Montana Fishing Report – January 17th 2026

Jan-17-26 by Miguel Lee
Hebgen Lake Fishing Holter Ice Fishing

Warmer weather across Montana for anglers has created challenges for many ice fishermen, however there is hope on the horizon […]

Montana Outdoor Radio Show – January 17th Recap Last Weeks Show

Jan-17-26 by Miguel Lee
Last Weeks Show Fishing Ice Fishing ice report

Missed this weekend’s show, listen now, listen here. Montana Outdoor Radio Show · Montana Outdoor Hr 1 January 17th Montana […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Where’s the Ice?

Jan-17-26 by Angela Montana
Montana Outdoor Podcast App

No Ice. No Snow. No Joke. What’s Going On With Montana’s Winter? Find out right NOW!

Brett French App

More grizzly encounters in Beartooth Mountains, according to FWP

Jan-17-26 by Angela Montana

Grizzly conflicts explode 133% in one Montana region….
App Kokanee Quinn Recipes

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: The Not-So-Dry Venison or Elk Chorizo Burger

Jan-17-26 by Angela Montana

Kokanee Quinn found quite the chorizo burger recipe!!!
Bison

Attorney General Knudsen issues statement on BLM’s proposed bison grazing permit cancellation

Jan-16-26 by Moosetrack Megan

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen today issued the following statement regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed decision to cancel the American Prairie Reserve’s bison grazing leases.
Morel Mushrooms Foraging

Death Cap Mushrooms Linked to Three Deaths, Three Liver Transplants and 35 Hospitalizations  ​

Jan-16-26 by Moosetrack Megan

​​As of January 6, 35 cases, including three adult fatalities and three liver transplants, have been linked to the ongoing outbreak. 
Ice Fishing App

Fish House goes through Ice in Northeast Montana

Jan-16-26 by Angela Montana

Gary Rueb shared images of a fish house and a pickup that succumbed to ice on Box Elder Reservoir and Whitetail Dam, respectively, near Plentywood. These incidents highlight the fast-changing conditions on the ice, serving as a reminder for everyone to exercise extra caution while outdoors. Stay safe!
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Tongue River Reservoir Ice Update 1.16.26

Jan-16-26 by Angela Montana

More changes are happening at Tongue River Reservoir…

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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – January 17th Recap Last Weeks Show

Jan-17-26 by Miguel Lee
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Montana Fishing Report – January 10th 2026

Jan-10-26 by Miguel Lee
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Where’s the Ice?

Jan-17-26 by Angela Montana
Montana Outdoor Podcast App

No Ice. No Snow. No Joke. What’s Going On With Montana’s Winter? Find out right NOW!

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This Podcast Might Cost You a Weekend (and It’s Worth It)

Jan-10-26 by Angela Montana

This ice fishing tournament isn’t just about fish…

Sneak Peek: Montana’s Coldest Playground Is Heating Up

Jan-09-26 by Angela Montana

This podcast could change how you do winter in Montana.

Sneak Peek: There Is Some Serious Money on This Ice

Jan-09-26 by Angela Montana

Tomorrow’s Montana Outdoor Podcast might just change your winter plans.

Podcast: Montana Dogsledding with Mark Schurke

Jan-03-26 by Angela Montana

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale doesn’t just ride along—he becomes a full-on musher with a pack of powerful Inuit dogs in the wilds of Northwest Montana.

The MT Outdoor Podcast Has Never Covered These Lakes Before… Until Now

Dec-20-25 by Angela Montana

Find Out What the Pros Are Watching Right Now on Montana Lakes…Watch the Latest Episode on YouTube!

Exclusive Sneak Peek: When the Guides Talk Ice, We Listen

Dec-19-25 by Angela Montana

New lakes and fresh ice intel — check ou this exclusive sneak peek!

Grizzly Bear

Reward Raised to $15,000 in Illegal Grizzly Bear Killing Near Montana State Line

Jan-16-26 by Moosetrack Megan

The reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the illegal killing of a federally protected grizzly bear in northern Idaho — just miles from the Montana state line — has been raised to $15,000, wildlife advocates announced this week.
Public Land Access

Governor Gianforte Announces $80 Million Public School Investment From State Trust Land Revenue

Jan-16-26 by Moosetrack Megan

 Governor Greg Gianforte and Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Director Amanda Kaster recently announced the investment of $80.8 million to Montana’s public schools generated from state trust land revenue.
Youth

Governor Gianforte Celebrates Winners of 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest at State Capitol

Jan-16-26 by Moosetrack Megan

Gov. Gianforte recognizing Kael Milam of Havre as one of ten winners of the 2025 Youth Hunting Story Contest during a ceremony held at the State Capitol
Don Wilkins Montana Fishing Reports

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 1.16.26

Jan-16-26 by Angela Montana

The fish are stacked—here’s how they’re catching them….
App ice report

Hebgen Lake Ice Update 1.15.26

Jan-16-26 by Angela Montana

Who’s ready for an ice update from Hebgen Lake?
News

$5,000 Reward Offered After Thieves Target Symbol of the Outdoors

Jan-16-26 by Angela Montana

What kind of person steals this??

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Essential Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Montana Backcountry Adventures

Jan-15-26 by montanaoutdoor

Montana’s vast wilderness offers unparalleled adventure opportunities, but its remote nature demands careful preparation. Learn key safety tips to make your backcountry trips both thrilling and safe.
FWP App

Why Helicopters Are Following Elk (And Why It Matters)

Jan-15-26 by Angela Montana

Helicopters + Elk = ?
App ice report

Tongue River Reservoir Ice Update 1.15.26

Jan-15-26 by Angela Montana

The Ice Is Lying Today… See What Tongue River Reservoir State Park Discovered…
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A Message from Zimmer Tackle

Jan-15-26 by Angela Montana

Ice Gone. Rumors Flying. And Zimmer Tackle has An Announcement…
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Time to Hit the Hard Water for Some Hot Action at Fresno

Jan-15-26 by Angela Montana

It’s just about time to drill some ice holes and chase some cash at Fresno Reservoir!
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When You Unexpectedly See a 40-Inch Giant

Jan-15-26 by Angela Montana

When one unexpected sight in the water makes the entire hike worth it…

Montana Tourney Trail

Montana Tourney Trail App Ice Fishing

The Central Montana Perch Derby Is Back

Jan-01-26 by Angela Montana

Come on down to the Eastfork Reservoir, and see how Central Montana does winter!!
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Someone’s winning a rifle on the ice this January…

Dec-29-25 by Angela Montana

This fishing tournament is the reason winter exists! Not only can you win, but it is a blast!
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2025 Fall Mack Days – Final Results

Nov-03-25 by Angela Montana

The 2025 Fall Mack Days saw 151 anglers enter a whopping 18,414 lake trout, with Jerry Benson of Plains taking top honors.
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Montana Fishing Reports

Don Wilkins Montana Fishing Reports

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 1.16.26

Jan-16-26 by Angela Montana

The fish are stacked—here’s how they’re catching them….
App Montana Fishing Reports

Georgetown Lake Ice and Fishing Report 1.14.26

Jan-14-26 by Angela Montana

Solid ice is growing fast—and the kokanee are big enough to make Georgetown Lake worth a second look…
Montana Fishing Reports

Upper Madison River Fishing Report 1.13.26

Jan-14-26 by Angela Montana

Cold temps, hot bite…the Upper Madison trout are eating like winter never existed…
Montana Fishing Reports

Bighorn River Fishing Report 1.13.26

Jan-13-26 by Angela Montana

The Bighorn is fishing way better than it should be right now—here’s the rig everyone is using….
Montana Fishing Reports

Yellowstone National Park Fishing Report 1.12.26

Jan-13-26 by Angela Montana

Bison roaming, crowds gone, and winter fish still biting. The season may be “closed,” but secret stretches of Yellowstone are wide open—midday midge hatches, sneaky nymph eats, and cold-water streamer action included. Here’s why now might be the most underrated time to fish the Park…
Montana Fishing Reports

Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report 1.10.26

Jan-10-26 by Angela Montana

When high pressure stalls the bite, these baits keep rods bending…
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Georgetown Lake Ice Report 1.9.26

Jan-09-26 by Angela Montana

Scott and Mary reported good ice conditions in some spots and fishing varied at Georgetown Lake.
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 1.9.26

Jan-09-26 by Angela Montana

Good ice, great bite… tricky access….
Montana Fishing Reports

Missouri River Fishing Report 1.6.26

Jan-07-26 by Angela Montana

This Is Your Sign to Fish the Missouri Right Now….

Outdoor How-To

How To Set a Simple Field Goose Spread with Big Results

Jan-08-26 by Angela Montana

How to Set a Goose Decoy Spread That Actually Works…

Real Bucktail Lures – No Store Bought Stuff

Dec-30-25 by Angela Montana

Turn that buck tail into fishing gold!

How To Stop Fighting Frozen Ice Holes

Dec-28-25 by Angela Montana

Outsmart the ice with these tips….

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MT Wildlife

Turn Valentine’s Day Feelings Into….Feedings

Jan-15-26 by Angela Montana
App wildlife

Check out this Valentine’s Day gift that comes with a bite….literally!

Why One Bull Elk Made A Hunter Turn Around

Jan-13-26 by Angela Montana
wildlife

A hunter’s respect goes beyond the shot….

Why Pets Are Becoming Prey in Colorado’s Growing Suburbs

Jan-12-26 by Angela Montana
wildlife

Coyotes are eating pets — but who’s really to blame?

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Viral Stories

DIY Ice Fishing Hack That Makes Life on the Ice More Comfortable

Dec-21-25 by Angela Montana

It is simple……portable….and lightweight. Perfect for the ice.

A Massive Elk Invasion

Dec-19-25 by Angela Montana

This is an elk takeover that would be crazy to witness in-person!

Montana (Helena) Team Wins $500,000 in Cabo Fishing Tournament

Nov-05-25 by montanaoutdoor

A group of Montana anglers just proved that Big Sky Country breeds world-class fishermen — even in saltwater. Team Grey […]

Very Rare Footage of Wolverine Hunting Deer in Montana

Oct-19-25 by Angela Montana

Rare footage captures a wolverine hunting near Montana’s Ajax Mountain…

Bear’s Journey from Montana to the Savanna

Aug-15-25 by Angela Montana

From Montana’s peaks to Africa’s plains, this pup’s next job is guarding the herd to spare the fastest cat alive…

Montana FWP

Why Helicopters Are Following Elk (And Why It Matters)

Jan-15-26 by Angela Montana

Helicopters + Elk = ?

LMU 331 PENDING CLOSURE TO MALE LIONS

Jan-11-26 by Angela Montana

Montana hunters take note: male mountain lion hunting in LMU 331 will close tomorrow…

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Wild Game Recipes

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: The Not-So-Dry Venison or Elk Chorizo Burger

Jan-17-26 by Angela Montana
App Kokanee Quinn Recipes

Kokanee Quinn found quite the chorizo burger recipe!!!

Taco Bell with Elk?

Jan-13-26 by Angela Montana
App Recipes

You won’t believe what happens when elk meets a late-night crunch wrap!

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