Search results for: “montana”
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.28.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (May 28, 2024) The Jefferson River […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish harvest count at 347 after two weeks
After two full weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season the estimated total harvest is 347 fish (see following table […]
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Memorial Day 2024 – Listen to Last Weeks Show 5/25/24
The unofficial kickoff to Summer is here. Memorial Day weekend is upon us. Hear both hours of our action packed […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: We Went to a Lure Manufacturer That Specializes in Catching Kokanee
…and boy did we get some great ideas! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talked […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Zesty Bear Tenders
How much flavor can you “bear”? Ha-ha. This week, Kokanee Quin talks about a delicious recipe created from bear meat, […]
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Fishing on the Dock of the Dredge on Peck
Dan Jessee from Bozeman, Montana stayed at a great VRBO on the Dredge Cuts in Park Grove across from the […]
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Delayed opening for Beartooth Highway (US-212) due to heavy snowfall and hazardous winter conditions
The opening of the Beartooth Highway (US-212), located east of the park’s Northeast Entrance between Red Lodge, Montana, and Cooke […]
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Corps Removes Flathead Lake Level Restrictions
Polson, Montana — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers removed the remaining flood control restrictions on Flathead Lake Levels clearing […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Lures that Catch Massive Kokanee with Mack’s Lure Company
On this week’s brand spankin new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with Bob Loomis from Mack’s […]
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Brett French reports: Trout vs. walleye on Missouri River above Canyon Ferry
Walleye numbers have climbed on the Missouri River in the 23-mile stretch from Canyon Ferry to Toston Dam. Earlier this […]
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FWP News: AIS inspection staff continues to detect mussel-fouled boats
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspection stations have been busy this spring. So far, more […]
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FWP News: Lewistown Family Fishing Day to be held June 1
LEWISTOWN – The Lewistown Family Fishing Day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to noon, […]
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Nice Chocolate Bear Down
Howie Viguers shot himself a nice chocolate bear. The photo was posted by Hunt Montana a few days ago. The […]
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FWP Paddlefish Update, reported 5.20.24
Paddlefish total at 162 after first three harvest daysFollowing is the estimated paddlefish harvest after the first three days of […]
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FWP News: Multi-year black bear population and habitat study expands to more areas around state
HELENA – This month, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks researchers will begin the second season of a multi-year study on black […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Game Birds in Bacon
This week, Kokanee Quin shares a recipe by Montana Grant that involves game birds and bacon! Take a look at […]
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Final Results for the 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye Classic
Congratulations to Chris McFadden of Townsend and Brem Phipps of Jordan for placing first in the 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye […]
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Silver Bullet Kokanee – Listen to Last Weeks Show 5/18/24
Spring water temperatures continue to bring of multiple spawning fish. Hear about the kokanee bite as well as all the […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Chris from Big Sky Fishing Charters Tells Us Where the Fish are and How to Catch Them!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to Chris Mischke of Big Sky Fishing Charters […]
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NOTICE: Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament Day 2 Postponed
Please note that the Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Fishing Tournament’s second and final day has been postponed to Sunday, May […]
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Crooked Creek Walleye Classic Tournament – Day 1 Results
The 2024 Crooked Creek Walleye Classic at Fort Peck Marina first day has come to an end with Bob Hickey […]
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Kokanee Fishing Is ON FIRE
Kokanee fishing is hot on the Bitterroot Lake, according to Matt with Mo-Fisch Charters and Tours. Tune in to the […]
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13,000 Acres of Timberlands Permanently Protected by Trust for Public Land
Kalispell, MT – Trust for Public Land (TPL), in partnership with Green Diamond Resource Company (GDRC) and the U.S. Fish […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish Update: 5/16/24
Welcome to the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season! Opening day of the 2024 yellow tag paddlefish season is in the […]
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Meets with Big Sky Fishing Charters to Find the Big Fish
Join us for an exclusive insider’s look on the Montana Outdoor Podcast this week! Hosted by Downrigger Dale, this episode […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.15.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (May 15, 2024) The Jefferson River […]
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CPW’s Successful Effort: Eliminating Invasive Carp from Arvada’s Water
According to a press release and social media posts by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), a recent operation led by […]
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FWP News: Nonresident hunters can sign up for Alternate’s List from May 15 to June 30
HELENA – Beginning tomorrow and running through June 30, nonresident hunters can register for the Alternate’s List on MyFWP. Every year, Montana […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish Season Is Just About Here!
We are quickly approaching the (yellow tag) paddlefish season here in eastern Montana. Below you will find some helpful information […]
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FWP News: Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River
Study shows impact of pollution on water quality of Clark Fork River HELENA – Recent results from an ongoing water quality […]
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Kokanee Run – Listen to Last Week’s Show 5/11/24
Water temperatures are rising and fish are hungry. Multiple spawns are firing simultaneously. Everything from kokanee to walleye. Hear both […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Episode Drop Today: Downrigger Dale Dives into the World of Walleye with Heath Headley
Fisheries Biologist Heath Headley Talks About the Recent Walleye Egg Collection on Fort Peck, The Health of Montana’s Walleye Population […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: PECAN CRUSTED TROUT with LEMON THYME GLAZE
Join Kokanee Quin as she takes you on a culinary adventure of “pig portions” with a recipe by our very […]
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Fish Populations Bump Up in Big Hole; Good Water Year and Hard Work Paying Off
Wise River, MT – After six years of declining wild trout populations culminating in historic lows last year across the […]
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Corps Approves another Lake Level Variation
Polson, Montana — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) approved another request from Energy Keepers, Inc (EKI) to deviate […]
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FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing
Conservation License still required HELENA – Want to do something special for you mom this Mother’s Day? Take her fishing. No […]
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FWP News: Wildlife Management Areas open May 15
Be ‘Bear Aware’ while exploring HELENA – Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open at noon on Wednesday, May 15. […]
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When things get weird in your house…
There are a couple of strange things about this video, but some people consider deer their pets… Just know if […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Walleye with Heath Headley
We have a sneak peek for you as your host, Downrigger Dale, dives into the world of Walleye with special […]
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Three bears euthanized in Missoula
MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks trapped and euthanized three black bears today in Missoula that were responsible for […]
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Another Monster Walleye out of Peck
Congratulations to Dan Peterson of Lewistown, who landed and released this impressive walleye just a couple of Sundays ago at […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.7.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before […]
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New Record Set: Angler Smashes 43-Year-Old Perch Catch in Lake Michigan
Check it out: A Hoosier fisherman just made a splash with the biggest yellow perch catch Indiana’s seen in over […]
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FWP News: Partial spring fish population estimates completed for Big Hole River
Trout numbers increase in some areas Trout numbers increase in some areas WISE RIVER – Fisheries staff with Montana Fish, Wildlife […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]
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Mussels Found on Boat at Wibaux Check Station
Attention boaters! Let’s work together to protect Montana’s waterways from aquatic invasive species. Mussel fouled boat #15 and was intercepted […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting with hounds of all black bears will close in […]


