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First Rabies Positive Bat of the Season and Rabies Prevention Reminders
A bat found inside a residential home has tested positive for rabies, marking the first rabies‑positive animal reported in Flathead County in 2026. With summer approaching and bat activity increasing,…
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Montana Ranch Life: Battling Unexpected Houseguests
A Montana woman discovered a swarm of garter snakes emerging from her home’s foundation, highlighting the issue of wildlife seeking winter shelter in residential areas due to human development.
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Montana Tick Season Peaks Right Now — Are You Protected?
Tick season is peaking across Montana right now. Here’s what hunters, anglers, and hikers need to know to stay safe this May.
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Fort Peck Lake: Trophy Walleye, Pike and Smallmouth Without the Crowds
Escape Montana’s crowded fishing spots at Fort Peck Lake. 134 miles of shoreline, trophy walleye, pike and smallmouth, plus affordable access and solitude.
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Colorado’s Water Crisis Is Sending Trout Anglers to Montana This Summer
Colorado’s water crisis is pushing anglers north. Learn how Montana trout streams benefit and what it means for your summer fishing plans this season.
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Beyond Maclean: 7 Fly Fishing Books Every Montana Angler Must Read
Rivers are blown out. Here are 7 essential fly fishing books with Montana roots to read while you wait out spring runoff.
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Seeley Lake Gets 30 Miles of New Backcountry Trails by 2029
A $1.2 million project will add 30 miles of new trails near Seeley Lake by 2029, opening vast backcountry for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Bozeman ‘No Kings’ Protest Packs Streets: What Montana Hunters Must Do Now
Bozeman’s ‘No Kings’ protest drew massive crowds over public lands fears. Here’s what it means for your elk, deer, and upland access this fall.
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Idaho Fish & Game Commissioner Faces 7 Hunting Charges: What Montana Hunters Need to Know
An Idaho Fish and Game commissioner faces 7 criminal hunting charges. Here’s why Montana hunters should be paying close attention right now.
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Why the San Juan Worm Catches Montana’s Biggest Trout (Even If Purists Hate It)
Montana’s most controversial fly pattern works because trout eat worms. Here’s why the San Juan Worm deserves respect from even the snobbiest anglers.
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Foothills Sheds Are Dropping Now: Best Montana Units This Weekend
Warm March temps are dropping elk and mule deer sheds early across Montana. Here’s exactly where to look this weekend before the window closes.
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How ‘A River Runs Through It’ Changed Montana Fly Fishing — 32 Years Later
Discover how the 1992 film A River Runs Through It transformed Montana fly fishing, creating both opportunities and challenges that still impact anglers today.
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Michigan Angler Got Jail for No License – Here’s How To Avoid This In Montana
A Michigan angler just got jail time for fishing without a license. Here’s what Montana’s penalties look like — and why FWP is watching right now.
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Fire Weather Watch: What Montana Spring Hunters Must Know This Week
A Fire Weather Watch is active in Montana this week — here’s what turkey scouts, shed hunters, and spring bear hunters need to know before heading out.
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Scout Troop 214 Collected 1,600 Christmas Trees to Build Perch Habitat at Canyon Ferry
Scout Troop 214 sank 1,600 Christmas trees into Canyon Ferry for perch habitat. Here’s what anglers need to know before ice-out this spring.
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Elk Tenderloin Done Right: Best Cooking Methods Montana Hunters Swear By
Montana elk hunters, don’t let that last tenderloin sit in the freezer. Here are the best cooking methods to do this prized cut justice.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Big Hole Surges 21% While Madison Holds Steady: Montana Rivers March 14, 2026
Southwest Montana rivers splitting—Madison and Gallatin stable and clear, but Big Hole and western drainages rising fast from snowmelt.
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Fishing Dogs of Montana: Honor Your Best Streamside Partner
A tribute to Montana’s fishing dogs — plus dog-friendly access points and spring runoff safety tips for anglers heading out this season.
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Oregon’s Fishing Ban Push: What Montana Anglers Must Know
Oregon voters may ban fishing entirely. Montana anglers need to understand this growing threat and how to protect their own rights before it crosses state lines.
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Caught a White or Golden Fish in Montana? Read This
Ghost-white bass, golden walleye, pink-eyed trout — these fish are real and showing up right now. Here’s exactly what they are and what to do if you land one.
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Big Hole Surges 17% While Madison Holds Steady: Where to Fish This Weekend
Madison and Missouri hold steady while Big Hole surges 17%. Southwest storm changes conditions through weekend—here’s your fishing strategy.
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Why the Double Dry Fly Rig Outfishes Modern Setups on Montana Streams
Discover why Montana’s forgotten double dry fly rig catches selective trout when modern setups fail. Learn this elegant technique for summer hatches.
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Why Montana’s Best Trout Anglers Are Ditching PowerBait for Flies
Top trout anglers are abandoning PowerBait for natural techniques. Discover why fly fishing skills matter more than stocked-lake baits in Montana waters.
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First 2026 Yellowstone Grizzly Is Out: Montana Spring Backcountry Warning
A grizzly was spotted in Yellowstone March 10 feeding on bison. Montana backcountry users need to know what this means right now.
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Where to Fish Montana This Weekend: 72 MPH Winds and Rising Rivers
Western Montana rivers climbing fast with incoming storm. Madison stable at 329 cfs. Wind gusts to 72 mph today—here’s where to fish.
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Why Fly Fishing Film Tours Matter to Montana’s Rivers
Discover how fly fishing films have become essential to Montana’s angling culture, community identity, and conservation efforts in mountain towns across Big Sky Country.
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Why Montana Anglers Need Fly Fishing Film Tours This Spring
Discover why fly fishing films are essential for Montana anglers during spring fever season, from inspiration to conservation and community connection.
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Grizzlies Are Out Early and Hungry: What It Means for Your Spring Backcountry Safety
Grizzlies are emerging early and hungry. Learn what this means for your spring fishing, shed hunting, and backcountry scouting safety in bear country.
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FWP’s Hogan’s Slough Notice: What Region 5 Anglers Need to Check Now
FWP just posted new public notices affecting spring access and water projects. Here’s what Montana hunters and anglers need to know right now.
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Skip Yellowstone Crowds: Why Montana’s Best Fishing Is in Your Backyard
Montana’s best fishing isn’t in headline destinations. Skip the crowded national parks and discover world-class angling in your own backyard waters.
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Spring FWP Closures Every Montana Hunter and Angler Must Know
FWP spring 2026 closures affect bear, turkey, shed hunting & fishing. Here’s what you need to know before heading out this week.
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11,000+ Geese and Hundreds of Tundra Swans Flood Freezout Lake: Peak Spring Migration Timing, Viewing Tips, and What It Means for Montana Hunters
Freezout Lake WMA just logged 11,000+ light geese and several hundred tundra swans in a single day—one of the clearest signs spring migration is surging along Montana’s Rocky Mountain Front.…
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2026 Montana Fishing Licenses Are On Sale Now: Prices, License Types, Stamps, and the Fastest Way to Buy
Montana’s spring bite is already turning on—and 2026 fishing licenses are available now. Here’s the simple breakdown of resident and nonresident costs, the required Conservation License, species-specific permits (like paddlefish…
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Montana Grizzlies Are Waking Up Early—What That January Yellowstone Sighting Means for Spring Turkey, Fishing, and Shed Hunts
Grizzlies emerging weeks—or even months—ahead of the old spring timeline is becoming more common across Montana and Yellowstone. Here’s why it’s happening, where bear activity concentrates first, and how shed…
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300,000 Snow Geese Are Funneling Into Freezout Lake Right Now—Best Viewing Tips, Timing, and What to Know
Freezout Lake’s spring migration is ramping up fast, with major early flocks already confirmed and peak numbers typically arriving in late March. Here’s where to go, when to show up…
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No Public Meetings in Montana: Forest Service Push to Scrap the Roadless Rule Could Reshape Elk Country and Trout Streams
A coalition of 17 Montana recreation and sportsmen’s groups says federal officials are moving to eliminate the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule—without holding a single public meeting in Montana. Here’s…
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Montana River Report: Western Rivers Spike 14% as March Melt Arrives (Clark Fork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot)
Southwest Montana rivers are holding steady and fishing well, but Western Montana is already surging—up 13–14% this week on the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot as snowmelt kicks in. With…
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First Grizzly Spotted in Yellowstone Signals Montana’s Riskiest Backcountry Window—What Hunters Need to Know Now
A Yellowstone grizzly’s first spring appearance is more than a headline—it’s a warning shot for Montana hunters and backcountry users. Over the next six to eight weeks, hungry bears will…
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Freezout Lake Snow Goose Migration: Why Montana Hunters Should Go in March (Best Scouting Before Fall)
Freezout Lake is famous for fall waterfowl hunting—but March is when it turns into a “snowstorm of wings.” With hundreds of thousands of snow geese and tundra swans staging between…
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