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FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and…
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IN THE BLOOD!!! by Montana Grant
Blood trailing is an important part of the hunt. Big Game hunters need to be able to track a wounded…
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Do Not Enter… Unless You’re Doing Sunset Yoga?
A group of young adults was pictured hanging out at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, right past a…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and…
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Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy
Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped…
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GRILLED COCKBIRD SANDWICH by Montana Grant
Pheasants are active wild game birds. Roosters run and are strong flyers. They tend to have more muscle than fat.…
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Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged…
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2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 6 Results
Six of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days Fishing Event have fished 18 straight days of weekend…
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Fishing for Flavor in this Guacamole Recipe
Here’s a twist on guacamole that some folks swear by, while others have never even heard of—smoked rainbow trout in…
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THAT WON’T LEAVE A SCAR!!! by Montana Grant
Wounds are a common first aid issue for outdoor sports. Anglers can get stabbed by hooks, slashed with filet knives,…
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Quick and Easy Elk Meatloaf Recipe
It’s meatloaf time! How about a nice and hearty meal that the whole family is certain to enjoy? Check out…
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From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!
Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and…
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BEST TROPHIES and LUNKERS!!! by Montana Grant
When we visit Facebook sites and groups, the pictures show the same things. There is a guy holding a BIG…
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SMACKDOWN!!! by Montana Grant
There was once a time when Manual Punishment was the norm. Parents went to the extreme to adjust their children’s…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 4 Hunting Secrets Exposed with FWP Wildlife Mgr Cory Loecker
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout Hunting Opportunities in Region 4 in North Central Montana! This…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Bison Caesar Wrap
Kokanee Quinn’s back with another killer recipe find of the week! This time it’s a Bison Caesar Wrap that’s super…
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date…
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Fun Fact Friday: Covered Bridges
Covered bridges are like the old-school charmers of rural America, and many have stuck around for a reason. You’ve probably…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.9.24
Montana Hebgen: The lake has been tough lately, the cooler weather was looking great, but broke into bluebird skies and 70’s…
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SNEAK PEEK: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Join Us in Uncovering the Best Hunting in Region 4, North Central Montana
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale sits down with Montana FWP Wildlife Manager Cory Loecker to…
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Brett French reports: Wildlife overpass engineer work funded
Funding has been awarded to conduct an engineering study aimed at building two wildlife overpasses between Livingston and Gardiner along…
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the…
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The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field.…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24
Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as…
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TOO BIG TOO HANDLE!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and anglers love to brag about getting the Big One. We dream about a Buck with a huge rack…
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24
Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the…
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UPDATE: Missing Horseback Rider’s Body Recovered
Sad news to report following the original article of Meghan Rita Rouns:
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs…
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24
Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort…
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MR. POTATO HEADS!!! by Montana Grant
Potato harvesting has begun. In the Gallatin Valley, Dutch farmers are reaping the harvest. I wonder if every potato farmer…
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[WATCH] How to Skin a Squirrel in Less than 2 Minutes
Ever wondered how to skin a squirrel in under two minutes? It’s easier than you think, according to Will Brantley…
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Rainbow Trout Street Tacos with Pineapple and Bacon Jam
It’s time to turn your rainbow trout into something absolutely amazing… Change up the traditional street taco with chipotle seasoned…
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WEAR ORANGE!!! by Montana Grant
Big game hunting requires Hunter’s Orange vest or hat for safety. This hot color stands out in the environment as…
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP…
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results
Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the…
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Archery Antelope Success!
Fred Fanizzi stuck one heck of a nice antelope buck that was also shared on Hunt Montana. Excellent work! This…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate…
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WOOLLY BULLY!!! by Montana Grant
Woolly Bears/ Woolly Worms are a unique caterpillar that are accurate weather forecasters. Folklore claims that these hairy caterpillars can…
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BOLO ALERT: Horseback Rider Missing in McMaster Hills Rec Area
If you have any information, please contact the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff’s Office: We are conducting a search for…
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A Wild Look at Flathead Lake
Whoa! Take a look at this video of Woods Bay on Flathead Lake during that huge windstorm the other day!
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Bull Elk Down!
We are proud to share Montana hunters and the critters they tag. Thank you to Hunt Montana for sharing, and…
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23 Years and 23 Days–A Hunt to Remember
The Facebook page “Hunt Montana” posted this, and although we aren’t sure of the hunter’s name, the story was worth…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 3 Rundown with Warren Hansen and Morgan Jacobsen
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout ALL the Hunting Opportunities in Region 3 in Southwest Montana!…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: “Ribeye of the Sky” Sandhill Crane Recipe
Kokanee Quinn discovered a spectacular recipe by CoastMonthly.com that will make you want to hunt more sandhill crane! They call…
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WHEN YOU GOT TO GO… by Montana Grant
Hunting and all outdoor adventures may be interrupted when the sportsmen and women must go to the pottie, #1 and…
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Hunt Big, Give Back Bigger: Missoula Firefighters’ Elk Raffle
Hurry up, folks! The Missoula Firefighters Benevolent Association’s elk hunt raffle tickets are flying off the shelf, and you don’t…
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FWP News: General antelope season opens October 12
HELENA – General antelope season opens Saturday, Oct. 12, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 10. For information about what to expect…
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TMI!!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that blood and gore can be and will be involved. Our culture and…
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Brett French reports: 3 lakes in 3 days
Montana’s Tobacco Root Mountains have been discovered, for good reason. They are centrally located, full of public campgrounds, trails and…
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A Global Pursuit of Big Game
If you’re thinking about an international hunting adventure and money isn’t a big concern, Venator Safaris in New Zealand is…
