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Where Trophy Whitetails Come From: Boone and Crockett Data Ranks the Top U.S. States (Plus Montana’s Big-Buck Potential)
Montana’s river bottoms and ranch country can grow gnarly whitetails—but Boone and Crockett’s latest record book shows exactly which states…
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Jefferson River Fishing Report (Early Spring 2026): Where to Find Trout, Best Nymphs, and the Afternoon Bite
The Jefferson River is fishing tough but doable in early spring. Slow down, get deep in softer inside water, and…
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5 Weird Bass Fishing Lures That Actually Catch Big Largemouth (Video)
Bass anglers will try almost anything to trigger a strike—and sometimes the strangest-looking baits are the ones that get crushed.…
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Bozeman Early Spring Trout Fishing Report (March 9, 2026): Best Techniques, Flies, and Peak Time Windows
Early spring trout fishing near Bozeman is improving week by week as rivers transition out of winter mode. Here’s what’s…
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Lake Fork Tournament Cheating Scandal: Angler Accused After Weights Found Inside Largemouth Bass
A Lake Fork, Texas fishing tournament turned surreal when staff used a metal-detecting wand on a largemouth bass—and later, game…
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Helicoptering Into Landlocked Public Land in Wyoming for Elk Sparks Viral Rancher Confrontation—and a Theft Charge
After more than a decade of building Wyoming elk preference points, Andrew McKean and friends cashed in on a hard-to-access…
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Missouri River Fishing in March 2026: Unpredictable Weather, Midge Hatches, and Prime Streamer Days
March on Montana’s Missouri River is rarely predictable—and 2026 could be even more of a wildcard with low snowpack and…
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Montana FWP Upper Missouri River Fisheries Meeting (March 16, Helena): Canyon Ferry, Hauser, Holter Updates
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hosts its annual Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan update on March 16 at…
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Free Bozeman Workshop Teaches Dog Owners How to Release a Pet From a Trap (March 26)
Montana K9 Safety is hosting a free trap release workshop for Bozeman-area dog owners on March 26. Expect hands-on demos…
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Fort Peck King Salmon Derby: Registration Opens in 6 Days (150-Boat Limit) — Get Your Team Ready
Online registration for the 1st Annual Fort Peck Montana Tournament of Kings opens in 6 days, and with a 150-boat…
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Tagged Paddlefish Swims 922 Miles From South Dakota to Kentucky—Then a Bowfisherman Spots It 15 Feet From the Boat
A paddlefish tagged in South Dakota in 2023 turned up in Kentucky during a June 2025 bowfishing trip—after an estimated…
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University of Montana Launches New Fisheries Science Chair Backed by $5 Million to Protect Cold-Water Trout
The University of Montana has launched a new Chair of Fisheries Science with $5 million from 56 donors. Yoichiro Kanno…
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7 Rookie Ice Fishing Mistakes That Cost You Fish (And How to Avoid Them)
Ice fishing isn’t just drilling a hole and waiting. Catch more fish by moving, experimenting with depth and presentations, and…
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Idaho Hunter’s “Bow-Season” Trophy Elk Story Unravels After Rifle Evidence Found, Officials Say
Idaho investigators say an archery-season trophy bull elk was illegally killed with a rifle—and then staged to look like a…
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Stillwater River Fishing Report: Cold Water Now, Better Trout Action Ahead This Spring (Montana, March 6, 2026)
Montana’s Stillwater River is still running cold despite a warmer-than-average winter, keeping fishing from fully turning on yet. Low flows…
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Idaho Shed Hunter Stumbles on Two Napping Mountain Lions—Can You Spot Them in the Photos?
An Idaho outdoorsman looking for sheds got the surprise of a lifetime when he accidentally walked into a pair of…
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Seeley Lake Ice Is Pulling Away From Shore: Anglers Report Deteriorating Conditions on the North End
Local anglers say ice conditions on the north end of Seeley Lake are deteriorating as warmer weather moves in, with…
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Kids Ice Fishing at Hebgen Lake: Laughs, Winter Magic & Kids-N-Snow in West Yellowstone (Video)
A joyful kids ice fishing moment at Hebgen Lake captures laughter, excitement, and winter magic with Kids-N-Snow in West Yellowstone—shared…
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NW Montana Fishing Report (March 5, 2026): Echo Open, Flathead Lake Laker Bite, Koocanusa Rainbows — Chancy’s Fish Camp
Northwest Montana waters are opening up fast. Chancy’s Fish Camp reports Echo Lake is fully open with early smallmouth showing,…
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Canyon Ferry Lake Ice Is Gone: Boat Ramps Open and Spring Fishing Season Is Underway
Winter finally let go at Canyon Ferry Lake: the ice is officially gone, boats are already launching, and the ramps…
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Oil Sheen Prompts Rapid Response in Billings Waterways — Officials Say Yellowstone River Not Impacted
City crews and the Billings Fire Department moved quickly Thursday after reports of an oily sheen in two Billings waterways.…
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From 8th-Grade Dream to Elite Cattle Ranch: Karl Tyler’s Blueprint for Building a World-Class Operation (Montana Outdoor Podcast )
Karl Tyler wanted a cattle ranch since 8th grade—but didn’t have money for land or cattle. On the Montana Outdoor…
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Alaska-Style Salmon Loaf Makeover: Kokanee Quinn’s Creamy, Smoked Salmon Twist (Quick Weeknight Recipe)
Kokanee Quinn resurrects a hard-to-find Alaska community-cookbook classic: salmon loaf—made with thawed frozen salmon (not canned) plus a little smoked…
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New Automated Gate Added at Carter’s Bridge Fishing Access Site on the Yellowstone River: Hours & Rules
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks installed an automated gate at Carter’s Bridge Fishing Access Site near Livingston to curb overnight…
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From Car Wash Bay to Ranch Dream: Karl Tyler’s Gritty Journey (Montana Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek)
A ranching dream that started back in 8th grade. A grind through college struggles and long days at a dealership…
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Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report (March 6, 2026): Rock Creek Lakers in 65–80 Feet as Warm Front Threatens Safe Ice
A short cold snap tightened the ice on Rock Creek just enough for Don Wilkins to get back out on…
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Idaho Avalanche Report: Father and Son Buried 15 Feet Apart in Deadly Carrot Canyon Slide
An avalanche investigation says a Feb. 22 slide in Idaho buried a Minnesota father and his 21-year-old son just 15…
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Montana Crews Return to the Cabinet Mountains to Study Mountain Lions—Building on 25+ Years of Research
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks biologists are back in the Cabinet Mountains near Libby, using hounds to locate mountain lions…
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Best Nymph Rigs for the Gallatin River (Plus Top Flies & Where to Fish at 301 CFS)
With the Gallatin running at 301 CFS at Gallatin Gateway, The River’s Edge reports fishing has been phenomenal—and even a…
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Devils Lake Jumbo Perch Could Break North Dakota Record: 16.5 Inches, 2.99 Pounds (Unofficial)
A Devils Lake yellow perch caught by Alan Hintz and weighed on a certified scale at Woodland Resort came in…
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Tongue River Reservoir Ice Update: Open Water at Ramps, But Boating Still Limited (FWP Report)
Spring breakup is underway at Tongue River Reservoir, with open water at both ramps and a few boats already out.…
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5 Wildly Unique Jerky Recipes to Try: Dr Pepper Jalapeño, Maple Syrup, Chocolate-Covered, Coffee & Bloody Mary
Bored of basic beef jerky? These five wildly unique jerky recipes—from Dr Pepper Jalapeño to chocolate-covered, coffee-marinated, maple syrup, and…
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10-Year-Old Lands Vermont State-Record Fish and $26K Prize — Why Fishing Derbies Keep Hooking Anglers
A 10-year-old angler landed a 28.5-pound freshwater drum during the Lake Champlain International Father’s Day Derby and eventually earned Vermont…
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Fort Peck Lakeside Jobs: Lakeridge Lodging & Bait Shop Hiring Full-Time & Part-Time Staff
Love early mornings on the water at Fort Peck? Lakeridge Lodging & Bait Shop is hiring dependable, hardworking team members…
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Jim Rettig Memorial Scholarship Returns: WUM Members Can Apply for At Least Two $1,500 Awards (Deadline April 1)
Walleyes Unlimited of Montana’s Jim Rettig Memorial Scholarship is back, offering at least two $1,500 scholarships each year for WUM…
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Montana FWP Is Hiring a Full-Time Outdoor Job Near Plentywood (Benefits Included, Apply by March 15)
Want a job that keeps you outside? Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hiring a full-time position based in the…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report (March 3, 2026): Best Catch Rates Above the Pahsimeroi
Idaho Fish and Game’s March 3, 2026 Upper Salmon River steelhead report shows another strong week, with the best catch…
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Idaho Lethally Removed 82 Mule Deer From a Captive Elk Facility—Here’s Why CWD Risk Drove the Decision
Idaho Fish and Game removed 82 wild mule deer that entered a captive elk facility in GMU 60A after hunters…
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4 CSKT Natural Resources Leaders Earn Major Montana Conservation Awards for Fisheries & Wildlife Work
Four Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources staff members received major statewide awards for decades of fisheries and wildlife…
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Fort Peck Lake Ice Report (March 2): Hell Creek Marina Says “Walk-On” Conditions Are Back
Hell Creek Marina in Jordan, Montana shared a March 2 ice update for Fort Peck Lake: based on water clarity,…
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Kootenai River Fishing Report (Montana) Feb. 28, 2026: 4,000 CFS Flows, Cold Water Nymphing & Streamer Tips
Low, steady flows out of Libby Dam (4,000 cfs) and mild weather have the Kootenai River fishing very doable heading…
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Mountain Lions Can Roam Shockingly Far: One Traveled From South Dakota’s Black Hills to Connecticut
Most mountain lions stay within a home range—but documented dispersals show some can go far beyond what most people imagine.…
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Montana FWP’s Spring Electrofishing on 7 Rivers: What Anglers Need to Know About Tagged Trout (and Rewards)
FWP crews are floating seven Montana rivers over the next several weeks for their annual electrofishing “science tour,” collecting trout…
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Livingston, MT Fishing Report (Feb 15–Mid-March): Prime Afternoons, Slow Water, and a Growing Shot at Big Pre-Spawn Rainbows
Winter still has a say, but the Livingston-area bite improves steadily through mid-March—especially for bigger pre-spawn rainbows. Focus on afternoons…
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2026 Spring Mack Days on Flathead Lake: Dates, Prizes, Rules, Fish Pickup Sites & Conservation Goals
Mack Days returns to Flathead Lake March 12–May 9, 2026, giving anglers nine weeks to target non-native lake trout while…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update: 241 Taken So Far (Out of 452) — Regional Breakdown, Open Units, and Season Dates
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks reports 241 wolves harvested statewide so far this season out of a 452 quota (excluding…
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Turn a Broken Fishing Rod Into a DIY Ice Rod (Budget Ice-Fishing Build Guide + Video)
Got an old busted fishing rod collecting dust? Don’t toss it—convert it into a short, sensitive DIY ice rod for…
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Monster Lake Trout Through the Ice: Epic Ice Fishing Battle on the Hard Water
On the hard water somewhere north of the border (possibly Canada), anglers haul a true monster lake trout through an…
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Tongue River Marina Ice Fishing Report (Feb. 28): Open Water Growing Near Ramp, Marina Bay Still Iced
Tongue River Marina reports 15–20 feet of open water off the ramp, with Marina Bay still mostly iced over but…
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Makoshika State Park: Montana’s Largest State Park (Badlands Hikes, Dinosaurs & Stargazing in Glendive)
Makoshika State Park near Glendive is Montana’s largest state park—about 11,538 acres of rugged badlands, hoodoos, and wide-open sky. Built…
