Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

Polar Bear Hunts Caribou – First Ever Recorded Video

Wow!  Have you ever seen a polar bear hunting a caribou?  If you haven’t seen it in person, and you […]

Apr 10, 2023 · Angela Montana

How steep is too steep for you?

It’s springtime, and the snow is melting in a lot of Montana, but some people are still skiing. If you’re […]

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 7, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Custer Gallatin National Forest Begins Scoping on Rendezvous Nordic Ski Area Improvements Project

BOZEMAN, MT (April 7, 2023)— The Custer Gallatin National Forest today announced a 30-day public scoping period to start the […]

Apr 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.6.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

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 6, 2023 · Angela Montana

MTSFW 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser, April 22nd

MARK YOUR CALENDARS, FOLKS!  Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (MTSFW) is hosting their 13th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser at […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: BECOMING AN OUTDOORS WOMAN VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS SOUGHT

MILES CITY – If you have a particular outdoor skill and are interested in sharing it with others, you might make […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: YORK’S ISLANDS FISHING ACCESS SITE REOPENED

TOWNSEND – York’s Islands Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River has reopened. The site was closed in December due […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fire Science Expert to Speak at UM

Fire Science Expert to Speak at UM – There are three ingredients needed for fire: fuel to burn, hot and dry conditions, […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Flathead Forest announces spring prescribed fire projects

Kalispell, MT, April 3, 2023 — The Flathead National Forest is planning to conduct spring prescribed fire projects when weather, fuel conditions, and […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Former Fire Lookout Wins Prestigious UM Writing Award

MISSOULA – Austin Hagwood, a creative writing graduate student at the University of Montana, spent five seasons staffing fire lookouts in […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Daines, Bennet, Marshall Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) reintroduced the “Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act of 2023.” This […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Fresno Dam Modification to Start and Tailwater Fishing Access Site Closure

BILLINGS, Mont. ─ The Contractor selected to complete the Fresno Dam Safety Modifications, NW Construction, plans to begin mobilization activities the […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Seasonal Shooting Restrictions to go into Place on State Trust Lands in Gallatin County

HELENA, Mont. — A seasonal firearm restriction on a parcel of State Trust Land in Gallatin County will go into […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Geese and swan activity peaking at Freezout Lake

Have you delayed wildlife viewing at Freezout Lake this spring in hopes of higher geese and swan numbers? Now’s the […]

Apr 5, 2023 · Angela Montana

Updated Lake Elevation Forecast for Fort Peck by USACE

Attached you will find an updated forecast which has improved since March 1st. Under the Basic Forecast, Fort Peck may […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet via Zoom on April 18

Public can comment through Zoom HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet April 18 via Zoom. The meeting will […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Yikes! Skier rescues snowboarder in Washington [VIDEO]

Yikes is right!  And maybe add a “whew”! If you are out there spring skiing, let this video be a […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 4.4.23

Over the past week, the majority of steelhead angler effort and catch on the upper Salmon River was located downstream […]

Apr 4, 2023 · Angela Montana

F&G Conservation Officer kills two dogs attacking elk in Southeast Idaho

In February of this year, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) received a report of “dogs harassing and attacking elk”.  According […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

State Park News via FWP

KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks invites families to Lone Pine State Park on Saturday, April 8 for an Easter-themed outdoor adventure. […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

When you know your kiddo loves fishing

It’s fantastic to see the youngsters enjoying every part of fishing. Click the image below to watch this happy baby […]

Apr 3, 2023 · Angela Montana

Golden Retriever defends its territory against bear

This is the kind of dog you need in Alaska!  Fearless. Changing Pretty’s name to Legend! He has always been […]

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 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Zinke grills agency leaders over Glacier permit system, grizzly bear policy

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke questioned senior officials at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), […]

Mar 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

Visitors Reminded to Secure August Reservations for GNP On Saturday, April 1

WEST GLACIER, Mont. [March 30, 2023] – August 2023 advance vehicle reservations for all areas of Glacier National Park become […]

Mar 31, 2023 · Moosetrack Megan

St. Mary Diversion Dam Replacement Draft Environmental Assessment Public Comment

BILLINGS, Mont. ─ Reclamation announces the release of the St. Mary Diversion Dam Replacement Project’s Draft Environmental Assessment (EA). The St. […]

Mar 31, 2023 · Angela Montana

Wishin you were fishin? Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones!

Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from […]

Mar 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Brett French reports: Despite hunter pleas, legislation limiting nonresident hunters killed

Tuesday’s session of the Legislature featured four bills aimed at limiting nonresident hunters and another to make it easier for […]

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

FWP News: Application deadline for deer and elk permits is April 1

HELENA – Hunters have until Saturday, April 1, to apply for deer and elk permits. Hunters can take advantage of the […]

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 30, 2023 · Angela Montana

Rare and unexpected lynx attack!

Imagine never seeing a lynx before, and, the one time you do, this happens…. (CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO WATCH)

Mar 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Bears just want to have fun!

Just a reminder (because it is 2023) that if you see a bear playing in your yard–do not approach it […]

Mar 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

Plowing at Going to Sun Road at GNP

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to plow Going to the Sun Road in the spring at […]

Mar 29, 2023 · Angela Montana

American hunter bags “Man-eating Dinosaur of a Croc” in Africa

Garrett Wales of Brock, Texas, recently shot an absolute monster. Wales was on a 10-day hunting trip at Humani Ranch […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Fishermen plead guilty to charges in tournament cheating scandal

Remember Jacob Runyan and Chase Cominsky?  Well, if you don’t, we will refresh your memory.  They are the two anglers […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Gold on Fort Peck

The Captain, along with Fred Stingley of Glasgow and Rob Dundas “The Baitman” of Fort Peck, struck a little walleye […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 3.28.23

Weather conditions along the upper Salmon River were cold and windy during the past week, especially over the weekend. However, […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Palisades Tahoe to extend ski/snowboard season through 4th of July

The snow has made a pretty big impact on the Spring Skiing Capital®, also known as Palisades Tahoe in California, […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

When you get a follower–and it’s a bear!

Well, it looks like they have a follower–and we aren’t talking about on social media! Check this footage that @brightonpeachy […]

Mar 28, 2023 · Angela Montana

Huge Snapping Turtle Discovered on Wisconsin Beach

If you’re all about swimming, what would you think if you saw a monstrous snapping turtle washed up on shore?  […]

Mar 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

The Picture and The Story…

Here’s an anonymous story we received that is enough to make a person pucker and to make a youngster run […]

Mar 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.27.23

This is the Last Ice Fishing Report being sent out this year. We will begin sending out reports for the […]

Mar 27, 2023 · Angela Montana

Woman approached by bear poses for selfie

If you are approached by a bear, one thing that is not recommended to do is to pose and take […]

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 […]

Mar 25, 2023 · Montana Grant

THE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!

Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are […]