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Big Walleyes on Peck
Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck and Kirk “The Burger” Boyer from Glasgow caught some beautiful walleyes on Fort Peck recently.…
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Upper Salmon River Fishery Update 7.5.23
Hi everyone, In the second week of the upper Salmon River fishery, angler effort and catch increased dramatically. Angler effort increased…
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Deer decomposition timelapse
There are things in nature that aren’t exactly great to see, but nature is nature…and timelapse videos are good at…
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When a coyote runs out of things to do with prey
Well, what else is the coyote going to do with an opossum? lol Click the image below to see what…
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DIY – How to make your own sparklers for the 4th of July
Buying fireworks can get expensive around the 4th of July, so why not save some money and make your own…
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Fireworks on Independence Day…because this is America
Here is some footage of some fireworks out of Laurel, near Billings, from 2021–because it is the Fourth of July,…
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4th of July facts you may or may not know
It’s the 4th of July!! (in case you forgot…) Here are a few facts about America’s Independence Day that you…
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Raccoons are still considered wild animals, too.
Just because you think you’re trying to help when you’re attempting to usher some baby coons out of your house…
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Turkey attacks drone
Happy Independence Day from the Montana Outdoor Radio Show crew! The latest thing to see are the pretty awesome drone…
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Black bear gets attacked by swarm of yellowjackets
While we spend a lot of town outside this summer and get attacked by all sorts of insects, just remember…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.2.23
The 2023 dry fly bite has finally arrived. Flows are stable, rivers are clearing up, bugs are hatching. Game on!…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.3.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate, Goose Bay and Confederate…
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Husband-Wife Fort Peck Fishing Success
Greg and Cindy Foley of Kalispell caught 30 and 31-inch walleyes from the Fort Peck dam last week. Cindy also…
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What’s Going on With the Fish in Canyon Ferry Reservoir?!
Downrigger Talks with FWP Fisheries Biologist Adam Strainer on the Montana Outdoor Podcast to Find Out! Downrigger and the Captain…
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FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft environmental assessment of elk management plan
HELENA – A draft environmental assessment (EA) of the 2023 Draft Elk Management Plan is now available for public review and…
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FWP News: Hunter education course scheduled in Billings
Accelerated format will involve live-fire field day BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has scheduled an accelerated hunter education course…
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FWP News: FWP launches new public portal to report sightings of sick or dead fish
Portal to assist FWP’s response to trout population declines in Jefferson Basin HELENA – As part of the department’s response to…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report 6.29.23
Fresno is full of water. Surface temps are mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Bottom bouncers with spinner…
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Grab your fishing gear, sit back, and reel in the excitement with “Catchin’ the Big Ones”!
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning…
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FWP News: FWP REMINDER: BE BEAR AWARE WHEN RECREATING OUTDOORS
HELENA – Bears can be found throughout Montana. In recent years, grizzly bear populations have expanded. As you make plans for…
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FWP News: NO FIREWORKS ON FWP PROPERTY INCLUDING FISHING ACCESS SITES
HELENA – Visiting a Montana fishing access site on July 4th is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at…
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FWP News: LOWER YELLOWSTONE PADDLEFISH UPDATE 6.29.23
As of Thursday June 29, 2023 at 6:30 am the estimated paddlefish harvest for the yellow tag areas is 769…
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Flathead Area Fishing Report by the Macman 6.28.23
Fishermen: River fishable. Moiese slough, buffalo rapids catching trout and smallies. Great places to fly fish. Sloans to little Bitterroot…
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Brett French reports: Tribes working to co-manage Yellowstone bison
A nonprofit group is calling for a meeting of tribal representatives in an attempt to push for co-management of Yellowstone…
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Update via IDFG – 6.28.23
The Chinook have started to arrive. Hi everyone, the upper Salmon River fishery opened this past Thursday (6/22/23), and during…
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CORRECTED: Conservation license required to access most state lands
HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources and…
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FWP News: Conservation license required to access most state lands
HELENA – Working with the 68th Legislature, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) and the Montana Department of Natural Resources…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.28.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on…
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Billboard at Entrance to YNP Displays Grizzly Bear Management Support
If you happen to be in the area, check out the billboard on Highway 89 at the northern entrance to…
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Super Simple Venison Meatballs Recipe
If you have some venison left in your freezer from last year, turn it into meatballs! This isn’t for those…
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FWP News: Emergency closure on Yellowstone River in Stillwater County
Unsafe river conditions following recent bridge collapse and train derailment BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented an emergency…
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FWP News: FWP seeks comment on draft of new elk management plan
HELENA – Elk hunters interested in how Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks manages elk will get a chance to weigh in…
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Update: Viral Videos of Man Harassing Bears Were not Filmed at YNP
Remember the guy who was shown harassing bears at what was said to be Yellowstone National Park? Well, it turns…
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FWP News: MULTIPLE BIGHORN RIVER FISHING ACCESS SITES PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at Manuel…
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FWP News: WOLVES IN MONTANA: NUMBERS DIP BUT REMAIN STRONG, QUOTA RECOMMENDATIONS RELEASED, ARM RULE LANGUAGE PROPOSED
HELENA – While the population remains strong, wolf numbers did again fall slightly in 2022, according to the 2022 Montana…
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FWP News: FWP SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON DRAFT LANGUAGE REGARDING GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on amendments to Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) addressing grizzly…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.26.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught throughout the reservoir with the best action coming from the Hellgate and Confederate areas while…
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“Bearly Hanging On!”
This bear was persistent! The bear did end up being euthanized, according to an article by Chelsey Cook via wideopenspaces.com. …
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Bear charges tourists in Alaska
So, even if you’re in a guided group with other tourists, it doesn’t mean you should do what you kind…
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Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament Results
Here are the results from the 2023 Hell Creek Women’s Walleye Fishing Tournament. Congratulations to Shawna Heiser and Joey Nelson…
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FINAL RESULTS! Canyon Ferry Walleye Tourney Boasts Good Weights for Top Teams
There were 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of…
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Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival Day 1 Leaders
There are 88 teams competing in the 2023 Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival! Congratulations to Kyle DeBolt and Matt Heinert of…
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The Drummond Rodeo Comes to the Montana Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale talks to Jeri Delys of the Drummond Rodeo. Click here to…
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FWwP News: Arapooish and Grant Marsh fishing access sites partially closed due to flooding
Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in access still allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented partial site closures at…
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FWP News: Deadline for LWCF pre-applicationform is October 2
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is now accepting pre-applications for the 2024 Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)…
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Brett French reports: Fight over White Sulphur copper mine
The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday regarding a District Court judge’s decision that found in favor of environmental…
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Salmon Fish Head Recipes
Why throw away the head of your salmon when you can turn it into food? Here’s a recipe to try:…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.22.23
Fresno is full. Surface temp mainly in the 70s. Walleye fishing is good. Best depths are 8’-10’. Most methods are…
