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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.13.23
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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Deer walks in thermal pool at Yellowstone National Park
Deer don’t pay attention to signs stating that you should not enter or swim in thermal pools at Yellowstone National…
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3 1/2-Year-Old Catches First Salmon on Peck
A Fort Peck angler’s 3 1/2-year-old grandson got his first salmon! Emerson Copenhagen picked out a Big Green flasher and…
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Grumpy Old Men are Salmon Happy
Ron Ellingson and Neil Blade from Missoula went salmon fishing with the Captain on Friday and Saturday on Fort Peck.…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.14.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good throughout the reservoir with the most action being from Pond 4 to Hole-in-the-Wall, north of…
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FWP News: Antelope quota ranges allow for biologists to tailor license numbers to herd health
Populations looking healthy in most areas HELENA – Two weeks ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ biologists were busy flying over…
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Children (and adults) approach grizzly bear chomping down on dinner at Glacier National Park
You can’t even make this up….after all of the pages created because of people like this, it is still happening…
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The whitefish bite is on!!
The Whitefish bite is on at the north end of Flathead Lake, according to Matt from Mo Fisch. Captain Cameron…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: The Salmon Slayer shares the secret to consistent salmon catching at Fort Peck!
Have You Always Wanted to Know How to Consistently Catch King Salmon on Fort Peck Reservoir? Listen to This Week’s…
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Limit of Walleye is Always Nice
The Dredge Cuts were kind to the Captain and Ron Ellingson along with Neil Blade who came from Missoula to…
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FWP News: State agencies issue mountain whitefish consumption advisory on Yellowstone River near train derailment
Additional fisheries contamination sampling planned BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from Montana Department of Public Health…
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Don’t mess with a sea lion
We don’t have sea lions in Montana, but many Montanans go to places where there are sea lions. For the…
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Angler caught cheating at NY fishing tournament
What on earth? It happened again! “A less dramatic version of the Weight Gate scandal that rocked the professional fishing world…
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Catchin the Big Ones in Reel Life
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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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.10.23
Fresno is 50% full. Inflow 410 cfs and outflow is 740 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Best areas are the…
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Brett French reports: New fishing access site highlights historic dam fight
A new fishing access site along the Yellowstone River just south of Livingston will include information for visitors to learn…
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Wealthy Californians Moved to Montana and Blocked Historic River Access
Warning–the following excerpt by Katie Hill via Outdoor Life might annoy you if you’re a Montanan. “A conflict in the…
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Woman mowing her lawn attacked by hawk and snake
Just as you settle into your household chores, specifically yard work, an unexpected encounter between a snake and a hawk…
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FWP News: KALISPELL TRAPPER EDUCATION FIELD DAY, VIRTUAL WOLF TRAPPER CERTIFICATION SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER
KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting an upcoming trapper education field day in Kalispell and a virtual…
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FWP News: GRIZZLY BEAR EUTHANIZED AFTER BECOMING FOOD CONDITIONED IN BIG SKY
Unsecured attractants create human safety risks BIG SKY – A grizzly bear was captured and euthanized earlier this month after…
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Downrigger Takes It To The Salmon on Tuesday
Downrigger Dale caught five salmon on Tuesday while fishing with the Captain on Fort Peck. (4 of the kings are…
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Bighorn River Fishing Report via Bighornfly.com 8.4.23
Here’s a fishing report that gives you a visual idea of what is happening on the Bighorn:
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.8.23
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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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.7.23
The weather has cooled off but the fishing is HOT! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently, but the…
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Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pheasant
If you’re nervous about wild game bird, here is a recipe to try. The MORS follower, Jeff W. from Wyoming,…
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FWP News: Mountain lion euthanized in Lockwood
Poor physical condition and abnormal behavior threatened public safety BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens euthanized a…
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.7.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good throughout the reservoir with the hot spots being from Confederate to Pond 1, Pond 4…
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FWP News: STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS TAKING EFFECT ACROSS NORTHWEST MONTANA
KALISPELL — Interagency fire managers are implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions across northwest Montana. Under stage 2 restrictions, building, maintaining, attending, or…
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Live Radio Show on Fort Peck was a Black Jaw Success
Bill Zarahdka The Salmon Slayer showed the MORS radio crew how he earned his nickname last Saturday. The Captain and…
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Walleye Alfredo Recipe
Ditch the spaghetti, and turn some walleye into an alfredo dinner! Here’s a recipe to give a try:
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FWP News: CELEBRATE ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY AT LAKE ELMO AUGUST 11
All-terrain wheelchair available for free public use BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana State Parks Foundation are…
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The lion and the swing
Sometimes, mountain lions want to just play, too. Apparently, curiosity is something that isn’t just for domesticated cats.
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MT Outdoor Podcast: What is causing water levels to drop on Flathead Lake?
What is Causing the Water Levels to Drop on Flathead Lake? Could it Have Been Prevented? Is Someone to Blame?…
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Woody Walleye River Success
Fish the Missouri River last Friday, fishing was not fast but consistent. Used 1/8 oz Woody’s Excell in the ghost…
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some streams in southwest Montana
HELENA – Fishing restriction and closures on several streams in southwest Montana will be lifted at midnight tonight because of recent…
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.4.23
Fresno is 54% full, inflow is 436 cfs and outflow is 842 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Best depth is…
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Pond box Project Idea
Okay, before you do anything you see online, make sure you know your area’s laws and regulations on whatever you’re…
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Brett French reports: Yellowstone seeks comments on trout project
Yellowstone National Park is known as the home of its namesake cutthroat trout, a native species. Those fish took a…
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Reel life, Real Adventure on 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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3 Women injured by otter while floating
Three women were injured by an otter Wednesday evening while floating on the Jefferson River. About 8:15 p.m., the three…
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FWP News: FWP wins multiple national communication awards
HELENA – The Association for Conservation Information awarded Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks top honors in two communications categories at the…
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FWP News: Keep aquatic invasive species prevention in mind when recreating on water
HELENA – So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected 66,000 watercraft for aquatic invasive species. Of those, 35…
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Montana Fishing Restrictions and Closures
If you’re heading to any of the following rivers to go fishing: Beaverhead River Big Hole River Bitterroot River Clark…
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Cheesy Rainbow Trout Ravioli Recipe
Okay, so you caught some rainbows, and you want to wow your friends and/or family with something different. We may…
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Bobcat stalks rabbit on busy golf course
Hey, if a bobcat is hungry, it’s going to hunt regardless of whether it is on a busy golf course…
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Montana Wildfire Update
Stay informed and vigilant with InciWeb, the ultimate source for up-to-date information on US wildfires. The screenshot below shows the…
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FWP News: RECENT GRIZZLY BEARS IN AREAS JUST OUTSIDE OF MISSOULA SERVE AS AN EXTRA REMINDER TO BE BEAR AWARE
MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of grizzly bears in different drainages just outside of Missoula…
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FWP News: PONDERA COUNTY ENTERS STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
GREAT FALLS – Pondera County has entered Stage 1 fire restrictions, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has followed the…
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It’s never too early to plan for hunting camp
Time is flying by for many, and before we know it, it will be time to head to elk camp. …
