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Tub O Trout
Big rainbow trout are biting at Canyon Ferry—grab your gear, hit the shore, and fill your tub while the fishing’s…
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FWP releases deer, elk and black bear regulations proposals
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks released proposals for 2026/2027 deer, elk and black bear regulations for public comment.
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MT Outdoor Podcast: This One is Gonna Get Spooky
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale and guest Megan Buecking explore Montana’s haunted ghost towns—and the chilling…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Venison Backstrap
This simple venison backstrap recipe brings the taste of the hunt to your table with a buttery sear and a…
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Huntin and Fishin Everyday
Hunting and fishing may have started as survival, but today they’re about conservation, respect, and the pure joy of being…
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How social media negatively impacts Glacier National Park
Social media is reshaping Glacier National Park—and sometimes putting rescuers in danger as visitors chase the perfect post…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.30.25
Check out what Don Wilkins has to say about Fort Peck fishing this week!
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Whitebird Fishing Access Site reopens to motorized vehicles
BILLINGS – The Whitebird Fishing Access Site (FAS) is now open to motor vehicle traffic. The FAS closed to motorized access…
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A Mountain of Controversy Over Proposed “Mini Resort Town”
Plans to transform Washington state’s Mission Ridge into a mini resort town are igniting a fierce battle between developers, locals,…
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Your Season, Your Say…FWP Seeks Input on 2026–27 Hunting Regs
FWP is hitting the road (and the web) to share proposed 2026–27 hunting regs—join a meeting near you, weigh in…
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Final Salmon Egg Collection Finished on Fort Peck
Fort Peck Hatchery wrapped up a successful season!
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Upper Madison River Fishing Report 10.30.25
The Upper Madison River is fishing strong this week, with steady nymph action, improving streamer bites, and a few bonus…
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R5 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend
Warm weather marked the opening of Montana’s 2025 big game season, with hunter turnout and harvest results varying widely across…
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Stick and String
From handmade Osage bows to high-tech crossbows, this story explores how archery hunting has evolved—while celebrating the timeless challenge of…
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Montana Trout Report for October 2025
Less talk, more river — October’s where Montana fishing gets real…
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The Sanford Ram is Worth Bragging About
Laura Sanford just redefined “trophy wife” with her latest hunting success!
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Troute
From native cutthroats to stocked rainbows, Montana’s legendary trout tell a story of history, diversity, and the cool, clean waters…
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DIY Smoker: Filing Cabinet Turned Pitmaster
Don’t throw that old filing cabinet away…give it a new gig!
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R4 Check Station Results for 2025 Opening Weekend
Hunters saw higher success rates and strong harvest numbers during the 2025 opening weekend along the Rocky Mountain Front, with…
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Pumpkin Trout
As autumn paints the landscape in gold and crimson, brown and brook trout join the show…read more from Montana Grant…
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Missouri River Fishing Report 10.27.25
The following report was written By Mark Raisler and published via Headhunter’s Fly Shop in Craig, MT: All good here in…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Report 10.28.25
Steelhead fishing on the Upper Salmon River surged last week, with angler effort and catch rates reaching the best levels…
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 10.27.25
Blustery winds and a chance of snow can’t dull the Yellowstone’s fall magic..
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R1 Check Station Results for Opening Weekend
Northwest Montana’s general deer and elk season opened strong, with hunters reporting higher success on white-tailed deer and elk compared…
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Full fishing closure lifted on section of Big Hole River
The full fishing closure on the upper Big Hole River has been lifted after flows improved—just in time for anglers…
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EHD Deer Deaths Creating Risky Bear Encounters
An EHD outbreak is drawing bears to deer carcasses near water..
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2025 Fall Mack Days – Week 8 Results
Only one week remains in the 2025 Fall Mack Days—don’t miss your chance to reel in lake trout, win big…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.27.25
A few determined anglers are still finding late-season walleye around the Silos, Duck Creek, and Confederate—slow bites, but worth the…
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Happy Unhooking
Hooking a fish is easy — learning to unhook it safely is where anglers shine… More from Montana Grant here!
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This Burrito Has Game–Venison to be precise
The backcountry burrito that runs on venison and victory…
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Quality Over Quantity on the Jefferson River
Cooler temps and lower flows make the Jefferson a quiet fall option with a shot at quality fish…
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Fishing Gods
Kids seem to have a special fishing guardian—while adults get skunked, the little ones reel in the big smiles and…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Hobo Venison Chili
A tasty, no-fuss venison chili perfect for cooking right in the coals and sharing around the campfire.
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Ryker Bair is Hooked Again, Reels in Big Catch at Fall Mack Days
Ryker Bair’s return to Fall Mack Days brought him a catch worth bragging about…
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Doubling Down with Region 4 and 7 on the Montana Outdoor Podcast
Discover Montana’s hunting secrets and one shocking antelope surprise as Downrigger Dale dives deep with wildlife managers from Regions 4…
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Venison Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches
Change your hunting success into a Philly cheesesteak sandwich!
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT’s Awesome Surprises from Big Game to Big Shockers
Join Downrigger Dale as he uncovers surprising insights and must-know hunting tips from Montana’s top wildlife managers in Regions 4…
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Bite for Me
Anglers aren’t the only ones looking for a good bite—sometimes the best catch of the day is a fat, flavorful…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 10.23.25
Lake trout, smallmouth, and pike are all pushing shallow with cooling water temps…
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A Rare and Quiet Encounter with a Wolf
Check out this encounter that not many humans ever experience…
