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FWP News: Pallid Sturgeon Larval Drift Study
A study currently underway in the Missouri River between Fort Benton and Fort Peck Reservoir is testing how well pallid…
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FWP News: Black bear near Colstrip captured, relocated
MILES CITY – A young male black bear that had been getting into garbage in and around Colstrip residential areas…
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Tick Talk: What You Should Know About These Tiny Pests and Their Big Impact
What Are Ticks? Ticks are arachnids, closely related to spiders. They have four pairs of legs, no antennae, and can’t…
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Reel Heroes: State Farm Agents’ Fishing Trip Ends with 38-Dog Rescue
What started as a simple fishing trip turned into a rescue mission for 38 dogs. Bob Gist, a State Farm…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.1.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action is happening around Duck Creek and Pond 1 in 20-30 feet of water, Snaggy Bay, and…
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DIY DRY!!! by Montana Grant
When fly fishermen use a dry fly, they need to perform fly maintenance, to keep flies afloat. Some fly guys…
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Landowner stops kayaker from fishing on public river
While kayaking and fishing on a public river in Georgia, an angler noticed “no fishing” signs but didn’t think much…
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Ocean View Feud: Tree Poisoning Sparks Legal Battle in Maine
A dispute between two wealthy neighbors in a small Maine town has caused controversy as one is accused of poisoning…
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BIG!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Country is getting Bigger! The state population continues to grow, but it is slowing. Here is the most…
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Tongue River Reservoir State Park Update 6.28.24
Tongue River Reservoir State Park would like to thank Big Horn County Road Crew for repairing the Tongue River Road…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Chili Mac Skillet
When you’re craving chili mac, it’s time to bust out the chili mac skillet recipe, and Kokanee Quinn pulled this…
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Trailcam Footage of Bear Passing Time and….
Farts are just funny. Everybody does it, and so do animals. You know things are getting crazy in the world…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: FWP’s Nathan Jaksha and Downrigger Dale Talk Canyon Ferry Fish
FWP Fisheries Biologist Nathan Jaksha Tells Us All About Canyon Ferry Reservoir and the Fish That Live There! This week…
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SIMPLE FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Fish is a healthy and tasty food source. Many folks enjoy Fish Friday, for religious reasons, or simply eating fish…
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Own a Piece of Fishing Scandal History: $130K Ranger Pro Boat Auction
Got some cash to spare? According to an article on Field and Stream, you could own the boat at the…
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Philly Buck Steak Sandwich
If you’re hungry right now, and you have some venison, watch this video, and decide how long you want to…
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TODAY… by Montana Grant
Is the first day of the rest of your life. So, what does that mean? We seldom think about our…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 6.27.24
Fresno is 85% full. Inflow 55 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. Walleye & northern fishing is good. The water level…
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FWP News: Spring deer, elk surveys show mixed results
Areas of some increase, but still areas of decline or stable numbers Some areas are reducing antlerless B licenses to…
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CROSS THEIR EYES!!! by Montana Grant
Setting the hook is important when trying to catch a fish. Some anglers prefer to say that they need to…
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Rescued After a Night in the Wilderness: Dog Travels Four Miles
On June 3, 2024, Brandon Garrett was rescued after his car crashed off an embankment on U.S. Forest Service Road…
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Small Fish a New Superfood?
Move over avocados and kale – small fish might be the new superfood! A recent study from Japan shows that…
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Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek Alert!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale chats with FWP Fisheries Biologist Nathan Jaksha about Canyon Ferry…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.26.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 24, 2024) Walleye fishing continues to be…
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Harnessing the Power of Pine Trees for Survival Nutrition
Ever find yourself in a survival situation and need a quick, natural energy boost? Look no further than the humble…
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Mistaken Identity: No Charges for Michigan Hunter Who Shot Wolf
According to a recent article via AP, Back in January, a hunter in southern Michigan shot what he thought was…
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Wildlife and People
It really doesn’t matter what type of wildlife it is, they are still going to do what they want to…
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BULLETPROOF!!! by Montana Grant
We were all once Bulletproof. No mountain was too high, no current was too strong, and our fearless nature took…
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FWP News: FWP director addresses state of mule deer in eastern Montana
BILLINGS – Monday, alongside Wildlife Manager Brett Dorak, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple held a press conference to…
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When the hatch happens
When the flies hatch, the flies will hatch! Take a look at what can happen when you are on a…
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WHEN IT PAYS OFF!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting and fishing are easy. Filling tags and limits is often hard. Just because you spend time afield or afloat…
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FWP News: Paddlefish count at 775 after six weeks
After six weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season the estimated harvest is 775 fish. See the following table for…
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Fishing Report by Madison River Outfitters 6.24.24
Montana Hebgen: We’re seeing plenty of Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, as well as a strong hatch of midges…
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Bear Scare
Imagine you’re at home near your pool enjoying the summer sun. You slowly doze off…and then, you wake up to…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.24.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite is picking up with anglers finding success from the Silos to Hole in the Wall, around…
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Michigan Making Waves with Robot Lifeguards
Michigan is making waves in beach safety with the introduction of robotic lifeguards! These high-tech lifesavers are set to revolutionize…
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Hell Creek Ladies Walleye Tournament Results
This past Saturday, Hell Creek Marina buzzed with excitement as 30 teams competed in the Ladies Hell Creek Walleye Tournament.…
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A DRY FLY MUST FLOAT!!! by Montana Grant
Nothing is worse than having your dry fly sink during a hatch. Presentation is key. Would you tackle a wet…
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Scary Skiing Incident…
It may be the fourth day of summer, but there is snow still in some places across the state. This…
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STONED!!! by Montana Grant
Stoneflies are amazing flies to try. They are available year around and are a prized food source for trout, bass,…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Check out a Real Cool Way to Live & Store Your Outdoor Toys
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Came Across a Real Cool Way to Live & Store Your Outdoor Toys! Just Wait Until…
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2024 Canyon Ferry Walleye Classic Results – Day One
This year’s Canyon Ferry Walleye Tournament has 74 teams battling it out! Ty Hinderager from Ft Shaw and Matt Fischer…
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FWP Paddlefish Update 6.20.24
No chart for today, but only 6 fish were harvested on Tues-Wed. Total harvest is at 753. River conditions look…
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Brett French reports: Unique conservation exchange
Imagine touching snow for the first time. Or seeing your first bear or wolf. That was Tanzanian scientist and conservationist…
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Youngsters reeling in the walleye
Jesse Gullion from Helena shared a fun photo with this caption: These girls hammered the walleye on Fresno while we…
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WINTER STILL IN MONTANA!!! by Montana Grant
Summer begins on June 20th, but here in Big Sky Country, our Winter won’t leave. They always say that if…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Pan-Fried Walleye with Lemon-Caper Butter
Kokanee Quinn has found a mouthwatering recipe via Stephanie’s Dish for Pan-Fried Walleye with Lemon-Caper Butter! This dish is perfect…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.21.24
Fresno is 85% full. Inflow 456 cfs & outflow 709 cfs. Walleye & northern fishing is good. Pull bottom bouncer…
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When fishing turns freaky…
Nature always has a way of surprising us. Keep your eyes peeled on your next catch – you never know…
