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Taters in Mountain Dew
Who knew Mountain Dew, bacon, and potatoes could create the ultimate campfire side dish? More from Montana Grant here!
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Free BBQ, Big Topics & Your Voice–Don’t Miss This!
MTSFW will bring the BBQ and the gun giveaway—you bring your voice. July 26 in Dillon.
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The Milk River Project Update 7.2.25
After traveling 170 km, St. Mary Diversion water is nearing the Pinhorn….
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Western Montana Fishing Report by John Perry 6.29.25
John Perry has his latest fishing report in video form here…
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Heads Up Boaters—Inspections Are Working!
Montana’s AIS team stopped some seriously unwanted guests just in time for the Fourth of July!
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Do the Dew
Mountain trout meets Mountain Dew in this crispy, crazy-good twist on a classic fish fry by Montana Grant!
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SW Montana Fishing Report Overview 6.30.25
Every river, creek, and lake in southwest Montana seems to be firing — it’s one of those rare, glorious windows…
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Kit’s Tackle’s Trevor Johnson Showing How Catch & Release Is Done
Check out this awesome catch and release by Kit’s Tackle’s Trevor Johnson!
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Rolling Can Get Risky for Horses
Shed season is exciting — unless you’re a horse lying in the wrong place…
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10 Year Old Catches Nice Fort Peck Walleye
At just 10 years old, Cooper Green hooked a walleye worth bragging about at Fort Peck!
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BB Gun Fun
BB guns are a blast—until they’re not, which is why fun, safety, and a few hard-learned lessons go hand in…
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Bighorn Fishing Report and a Trout Glamour Shot
When the Bighorn delivers awesome pictures, it really delivers!
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.30.25
Walleye and rainbow trout action is heating up on Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter reservoirs…
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Missouri River Fishing Report 6.28.25
Tricos are hatching early, short leashing is hot, and it’s dry fly heaven on the Mo’ with low summer flows!
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Best Time of the Day
Early, late, or even midnight under a full moon—any time can be the BEST time to fish, depending on who…
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Give Your Fish a New Best Friend with Parsley Lemon Sauce
Tired of endless fish recipes? Discover the simple sauce that turns any catch into a real knockout…
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Porch Ponds
Since we’re mostly water, it makes sense that water soothes us—learn how to create your own peaceful Porch Pond escape.…
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Helicopter Hunter in Idaho Hit with Lifetime Hunting Ban
Poacher’s Trophy Hunt Ends in Lifetime Timeout and Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars in Fines…
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Yellowstone River Fishing Report 6.27.25
The Yellowstone River is running low, the salmonflies are hatching, and the dry fly action is heating up fast…
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What Kind of a Hunter Are You?
A real hunter doesn’t just aim to kill—they aim to honor the animal, the land, and the tradition. Read more…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Meet the Trap Collectors!
From mouse traps to man traps, this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast will snare your attention and never let…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Corn Ribs
Think you’ve had corn on the cob every way imaginable? These crispy, caramelized “corn ribs” will change your mind!
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Fish and Wildlife Commission OKs Elk Hunting Access deals
Some hunters and commissioners are raising red flags over Montana’s Elk Hunting Access program, saying it promises exclusive access but…
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A Boat, A Blessing, and a Perfectly Timed Surprise
Some call it fate. Others call it Larry. Either way, the timing was perfect.
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A Drone’s Fiery Encounter in Sidney, MT
A routine storm chase detoured into a fireball-filled explosion in Sidney, Montana…
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Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 6.26.25
From shallow smallies to deep-water lakers and a few bonus Chinook—Fort Peck’s bite is on across all depths this week!
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What Deer See and Why It Matters
If you think you’re invisible to a deer in blaze orange, you might be wrong…
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Koi
Releasing goldfish into Montana waters isn’t kindness—it’s an environmental mess… Read more from Montana Grant here..
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The Great Thompson Falls Log Haul of 1972
Montana made logging history in 1972 with one super awesome, seven-trailer haul…
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The Milk River Project Update: Water Is On the Move!
Water is officially flowing again through the newly rebuilt St. Mary Siphons!!
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Most Common Fishing Violations
Great fishing comes with great responsibility—FWP wardens are watching, and ignorance isn’t a defense. More from Montana Grant here…
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Attn Tribal Fishers: Fish Consumption Advisory
Fish Consumption Advisory for all species and sizes of fish harvested from Lower Clark Fork River….
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Perfectly Simple Pike Cutlets Recipe
Turn your fresh lake pike into crispy, healthy cutlets that are big on flavor and easy to love…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.23.25
Flows are low, temps are rising, and the bite is still on—Montana trout don’t take weekends off…
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Top Streamer Patterns for the Bighorn River 6.22.25
Want to hook a Bighorn bruiser? Tie on a streamer and let the dance begin…
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Owls Are Hooting Early
When Montana’s rivers heat up, Hoot Owl rules kick in to give trout a break—and anglers a reason to rise…
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Bison Dies After Slipping Into Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring
A bull bison took a wrong step and fell into the scalding waters of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone. Witnesses…
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Did You Know: The Ice-Cold Survival Skills of the Wood Frog
Not all tough Montanans wear flannel—some freeze solid for eight months and still wake up ready to party…
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FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.23.25
Windy, wet weather kept most anglers off the water last weekend, but those who ventured out found success….
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Trout Lake
Trout Lake may be small in size, but it’s legendary for monster trout, muddy mishaps, and fish so big they’ve…
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Anti-Hunters Plan to Kill Bears with Kindness in Florida
Anti-hunters are snapping up Florida bear tags not to hunt, but to hold — turning a very necessary and important…
