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FWP News: Governor proclaims September Bear Aware Month
Educational activities planned around state HELENA – September is Bear Aware month in Montana and as bear activity increases and archery…
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FWP News: FWP announces public comment opportunities
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on environmental assessments (EAs), conservation leases and other department projects.…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate, from the Silos up to White Earth…
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Turkey Beard Talk
Ready to talk turkey? Before you pull out those calls and get ready to head into the woods, let’s dive…
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CORN COOKIN!!! by Montana Grant
Summertime is sweet corn time. Fresh corn cannot be beaten. Ironically out of all the corn grown in America, less…
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In Honor of World Beard Day, this One is for the Hunters
Believe it or not, it’s World Beard Day! Whether you’re already rocking that hunting-season scruff or holding out for No-Shave…
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Handcrafted Victory: Reeling in a Record Tiger Muskie with a Personal Touch
A Montana angler, Daniel Caricaburu-Lundin, made headlines after catching a record-breaking 45.2-inch tiger muskie at Ackley Lake. The best part?…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.1.24
Montana Hebgen: (not much has changed since the last report) – There’s still been some gulpers on the north shore, key…
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Virtual Vacations: How NYC Seniors Are Traveling the World Without Leaving Home
NYC seniors are having the time of their lives, traveling the world without leaving their nursing homes, thanks to Mynd…
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Canyon Ferry Adventuring
If you are new to the area or have just never been to Canyon Ferry and are considering a trip–here…
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STEAK FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Steak Fish is not a single species of fish but is a style of cooking fish. Big Round, Fat fish…
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Bait Smarts: Researching the Perfect Lure
How do YOU do research with lures? View this post on Instagram30 A post shared by Back…
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THE BEST CAMP!!! by Montana Grant
Camping is fun but there are many types of camping. After a lifetime of roughing it camping, my wife “Montana…
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FWP News: Hunters reminded of sandhill crane hunting district boundary change
BILLINGS – Sandhill crane hunters need to be aware of a hunting district boundary change in south-central Montana for the 2024…
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Master the Call: Shawn Plakke’s Expert Tips to Bring in Bull Elk – Tune In to MT Outdoor Podcast!
Do You Want to be Able to Call Bull Elk in Like a True Master? If So, Then This Podcast…
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JOE’S RULE!!! by Montana Grant
My Dad, Joe, was a hard man. He had survived fifty combat missions in WW2, was a coal miner, and…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Brett French’s Salmon Marinade
When we asked Brett French, the outdoor editor of the Billings Gazette, how to make the delicious marinade he made…
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Whitefish Report for Flathead Lake by Ross Tate
The whitefish whisperer, Ross Tate, fished Flathead Lake Friday. Ross Tate reporting a good day of whitefish fishing in the…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.30.24
Fresno is 29% full, no inflow & 99 cfs outflow. The dam ramp is still open. For best results, fish…
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FWP News: Big Hole River to close to all fishing starting at midnight
HELENA – The entire Big Hole River will be closed to fishing starting at midnight tonight, Aug. 30, due to low…
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Bear Necessities: The Breakfast Burrito That’s Simple Yet Delicious
Say hello to the ultimate breakfast game-changer: the bear meat breakfast burrito! This one’s so simple to make and so…
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TAILGATE TYING!!! by Montana Grant
When we take our fly-fishing Treks, I always bring along my fly-tying gear. I learned this need from Lefty Kreh,…
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Captain’s Weekly Fort Peck Salmon Report 8.30.24
The salmon fishing week was cut short with high winds on Tuesday through Thursday. It was a short week but…
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Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Unlock Pro Elk Calling with Shawn Plakke
Get ready for a wild ride, folks! We have an exclusive sneak peek of the next Montana Outdoor Podcast episode,…
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FWP News: Still time to review, comment on proposed FWP fishing regs
Miles City – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host public meetings around the state to present proposals for the 2025-26…
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FWP News: Public comment being accepted on proposals for October 10 commission meeting
HELENA – The Fish and Wildlife Commission is accepting public comment on agenda items for its Oct. 10 meeting. The meeting…
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Selfie Gone Wrong
A 23-year-old gymnast sadly died after falling 260 feet down a mountain in Germany while trying to take a selfie…
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Brett French reports: Stories in ancient rock art
Central Montana is home to some unique and ancient rock art sites, places where Native Americans painted or etched figures…
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SEARIUS MEAT!!! by Montana Grant
Grilling is a tasty way to cook. Grillers pride themselves on special ways to finish their meat. This often means…
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AI on the Road: Students Invent Wildlife-Detecting Dashcam
A group of high school students in Denver came up with a cool idea to help drivers avoid hitting wildlife…
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Claws, Jaws, and Bullet Wounds: Surviving Alaska’s Wild Side
Tyler Johnson and his dad had a close encounter with a brown bear that they won’t soon forget. While hiking…
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LOOKING FOR CRITTERS!!! by Montana Grant
The rules for hunting deer, antelope, moose, and elk are simple. Look for Critters Shoot the Critter If you miss,…
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Two anglers reeled in history while fishing together
Two anglers fishing together in West Virginia made fishing history on August 8th, breaking records for both the length and…
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Stuffed Bison Burger Recipe
While we are watching tourists get too close to bison at national parks, some of us are wondering what to…
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Wildlife Isn’t a Photo Op: Jackson Hole’s Message to Tourists
Jackson Hole has a new, clever way to remind folks to keep their distance from wildlife. It’s unfortunate that some…
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RV!!! by Montana Grant
An RV or recreational vehicle is a Real Vacation. Whether you rent or own an RV, your time outdoors will…
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some rivers in west-central and southwest Montana
Correction: An earlier version of this press release indicated that a hoot-owl restriction on the Big Hole River from Tony Schoonen FAS to Maiden Rock…
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2024 Fall Mack Days on Flathead Lake
The 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake will begin two weeks early on September 5th and will…
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FWP News: Tongue River Reservoir reopens to watercraft, fire evacuation lifted
MILES CITY – Although wildfires burning near Tongue River Reservoir are still not contained, fire activity has calmed enough that the…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.26.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch fishing is good from Avalanche to Hellgate, Duck Creek to Confederate and from the Silos up…
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30 Coyote Dirt Naps in One Compilation Video
Part of celebrating National Dog Day includes celebrating management of wild dogs, which includes coyotes and wolves in the US.…
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Best Wolf Meat Preparation on the Internet?
Respecting wildlife management is not something that everybody does. Many people cannot understand management and conservation of our wildlife because…
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National Dog Day Special: Meet the Top Versatile Hunting Dogs
Happy National Dog Day! In honor of National Dog Day, we have something special for you today. We found this…
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MOST POPULAR FISHING!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing is one of the most popular sports. Catching a fish is an exciting step in every kid’s life. Their…
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Motivation for Opening Weekend of Archery Season
During the fall, elk put on a wild show with their famous bugling. Bull elk use this sound to impress…
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FYAO!!! by Montana Grant
Sportsmen, and women, have come up with many abbreviations for their story telling. Only folks involved in the sport know…
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CAMP COOK!!! by Montana Grant
One of the most important jobs is camp cook. Hungry campers, anglers, and hunters are not happy unless they have…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Hooked on Chinooks–Expert Tips for Catching Giant King Salmon
Want to Catch Those Big King Salmon in Fort Peck Lake? Two Montana Tackle Manufacturers Have the Inside Scoop on…
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Don Wilkins’ Fort Peck Weekly Salmon Report 8.24.24
Salmon report for the week: Still catching most of our salmon between 60 and 95 feet,but did get some up…
