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A MEATY MINDSET!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is a Meaty place. We love our local meats. Wild game, black angus, lamb, waterfowl, farm ranch critters, and…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Learn All About Montana’s Elk Shoulder Seasons
Do You Understand Them? Time to Clear Up the Confusion! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger…
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SMALL THINGS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE!!! by Montana Grant
Everyone wants to be successful when hunting and fishing. Some sports think that their money can buy them success. Others…
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Brett French reports: New elk management plan praised, panned
The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks unveiled its new elk management plan on Dec. 1 after three years…
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FWP News: South-central Montana Citizen Advisory Committee to meet December 19
BILLINGS – The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 5 Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) will meet from 10 a.m. to 3…
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THE RIGHT CUT!!! by Montana Grant
Butchering is a part of the hunt. Too many hunters miss out on making meat. It is easier to drop…
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Close Call Friday
When a bison makes eye contact and it is a little unsettling… They always say that a sign of confidence…
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Fresno and Fresno Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.14.23
Fresno is 25% full with a light covering of ice. Nelson is 80% full with a light covering of ice.…
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FWP News: Trapping for all otters to close in Region 1
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all otters will close in Region 1 the…
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Ice Conditions Not Safe at Crooked Creek Boat Ramp
Joe Moline from Lewistown took a trip down to Crooked Creek boat ramp to check on ice conditions on the…
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Bear vs. Reindeer….Inflatable Reindeer
Some bears can’t tell when an animal is real and when it is not. Sometimes, they are just hungry and…
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FWP News: CWD management hunt to open in portion of lower Ruby Valley
Hunt runs from Dec. 15 through Feb. 15 TWIN BRIDGES – A chronic wasting disease (CWD) management hunt will be…
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Too Close for Comfort
Sometimes people are wildlife are just a little too close to each other. Here’s footage posted by Colorado Adventures that…
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Happy Hump Day!
Cheers to hitting the middle of the week head-on–and then continuing on with the rest of the week!
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.12.23
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (December 12, 2023) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam.…
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Smoked Pheasant and Wild Rice Soup
To warm you up in this chilly weather, we have a great soup recipe for you. It is a good…
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FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on two environmental assessments
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a couple of environmental assessments (EAs. For more information,…
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Fort Peck Salmon in December?
Don Wilkins and a couple of buddies, Chris and Shaylon Jacka, both from Glasgow, went fishing last weekend on Fort…
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Christmas Season!! by Montana Grant
Christmas has gone from a couple day event to a many months’ experience. As soon as we put away the…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission adds item to December 14 meeting agenda
The meeting will be streamed live on the FWP website and YouTube. HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 331
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management…
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Huntress!! by Montana Grant
When most hunters were young, we dreamed about marrying a “Huntress”. Someone that could literally Bring Home the Bacon. Many…
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When the monsters are in the water and on land
As you go to Florida or other areas with crocodiles and alligators, and you get ready to golf on your…
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Scrapple!!! by Montana Grant
Montana hunters use everything that they can when they butcher up their meaty harvests. Every chunk of meat is carefully…
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BIRDS HAVE TO EAT TO TWEET !!! by Montana Grant
Winter bird feeding is not a bad idea. Birds must eat to stay warm, but there is a plan to…
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DEAD or ALIVE? by Montana Grant
Christmas Trees are an annual tradition for many. The tree symbolizes the festive holiday season. Evergreens are green all year.…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: What Is Wrong with Montana’s Mule Deer?
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast you host Downrigger Dale talks to the Regional Director of the Montana Mule…
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30.2 Pound Pike
Here is a picture of a 30.2 pound pike that Keith Fank recently caught on December 3rd near Helena. He…
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Native Energy Bars!!! by Montana Grant
Pemmican is a delicious and energizing food for the trail. Today you might consider it a Jerky dessert. This treat…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.7.23
Fresno is 25% full and Nelson is 80% full, both are iced over. Some ice fishing is happening in the…
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Fort Peck Walleye
Brian Olson was fishing at Fort Peck and sent us this photo and message of a walleye that was caught…
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Not all days are good days
You may have seen the video of the moose that had a pretty good day after its legs were freed…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet December 14
Training session scheduled for December 13 HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Thursday, Dec. 14, at the…
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FWP News: Cash reward increased to $21K for information on wolverine killed illegally in southwestern Montana
WISDOM – Several organizations have offered to contribute additional funding to raise the cash reward for information on a wolverine killed illegally northwest…
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Brett French reports: Insight from proposed hunting regulation changes
Montana hunters have a lot of information from Fish, Wildlife & Parks to wade through if they want to keep…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update by Brent Beller | IDFG 12.5.23
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for December 5th, 2023. The data for this report…
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A Helping Hand…to some Legs
Sometimes, you just need some help. At least, this was the case for this moose.
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FWP News: Trapping for all fisher to close in Bitterroot Fisher Management Unit
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping of all fisher will close in Bitterroot Fisher…
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FWP News: FWP Director issues statement on proposed ballot initiative
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Director Dustin Temple issued a statement following news coverage of a ballot initiative…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 12.5.23
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (December 5, 2023) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam.…
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Salmon Casserole Recipe
Did you have Blackjaw Fever this year, and did you bring some salmon home? It was rampant and highly contagious…
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2024 Edition of Montana Reel Craft Pass
How It Works This pass is for anyone that loves beer, enjoys travel, and has a passion for adventure! When…
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FWP News: MUZZLELOADER HERITAGE SEASON OPENS SATURDAY
HELENA – Muzzleloader heritage season opens on Saturday, Dec. 9, and runs through Dec. 17. This season is for heritage muzzleloaders…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 130
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management…
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SO, YOUR BUDDY CAN’T CLEAN… by Montana Grant
Fish or game! We have all had buddies that lack skills when it comes to cleaning harvested game or fish.…
