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Tank Trout in Montana
There’s One Outdoors shared a mini-compilation video showing a small variety of lakers you can catch in our wonderful state. …
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Upper Salmon River Weekly Steelhead Fishing Report 3.14.23
Steelhead angler effort along the upper Salmon River increased during the past week but remained below average for this time…
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Peck is Pike Place
Beckie Wilkins caught eight monster pike while fishing with her husband, Don, at Fort Peck on Sunday. The biggest was…
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Coyotes were out Sunday!
The Captain is pictured above with Dan Parpart from Park Grove holding one of the six coyotes they got Sunday.…
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Archery Hunter Tags New Oregon State-Record Cascade Roosevelt Bull
It took Josh Kelsey more than two decades of hunting and a half-decade spent chasing the same bull to grasp…
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How to turn your dead coyote into a meal
Many trappers and hunters that are after coyotes don’t eat them–but many do. Are you one that does/doesn’t or would/wouldn’t?…
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FWP News: Male Mountain Lion Hunting Closures
HUNTING FOR MALE MOUNTAIN LIONS TO CLOSE IN LION MANAGEMENT UNIT 214 Mar 13, 2023 9:07 AM HELENA – By order…
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FWP news: HUNTER AND BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
BOZEMAN – Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes will be offered in several locations throughout southwestern Montana this year. Many of these…
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FWP News: Otter Creek Island parcels purchased by FWP
Undeveloped parcels will be managed for wildlife habitat, primitive recreation near Reed Point BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.13.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle…
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Montana Outdoor Podcast: Behind the Scenes of the Most Unique Fishing Tournament in the World!
In this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast we take you behind the scenes of likely the most unique fishing…
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FWP News: Hunter and bowhunter education instructors recognized
BILLINGS – Volunteer hunter and bowhunter education instructors were recognized this weekend for their contributions to the program at the annual…
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Don’t Wait! Apply today for Montana Hunting Licenses
The 2023 License Year is Now Open! Don’t wait, Buy and Apply Today! The new FWP license year is now…
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Fishing report for Fresno and Nelson reservoirs 3.9.23
Walleye fishing on Fresno is good. There’s still lots of ice. My best fishing is on the main lake points…
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Learn how you can be catchin the big ones with the Catchin the Big Ones crew!
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from…
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Moose Meatballs Recipe
Meatballs from moose meat? If you are thinking “yes”, then take a look at this:
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Mountain lion vs. raccoon
If you have a raccoon problem, get a mountain lion? lol Please don’t actually do that. We do not endorse…
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Brett French reports: Bison hunt cleanup hauls gut piles to dump
The bison hunt north of Yellowstone National Park this winter has been so successful that gut piles were building up…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.8.23
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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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 441
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit…
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Snowmobilers encounter moose
Some snowmobilers in Idaho recently filmed a moose encounter on their way to Palisades. Let’s just say that a moose…
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Spaghetti with Moose Meat Sauce Recipe
We have some moose meat in our freezer that I have not known what to make with it–that is changing…
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Idaho man guilty of poaching trophy mule deer in Lemhi County
JT Johnson, pled guilty last month to poaching a trophy mule deer with a rifle in Idaho during an archery-only…
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Moose Calf Finds Entertainment
In case you have never seen a moose calf be entertained by a ball, this is your chance. Also, notice…
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Upper Salmon River Conditions and Steelhead Fishing Report 3.7.23
On Wednesday, March 1st, IDFG personnel began interviewing steelhead anglers along the upper Salmon River. During the first week, angler…
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Walleye and Pike Seafood Soup
If you have caught pike and walleye recently, or you have some in your freezer, you can make the whole…
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FWP News: FWP HOSTING PUBLIC MEETINGS IN NORTHWEST MONTANA TO DISCUSS MULE DEER MANAGEMENT
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a series of public meetings in northwest Montana to discuss mule deer…
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FWP News: FWP gearing up for a new watercraft inspection station season
Some stations will open in early March HELENA – Several watercraft inspection stations begin operation in early March to check snowbird…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 3.6.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lion has closed in Lion Management Unit 250
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Unit (LMU)…
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Winter Steelhead
If steelhead are your thing, here’s some footage that shows a beautiful winter steely:
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Hell Creek Ice and Fishing Update 3.2.23
Here is the latest information from Friends of Hell Creek, INC: J.G.: Ice is 25″ or better, big hill might…
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Montana Outdoor Podcast Preview: How do you find the right boat for you?
The Montana Outdoor Podcast just might have your answer! Buying a new boat is a big decision and one you…
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Shark Feeding Frenzy Caught on Video
We don’t have sharks in Montana, obviously, unless they are mounted on walls or in personal aquariums, but a few…
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3.2.23 Fishing report for Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs by Brian Olson
Fresno walleye and northern fishing are good. Fish the main lake area points in 10’-15’ of water jigging and/or tip-ups…
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Hell Creek Ice Fishing
If you’re wondering what ice fishing Hell Creek is like because you haven’t been yet, then take a look at…
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Who wants to be Catchin the Big Ones with the Catchin the Big Ones crew?
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday…
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FWP News: Trapping Districts 4, 5, 6 and 7 closed to bobcat trapping, hunting
HELENA – By the order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, Trapping Districts 4, 5, 6 and 7 have closed to all trapping…
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Smoked Fish Fettuccine Recipe
If you have some smoked trout you aren’t sure what to do with, then you will want to check out…
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Anti group asks Biden to ban beaver trapping and hunting
It is and will always be a neverending battle. Meateater.com obtained a “leaked letter asking Biden to ban beaver trapping…
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Brett French reports: New bypass channel on Yellowstone River allows sturgeon upstream
It took decades to research the logistics, acquire the funding and do the work, but the bypass channel around Intake…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 3.1.23
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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FWP News: MOOSE HUNT LOTTERY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ON BLACKFEET RESERVATION
HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy moose hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have two…
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FWP News: ELK HUNTING ACCESS AGREEMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15
HELENA – Landowners have until May 15 to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Elk Hunting Access Agreement Program. These…
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FWP News: Governor appoints two new members to Fish and Wildlife Commission
HELENA – Following Senate confirmation, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s newly appointed Fish and Wildlife Commission members were sworn in last week.…
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FWP News: 2023 Spring Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake
2023 Spring Mack Days will begin on Thursday March 16th. The days are getting longer and the number of days…
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FWP News: unting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 301
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit…
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FWP News: PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE FOR SEVERAL PROPOSALS IS MARCH 27
Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting to be held April 18 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.27.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a…
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Big kitty hungry
When a big cat is hungry, it’s gonna eat… Click the image below to see some crazy footage near somebody’s…
