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FWP News: SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS AND CROSS COCHRANE DAM
GREAT FALLS – Bicyclists and hikers will have a unique chance to access and cross over the Missouri River at Cochrane…
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.29.23
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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Stay safe on the water…
There is still some time left to recreate on the water, and we don’t want you limping around (or worse)…
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FWP News: Arapooish and Swinging Bridge fishing access sites reopen
Maintenance work completed after flood damages BILLINGS – Arapooish and Swinging Bridge fishing access sites (FASes) have been reopened for full…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.27.23
When fishing’s tough, switch it up! Montana Hebgen: This is the prime time to fish Hebgen. Anglers on watercraft and wading…
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A 1200-mile trip to catch the big ones
Richard and Sheri Russell made a 1200-mile round trip drive to Fort Peck from Southeast Idaho last week and came…
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FWP News: Increased enforcement on improper wildlife attractant storage in Red Lodge
City officials, FWP working together on ongoing issue RED LODGE – The City of Red Lodge and Montana Fish, Wildlife &…
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FWP News: Grizzly bear killed by Whitefish men in self defense
A pair of Whitefish men killed a grizzly bear in self-defense last weekend in the Whitefish Range north of Whitefish.…
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Sunday with the Slayer on Fort Peck
The Captain jumped in Bill Zahradka’s “The Salmon Slayer’s” Time Off Boat on Sunday along with Ken Ault from Missoula…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.28.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and perch are being caught in 10-15 feet of water between Duck Creek and Pond 1 and between…
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Underwater view of salmon fishing [VID]
Wondering what it looks like underwater when you have a salmon chasing you? Matt Hofer from Choteau shared this video…
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Salmon Loaf Recipe
If you have been one of the anglers out there reeling in the salmon, then here’s a recipe for you. …
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5 FLIES THAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR FLY BOX!!! by Montana Grant
This is a hard choice. How can any fly guy pick just 5 flies? Most fly guys have dozens of…
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Pigweed! by Montana Grant
Pigweed sounds delicious, doesn’t it? You might be surprised to know that this common weed is one of Earth’s most…
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A THIRD LEG!!! by Montana Grant
Hikers and fishermen know exactly what I am talking about. Whether you call it a cane, walking stick, hiking pole,…
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FWP News: Mountain Lion spotted in Lockwood
FWP received a report of a mountain lion in Lockwood on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 22. At this time,…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Big Lake, Big Fish!
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Heads to Flathead Lake in Search of Knowledge About Finding & Catching Huge Lake Trout and…
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Salmon firsts for two anglers
Greg and Cindy Foley from Kalispell listened to the Slayer Podcast on salmon fishing and decided to go fishing Fort…
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FWP News: Trapper education field day set for September 30 in Billings
Certification required to purchase Class C Trapping License BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a trapper education field…
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How’s your luck with 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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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.24.23
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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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.24.23
Fresno is 41% full, inflow is 501 cfs and outflow is 803 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the main…
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Salmon Fishing has Slowed but Some Are Catching on Fort Peck
Carol caught the above-pictured 15-pound chinook salmon while fishing with her hubby, Doug Komrosky. The couple are from Havre. Nice…
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Brett French reports: Big Sky Resort going even bigger
It was a huge deal in 1995 when Big Sky Resort opened its Lone Peak Tram to the summit of…
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Deer are wild animals
This is just a reminder that deer are wild animals. You might think they are “cute”, but it still probably…
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“Insane Horse Wreck” leaves horses with bumps and bruises
A pack horse in training “flipped out” and took two horses with it 80 feet down the mountain. What an…
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Fwp News: Fishing closures and restrictions lifted on most Montana rivers
HELENA – Effective today, all fishing restrictions and closure on rivers in Montana are lifted, with the exception of hoot…
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FWP News: PORTIONS OF FLATHEAD, CLARK FORK RIVERS IN SANDERS COUNTY TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO WILDFIRE DANGER
KALISPELL — Portions of the Flathead and Clark Fork rivers in Sanders County are closed due to wildfire danger. Montana Fish,…
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Chunky, Creamy Fish Soup Recipe
So, you have some fish you want to cook, but you aren’t sure what to turn it into….well, how about…
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Killer whale approaches fishing boat
Some say it isn’t the size of the boat that matters, but that isn’t always true when you’re in a…
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FWP News: PORTION OF JEFFERSON RIVER TO BE CLOSED DURING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
CORRECTION: Portion of Jefferson River to be closed during bridge replacement A previous version of this news release published on…
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.20.23
Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently. Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your…
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FWP News: FWP and partners create videos on recreating safely, ethically on rivers
Part of broader outdoor ethics effort – #MontanaMindset HELENA – Ever get in a traffic jam at a boat ramp? How…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.21.23
Canyon Ferry: Great walleye fishing can be found between Pond 1 and the river channel as well as between the…
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IDFG says Anglers should keep any walleye they catch in the Snake and Salmon rivers
A press release by Idaho Fish and Game states that walleye are spreading into Idaho, and that people should keep…
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The Dog Man has answers for you on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast
Is Your Dog in Shape and Ready for the Hunting Season? Need Tips for Training, Nutrition or Anything Else to…
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2023 WATERFOWL POPULATION SURVEY RESULTS via Ducks Unlimited
The combined count of waterfowl reached 32.3 million in the year 2023. Delve into a comprehensive analysis of species-specific numbers…
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Fort Peck Flip Flop Catch
Bryce Forsman and Maguire Hedrick from Belgrade went salmon fishing at Fort Peck with their friend, Don Wilkins from Glasgow. …
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brain Olson 8.17.23
Fresno is 46% full. Inflow is 449 cfs & outflow is 760 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the main…
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The best way to start catching the big ones is to tune in to 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: FWP SITES IN GRANITE COUNTY ENTER STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
PHILIPSBURG – Granite County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions on August 15, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the county’s…
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FWP News: 2024 FISH REGS PUBLIC MEETING IN MILES CITY AUG. 29
MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 will host a 2024 Fishing Regulations public meeting on Tuesday,…
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Brett French reports: Survey shows Montana, nonresident hunters approve of FWP’s elk, mule deer management
It may be no surprise to some of us Montana hunters that we like the five week rifle season, even…
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Montana Man in His Undies Shoots and Kills Black Bear in Living Room
If your dog wakes you up at night barking, make sure you have a firearm nearby when you investigate. A…
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Salmon Catching on Fort Peck
Bill Zarahdka invited his buddy, Bruce Balarud from Williston, North Dakota, on his boat for a couple of days of…
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FWP News: High water temps prompt daily fishing restriction for lower Madison River
THREE FORKS – A daily fishing restriction will be in effect for the lower Madison River starting today, Aug. 16. A…
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Well, that was unexpected…
Surprise, it’s a bear! A napping bear was discovered in a bald eagle’s nest in Alaska. You just never know….
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Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigates after individual injured by grizzly bear
Whether you are hiking, hunting, camping, fishing or trapping out there, don’t forget to be bear aware. Here’s a press…
