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FWP News: HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE OPEN TO REGISTRATION IN GREAT FALLS
GREAT FALLS — An in-person Hunter Education course is now open for registration in Great Falls. There is no charge to…
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Fishing Slow on Peck, Big Fish taken through Ice
Don Wilkins from Glasgow said the tip-up bite picked up for him on Fort Peck, as he pulled 28 and…
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Another Gas Pocket on Fort Peck
Don Wilkins of Glasgow discovered another gas pocket on Fort Peck this past Sunday morning. This one is between Bear…
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Fort Peck Pike through the Ice
Brian Olson caught a northern pike through the ice with text book precision on Saturday night. Excellent!
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Helena Area Reservoirs Ice Fishing Report 1.23.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a…
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Coyote Down
Trayton Thomas from Jordan, Montana is quite the coyote hunter. Thomas shot this coyote at 60 yards after calling him…
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Moose attacks and injures Ketchum woman
A woman was injured in her own driveway after a moose attacked her a week-and-a-half ago. Here is the press…
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Saturday Night Peck Walleye
Fred Stingley is pictured above with a nighttime walleye he pulled through the ice at Fort Peck. Nice work, Fred!
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NAIFC circuit ends – A message from Mike Howe, Director
Mike Howe, Director, with the NAIFC posted a message about the circuit coming to an end. Here it is: “On…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 1.19.23
Both reservoirs are one week away from their annual ice fishing tournament. Fresno has good ice. Walleye fishing is good…
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Men save pet from enormous snake
Living in Montana, anacondas are not something we have to worry about getting our pets. We have bears, mountain lions,…
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FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions to close in lion management units 413 and 690
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of mountain lions will close in: Hunting District (HD) 413 for male mountain…
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Brett French reports: FWP surveys Madison following dewatering event
In November 2021, a gate failed on Hebgen Dam and a portion of the Madison River immediately downstream saw a…
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Celebrity hunting couple sentenced for part in largest poaching bust in NE history
A famous husand-and-wife hunting couple, Josh and Sarah Bowmar, received their final sentence last week in the largest poaching bust…
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Young curious buck investigates hunter’s harvest site
Well, this is a curious buck. A young buck was walking through the forest, and came upon a bowhunter and…
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When you know how to catch the big ones!
When you know you caught a big one, but you didn’t know it was THAT big!!! Click the image below…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.18.23
Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in this Montana fishing report compilation by…
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2023 Annual Frenchtown Pond Kids Ice Fishing Clinic
It’s time to get the kiddos out ice fishing for the Annual Frenchtown Pond Kids Ice Fishing Clinic on Saturday,…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions closes in lion management units 204
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions has closed in Hunting District (HD)…
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Remember the deer that had no rear hooves?
Have you ever seen a deer, or any animal, like this? Bowhunting.com posted these photos of a deer that was…
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Perch Tendies in the Air Fryer
Have you been catching perch, and you’re not really sure how you want to cook what you’ve caught? Have no…
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FWP News: Three grizzly bears test positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza
HELENA – Three juvenile grizzly bears tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus this fall. The three bears, one…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions closes in lion management unit 201 and 202
By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions has closed for: Hunting District…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 1.17.23
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a…
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Golden eagle eats antelope alive
When you see a hungry golden eagle, don’t mess with it! This one was pretty hungry, and decided it wasn’t…
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FWP News: FWP TO HOST GRIZZLY BEAR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS IN CENTRAL MONTANA
LEWISTOWN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of grizzly bear educational programs in central Montana in…
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Walleye Fishing has Slowed on Peck
The walleye fishing has slowed down on Fort Peck near the dam and down the Dry Arm. Anglers have had…
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Ice Pocket found on Fort Peck
Don Wilkins, from Glasgow, found a nasty gas pocket on Peck yesterday (Sunday, January 15) just south of B marker…
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Fort Peck Lake Trout Fishing
Beckie Wilkins, from Glasgow, is pictured holding up a big lake trout while ice fishing Fort Peck with her husband…
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When avalanches attack…
Avalanches are scary enough when you’re on skis/snowboard or a snowmobile that at least gives you a benefit of speed,…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 1.13.23
Fresno has 15” and more ice. Walleye and northern fishing is good along and on the main lake points and…
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FINAL RESULTS: 2023 West Yellowstone/Hebgen Lake Qualifier
Top Total Weight best 6 Trout for the West Yellowstone/Hebgen Lake Qualifier: Rank Name Total Weight best 6 Trout Big…
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FWP News: Public hearing scheduled for proposed amendment to rules regarding Public Access Lands Agreements
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will hold a public hearing on Feb. 10 to consider an amendment to Public…
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Montana Ski Report 1.13.23
OpenResort Name Snowfall 24h Base Depth Open Trails Open Lifts Big Sky5 hours ago – 33-60″ Packed Powder 286/317 93%…
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Wild boar manages to keep entire pack of wolves at bay
Wolves may think they rule the roost when it comes to elk, deer, moose, domestic pets and livestock, but they…
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Brett French reports: Understanding avalanches
Snow scientists today are employing technology like drones with high resolution cameras, lidar (light detection and ranging), satellite imagery and…
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FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions closes in lion management units 103 and 211
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of mountain lions has closed for: Hunting District (HD)…
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It’s been a great week of ice fishing!
Matt and Cameron from Mo Fisch Charters have had a great week of ice fishing in Northwest Montana. Enjoy the…
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Great Rockies Sportshow Returns to Billings
The Great Rockies Sportshow in Billings is the largest presentation of fishing, hunting, boats, RVs, travel and outdoor products/services in…
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Moose Dive [VIDEO]
Imagine you’re out boating and you see this sight! Did you know that some believe moose actually dive? It is…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.12.23
Please let us know if you would like to see your weekly fishing report included in this Montana fishing report compilation by…
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REMINDER: GRIZZLY BEAR MANAGEMENT PLAN PUBLIC COMMENTS DEADLINE, FEB 4
FWP is seeking public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation…
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Fishing with Kids
Are you looking to take a youngster out fishing? If you are, did you know that Montana Fish, Wildlife and…
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Two-Legged Fox Spotted in UK
It is unclear whether this fox was born without back legs or whether they are a result of a traumatic…
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Almost made it…
Do you think you could outrun a grizzly bear? Grizzlies can weigh up to 1700 lbs and can sprint up…
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Unexpected Ice Fishing Catch for Youngster
Well, that was unexpected! Check out this youngster’s ice fishing catch—WOW!
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Huge laker pulled through the ice at Flathead
Flathead lake ice fishing produced a whopper of a laker for Montana Sportsman on YouTube!
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When a tow rope doesn’t help…
Ah….here is an unfortunate situation that happened to a snowboarder being towed up a steep mountain with a tow rope. …
