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“State of the Sheep” Tour Heads Across Montana
Montana Wild Sheep Foundation is bringing the bighorn buzz to a town near you this June.
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Fresno Walleye Tourney Canceled
Low water canceled the Fresno Walleye tourney, but silver lining: a long-awaited boat ramp upgrade is finally launching next week.
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Price Fixing Allegations Rock Archery Industry
Turns out your pricey bow might’ve cost more than it should have—archery giants are being accused of teaming up to keep prices sharp and discounts dead…
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Update: American Bass Anglers (ABA) Sued as Payout Scandal Grows
What started as a payout delay has turned into a potential class-action lawsuit, with dozens of anglers claiming the bass tournament left them high, dry—and unpaid….
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Coming to water near you: A tiger in the creel
Montana’s fish scene is about to get a bold new stripe. Read more from Brett French here….
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Streamflow Runoff Forecasts for the Flathead Basin Decrease Significantly
Flathead Lake faces a historic low as a third straight dry year drains the basin and strains power generation….
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Fishin’ for Hits with Morgan Wallen—and Fake Licenses
Morgan Wallen’s new album comes with “hunting and fishing IDs” — but fans found out the hard way you can’t tag a buck or cast a line with a collector’s…
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How To Drink in the Wild without Regret
That sparkling mountain stream might be beautiful—but could also completely ruin your weekend…
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FWP Region 6 Rainbow Trout Stocking Report — 6.1.25
Montana FWP Region 6 stocked several local ponds with 7–9 inch rainbow trout this past week to boost fishing opportunities.
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IDFG Upper Salmon Chinook Update 5.29.25
Chinook hopes are hanging by a tag—fewer fish than forecast, but there’s still a chance for a late surge….
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Milk River Project Update 5.29.25
A short detour now means a safer dam later—Fresno Road closes June 25 to July 2 for major upgrades…
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Aqua Creek Products in Missoula is Making Waves and Powering Inclusive Adventures
Aqua Creek is helping Wheelchairs & Walleyes make the outdoors accessible for all—one adaptive adventure at a time.
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Revised Fort Peck Water Elevation Forecast by USACE 5.27.25
Please note the revision by the USACE for Fort Peck.
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Mule Deer in the Crosshairs, What’s Next for Montana’s Herds?
This week’s episode takes aim at one of Montana’s challenges — and you’ll want to hear what’s unfolding…..
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FWP Region 6 rainbow trout stocking report 5.23.25
Rain tried to slow FWP down, but they still made a splash!
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Paddlefish Harvest Estimate for First Week of 2025 Paddlefish Season
Paddlefish harvest is off to a solid start, but with river flows dropping, this weekend may be slower—plus a few key reminders to keep your season legal and smooth….
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FWP: Grizzly bear shot and killed near Choteau
Director Clark calls landowners hours after encounter to offer support
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Bear Season Bragging Rights Go to Bryton
Bryton Guckenberg’s no rookie when it comes to bagging nice bears….
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Angler Dubs Catch “Unofficial State Record”–You Won’t Believe From Where
It might not be official, but it’s unforgettable—Steve Miller’s massive pike has anglers wondering what else is lurking in that lake….
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Concrete, Commitment, and a Whole Lot of Elbow Grease at the St. Mary Siphon
The Sletten crew is all hustle and no slowdown—check out the behind-the-scenes work powering big progress at the St. Mary Siphon…
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Feeling Lucky? Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Buffalo Hunt in Wolf Point, Montana
Win a legendary buffalo hunt in Montana for just $25…
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Budget Bill, Meet the Backlash
A major win for public land advocates as hunters and anglers push back hard enough to stop a 500,000-acre land sale—but the battle’s not over yet…
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Trout Creek’s Archery Team Takes Aim at Nationals
Seven small-town archers from Trout Creek just hit the bullseye of opportunity!
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How a Flesh-Eating Parasite Could Derail Conservation
A flesh-eating fly is creeping north from Mexico, and conservationists warn it could spell disaster for America’s big game herds….
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Reel Big Fish
Laurel angler Jimmy Lee Boles III kicked off fishing season with a splash, landing a record-breaker!
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Scott’s Wild Turkey Soup
When a campfire chat turned to wild turkey soup, Kokanee Quinn knew she’d struck recipe gold—and now she’s sharing the recipe with you!
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Reel Innovation with Gadgets that Make Fishing Smarter
Think you’ve got all the fishing gear you need? Think again — the future of angling is way cooler than you might think…
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Legislature passes bills for upland hunters, habitat, access
Montana hunters may soon get a 10-day head start on their feathered foes—before the out-of-staters flock in. Read more from Brett French here…
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New Fishing Season, New Rules
Montana’s rivers reopen for the season this weekend—with new rules, fewer hooks, and even fewer bull trout…
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Montana Angler Gets Front-Row Elk Bugle While Trout Fishing
A day of trout fishing turned wild when a bull elk and cow wandered right past an angler—and the bull bugled in the river beside him. With Montana’s 2025 archery…
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Antler Heist — Blackhawk Edition
When a military helicopter lands in the Montana backcountry, what happens next is anything but standard procedure..
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BLM to Host Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Event in Livingston, Montana
Saddle up for a one-of-a-kind chance to meet, learn about, and adopt wild horses and burros at this unforgettable three-day event in Livingston, Montana!
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Temporary Site Closure on Upper Yellowstone River
A grizzly bear temporarily closes FAS on Yellowstone River…
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Fresno Dam Upgrades Underway to Strengthen Long-Term Performance
Fresno Dam is getting a much-needed makeover to keep the Hi-Line flowing strong for generations to come…
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When School Goes Outdoors: A Day of Discovery at Downstream
Fifth graders swapped desks for dirt and textbooks for tackle boxes during a wild day of birdwatching, fishing, and hands-on learning at Fort Peck’s Outdoor Classroom.
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When Bear Hunting Becomes a Pop Quiz (and You Fail)
When bear hunting turns into a pop quiz, misidentifying your target can lead to a grizzly mistake—literally.
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Yellowstone Is Wild, But Not That Wild—Weed Still Banned
America’s first park is full of natural highs—just don’t bring your own….
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2025 Spring Mack Days-Final Results
The 2025 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake broke records with over 60,000 lake trout entries turned in by 206 anglers, all part of a conservation effort to reduce non-native…
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Milk River Project Apron Action: St. Mary Crews Gear Up for a Concrete Marathon
Concrete’s about to fly as the St. Mary Inlet apron gets prepped for near-daily pours—weather permitting…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.8.25
Spring has sprung on the Madison River, and the trout are biting—time to dust off your waders and hit the water!
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Hooked On Fun–Take a Kid Fishing (No License Required)
Reel in the weekend right—free fishing, fresh bait, and hot food are all on the hook for Mother’s Day in Montana at Tongue River Marina!
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Buns Out, Beers Up–the Sport Center is Hosting Lewistown’s Tastiest Saturday Yet
The Sport Center—your Montana Outdoor Approved pit stop—is serving up beer, dogs, and good times this Saturday in Lewistown.
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