VOL. 14 · NO. 25 June 18, 2026 · Bozeman, MT LIVE · 6 RIVERS TRACKED · TOURNAMENTS THIS WEEK
THE WIRE
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
Warrior Boats

Is There a Catch to Catch and Release?

New research is sparking debate over whether catch and release really protects the trout we love….

Twenty years ago, anglers on Wyoming’s North Platte River could catch dozens of trout a day, but new research shows that even catch-and-release fishing can have real impacts, and some studies suggest up to one in four trout don’t survive after being hooked. With Montana’s rivers seeing similar pressure and changing conditions, it raises a question of what anglers think about catch and release. What do you think?

Read the full article on the Outdoor Life website here.


Bretz RV Below Post