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FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on bull elk killed and wasted near Dillon
DILLON – Game wardens with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks are looking for information on a bull elk that was…
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Cold Weather, Hot Tips! Ice Fishing Prep and Fort Peck Fishing with Don Wilkins on MT Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale catches up with Montana fishing guide Don Wilkins, who’s still out…
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It was Walleye Wednesday Again on Nelson Reservoir
The Captain and crew—Don Jamison, Ken Ault, and Amy McComas—had a solid day fishing Nelson Reservoir on Wednesday! While it…
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FWP News: Commission passes regulations aimed at bull trout protection
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved additional protections for bull trout in Hungry Horse Reservoir and the South…
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FWP News: Free Supplemental Trapping Permit available online, FWP office
Required for nongame, predator trappers operating within court-established area HELENA – During the 2024-2025 trapping season, those who are targeting predators…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.14.24
Fresno is 19% full with no inflow & outflow about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or…
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Creativity is Key when Hauling Your Deer
Sometimes, you just need to get creative when getting your deer back to camp or to the truck. What are…
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EATING RUBES!!! by Montana Grant
“Rube” was a label that Shakespeare and Mark Twain used to label rural folks. Since they ate Turnips, they must…
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Get Hooked on a Good Time: Montana PikeMasters Annual Fundraising Banquet
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Montana PikeMasters are rolling out the red carpet (well, the plaid…
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Corned Elk and Cabbage Recipe–YUM
Ditch the beef, and try this corned elk and cabbage recipe–it’s what’s for dinner!
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Black Bear Swedish Meatballs
Founded by a group of passionate hunters and creative filmmakers, Chase Nation brings the outdoors to life with award-winning cinematography…
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Father-Son duo doubles up on bucks
Richard Oblander shared a post on Hunting Montana about taking his youngest son out for his very first day out…
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HUNTING CAMP CASSEROLE by Montana Grant
Hunters are not too fussy when it is time to feast at camp. The dinner needs to be on time,…
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FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekends
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and the overall harvest is expected to increase with the…
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 11.12.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 04 through November 10, 2024. Steelhead…
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FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, hunting district 501 as described in the current Moose, Sheep…
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FWP News: Antlerless elk season to close in Hunting District 442
GREAT FALLS – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, Hunting District 442, in a portion of Lewis and…
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FWP News: R4-Deer and elk harvest remains above average in north central Montana
GREAT FALLS – Based on data collected at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks check station in Augusta, the overall deer and…
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4S’s: Super Simple Salmon Spaghetti
Did you get lucky fishing for salmon this year at Fort Peck? Or maybe you had some leftover in the…
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FLY TYING MADE EASY!!! by Montana Grant
When most fly tyers begin, they have a small number of materials or options to address. Like any sport, over…
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Hi-Line Muley
The Black Jaw Fly, Guy Gary Rueb, took a break from tying up your favorite salmon flies to shoot this…
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Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing Surprise
Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule…
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Is It a Wolf? DNA Testing to Unravel North Dakota Mystery
A possible wolf was shot near Halliday, North Dakota, but it’s still up in the air until DNA testing confirms…
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FWP News: Wolf trapping season proposal for November commission meeting
FWP Director Dustin Temple explains the FWP proposal to the Fish and Wildlife Commission on trapping regulations for 2024/2025. Folks,…
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Missouri River Fishing Report via House of Fly 11.5.24
Location: Missouri River Below Holter Dam Flows: 3180 CFS Water Temp: 50 Degrees Today’s Tips: Nymphing deep in the morning will get fish to…
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Five Things about Veterans Day You May Not Know
Veterans Day is an annual tribute to those who served in our armed forces, but how many of us know…
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BLOOD KNOTS!!! by Montana Grant
The Blood Knot is one of the hardest fly-fishing knots to tie. Every finger needs to be working together. This…
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Today we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and…
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Racoon Crashes through ceiling at airport
When racoons surprise you at the airport! Lol. I mean, as the caption in the video reads, you really can’t…
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Cheesy Elk Enchilada Dip Recipe
Meet your new favorite game-day snack: Cheesy Elk Enchilada Dip! This wild twist on a classic is the perfect way…
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MT. GRANT’S WORKSHOP!!! by Montana Grant
#1 BANDS Making things on your own is fun. Solving problems. Inventing new gear, and making gifts brings us pride…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Salmon Supremacy: Why Fort Peck’s Kings Are Making Headlines
Listen to the Answers to These and Many Other Questions in This Week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast! This week on the Montana…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Elk Eye-of-Round in the Spotlight
Forget “Dress for Success” in the office—let’s talk about dressing up an elk cut that’s often overlooked! The elk eye-of-round…
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No Capes, Just Fire Trucks and Community Pride
If you ask me, the real heroes aren’t flying around in capes—they’re the ones suited up in fire-resistant gear. I’m…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.8.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Final Mack Days Update (November 4, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing…
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Bullseye! First Bull Down
Big congrats to Kat Perry, from Corvallis, who just tagged her very first bull! Congratulations!
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HUNTING CANDY!!! by Montana Grant
Every hunter needs some sweets to stay focused and energized. A sugar high will keep them tuned into what they…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.7.24
Fresno is 19% full with little inflow & about 40cfs outflow. Nelson is 75% full with no in or outflow.…
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Brett French reports: 10-year Montana moose study wraps up
There was a lot of concern 11 years ago when Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks started a 10-year study of…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 11.7.24
Lake Trout-Lakers are up shallow in several places around the lake now with some large numbers schooled up on shallow…
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Is All About the Royal Season for Fort Peck’s Kings
Get ready for a deep dive into the Kings of Fort Peck! This week, on Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger…
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The MT Outdoor Podcast: Your Ticket to Hunting Glory in Region 2
Miss the latest MT Outdoor Podcast? Spoiler alert: it’s basically a treasure map for hunters in Region 2! From elk…
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Laughs in Camo: A Hunter’s Take on the Sitka Craze
Thanks to the internet, we get a front-row seat to the world’s quirks—and there’s plenty to poke fun at, whether…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 11.4.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 28 through November 3, 2024. Steelhead…
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The bear and the balloon
“Why were you late for work? Well, there was this bear, and he had a red balloon…” Happy Wednesday–you made…
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HOOKED UP!!! by Montana Grant
Every angler will eventually get a hook stuck into them. Hooks are sharp and have a way of getting stuck…
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FWP News: Dead wolf discovered in WMU 313
GARDINER – Last week, a mortality signal from a Yellowstone National Park collar led authorities to a wolf that appears to…
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FWP News: Wardens investigating live mule deer buck shot with arrow in Billings neighborhood
Those with information encouraged to report at tipmont.mt.gov BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a…
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The Ultimate Invasive Appetite
In southwestern Florida, a female Burmese python measuring 14.8 feet and weighing 115.2 pounds was observed consuming a 76.9-pound white-tailed…
