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MONTANA FISHING REPORTSOptimal Fishing Strategies for Yellowstone Rivers in mid-June by YCFFJun 18 WILDLIFEWhen the Law is the Least of Your ProblemsJun 18 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
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Sneak Peek: There Is Some Serious Money on This Ice

Tomorrow’s Montana Outdoor Podcast might just change your winter plans.

Tomorrow on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale sits down with Garrett Ostler, the man behind the 14th Annual Hebgen Lake Ice Fishing Tournament—one of the richest (think $10,000+ purse) and most fun ice fishing events in Montana!

Garrett breaks down everything you need to know about fishing Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone, from pre-fishing and tournament day details to how this event does more than just pay out cash—it helps fund the incredible Kids ’N’ Snow program that gets local kids outdoors for free.

Deep dive into why West Yellowstone has become Montana’s capital of cold-weather fun, and you have a podcast that might just convince you to register a team and plan a family winter getaway. Tune in and watch tomorrow at 6am—you’ll be glad you did!


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