The Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery has opened, with anglers contributing 1,343 hours of effort in the first four days, harvesting 15 hatchery adults. Survival rates between dams have improved, with 1,342 fish past Lower Granite Dam. A fresh wave of fish is moving upstream, indicating optimal fishing conditions ahead.

Montana Wild's new Shoot Better Series tackles the trigger mistake most hunters make. Fix it before elk season opens this fall.

The report from Madison River Outfitters in West Yellowstone highlights improved fishing conditions with rising flows and warmer weather. Morning dry-dropper setups are effective, while afternoons see success with caddis dries. The Gallatin River is also fishing well. Fishing is advised in the Upper Madison over the Firehole due to temperature concerns.

This week's Montana Outdoor Podcast features host Downrigger Dale interviewing experts on recent fish consumption warnings from the FWP, DEQ, and health departments. The discussion focuses on PFAS pollutants found in fish and addresses public concerns, especially for vulnerable groups. Listeners can gain valuable insights and access expert contacts.

The full length of Going-to-the-Sun Road will be open to bicyclists from June 18-21, before it is projected to open to motorized vehicles on Monday, June 22.

Skull Bound TV heads to eastern Montana for pronghorn. Here's what makes this hunt special — plus tags, tactics, and public land access tips for Montana hunters.

Montana FWP opened 4 new riverside campsites at John and Nancy Owen Fishing Access Site on the Bitterroot River near Stevensville on June 5th.

Trout Creek teen James Lacy, 16, claimed first place among 1,232 competitors at the 2026 NASP Western National Tournament, earning a spot at the championship in Daytona.

The fishing conditions are improving in Montana's rivers, especially for Father's Day weekend. Capital Sports announces their partnership, providing expert local insights. The Missouri River offers great walleye fishing with effective bait recommendations, while the Holter Dam stretch shows promise with hatches and effective nymph patterns. Enjoy the free fishing weekend!

Late June is prime time for kokanee, westslope cutthroat, and perch on Hungry Horse Reservoir, Swan Lake, and Seeley Lake. Here's how to fish them effectiv