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MORS Podcast: Montana Region 1 Hunting Preview
Sponsors This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast we are doing something for the first time ever! We are doing […]
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MORS Podcast: Montana Region 2 Hunting Preview!
Sponsors This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast we are doing something for the first time ever! We are doing […]
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Angling brings more than $1 billion to Montana’s economy, study shows
Montana’s world-class fishing isn’t just a pastime—it reeled in $1.27 billion in spending and supported over 15,000 jobs in 2024…
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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – September 27 Recap
On last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show, our statewide reporters checked in with updates on streamer fishing for big browns, […]
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Montana Fishing Report – September 27th
Late September is prime time across Montana. On rivers like the Yellowstone, Madison, and Missouri, streamer fishing is hot as […]
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MORS Podcast: Find Out What Hunting is Going to Be Like in Region 6 in Northeast Montana!
Sponsors This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale starts his annual series of Hunt Preview Podcasts. […]
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Missing in Montana: The Mysterious Disappearance of Barbara Bolick
In Montana, some trails end in mystery — and Barbara’s story is one that still haunts the hills…
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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – September 20th Replay
On last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we covered the fall shift in fishing across the state. From streamer action […]
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Montana Fishing Report – September 20th
Fall fishing is starting to heat up. Cooler mornings have rivers in better shape, and trout are more active through […]
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SW Montana Fishing Report Overview 9.17.25
Summer may be fading, but Montana’s trout are still hungry…
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MORS Podcast: When the Winds of Fort Peck Montana Get Angry
Sponsors This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to angler Audie Stein about is frightening […]
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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – September 13th Recap
On last week’s show, our statewide fishing reporters checked in with updates from the Yellowstone, Madison, and Fort Peck. Hopper […]
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Montana Fishing Reports – September 13th
Cooler nights are finally pushing water temps down, and trout are starting to perk back up. On the Bitterroot and […]
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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – September 6th Recap
Last week on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we covered the late-summer fishing transition across the state. Reports came in […]
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Montana Fishing Report – September 6th 2025
September has arrived, and cooler nights are changing things up. On the Madison, Yellowstone, and Bitterroot, trout are more active […]
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Montana DEQ Denies Petition to Modify the Selenium Standard for Lake Koocanusa
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has denied the petition for rulemaking to modify the selenium water column standard for Lake Koocanusa and the definition of steady state.
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Harmful algal blooms confirmed on several Montana waterbodies
The organisms that produce HABs (cyanobacteria) are a natural part of Montana’s waters, but when conditions are right, their populations can grow and potentially release toxins into the water. Low water levels this time of year can increase the presence of HABs, especially in areas of shallow and warmer water.
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Hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted, adjusted on several Montana rivers
Cooler temps let FWP lift hoot-owl restrictions on multiple Montana rivers, with the Madison shifting from closure to hoot-owl…
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Interior Department Expands Hunting Access in Montana
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced expanded opportunities for hunting and fishing across the country, including several new options in Montana
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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – August 30th Recap
On last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show, our statewide reporters brought in updates on everything from hopper action in the […]
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Montana Fishing Reports – August 30th
It’s the last weekend of August and fishing looks classic late summer. On rivers like the Madison, Big Hole, and […]
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MORS Podcast: Want to Catch One of the Hardest Fighting Fish in Montana?
Sponsors This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale had a great conversation with his buddy Ross […]
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Casting Connections: Montana Tech’s Fly Fishing Club blends tradition, community, and the outdoors
For Montana Tech senior Alex Thompson, fly fishing has been a way of life since childhood. Growing up in Helena, he picked up a rod around fourth grade and has been casting into Montana’s trout-filled streams ever since.
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Montana Wolf Howl vs. Vancouver Wolf Splash
Montana wolves chase moose, elk, and deer in the mountains and prairies—Vancouver sea wolves basically chase clams across tidepools…
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Hunter Education courses scheduled in south-central Montana
Learn firearm safety, hunting ethics, and outdoor skills from experienced instructors at free, in-person Hunter Education courses now open for registration across south-central MT…
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Montana Fishing Report – August 23rd 2025
Late August is making anglers work a little harder. River temps are warm by midday, so the trout bite is […]
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Montana Outdoor Radio Show – August 23 Recap
On last week’s show, we heard statewide reports on trout rivers dropping low, bass still pounding jigs in the east, […]
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2025 Montana Hunting & Wildlife Seasons: Your Complete Guide
Montana hunters, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts—gear up for the 2025 season with the latest dates for hunting big game, […]
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Understanding Montana’s Elk Shoulder Seasons with the MT Outdoor Podcast
You definitely don’t want to miss this one!!!
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MORS Podcast: Breaking Through the Confusion of Montana’s Elk Shoulder Seasons
Sponsors This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale has another great conversation with FWP, Game Management […]
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Wolf Hunting Rules Overhauled in Montana
Montana just raised the stakes in its wolf hunt, with higher quotas, bigger tag limits, and new rules stirring debate across the state…
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Upland Gamebird Forecast for NE Montana
Mild winters, summer rains, and shifting habitats—see what that means for your fall bird hunts….
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Did You Know that Montana has a Chinese Food Claim to Fame?
Where orange booths meet gold rush lore….
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Catch Last Week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show
Last week on the Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we checked in with fishing reports across the state, from walleye action […]
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Montana Fishing Report – Mid August
Montana waters are in late-summer mode. On the big rivers like the Yellowstone, Bitterroot, and Missouri, trout are feeding early […]
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Hunting Wolves on Private Land in Montana: Night Vision Strategies
Montana’s vast landscapes provide a perfect backdrop for hunters targeting some of the state’s most elusive predators: wolves. While public […]
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2025 Montana Hunting Season Cheat Sheet
For detailed information on specific hunting districts, licensing requirements, and land access, please refer to the Montana FWP Hunt Planner […]
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Montana native new leader of Red Lodge Mountain ski area
Montana native Jean Mikulas returns home to lead the ski area into its next chapter.”
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Montana Teams Earn Top Honors at 2025 Region VI Marksmanship Championship
Fifteen teams from eight states gathered this weekend at Camp Guernsey Join Training Center for the 2025 Marksmanship Advisory Council (MAC) Region VI Championship. Montana fielded two teams in the competition, with Alpha Team delivering a standout performance.
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Montana Outdoor Radio Show 8/9/2025
If you missed last week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show, we covered fishing hot spots from Fort Peck to the Bitterroot, […]
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Montana Outdoor Fishing Reports 8/9/2025
August in Montana means warm water, early mornings, and picky fish. On the big rivers, trout are feeling the heat, […]
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Montana Outdoor Podcast – Tiber Reservoir Unleashed
Something big is happening beneath the surface at Tiber Reservoir, and in this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast, Katie Vivian finally reveals the secret behind its sudden surge of monster walleye…
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SW Montana Fishing Reports Overview 8.6.25
Late summer fly fishing in Montana means chasing opportunistic trout—beat the heat, read the water, and switch to terrestrials before fall takes over…
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Montana Magic with Rod Benders to Personal Bests
Angler Aaron McAllister called this year’s Skidoo Bay whitefish trip the best yet…
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First Fly Fishing Tourists of Montana
The first catch-and-release story didn’t end with a photo—it started with a knife… More from Montana Grant here!
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Just south of Montana, raindrops face a life-changing decision
Ever heard of a spot not too far from Montana where fish can literally swim from the Pacific watershed to the Atlantic?
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Catch Last Week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show Replay
If you missed last week’s broadcast, we covered everything from walleye tournament chatter on Fort Peck to high‑water hazards popping […]
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August 2 Montana Fishing Report: Summer Bite Update
Montana’s summer fishing is holding steady with plenty of action across the state. Trout anglers are still finding success on […]

