Mar 17, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Wyoming’s Elk Season Overhaul: 5 Things Montana Border Hunters Must Know
Wyoming's elk season changes affect Montana border hunters now. With MT draw deadlines April 1, here's what you need to know before submitting applications.
Mar 17, 2026 · Angela Montana
What a Lost GoPro at West Yellowstone’s Bear Center Reveals About Grizzly Behavior in Your Hunting Ground
A lost GoPro at a grizzly bear center captured fascinating footage of how bears interact with unfamiliar objects—valuable insight for backcountry safety.
Mar 17, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Outdoor Recreation Hit 5% of GDP — What Hunters and Anglers Need to Know
Montana's outdoor rec sector hit 5% of GDP in 2024 — here's why that $3.8B number matters for public land access and conservation funding right now.
Mar 17, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Shed Hunting Now: Hit These Elevations Before Green-Up Buries Everything
Mid-March is your last realistic window to find elk and mule deer sheds in Montana before green-up hits. Here's where to walk right now.
Mar 17, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana’s $3.8B Outdoor Boom: What 32,000 New Jobs Mean for Your Hunting Season
Montana's $3.8B outdoor economy now ranks 3rd nationally, but explosive growth means more crowded trails, harder access, and tougher hunting seasons ahead.
Mar 16, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Bears Emerging in February 2026: What Shed Hunters and Spring Outdoorsmen Must Know
Montana's mild 2026 winter has bears out weeks early. Here's what shed hunters, turkey scouts, and backcountry anglers need to know right now.
Mar 16, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
The Buffalo Slaughter That Wrote Montana’s Hunting Laws
How the 19th-century buffalo slaughter wiped out Montana's great herds — and directly shaped every tag, season, and law you hunt under today.
Mar 16, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Fixed vs. Mechanical Broadheads: What Montana Bowhunters Actually Need
Montana bowhunters debate fixed vs. mechanical broadheads for spring bear and fall elk. Here's what outfitters and public land hunters actually trust.
Mar 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Stillwater Fly Fishing: Montana’s Best Move When Runoff Wins
Montana rivers are blowing out now. Here's how to pivot to stillwater fly fishing at Canyon Ferry, Holter, and Hauser this spring.
Mar 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Bitterroot Surges 55% as March Warmup Hits Montana Rivers: Where to Fish Now
Spring conditions arrive early with flows jumping 55% on some rivers. Here's where to fish this week as temperatures climb into the 50s.
Mar 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How Montana Hunters Lost $800 in Venison—And How You Won’t
Montana hunters risk losing a freezer full of elk or deer every storm season. Here's how to protect your wild game before next outage hits.
Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Turkey Season 2026: Public Land Scout and Prep Guide
Montana's spring turkey season opens April 15. Here's your one-month public land scouting and prep guide to punch your tag opening week.
Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Hard Lessons Montana Outdoorsmen Learn Too Late Every Spring
Mid-March is Montana's most dangerous season. Here's what kills trips—and sometimes people—when anglers and hunters rush back outside too soon.
Mar 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Realtree’s Spring Thunder Heads West — What Montana Merriam’s Hunters Can Learn From It
Realtree's Spring Thunder crew chases Merriam's turkeys in Black Hills country — here's what Montana hunters can take from it for a DIY public land spring hunt.
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.