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Brett French reports: Yellowstone River stays closed to waterfowl hunting
The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to keep an 87-mile stretch of the Yellowstone River closed…
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See you Saturday for the 14th Annual MTSFW Pig Roast Fundraiser
Mark your calendars because something awesome is coming your way this weekend! Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife (MTSFW) is…
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GRIZZLY TITS!!! by Montana Grant
The great thing about tying your own flies is that you get to name them. Fly names often end up…
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Holy Quack! Drake Mallard Sets New Flight Speed Record for Wildlife Research Lab
Did you hear about the latest record-breaking duck flight for Cohen Wildlife Lab? According to the Cohen Wildlife Lab, a…
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Wyoming ElkFest 2024 Bidder Registration Now Open
If you’re an antler enthusiast and looking for a road trip, save the date for Elkfest 2024, the ultimate elk…
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TREE TIME!!! by Montana Grant
Spring is the perfect time to plant a tree. You can add a tree to your personal landscape or get…
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Opening Day Spring Turkey
Justin Dyon bagged his first spring gobbler of the season on opening day, according to Hunt Montana. Congratulations!
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Watch for elephants…in Butte
If you thought you were seeing things in Butte today, because you could have sworn an elephant was walking down…
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Castaways Rescued in Pacific Ocean after Spelling “HELP” with Palm Leaves
In survival news outside of Montana… According to a recent press release by the United States Coast Guard, three mariners…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.16.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 16, 2024. The data included in this…
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FWP News: Hunting permit drawing results now available
HELENA – The drawings for Montana deer and elk permits and for nonresident combination licenses are complete and applicants can check…
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A DIY Turkey Decoy that won’t break the bank
For turkey hunters looking to save some bucks while still enhancing their hunting game, DIY turkey decoys offer a cost-effective…
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CORNERED!!! by Montana Grant
Montana has millions of acres of “public land” that is inaccessible to the public. Nearly one million acres of public…
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Tourons of National Parks Clip: Dose of Dumb
Here’s a dose of dumb for the day recorded at Yellowstone National Park in 2018–this man from Oregon was later…
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 5 Results
Flathead Lake 2024 Spring Mack Days, sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and sanctioned by Montana Fish, Wildlife,…
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FWP News: Trapping licenses for resident and nonresidents available for purchase
The course consists of an online component, an in-person field day and a written test. HELENA – Nonresident and resident trapping…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout bite is really picking up throughout the reservoir as fish are cruising the shorelines. Rainbows…
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Back Yard Camping by Montana Grant
Spring is perfect for the first campout. The RV has been stored and the tents have been packed away. It’s important…
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GET THE LEAD OUT!!! by Montana Grant
Lead has been used by fishermen, boaters, and hunters for thousands of years. Bullets, jigs/weights, and anchors have utilized Lead…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: How to Find the Right Boat for You
Bretz RV & Marine Joined the Podcast with Some Ideas to Help with That! This week on the Montana Outdoor…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: A Fish Dish
Let’s talk fish with Kokanee Quin! There’s a boatload of ways to whip up a fresh catch. Fish dishes are…
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FWP News: Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee to meet April 23 in Helena
HELENA – The Montana Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC) will meet at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23, in Helena. The…
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And WE SURVIVED!!! by Montana Grant
Kids today have it way too safe and risk free. That’s probably a good thing when we consider larger community…
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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for April agenda item
HELENA – A proposed amendment for an item on the April 17 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting agenda is available for…
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Another Compilation of Fishing Fails
Just when you think you have seen every fishing fail scenario… Check out these entertaining clips involving fish…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.11.24
Fresno is 35% full. Inflow 124 cfs & outflow 41 cfs. Reservoir is ice free & dock at the ramp…
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast is Making Waves with Bretz RV & Marine
This week, Collin Griffiths from Bretz RV & Marine teamed up with your host Downrigger Dale for an awesome discussion…
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Brett French reports: As private fish ponds multiply, so do FWP’s problems
Private fish ponds have become a popular amenity on Montana properties, with Fish, Wildlife & Parks processing, on average, 200…
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Fort Peck Reservoir Test Releases begins April 26th
Test releases from Fort Peck to assess the potential benefits of alternative management scenarios for the pallid sturgeon will begin…
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Is it hunting season yet?
When it’s time to hit the hills (or mountains in some cases) and get out to try and tag some…
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Tagging Information for anglers out on Friday via CSKT
Many of you are aware that CSKT has been tagging lake trout for several years and FWP has also done…
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Moose Crossing Close Call
Watch out for wildlife on the roads! Every year, countless animals narrowly escape collisions with vehicles. Whether it’s a deer…
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Happy National Siblings Day
Today, we celebrate the bonds that unite siblings, whether it’s through shared adventures in the great outdoors or unforgettable moments…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 4.9.24
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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Cheating Walleye Fishermen Featured on Show Called True Crime: Smugshot
Remember the two anglers who were caught cheating at a Lake Erie fishing tournament? Fishermen plead guilty to charges in…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Fishing Report 4.9.24
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for April 9, 2024. The data included in this…
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An up-close bear selfie
Sometimes, the opportune moment to take a selfie with a bear that is practically on you is not actually the…
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Swan vs. Golfer
While it’s not common for swans to attack golfers, there have been instances reported where swans have exhibited aggressive behavior…
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TURKEY TIME!!! by Montana Grant
Turkey time is a special time to be in the woods. Hunting gobblers at sunrise is one of the most…
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2024 Spring Mack Days – Week 4 Update
How to describe the anglers who put in the countless hours, dollars, sweat, and a little bit of blood that…
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Incidental Catches at Home…
In case you didn’t know, April 7, 2024 was International Beaver Day, a holiday created in 2009 by Beavers Wetlands…
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Cast Your Line at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day!
Gear up for a reel good time at the Annual Leonard Lawver Memorial Kids Fishing Day, set to make a…
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Fort Peck is Opened Up
Brian Olson sent us this photo on Sunday, April 7th, showing that Fort Peck opened up on Saturday night. We…
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13th Annual Kids Fishing Day at Glen Lake Rotary Park in Bozeman
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 18 for the 13th annual kids’ fishing event at the Glen Lake Rotary Park…
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LYME TYME!!! by Montana Grant
Lymes disease is a deadly and growing disease. It can be found throughout Nort America. Over a billion dollars a…
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” F” WORDS!!! by Montana Grant
F words can get you in trouble. More than one kid has had their mouths washed out with soap for…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Cut Through the Boating BS
If You Listen to This Week’s Podcast With Chris From Townsend Marine You’ll be able to Cut Through the Boating…
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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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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Beer-braised Rabbit
Just when you think you have tried every springtime recipe out there, you come across an amazing post-Easter recipe like…
