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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.10.23
The Western YNP rivers have finally cooled off! Montana Hebgen: Hebgen should begin to slow down as the weather continues to…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.11.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 20-25 feet of water north of White Earth on the west shore, around Confederate…
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Savory Walleye Stew Recipe
With summer weather slowly changing to fall weather, some are probably looking for some winter comfort food. Well, take a…
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SMELLY HUNTERS!! by Montana Grant
Hunting camp is a fragrant place. Sweaty hunters can really stink up the place. Throw in the campfire smoke, poor…
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5 HOMEMADE FLY TYING TOOLS! by Montana Grant
Organization is key when tying flies. There are a lot of materials, hooks, beads, and spools everywhere. Keeping track of…
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TALK TO THE ANIMALS!!! by Montana Grant
Rocky Jacobsen is the greatest Bull Bugler and caller that I know. He is full of every sound, bark, chuckle,…
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ROW AWAY!!! by Montana Grant
Rowing a Drift Boat takes practice and training. These high-bowed boats can withstand big waves but can also end up…
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Montana Outdoor Podcast: Are You Bear Aware?
Bears are Getting Ready for Hibernation Right Now! Be Ready!! What Should You do if You Surprise a Bear? What…
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Kokanee Bite on Bitterroot Lake is on Fire
The salmon bite is on fire on Bitterroot Lake, and so are the lakers in pre-spawn mode on Flathead Lake,…
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FWP News: Bear aware education event in Billings September 14
Bear spray demonstrations, safety tips at home and afield BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a bear awareness…
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MIDNIGHT SCOUTING!!! by Montana Grant
Elk are often unpredictable but follow a routine and pattern. They are not as predictable as deer, but you can…
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.7.23
Fresno is 30% full, inflow is 206 cfs and outflow is 535 cfs outflow. Walleye fishing is fair. Water is…
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BUNDT PAN TACO CAKE!!! by Montana Grant
Everyone loves Taco Time but serving them is often messy. Hard taco shells break easily, and the several bowls of…
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Another not-so-smart move at Glacier National Park
Meanwhile, in Glacier National Park this summer, tourists were being tourists… View this post on Instagram A…
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Ready to hunt but need breakfast first? Tune in to 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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Brett French reports: Remembering a friendly fishing guide
Nate Plagmann was one of those outdoorsy guys we all envy. He was a fly-fishing guide, spending his summers on…
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FWP News: YOUTH TRAP SHOOT, SAFETY REFRESHER SET FOR SEPT. 16 IN MILES CITY
Youth Trap Shoot, Safety Refresher set for Sept. 16 in Miles City Pre-registration required for free event previewing Youth Pheasant…
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Tourist approaches moose
It’s not looking good for humans in the future with so many presently doing things like this… Here’s a video…
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FWP News: Kick-off events scheduled around state for youth pheasant, waterfowl weekend
HELENA – The 2023 Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Weekend is fast approaching, and several kick-off events are scheduled around the state.…
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FWP News: FWP accepting open water fishing contest applications
Deadline is November 1 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting open water fishing contests applications for the 2024…
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FWP News: GREAT FALLS HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION
GREAT FALLS — An in-person hunter education course is now open for registration in Great Falls. There is no charge to…
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2012 Montana Archery Hunt Rewind
People complain a lot about technology, but this is pretty cool for this hunter from back in 2012 to have…
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People just don’t learn…
Tourists just past the border of Montana into western North Dakota feel the need to get Theodore Roosevelt National Park…
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions lifted on Madison and Sun rivers
HELENA – Effective today, hoot owl restrictions are lifted on all sections of the Madison River and Sun River. These were…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 9.5.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleyes are being caught in 20-25 feet of water between the Silos and White Earth along the west shore…
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FWP News: FWP seeking high school student for Future Fisheries citizen review panel
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking a current high school student to fill a two-year term on the…
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Good luck, archery hunters
Wishing you all the best out there this season wherever you hunt! Be sure to check the regulations, as they…
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How to fillet a trout in 30 seconds or less
If you love rainbow trout, but you’re looking for a quicker and easier way to fillet them, let Dan Brooks…
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Not a super smart thing to do
Not all national park mishaps involve wildlife. Many people die in national parks every year trying to get a good…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 9.3.23
Fall is knocking. Dust off those streamer boxes! Montana Hebgen: This is the prime time to fish Hebgen. Anglers on watercraft…
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Fort Peck Salmon Fishing
Salmon fishing at Fort Peck can be a high-energy catching frenzy, while other times, it can be a calm and…
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Simple Salmon Patties Recipe
If you have found success at Fort Peck getting after salmon, we have a recipe for you to try. Here…
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Make sure you have good insurance while driving through YNP
It’s Labor Day, and Yellowstone National Park has been packed all weekend. Okay, so these people aren’t outside of their…
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PRARIE DOGGIN!!! by Montana Grant
Practiced Shooters often target more than paper and metal clangers at the rifle range. There is a point when shooters…
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5 PLACES EVERY FISHERMAN SHOULD FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Great fishing spots are always fun. The definition of “great” changes from angler to angler. For some it may just…
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BEFORE A RIVER RAN THROUGH IT… by Montana Grant
The inspirational movie, “And a River Runs Through It”, changed fly fishing forever. For lady anglers, any movie featuring the…
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LOOK MA, NO VISE!!! by Montana Grant
Most quality fly tiers require a vise to tie a fly. There are tons of vises available. The Thompson A…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Is the Archery Elk Season Like a Singles Bar Scene!?
Is the Archery Elk Season Like a Singles Bar Scene!? This Week’s Guest on the Montana Outdoor Podcast Thinks so…
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FWP News: Angler kills grizzly bear in self-defense encounter
BOZEMAN – An angler killed a grizzly bear in self-defense this week in the Tom Miner Basin. The encounter happened…
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FWP News: PORTIONS OF FLATHEAD, CLARK FORK RIVERS IN SANDERS COUNTY REOPENED; FIRE RESTRICTIONS RESCINDED
KALISPELL — Portions of the Flathead and Clark Fork rivers in Sanders County are reopened after being closed due to fire…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.1.23
Fresno is 36% full. Inflow is 405 cfs and outflow 790 cfs. I fished there Tuesday afternoon, fished the south…
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It’s Time for You to be Catchin the Big Ones
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning…
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FWP News: Governor proclaims September Bear Aware Month
Educational activities planned around state HELENA – As grizzly bear populations and distribution increase across Montana, it’s more important than ever…
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Brett French reports: Old family boat tests restoration skills
It’s crazy how a machine can embody so much emotion. In this case, I’m referring to my dad’s 1970s Buehler…
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Another Fishing Fail Compilation
When you like to see that you’re not alone in doing silly things while fishing…
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FWP News: 2023 UPLAND GAME BIRD FORECAST
Destination: NORTHWEST MONTANA Pheasant hunting on the Ninepipe Wildlife Management Area near Ronan and surrounding area could be positive compared to…
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FWP News: 2023 HUNTING SEASON DATES
2023 Big game hunting seasons Pronghorn 900 series Aug. 15–Nov. 12 Archery Sept. 2–Oct. 6 General Oct. 7–Nov. 12 Bighorn…
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FWP News: 2023 BIG GAME HUNTING FORECAST
HELENA – Are you ready for hunting season? FWP can help. In addition to the following hunting forecast, FWP provides online information about…
