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How to Age a Black Bear in the Field: Montana 2026 Guide
Montana’s spring bear season is almost here. Learn how to age black bears on the hoof before you pull the…
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Holter Lake Fishing Report 2026: What’s Biting Right Now After Ice-Out (And Where to Find Them)
Current Holter Lake fishing report: post ice-out walleye, perch & trout action, dam tailwater conditions, and exactly where fish are…
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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…
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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…
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Montana Ice Out, Turkey Scouts, and FWP Updates: Week of March 26
Discover Montana’s late March outdoor transitions: ice breakout fishing, spring turkey scouting, shed hunting tips, and wildlife updates for 2026’s…
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FWP releases 2026–2030 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan
Montana FWP releases its 2026–2030 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, focusing on trail access, inclusive recreation, facility maintenance, and conservation…
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Montana’s Drift Boat War: The Data Behind Crowded Rivers
Montana’s rivers are overwhelmed with drift boats. Locals blame outfitters, guides blame DIYers—but the data reveals surprising truths about who’s…
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Full Moon Sunset Hike at First Peoples Buffalo Jump — April 1
Join ranger Andy Keller for a full moon sunset hike at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park on April 1.…
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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…
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Upcoming Montana State Park Events
Montana State Parks hosts wolverine presentation March 28 and a full moon sunset hike April 1, both at First Peoples…
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Montana Needs Hunters & Anglers for Invasive Weed Council—5 Seats Open
Montana needs you! Join the fight against invasive weeds threatening hunting, fishing & farmland. 5 key advisory positions open for…
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Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area vehicle registration for antler hunters opens April 1
Shed antler hunters heading to the Blackfoot-Clearwater WMA by vehicle can register online April 1–19 ahead of the May 15…
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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…
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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…
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USDA Meat Labels: What Montana Ranchers Need to Know
New USDA rules mean foreign beef can no longer fake a USA label. Here’s what the change means for Montana…
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Warm March 2026 Is Moving Merriam’s Strut Zones — Scout Now
Montana’s warm dry March is shifting where Merriam’s toms strut. Here’s how to adjust your pre-season scouting before the April…
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Missouri River Rainbows Are Peaking Right Now — Before Runoff Hits
Late March is your last clear-water shot at Missouri River rainbows. Here’s where to fish, what rigs are working, and…
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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…
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Montana Shed Hunting 2026: Which Units and Elevations Are Dropping Right Now
Late March snowpack is receding fast. Here’s exactly which Montana units and elevation bands are producing fresh elk and mule…
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Grey Bear Boat Ramp Closes March 30 for Construction—What Yellowstone Anglers Need to Know
Grey Bear Fishing Access Site on the Yellowstone River will see partial closures starting March 30 due to construction. Work…
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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…
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Montana Turkey Opener 21 Days Out: Scout Water Now Before Strut Zones Lock In
Montana’s turkey opener is 21 days out. Here’s the one late-March scouting move on public land that most hunters skip…
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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…
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5 Montana Ranches and Producers Just Won $1M in USDA Value-Added Grants
Montana ag producers score big as USDA announces $1M+ in Value-Added Producer Grants for 5 operations, helping farmers move beyond…
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Elk Migration Exodus: Where Montana’s 2026 Migration Hits First
Thousands of elk are leaving Wyoming’s National Elk Refuge now. Here’s exactly where they’ll enter Montana and how to use…
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The Big Timber Pond Project: Why Montana Anglers Are Diving Into This Particular Permit Application
Montana’s FWP seeks public comments on the Big Timber Ranch Private Ponds License proposal, focusing on its environmental impact and…
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4 Fly Fishing Hacks From a Montana Guide That Make a Difference on the Water
Montana guide Tim Cammisa shares 4 practical fly fishing hacks for spring trout season on the Madison, Gallatin, and Yellowstone…
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Pre-Runoff Nymphing: 5 Rivers Still Fishing Before Montana Blows Out
Flows are spiking fast across Western Montana. Here’s which rivers still have fishable nymphing conditions this week — and exactly…
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Your First Yellowstone Cutthroat: Waters, Timing, and Flies Before Runoff
The pre-runoff window is closing fast in mid-March 2026. Here’s exactly where, when, and how to catch your first Yellowstone…
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Bitterroot Up 55%, Big Hole Surging: Nymph These Montana Rivers This Week
Flows are rising fast. Here’s which Montana rivers still have fishable nymph water this week — and when each one…
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Wyoming’s Elk Season Overhaul: 5 Things Montana Border Hunters Must Know
Wyoming’s elk season changes affect Montana border hunters now. With MT draw deadlines April 1, here’s what you need to…
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How Montana’s Deer and Elk Draw System Actually Works — And How Not to Get Burned by It
Montana’s deer and elk draw system is complicated. Here’s what hunters need to know about preference points, deadlines, and limited…
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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…
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Montana Shed Hunting Now: Hit These Elevations Before Green-Up Buries Everything
Mid-March is your last realistic window to find elk and mule deer sheds in Montana before green-up hits. Here’s where…
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Montana’s $3.8B Outdoor Boom: What 32,000 New Jobs Mean for Your Hunting Season
Montana’s $3.8B outdoor economy now ranks 3rd nationally, but explosive growth means more crowded trails, harder access, and tougher hunting…
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Massive Railroad Merger Could Leave Montana Farmers and Ranchers Over a Barrel
Montana farmers face potential pricing nightmare as $85B railroad merger threatens to eliminate competition and spike shipping costs for grain…
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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…
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The Buffalo Slaughter That Wrote Montana’s Hunting Laws
How the 19th-century buffalo slaughter wiped out Montana’s great herds — and directly shaped every tag, season, and law you…
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Fixed vs. Mechanical Broadheads: What Montana Bowhunters Actually Need
Montana bowhunters debate fixed vs. mechanical broadheads for spring bear and fall elk. Here’s what outfitters and public land hunters…
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Montana Cattle Prices Drop 3% as Trading Volume Falls 32% This Week
Montana cattle markets face pressure with 3,973 head traded – feeder prices drop on quality concerns while cow markets stay…
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Stillwater Fly Fishing: Montana’s Best Move When Runoff Wins
Montana rivers are blowing out now. Here’s how to pivot to stillwater fly fishing at Canyon Ferry, Holter, and Hauser…
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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…
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How Montana Hunters Lost $800 in Venison—And How You Won’t
Montana hunters risk losing a freezer full of elk or deer every storm season. Here’s how to protect your wild…
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Montana Turkey Season 2026: Public Land Scout and Prep Guide
Montana’s spring turkey season opens April 15. Here’s your one-month public land scouting and prep guide to punch your tag…
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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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Realtree’s Spring Thunder Heads West — What Montana Merriam’s Hunters Can Learn From It
Realtree’s Spring Thunder crew chases Merriam’s turkeys in Black Hills country — here’s what Montana hunters can take from it…
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Smith River Permit 2026: The Complete Guide to Drawing, Planning, and Floating Montana’s Most Coveted Trip
Your complete guide to the Smith River permit 2026 lottery — deadlines, odds, standby tips, outfitter options, and insider float…
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Montana Backcountry Trail Cam Footage Shows What’s Really Moving When Nobody’s Watching
Year-round Montana backcountry trail cam footage from Diaries of a Trailcam — with tips on how hunters can use this…
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Something Big Hit on the Bighorn: Wildhook Adventures Tangles With a Mystery Catch on One of Montana’s Most Legendary Rivers
The crew at Wildhook Adventures hooks into something massive on the Bighorn River near Fort Smith — one of Montana’s…
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Cracking Montana’s Elk Draw: What Every Non-Resident Needs to Know
Montana’s elk draw is one of the most competitive in the West. Here’s what non-residents need to know before applying…
