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Learn the Ropes, Set the Traps, Make Your Mark
No trapping experience? No problem. Montana’s apprentice program teaches you everything you need to know…
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Cold Water, Big Opportunity–Here Are The Fly Patterns You Need Right Now
Blustery Days and and big fish….Here’s how to beat the cold and find the browns…
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Frozen Fun Doesn’t Have to Be Risky—Watch This First!
Ice can be deadly….do everything you can to keep yourself alive!
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Hunter traffic down slightly at SE MT check stations, harvest rates mixed for Region 7
Region 7’s general season wrap-up: Mixed success but plenty of surprises…
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Montana’s Last Wolf Trapper Certification Course of the Season Filling Up
Some people have no idea this requirement even exists…
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Over Educated Cowboy? There’s a Scholarship Just for You!
Stop Scrolling: Montana Ranching Scholarships Are Calling Your Name!
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It’s Time to Make Elk Hunting Great Again with Your Help
If You Care About Elk Hunting, You Don’t Want to Miss This Night…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update as of 12.9.25
Montana’s Wolf Season Is Getting Interesting — And This Map Says It All…
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Hebgen and Quake Lake Ice Report 12.8.25
Still need some time while things freeze at Hebgen and Quake Lake…
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Wardens investigating white-tailed deer shot after hunting season near Troy
If you have any information, please contact FWP
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Northeast Montana Havre Region 6 check station results for the 2025 Season
FWP Report Shows a Huge Shift in Montana Hunting Pressure — Here’s Why…
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Montana Fishing Access Site Restrictions and Closures
Montana’s outdoors are calling… but some places aren’t answering—here’s what you need to know.
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Muzzleloader Heritage Season opens soon
Montana hunters: before you pack away your gear, you’ll want to check these late-season opportunities (and restrictions!).
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Havre Is Bringing the Outdoors Indoors—and It’s Epic
Boats, bows, ammo, knives—if it’s outdoorsy, it’s here.
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Scientists Are Racing to Save These Species… But Is It Too Late?
Discover the rarest animals in North America—and why they’re disappearing faster than you think.
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Fort Peck Ice Report 12.7.25
Are you all about getting on the ice at Fort Peck? Take a look at this ice report by Don…
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Mountain lion population monitoring planned for Libby area
This season’s research push will help Montana finally answer a big question: how many mountain lions really prowl the northwest…
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Southwest Montana December 2025 Trout Report
Think winter fishing is dead? Southwest Montana’s trout are about to prove you wrong…
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Persistence Paid Off for Callie Cromwell This Season
Sometimes, when you see one you like, you just gotta chase it!
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Guess Who’s Talking on the Montana Outdoor Podcast…
The next episode drops a bombshell from a Montana fishing icon — and trust us, you’ll want to hear it…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn:
This is the chocolate pie Kokanee Quinn won’t stop talking about — and you’ll understand why once you try it…
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FWP rows forward on Montana river crowding
You won’t believe how many people are packing into Montana’s rivers — and what the state wants to do about…
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Region 5 Final 2025 General Season Checkstation Results
Elk kept pace, deer took a breather—Montana’s big-game finale in Region 5 had surprises.
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Ready to Level Up Your Trapping Game? Start With This Wolf Masterclass
Want to trap smarter, not harder? Justin Webb spills the deets in this master class…
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When a 6.5 Creedmoor Meets Serious Montana Mass
This buck is so heavy-horned the photo can’t even do it justice…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 12.5.25
Winter’s Here—Time to Prep, Protect, and Get Back Out There!!
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Snow Report for Skiers and Boarders Through 12.7.25
Snow lovers, your weekend just got a whole lot more exciting….
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When Holiday Mayhem at the Liquor Is Caused by Unexpected Bandit
Wildlife Struggles Are Real… This Raccoon’s Hangover Proves It….
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When Hard Work Pays Off with Three Elk
Warning: This post contains Images of three very successful hunters!
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One of the Most Controversial Mountaineers in Colorado Isn’t Who You Expect
Can heels make climbing easier? She put the theory to the test on actual mountains…
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Wild Animals Are Wild—Shocking, We Know
A pretty good survival hack we can pass on is to give wildlife space….
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Region 1 End-of-Season Hunters Checkstation Results
Still Want Game? Montana’s Muzzleloader Heritage Season Runs Dec. 13-21…
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FWP to host grizzly bear educational workshop in Belt
Bear Sightings Are Up—Here’s How to Avoid Conflict…
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 12.2.25
Before you even think about launching your boat, read this winter fishing update…
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Hunter Tracks a Doe for 30 Minutes, Ending Is Absolutely Insane
When you head out deer hunting and end up driving home from your passenger seat….
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 12.2.25
Before You Hit the Upper Ssalmon River, Read This Steelhead Alert…
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Turn Your Walleye Into a Casserole
From Lake to Dinner Table: The Walleye Recipe Everyone’s Talking About..
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When Your Ice Fishing Hole Comes With… Extras
You’ll never guess who tried to share his fishing spot…
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Four Elk, One Frozen Pond, and the Most Montana Rescue Ever
Some mornings you plan coffee. Some mornings you help save elk..





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