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TURKEY TECH!!! by Montana Grant
We have all had hunting and fishing buddies that forget to buy their licenses. Some lost their license, or the…
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BOW STRONG!!! by Montana Grant
Archery is a great shooting sport. It has been practiced for thousands of years. Prior to a bow and arrow…
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60 lbs+ Wins Fort Peck Walleye Tough Guy Tourney
The wait is finally over! The results of the Tough Guy Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck are in, and they…
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Nelson Reservoir Fishing with Brian Olson 4.27.24
Fishing on Nelson is good. We fished for less than 3 hours, kept our limit & released several. These are…
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Montana Outdoor Podcast: Holter and Hauser Kokanee UPDATE 4.27.24
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Unveiling the Secret of Massive Kokanee Salmon: A Montana Outdoor Podcast Special with Kit’s Tackle
Kit’s Tackle Outfitters Will Tell You Where They are and How to Catch Them! This week on the Montana Outdoor…
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FUNNY FISING LURES!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing is supposed to be FUN! If it isn’t Fun, you are doing it wrong. For some of us, just…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Bear Strip Steak and Rice
Now, here is a recipe you don’t want to overlook. With Montana’s spring bear season in full swing, Kokanee Quin…
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Press Release: Range of Forecast on Web via Energy Keepers (Flathead Lake Levels)
Polson, Montana – Energy Keepers Inc began posting a new graphic today that shows the possible lake level ranges this…
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FWP News: Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site reopens
BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the Stillwater River has fully reopened after a temporary closure. The site was…
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FWP News: Paddlefish season opens May 1 on Upper Missouri River
Anglers must have a White Harvest Tag to participate in catching and keeping a paddlefish from this section of the…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.25.24
Fresno is 41% full, inflow 556 cfs & outflow 42 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Look for…
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The BIGGER the BETTER!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen have great imaginations. A successful outing must include how many and how big the fishing was. You must figure…
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Water-Storing Trees
North America is home to several species of trees that have adapted to store water in their trunks, enabling them…
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Kokanee Patties from scratch
This recipe is perfect for after you get out there catching those monster kokanee that Kit and Trevor Johnson with…
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Application Deadline for Moose, Sheep, Goat, Bison Approaching
Reminder! The deadline to apply for moose, sheep, goat, and bison permits is May 1st (because “May the 4th be…
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TURKEY TREK!!! by Montana Grant
Not everyone is a Turkey chaser. These amazing birds are not an easy target. Hunting Spring Gobblers takes incredible patience…
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Vacationer faces prison time in Caribbean after accidentally bringing hunting ammo in bag
Check your bag(s) before you travel–especially if you use the same bag(s) for hunting. According to an article by Leslie…
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast–It’s all about the Kokanee with Kit’s Tackle
Get ready for an epic adventure on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast! Join Downrigger Dale and the Captain as they…
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Creamy Wild Turkey Veggie Pasta
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with a Creamy Wild Turkey Veggie Pasta recipe! Packed with savory flavors, this…
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Brett French reports: E-bikes pedaling into park
Yellowstone National Park’s short spring cycling season, when bikes are allowed before vehicles, is over but use of e-bikes is…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.24.24
Before diving into the fishing report, check out this article that explains the difference between anglers and fishermen. Please check the fishing regulations before…
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Louisiana Dolphin Shot to Death
In out-of-state news… According to a press release via NOAA Fisheries, on March 13th, a distressing discovery was made on…
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Fort Peck Walleye Spawn Update IV, April 23, 2024
–Posted April 24– -by biologist Heath Headley It’s been a crazy roller coaster ride over the last several days at…
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Big Walleye Time on Fort Peck
Gary Rueb from Plentywood had a fantastic day out fishing with the Captain on Wednesday. Gary landed an impressive 29-inch…
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Wolves kill, devour elk on Gardiner school’s football field
According to an article by Brett French via the Billings Gazette, in a peculiar twist of fate, a cow elk…
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Turkeys Illegally Dumped at Nevada WMA
According to a recent press release, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is on the hunt for two individuals who…
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Magnet Fisherman Discovers Evidence in Double Murder Case
Here’s some interesting news from a press release from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The following is from McRae-Helena, Georgia.…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report by Brent Beller, IDFG 4.23.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 23, 2024. The data included in this…
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FWP News: Lake Elmo open for gas motorboat testing May 4 and 18
Boat owners can test equipment before summer season BILLINGS – Before boating season gets into full swing this summer, Montana Fish,…
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DON’T LET YER MEAT LOAF!!! by Montana Grant
Meat Loaf is a classic favorite meal that can be for dinner or lunch or whenever. Everyone has their Mom’s…
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FWP News: Darting for Research (Bighorn Sheep)
If you have ever wondered how FWP collects data on bighorn sheep, here’s a video that allows you to go…
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Don’t mess with the bull…
First of all, this is ridiculous to see a person messing a bull moose–but, there are a lot of people…
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2024 Spring Mack Days-Week 6 Update
There is Up to $225,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by…
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FWP News: FWP announces Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee
HELENA –The new Montana Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee will meet twice this spring and help the department identify important issues in…
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FWP News: Walleye Spawn Update III, April 19th, 2024
—posted April 21— By biologist Heath Headley The weather has taken a turn for the worse in the Big Dry…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.22.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite continues to provide action. Shore anglers at Silos, Magpie, Kim’s Marina, Court Sheriff and Shannon…
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GOPHER GUTS!!! by Montana Grant
The old song went “Great Big Piles of Greasy grimy gopher guts”… I never knew what that meant as a…
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PANSY POWER!!! by Montana Grant
Pansies are one of the first flowers to bloom in Big Sky Country. These multicolored flowers are perfect to put…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The Wizard of the Waterways is Back with 2024 Boat Tech!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to none other than the Wizard of the…
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TURKEY TRADITIONS!!! by Montana Grant
Spring is a great time to hunt and camp. Most hunting happens in the Fall but calling in Spring Gobblers…
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Group grabs bear cubs for photo
Come on, people. It seems to be getting worse. This mentality is spreading…..
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OFF TARGET!!! by Montana Grant
Montana’s enjoy our wonderful outdoors. There is a wonderful adventure around every bend and over every ridge. Our parks, public…
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How to Clean a Wild Turkey
Cleaning a wild turkey doesn’t have to be a daunting task–and don’t forget the Dawn dish soap, according to this…
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Fisherman harpooned after argument over catch size
Well, talk about a fishy situation! According to an article by Brittany Kasko via Fox News, Sujit Klingtalay and his…
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Common sense isn’t always common…
Common sense is not guaranteed in human beings…be careful out there!
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FWP News: Partial closure at Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site beginning April 22
Float-in access to remain open, vehicle and walk-in access temporarily closed BILLINGS – Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site (FAS) on the…
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast meets with the Wizard of the Waterways
Get ready for an epic episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast! 🎣 This week, your host Downrigger Dale sits down…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.18.24
Fresno is 37% full, inflow 105 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Most fish are in the spawning mode. Search for…

