VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 17, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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FISHINGExperience Montana’s Free Fishing Days This Father’s DayJun 17 FISHINGMastering Fly Selection: The Rock Method for Trout FishingJun 17 HUNTINGCan Arkansas Hunters Really Prepare for a Montana Spring Bear Hunt? Deadhaul…Jun 17 CONSERVATIONBeavers Rewilded 12,000 Montana Wetland Acres Better Than Anyone ExpectedJun 17 HUNTINGWildlife Policy Battle: Sportsmen Defend Hunting TraditionsJun 17
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Holding the Line on the Hi-Line

When a century-old lifeline to Montana’s farms and communities suddenly failed, a fierce crew of locals proved that even when the water stops, the grit never does….

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives into one of the most epic stories of grit, engineering, and community you’ll hear all year. He’s joined by Jennifer Patrick, the powerhouse Project Manager behind the Milk River Project—a century-old water lifeline that winds through Montana, Glacier National Park, and even into Canada. But everything changed on June 17, 2024, when disaster struck, the siphon failed, and the river stopped flowing. What happened next? Montanans rolled up their sleeves, united across communities and agencies, and proved what true determination looks like.

Want to know if the Milk River will ever flow the same again? If our reservoirs and farmers can count on water in the future? You’re about to get a glimpse into a story of resilience and hope that’s still unfolding. Check out the full podcast episode tomorrow morning at 6am, and see some cool photos on MontanaOutdoor.com.

👇 Exclusive sneak peek below! 👇


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