Aug 3, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

30 Days to Dove: Scout Eastern Montana’s Best Fields Right Now

Dove season opens September 1. Here’s where eastern Montana hunters should be scouting right now — fields, water holes, and public access spots.

Aug 3, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Ditch the Bugle: First-Week Archery Elk Tactics for Montana Openers

Montana’s archery elk opener is days away. Here’s a first-week field tactics guide covering bull behavior, calling, access, and early September conditions.

Jul 31, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Hopper Season Peaks Now on the Madison, Big Hole, and Bitterroot

Hopper season is peaking on Montana’s best rivers right now. Here’s where to go, what to tie on, and how to fish before hoot owl windows close.

Jul 29, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Additional fishing restrictions and closures begin July 29 on several Montana rivers and creeks

Montana FWP expands hoot owl fishing restrictions starting July 29 on the Big Hole, Blackfoot, and other southwest and western Montana rivers due to rising water temperatures.

Jul 16, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Flathead Lake: The Complete Fishing, Recreation, and Wildlife Guide for Montana Outdoorsmen

Flathead Lake is Montana’s crown jewel for fishing, wildlife, and outdoor recreation. Here’s your complete guide to making the most of every season.

Jul 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

8 Weeks Out: Montana Bowhunter’s Elk Conditioning and Tune-Up Plan

Montana archery elk opens in early September. Here’s an 8-week physical and gear prep plan built for high-elevation backcountry hunting.

Jul 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

8 Weeks Out: Your Body and Bow Are Already Behind

Montana archery elk opens in early September. Here’s exactly how to spend the next 8 weeks getting your body and bow ready for the mountains.

Jul 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Blackfoot River floating closure below Weigh Station Fishing Access begins July 15

The Blackfoot River near Milltown will be closed to floating from Weigh Station FAS to the I-90 bridge starting July 15 due to BNSF railway bridge construction.

Jul 9, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

A tail of two suckers: Angler buddies set fish records for two species in Catostomidae family

Two Montana fishing buddies made history on Salmon Lake when Todd Smitham landed a record largescale sucker, while pal Jonathan Miller already holds the longnose sucker record.

Jul 3, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Biologists cautiously optimistic that late spring moisture will help boost mule deer numbers in north-central Montana

Montana FWP biologists are cautiously optimistic that late spring rainfall will improve mule deer numbers in north-central Montana after three years of drought-driven population declines.

Jun 24, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

60 Days Out: How to Scout Your Limited-Entry Archery Elk Unit Before September

Draw results are in. If you’re holding a limited-entry archery elk tag, here’s how to spend the next 60 days scouting smarter before September.

Jun 23, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

You Drew a Limited Entry Archery Elk Tag: Your 60-Day Scouting Blueprint

Draw results are in. Here’s how to use the next 60 days to build a real kill plan before Montana’s August archery elk opener.

Jun 20, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

You Drew a Montana Archery Elk Tag: Build Your Scouting Plan Now

Drew a Montana limited-entry archery elk tag? The 60-90 day window before August is your most critical scouting period. Here’s your action plan.

Jun 20, 2026 · montanaoutdoor

Yellowstone Green Drake Hatch Peaks Now: Tactics for Late June

The Yellowstone green drake hatch is peaking right now. Here’s your tactical guide to timing, flies, and the best stretches from Gardiner to Livingston.