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BACKFIRE!!! by Montana Grant
Sportsmen love to play tricks on each other. There is no limit to the creativity that Tricksters will take. The…
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R4: HUNTER NUMBERS AND BIG GAME HARVEST LOWER AS GENERAL SEASON ENDS IN NORTH-CENTRAL MONTANA
GREAT FALLS – Although the number of hunters passing through FWP’s Augusta check station in 2023 increased from levels seen in…
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FWP News: WARDENS SEEK INFORMATION ON FIVE DEER POACHED NEAR GREAT FALLS
GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on five deer that were shot and abandoned…
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Easy Campfire Meals
It’s snowmobile season in parts of Montana, and for those die hard riders, we have some great campfire meals for…
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Stand your ground!!!! by Montana Grant
Tree stand hunting is a strategy used by many big game hunters. Before tree stands, hunters used blinds, drives, or…
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Group of white deer filmed
Wow. Have you ever seen anything like this before? Some people think it is fake, but other people are 100%…
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Backcountry cabins tied to Yellowstone’s history
In the early years of Yellowstone National Park, soldiers in the U.S. Army patrolled the backcountry for poachers. To shelter…
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FISHING WITH JIMMY!!! by Montana Grant
President Jimmy Carter loved to fly fish! He had an addiction and really enjoyed the simplicity of catching some trout.…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Depending on Who You Talk to, the Recent Court Ruling on Shortening the Wolf Trapping Season Seems to be a Bit Misguided or is it?
Depending on Who You Talk to, the Recent Court Ruling on Shortening the Wolf Trapping Season Seems to be a…
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R1: General hunting season ends in northwest Montana with similar check station results as last year
KALISPELL — Montana’s general deer and elk hunting season wrapped up last weekend and the harvest results at check stations in…
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R6: Northeast Montana Havre check station results for the 2023 Season
HAVRE- The results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Havre check station for the 2023 hunting season. The…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 11.30.23
Fresno is 25% full and Nelson is 80% full. Both reservoirs have a thin layer of ice. I have received…
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Eastern MT Cactus Buck
MORS follower Trent Hansen tagged a beauty of a mule deer buck he harvested in eastern Montana this season. This…
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REMINDER: DRAFT GRAY WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
FWP solicits public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of…
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CATCH AND DECEASED!!! by Montana Grant
Some fishermen almost never keep or kill a fish. They appreciate the resource and get used to not eating their…
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Recapping the Season on our Last Hunters’ Breakfast Episode for 2023
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning…
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SMOKIN!! by Montana Grant
Montanans are always smoking something! There are so many choices to use. Wild game, turkeys, jerky, steaks, roasts, and loins.…
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Meat, Pictures and Memories
Eddy Knowles of Missoula shared a post on Facebook summarizing his 2023 hunting season. Let us know how your season…
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Pulled Canada Goose Recipe
Just when you think your meals are getting redundant, you come across this recipe for pulled Canada goose! Let us…
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R3: GENERAL SEASON ENDS WITH MILD WEATHER, MIXED HUNTER SUCCESS IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
BOZEMAN – Hunter success in southwestern Montana continued to trend mostly at or below average during the latter half of…
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Very nice bull elk taken this season
The Hunt Montana Facebook page shared a photo and caption of Adeline Richardson’s bull from the 2023 season. @halfass_houndswoman strikes…
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When your fish gets away…
When you lose a fish on your line, we have all probably felt like this at one time… (click image…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 11.28.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 11.28.23
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for November 28th, 2023. The data for this report…
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to postpone hearing on upland game bird hunting regulations, seasons
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission hearing originally scheduled for Dec. 14 on the proposed regulations governing upland game…
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A Few Survival Tips
Venturing into the great outdoors is thrilling, but being prepared is the key to unlocking a safe and unforgettable experience.…
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Bear Stew Recipe
If bear is in your freezer and on your mind, check out this bear stew recipe you can try. It…
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FWP News: FWP seeking public comment on several items
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on several environmental assessments (EAs) and changes to Administrative…
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Steelhead Season is Hot
Rick Hoistad from North Dakota, and his buddy Ben Galt from White Sulphur Springs, are pictured above showing off a…
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Bobcats vs. Coyote
The sounds of these three animals are vicious. Bobcats, like many wild feline species, exhibit strong territorial behavior. These elusive…
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FWP News: More commission amendments proposed for December agenda items
Correction: A press release on Nov. 27 incorrectly stated that the deadline for emailed comments on commission amendments to agenda items…
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FWP News: FWP to hold additional regional meetings to discuss 2023 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently release a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management…
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DUKE’S FAVORITE FOODS!!! by Montana Grant
No cowboy is more iconic than John Wayne. His movies about the west were themed in Montana, most western states,…
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What a buck!
What is the craziest deer you have ever seen? Have you seen anything like this piebald buck in person? (Yes,…
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STAY REDDY!!! by Montana Grant
Redds are where trout spawn. This egg nest is made but the male and female trout, using their tails as…
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BE CAUSEWAY!!! by Montana Grant
We are all looking for a new place to fish. Exploring is half the fun. Our first-time discoveries are often…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Could You Survive if You Were Dropped Off Just over 200 Miles from the Artic Circle with Only 10 Basic Items, no Food and LEFT ALONE?!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to the Season 6 winner of the…
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BIG SKY ROD BUSTERS!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen flock to Montana for our wonderful fishing. Trout are the most popular but not always the biggest. Trout fishermen…
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3 year-old finds humongous whitetail deadhead
Wow! Now, this is a deadhead find! This youngster has something to brag about for the rest of his life!…
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A LITTLE HOUSE… by Montana Grant
The other day I went along with my buddy “Shrapnel” to chase Stink goats. We went into the muddiest place…
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Magpie vs. Moose…sort of
Happy Thanksgiving! This post isn’t about turkeys, but it is about a bird! We are not dumb enough to mess…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 11.23.23
Fresno is 25% full, inflow 12 cfs & outflow 40 cfs. Fishing is slow. At the time of this report,…
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Montana’s Last Week of Big Game Season and Hunters’ Breakfast
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning…
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Hunting Camp Stories with “a big ol deer”
Well, hunting camp stories are hunting camp stories regardless of how old you are. lol In honor of the last…
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THEN CAME BRONSON!!! by Montana Grant
First times only happen once! As we grow up, we get to enjoy special hunting and fishing firsts. Catching your…
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A Real Nice Hi Line Buck Taken!
Colton Hellegaard took another beautiful Hi-Line Buck over the past weekend.




