VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 17, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
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Sneak Peek: Montana’s Coldest Playground Is Heating Up

This podcast could change how you do winter in Montana.

This is your reminder that winter at Hebgen is about way more than drilling holes and chasing fish—it’s an all-out winter wonderland. Just outside West Yellowstone, Hebgen Lake transforms into a snowy playground where ice fishing is only the beginning. There are endless snowmobile trails, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice skating, sledding, and unforgettable winter tours of Yellowstone National Park—plus family-friendly stops like the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center. Tomorrow on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale and Garrett Ostler dig into why Hebgen and West Yellowstone have become Montana’s capital of winter fun—and why one watch/listen might be all it takes to turn your next cold weekend into a full-blown family adventure.

Here is another exclusive sneak peek from tomorrow’s fresh new podcast episode that you won’t want to miss:

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