Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Backcountry Trail Cam Footage Shows What’s Really Moving When Nobody’s Watching

Year-round Montana backcountry trail cam footage from Diaries of a Trailcam — with tips on how hunters can use this intel to scout smarter.

Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Something Big Hit on the Bighorn: Wildhook Adventures Tangles With a Mystery Catch on One of Montana’s Most Legendary Rivers

The crew at Wildhook Adventures hooks into something massive on the Bighorn River near Fort Smith — one of Montana's top tailwater trout fisheries.

Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Cracking Montana’s Elk Draw: What Every Non-Resident Needs to Know

Montana's elk draw is one of the most competitive in the West. Here's what non-residents need to know before applying this season.

Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Why Dumping Bait Fish Could Destroy Your Favorite Montana Lake

Illegal fish stocking is one of Montana's biggest fishery threats. Here's why dumping bait fish or "pet" fish can ruin a waterbody forever.

Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Cuts 2,500 Nonresident Deer Combo Tags: What Hunters Need to Know for 2026

Montana just cut 2,500 nonresident deer combo tags. Here's what hunters need to know before planning their 2026 season.

Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Fishing Dogs of Montana: Honor Your Best Streamside Partner

A tribute to Montana's fishing dogs — plus dog-friendly access points and spring runoff safety tips for anglers heading out this season.

Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana FWP Cracks Down as Illegal Lion Kills Spike This Spring

Montana FWP reports a spike in illegal mountain lion kills this spring. Here's what violations are happening, penalties involved, and how to stay legal.

Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Duck Hunters Can Shape 2026-27 Waterfowl Seasons Right Now

Montana waterfowl hunters have a rare window to influence 2026-27 season dates and bag limits. Here's what's proposed and how to comment now.

Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Oregon’s Fishing Ban Push: What Montana Anglers Must Know

Oregon voters may ban fishing entirely. Montana anglers need to understand this growing threat and how to protect their own rights before it crosses state lines.

Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Crappie Are Staging Now: Ice-Out Tactics That Fill Stringers

Montana crappie are moving shallow as ice retreats. Here's where to find them and how to catch limits right now before runoff muddies the rivers.

Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Ghost Bass and Albino Walleye: Montana’s Rarest Fish Explained

Have you ever landed a ghost-white or golden fish in Montana? Here's what those rare catches mean and exactly what to do with one.

Mar 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

4-Weight vs 5-Weight: Which Trout Rod for Madison and Spring Creeks Right Now

Pre-runoff windows are open now. Here's which rod weight actually performs on the Madison, Gallatin, and Montana's spring creeks this time of year.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

More Grizzlies Are Waking Up: What Spring Backcountry Hunters Must Do Now

A Yellowstone grizzly is already out in mid-March. Montana backcountry hunters and anglers need bear safety dialed in before spring seasons open.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Nymph Montana’s Best Rivers Now Before Spring Runoff Blows Them Out

Mid-March is your last best window for nymphing Montana's top trout rivers. Here's how to rig up and fish smart before runoff blows it all out.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Shed Hunting 2026: Where to Find Elk and Mule Deer Antlers Right Now

Mid-March is your best window for Montana shed hunting. Here's where to find elk and mule deer antlers before the crowds beat you to them.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Four CSKT Staff Win Major Conservation Awards — Here’s What It Means for Flathead Fishing and Wildlife

Four CSKT staff earned statewide conservation awards. Here's what their decades of work means for Flathead fishing, wildlife habitat, and Montana's wild future.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Hunter Ed 2026: Deadlines, Locations, and How to Register

Montana hunter ed classes are filling fast. Here's where to find 2026 spring/summer sessions before fall draw deadlines close the door.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

How to Navigate FWP’s Hunting and Fishing Reg System Before Spring Seasons Open

Montana FWP's updated reg system is live. Here's how to navigate it fast before spring turkey, bear, and paddlefish deadlines hit.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Tagged Elk on Public Land? What Montana Hunters Must Know

Montana hunters need to know the law before shooting a tagged elk. Here's exactly what FWP says about escaped game farm elk.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Turkey Season 2026: Tag Deadlines, Scouting Spots, and Call Prep

Montana's turkey opener is April 15. Here's how to scout Merriam's birds right now, nail your calls, and grab a tag before quotas close.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

First 2026 Yellowstone Grizzly Is Out: Montana Spring Backcountry Warning

A grizzly was spotted in Yellowstone March 10 feeding on bison. Montana backcountry users need to know what this means right now.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Nymph Deep Now: Western Montana’s Pre-Runoff Window Is Closing Fast

Western Montana rivers are rising. You have days—maybe a week—to nymph big trout before runoff kills visibility. Here's exactly how to fish it.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Barnes TTSX Copper Bullets: Is the Switch Worth It for Montana Elk Hunters?

Montana hunters ask: is switching to Barnes TTSX copper bullets worth the hassle? We break down barrel prep, accuracy, and Montana-specific reasons to make the switch.

Mar 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Montana Shed Hunting 2026: Find Elk Antlers Before the Rush

Low snowpack is opening Montana elk country weeks early. Here's exactly where to go right now to find fresh sheds before everyone else does.

Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Spring FWP Closures Every Montana Hunter and Angler Must Know

FWP spring 2026 closures affect bear, turkey, shed hunting & fishing. Here's what you need to know before heading out this week.

Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

2026 Montana Fishing Licenses Are On Sale Now: Prices, License Types, Stamps, and the Fastest Way to Buy

Montana’s spring bite is already turning on—and 2026 fishing licenses are available now. Here’s the simple breakdown of resident and nonresident costs, the required Conservation License, species-specific permits (like paddlefish and sturgeon), and the quickest ways to buy through FWP before the opener rush.

Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Nymph Montana Trout Now: The Pre-Runoff Window Is Closing on the Clark Fork, Bitterroot & Blackfoot

Western Montana rivers are already running higher than normal for mid-March, and the clear-water nymphing window won’t last. Here’s how to take advantage of pre-runoff conditions—where to go, what to rig, and how to stay safe before snowmelt turns your favorite runs into chocolate milk.

Mar 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

No Public Meetings in Montana: Forest Service Push to Scrap the Roadless Rule Could Reshape Elk Country and Trout Streams

A coalition of 17 Montana recreation and sportsmen’s groups says federal officials are moving to eliminate the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule—without holding a single public meeting in Montana. Here’s what the Roadless Rule protects, why the process matters, and what hunters, anglers, and other backcountry users can do right now.