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BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana Grant
You arrived at your favorite stand at sunrise. Just as you settle in, you see antlers. All the preparation, planning,…
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12 Year-Old Gets a Buck
In a testament to youthful determination and the tradition of hunting, 12-year-old Moxen Ophus, from Lewistown, achieved a remarkable feat…
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Bull elk DOWN–Captain UP
Sunday morning was blessed in more ways than one today for the Captain. Up at 6, bull down by 8!…
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IF IT DOESN” T KILL YOU… by Montana Grant
Wildlife in the Wild can take your life. Not all the critters in nature are from Disneyland. Many are just…
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BEAN MEAN!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters, campers, fishermen, and pioneers survived on BEANS! Boiled, baked, raw, mashed, or in soups and stews. Sacks of beans…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Hunters! Do You Want More Hunting Access to Private Land?
Hunters! Do You Want More Hunting Access to Private Land? Listen to This Week’s Podcast. That Access is Closer to…
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BULL STROGANOFF!!! by Montana Grant
Big Game has many great recipes. One important thing to consider is finding ways to make the meat more tender…
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Brett French reports: Fishing reg changes worry 2 commissioners
Proposed changes to fishing regulations on southwestern Montana rivers concerned two Fish and Wildlife Commissioners at a recent meeting. As…
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife &…
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FWP News: Region 6 Fisheries Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
Fisheries and hatchery staff at Fort Peck concluded their annual Chinook salmon collection egg-taking efforts this week. A total 809,530…
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HOW FAR CAN YOU SHOOT? by Montana Grant
Rifles and shotguns can travel very long ranges. Handguns and pistols also have enough energy to travel over a mile…
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Hooked on Success: Oregon Angler’s Extraordinary Victory in Tackling Problmeatic Fish
In the state of Oregon, an angler recently achieved an awe-inspiring feat, demonstrating not only their love for fishing but…
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Let’s talk hunting together during 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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FWP News: YOUTH TRAPPING SKILLS CLASS SCHEDULED IN KALISPELL
KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration. This course is part of Montana Fish,…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.26.23
The past week has been a return of an early winter. No one I know has fished this week. Last…
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R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm…
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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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FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on deer shot and wasted in Stillwater County
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a mule deer buck found shot and wasted…
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27 FWP, conservation…
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R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas…
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MTSFW 14th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser
Mark your calendars, folks! We know this is still a few months away, but we want you to make sure…
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 10.24.23
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 24th, 2023. The data discussed in this…
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FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in close encounter in Gravelly Range
A hunter killed a grizzly bear Saturday during a close encounter in the Gravelly Range. ENNIS – A hunter killed a…
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R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general…
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Bull down by Bill
Bill Couch from the Mission Valley shot a nice bull while hunting in southwest Montana. Way to go, Bill!
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11-year-old bags a really nice buck
Taden Sundeem from Fort Peck shot this really nice buck while hunting with his dad, Tom, and Andrew Johnson by…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management…
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2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 6 Results
One hundred twenty-one lake trout anglers out of three hundred twenty-nine registered have turned in a total of 12,889 lake…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.23.23
Canyon Ferry: For those who ventured out on a beautiful weekend, they were met with great walleye fishing. Trolling bottom bouncers, crankbaits…
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Wolves vs. Elk
If you want to see what it looks like when wolves go after elk, take a look at this footage…
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MONTANA CRABS!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Country is famous for many things but not seafood. Fresh seafood must be shipped in which means it…
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BEST SHOTS I HAVE KNOWN!!! by Montana Grant
Marksmen and women have always had a special place in our culture. Annie Oakley, Sgt. York, Buffalo Bill, Kit Carson,…
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LETTERS OF THE LAND!!! by Montana Grant
Montana is full of land that is labeled with letters and managed by state or federal agencies. If you are…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: How Much do You Know About Montana’s Antelope?
How Much do You Know About Montana’s Antelope? Well, you are About to Learn a Whole Lot More!! This week…
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Parrow baby on youth hunt day
Hello, everyone! It’s Aniyah, and yes, it’s pronounced ‘Ah NI AH.’ I’d like to introduce you to my amazing wife,…
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HERE’S YOUR SIGN!!! by Montana Grant
Our beautiful outdoor open spaces are precious and priceless. We all enjoy keeping these places clean, wild, and wonderful. Sadly,…
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2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 5 Results
2023 Fall Mack Days continues with four weeks left in the nine-week long event which ends on November 12th. It…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.19.23
Fresno is 26% full, inflow 12 cfs and outflow is 40 cfs. Fishing overall is fair. Best results have been…
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When the sound of the outdoors makes your heart race
What’s not to love about the sights and sounds recorded in this trail cam footage? Here’s some incredible sights and…
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Kickstart your day with the tasty tradition of 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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ZUC TIL YOU PUKE!!! by Montana Grant
Zucchini squash grows great in Big Sky Country. As farmers close their garden plots for the season, stealthy zuc’s show…
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Brett French reports: Trial to raise corner crossing issue
A Townsend hunter is facing charges of hunting without permission while crossing from one block of Bureau of Land Management…
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Hikers followed by two grizzly bears
It’s a fact–we live in grizzly bear country in this whole region up through Canada and into Wyoming. So, what…
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Tender Antelope Stew Recipe
With all of the antelope hunting success we have seen in Montana this season, we wanted to share this recipe…
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Bringing the fish in
I suppose this is one way to get these fish to come to you… They definitely know how to target…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.18.23
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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THE 2023 CAPTAIN’S UPDATED AND REVISED HUNTER’S CHECKLIST
Opening day for Montana’s general rifle season for deer and elk is Saturday, October 21st Remember to let someone know…
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FWP News: Grey Bear Fishing Access Site to be used as construction staging area
Public access remains open, temporary changes to parking BILLINGS – Grey Bear Fishing Access Site (FAS), located on the Yellowstone River…
