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Macman’s Flathead Area Fishing Report 7.18.25
From perch to pike to 200 whitefish in one cast—Western Montana waters are heating up!
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Beer Can Chicken
Never grilled a beer can chicken? You’re missing out on crispy skin, juicy meat, and the most flavorful bird to…
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Mountain Lion That Locked Down School Was Not a Lion
A school lockdown in Washington once triggered by a suspected mountain lion turned out to be…not a mountain lion.
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Storm? What Storm?
Rain, thunder, and the best nap of his life—this boater handled the storm a little differently.
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MT Outdoor Podcast–A Two-Part Dive into Montana’s Ranching Battle
In the untamed landscapes of the Rocky Mountain West, where vast cattle ranches meet wilderness, a quiet but fierce war…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Pistachio Crusted Salmon
Kokanee Quinn found a pistachio-crusted salmon that’s as fancy as a steakhouse birthday dinner but comes together in under 20…
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Gallatin River Fishing Report 7.17.25
With warm water creeping in, it’s Hoot Owl hours down low—but the canyon stretch is still fishing strong…
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Full fishing closure takes effect Saturday on section of Big Hole River
Full fishing closure takes effect Saturday on section of Big Hole River..
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Sneak Peek: Downrigger Dale & Tom Opre Uncover Yellowstone’s Untold Ranching Story
This week, Downrigger Dale and filmmaker Tom Opre dive into the real Yellowstone…check out this exclusive sneak peek of the…
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State lands near Gallatin County dump closed to shooting
Recreational shooting will be banned on three state land tracts near Logan starting July 15 after leaseholders raised safety concerns..…
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Kootenai River Fsihing Report 7.17.25
The Kootenai’s in fine shape with clear water, steady flows, and trout rising happily to caddis and PMDs….summer fishing is…
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FWP confirms natural fish kill in Laurel Pond caused by low oxygen
A recent fish die-off at Laurel Pond has been traced to low oxygen—not pollution…
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Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect on all FWP properties in Phillips County
New fire restrictions in effect…
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Mistaken Identity During Water Rescue
It was a huge relief for first responders for this water rescue..
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.17.25
Hebgen and Quake are hot, the Upper Madison’s turning technical, and Yellowstone’s dry fly game is on—just watch for bears…
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Snake for Dinner
When survival meets supper, sometimes dinner hisses back. Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Upper Madison River Fishing Report 7.15.25
Cooler temps and awesome hatches are serving up some of the best dry fly action in years on the Upper…
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Fish the High Country
Above 7,000 feet, the fish are hungry, the water’s cold, and the views are unbeatable. Read more from Montana Grant…
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Georgetown Lake, A Reservoir of Stories
Georgetown Lake hides a century of secrets beneath its surface.
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Surplus drawing license opportunities to be randomized
Successful hunters to be contacted through email…
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Florida Woman Uses Bear Spray for Justice for a Chicken
Forget grizzlies — in Key West, it’s the chicken that crossed the road that started a bear spray brawl…
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Western Montana Fishing Report 7.13.25
Fishing’s heating up across Western Montana—just don’t sleep on the early bite!
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update: 7.15.25
The Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery remains open through the weekend, with next week’s numbers deciding what’s next…
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Hoot-owl restrictions take effect Wednesday on section of Bitterroot River
Note the new hoot owl restrictions on the Bitterroot River…
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Georgetown Lake Fishing Report 7.15.25
Georgetown Lake is wide open, the bugs are popping, and the fish are feeding…
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MSHA Banquet Hits Bozeman August 2nd
It’s the one night the hounds take a break, and the humans run the show!
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Creamy Spinach-Stuffed Salmon in Garlic Butter
Who needs a restaurant? This spinach-stuffed salmon brings the flavor home…
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Flathead River Fishing Report 7.15.25
The bugs ae throwing a party on the Flathead River, and the trout just RSVP’d…
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Santa May Have Left a Subtle Signature at YNP
Geologists discovered a surprise in Yellowstone–a new hot spring that might’ve started simmering on Christmas Eve…
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A Skull, An Arrow, and a Miracle
If you believe in miracles, meet Gus Deterding–a 9-year-old boy from Alexandria, Minnesota, who survived something no one thought was…
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You Can Get Up to $1000/Month for Catching Carp
Arkansas is turning invasive fish into cold, hard cash.
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What Size Is Your Sack?
Preserving fish has come a long way—but a good sack is still essential… Read more from Montana Grant!
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Will YNP Really be Selling Wildlife Petting Permits?
If you’re looking into buying a “Petting Tag” from Yellowstone to high-five a grizzly, you probably want to read this…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report 7.14.25
Early mornings are your best bet on Rock Creek this week—beat the heat, dodge hoot owl hours, and target rising…
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FWP lands in Beaverhead County are now under Stage I fire restrictions.
Flames are out, stoves are in—Stage I fire restrictions are now in effect…
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Hoot Owl Restrictions Low Down
Hoot owl hours are in effect in some Montana rivers—see if your spot made the list.
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.14.25
Walleye and rainbow action is hot at Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs!
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Trees Are Tough
If a tree can grow out of solid rock in Yellowstone, what’s stopping you from thriving where you are? Read…
