season, about 15 percent more hunters than last year […]
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FULL EPISODE DROP–MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: The Ultimate Guide for Region 2
Read More: FULL EPISODE DROP–MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: The Ultimate Guide for Region 2The Montana Outdoor Podcast Wraps Up its Series About Hunting Opportunities Across the State with Region 2 in West-Central Montana! […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series – Hunt Smarter in Region 2…not Harder!
Read More: 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 […]
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Washington man sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for trafficking eagles, hawks killed on the Flathead Indian Reservation and sold on black market
Read More: Washington man sentenced to nearly four years in federal prison for trafficking eagles, hawks killed on the Flathead Indian Reservation and sold on black marketMISSOULA — A Washington man who conspired to hunt and kill bald and golden eagles and hawks on the Flathead […]
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Steelhead returns so far mark the highest annual returns in last 7 year, and could climb
Read More: Steelhead returns so far mark the highest annual returns in last 7 year, and could climbIf you’ve been waiting for some of the best news of the year for anglers, hold on to your fishing […]
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CWD detected for first time in elk in Ruby Mountains
Read More: CWD detected for first time in elk in Ruby MountainsTWIN BRIDGES – Chronic wasting disease was recently detected in an elk on the north end of the Ruby Mountains […]
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Grizzly bear #399’s Remains Returned to Grand Teton National Park
Read More: Grizzly bear #399’s Remains Returned to Grand Teton National ParkJACKSON – On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with Grand Teton National Park, honored the […]
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Big Bull Down!
Read More: Big Bull Down!Mitchell Fischer, from Joplin, Montana, tagged one beauty of a bull this season! He shared it with the Facebook group […]
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Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24
Read More: Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24Fifty-one wolves have been harvested in Montana as of October 31, 2024—shoutout to the hunters who’ve successfully tagged one this […]
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Ross Tate from Missoula had this report from Freezeout
Read More: Ross Tate from Missoula had this report from FreezeoutA great day of swan hunting on the eastern Rocky Mountain front from near Choteau, MT. Freezeout Lake! I was successfully […]
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Wardens investigating pair of elk left to waste north of Libby
Read More: Wardens investigating pair of elk left to waste north of LibbyKALISPELL — Wardens are seeking information on a pair of elk that were shot and left to waste and a […]
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R5 Checkstation Update: High temps and elk harvests in south-central Montana for opening weekend of the general season
Read More: R5 Checkstation Update: High temps and elk harvests in south-central Montana for opening weekend of the general seasonBILLINGS – Saturday, Oct. 26, marked a special occasion for many in Montana, as the 2024 big game general hunting […]
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HUNT SAFE, HUNT SMART!!! by Montana Grant
Read More: HUNT SAFE, HUNT SMART!!! by Montana GrantHunting is a Blood Sport. It is important that the spilled blood is not yours. Whenever you are dealing with […]
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FWP News: In-person Hunter Ed Field Day this Saturday
Read More: FWP News: In-person Hunter Ed Field Day this SaturdayIn-person Hunter Ed field day available this Saturday at Spotted Eagle Rec Area in Miles City Last chance this season […]
