Rare late May fly fishing conditions are prime on Kalispell-area rivers—but with warm weather coming soon, now’s the time to go!

Chinook returns are trickling in below forecast, and with the next two weeks critical, it’s still too early to say whether they’ll see a summer fishery on the upper Salmon.

From shallow smallmouth to deep lake trout, this week’s bite brought wind, cold temps, and just enough action to keep rods bending across the board…

It might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….

Sleep in, sip your coffee, and hit the Missouri around 2pm….

Runoff’s in full swing on the Yellowstone, but if you time it right, there’s solid action to be had…

Sometimes, to find the fish, you have to outsmart the beaver…

Why chase distant waters when the best fishing lessons—and fish—might be five minutes from home? Read more from Montana Grant here…

Rainbows are hot, walleye are spotty, and trolling’s the ticket across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter—just watch the weather and match the hatch with spinners, crawlers, or buggers….

The East Gallatin is moody with runoff, but afternoon nymphing and sneaky spring creek tactics can still put you on fish—if you know where to look…

Whether you were on the water or mowing the lawn, we’ve got you covered. Stream the full Montana Outdoor Radio […]

BRETT FRENCH | bfrench@billingsgazette.com When it comes to raising money for moose and bighorn sheep conservation in Montana, is it […]

After unrelenting effort from Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01), a provision selling more than 450,000 acres of public land has been stripped from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” also known as the House budget reconciliation. 

Fifty years ago a small group of passionate kayakers and locals held the first Whitewater Festival on the “Wild Mile” (previously known as the “Mad Mile”) of the Swan River in Bigfork, MT.

Rain tried to slow FWP down, but they still made a splash!

Paddlefish harvest is off to a solid start, but with river flows dropping, this weekend may be slower—plus a few key reminders to keep your season legal and smooth….

Director Clark calls landowners hours after encounter to offer support

Here are the latest numbers from FWP..

Chinook returns are trickling in below forecast, and with the next two weeks critical, it’s still too early to say whether they’ll see a summer fishery on the upper Salmon.

From shallow smallmouth to deep lake trout, this week’s bite brought wind, cold temps, and just enough action to keep rods bending across the board…

Paddlefish harvest is off to a solid start, but with river flows dropping, this weekend may be slower—plus a few key reminders to keep your season legal and smooth….

Authorities have issued a warning after bear “made contact” with a tent in the Northern Rockies.

Director Clark calls landowners hours after encounter to offer support

Bryton Guckenberg’s no rookie when it comes to bagging nice bears….

It might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….

It’s baby critter season—look, don’t touch, and let nature do its wild thing. Read more from Montana Grant here!

The Sletten crew is all hustle and no slowdown—check out the behind-the-scenes work powering big progress at the St. Mary Siphon…

Win a legendary buffalo hunt in Montana for just $25…

The man intentionally struck the employee with a vehicle after voicing displeasure about construction traffic.

A major win for public land advocates as hunters and anglers push back hard enough to stop a 500,000-acre land sale—but the battle’s not over yet…

Sleep in, sip your coffee, and hit the Missouri around 2pm….

Seven small-town archers from Trout Creek just hit the bullseye of opportunity!

A quiet smoke break turned full-on wilderness brawl for one guy…..

Colorado Parks and Wildlife received a mortality alert for female gray wolf 2512-BC on May 15. The agency has confirmed […]

Here are the latest numbers from FWP..

The grizzly bear was captured for cattle depredation on private land.

epartment of Public Health and Human Services (DPPHS) officials are alerting the public about the recent identification of a tick new to Montana known as Ixodes scapularis, commonly referred to as a “deer tick” or “blacklegged tick”.

When you’re up close and antlered….we know the summer is just beginning soon, but who’s ready for bow season?