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What Every Montana Hunter Loses by Skipping FWP Meetings
Montana hunters who skip FWP meetings may lose hunting opportunities. These hearings decide tag allocations, district changes, and seasons that directly impact you.
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How to Navigate FWP’s Hunting and Fishing Reg System Before Spring Seasons Open
Montana FWP’s updated reg system is live. Here’s how to navigate it fast before spring turkey, bear, and paddlefish deadlines hit.
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Montana Turkey Season 2026: Tag Deadlines, Scouting Spots, and Call Prep
Montana’s turkey opener is April 15. Here’s how to scout Merriam’s birds right now, nail your calls, and grab a tag before quotas close.
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First 2026 Yellowstone Grizzly Is Out: Montana Spring Backcountry Warning
A grizzly was spotted in Yellowstone March 10 feeding on bison. Montana backcountry users need to know what this means right now.
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5 Pro Tips for Finding Fresh Elk and Deer Sheds in Montana This March
Discover 5 expert tips for finding fresh elk and deer antlers in Montana this March. Prime shed hunting season is here – learn where to look now!
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Barnes TTSX Copper Bullets: Is the Switch Worth It for Montana Elk Hunters?
Montana hunters ask: is switching to Barnes TTSX copper bullets worth the hassle? We break down barrel prep, accuracy, and Montana-specific reasons to make the switch.
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Grizzlies Are Out Early and Hungry: What It Means for Your Spring Backcountry Safety
Grizzlies are emerging early and hungry. Learn what this means for your spring fishing, shed hunting, and backcountry scouting safety in bear country.
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Spring FWP Closures Every Montana Hunter and Angler Must Know
FWP spring 2026 closures affect bear, turkey, shed hunting & fishing. Here’s what you need to know before heading out this week.
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Montana Spring Turkey Season Opens April 15, 2026: Scout Merriam’s Gobblers Now (Public Land Tips, Calls, and a Pre-Season Checklist)
Montana’s spring gobbler season opens April 15, 2026 in most districts—and the hunters who tag out usually aren’t winging it on opening morning. Use mid-March to locate winter flocks, mark…
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Montana Grizzlies Are Waking Up Early—What That January Yellowstone Sighting Means for Spring Turkey, Fishing, and Shed Hunts
Grizzlies emerging weeks—or even months—ahead of the old spring timeline is becoming more common across Montana and Yellowstone. Here’s why it’s happening, where bear activity concentrates first, and how shed…
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First Grizzly Spotted in Yellowstone Signals Montana’s Riskiest Backcountry Window—What Hunters Need to Know Now
A Yellowstone grizzly’s first spring appearance is more than a headline—it’s a warning shot for Montana hunters and backcountry users. Over the next six to eight weeks, hungry bears will…
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Where Trophy Whitetails Come From: Boone and Crockett Data Ranks the Top U.S. States (Plus Montana’s Big-Buck Potential)
Montana’s river bottoms and ranch country can grow gnarly whitetails—but Boone and Crockett’s latest record book shows exactly which states consistently turn out the biggest bucks. Here’s what the 17,000-entry…
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Helicoptering Into Landlocked Public Land in Wyoming for Elk Sparks Viral Rancher Confrontation—and a Theft Charge
After more than a decade of building Wyoming elk preference points, Andrew McKean and friends cashed in on a hard-to-access unit by flying a helicopter into landlocked public ground surrounded…
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He Tagged a 170-Inch Alabama Whitetail Legally—Then the Internet Sparked Poaching Rumors and Calls to Game Wardens
DC Tabscott’s 170-inch-plus Alabama buck went viral fast—and so did the accusations. After he posted the deer online, strangers claimed poaching and trespassing, tracked down landowners, and even contacted game…
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Fox Haas Dies at 95: Legendary Turkey Hunter, Mossy Oak Patriarch, and Mississippi Conservation Force
Fox Haas, the celebrated turkey hunter and conservation advocate, has died at 95. From a 75-season run (with only two missed years during tuberculosis) to helping spur Mississippi turkey reintroductions…
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Nearly $50,000 in fines, restitution imposed for illegal big horn sheep hunts on Salmon-Challis National Forest
A defendant sold and facilitated Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep hunts in an area of the Salmon-Challis National Forest that is closed to commercial guiding.
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Why Field Dressing Requires Full Focus
Hunting accidents happen. A twisted ankle in rough country. A close call with a falling branch. Even the occasional misplaced step on slick ground. But sometimes, the unexpected comes not…
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Hunt Ends in Close Call With Wounded Deer
A hunter’s close call with a wounded buck is a powerful reminder that recovery can be dangerous and patience matters. Never assume an animal is dead—safety must always come first.
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Appreciating Unique Deer: Beyond Hunting Seasons
Before anyone checks the calendar or reaches for regulations—no, it is not Montana’s general big game season, and no, this buck isn’t even from Montana. But every now and then,…
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A Reminder To Not Hit Snooze During the Rut
When one decision the morning after a wedding changes your life….
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When You Watch Your Little One Practice for Future Elk Hunting
The next generation of hunters can sometimes start in the living room!
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Kansas’ Biggest Typical Whitetail Has a Very Unusual Story
This Bowhunter Had No Idea He’d Rewritten Kansas Deer History 30 Years Ago…
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When A Once-in-a-Lifetime Bird Ends Up in Front of Your Gun
Most hunters never even see one of these!
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Hunter Tracks a Doe for 30 Minutes, Ending Is Absolutely Insane
When you head out deer hunting and end up driving home from your passenger seat….
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You Tagged a Turkey…Now What?
If you tag/tagged a turkey today, you may want to watch this before dinner!
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Department of Livestock Responding to Potential Feral Swine
The Montana Department of Livestock (MDOL) is responding to a report of potential feral swine.
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Idaho Fish and Game seeks identity of suspected poachers in the Coeur d’Alene area
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two individuals suspected of committing various wildlife crimes involving big game in the Coeur d’Alene area.
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Reminder: Elk Calls Can Also Lure Predators
An elk hunter is recovering after his calls drew a grizzly sow and cubs into a surprise encounter.
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FWP suspects hemorrhagic disease in white-tailed deer in Eureka, Plains areas
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks suspects that hemorrhagic disease (HD) is responsible for recent white-tailed deer deaths in the Eureka and Plains areas. These cases are suspect but have not…
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Reward Offered for Missing Hunters
This story is from Colorado, but it hits close to home—safety in the backcountry is never something to take for granted…
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Father-Son Hunting Adventure Yields Monster Midwest Stag
World-class red stag hunting, epic father-son memories, and one heck of a trophy — all without leaving the U.S.!
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When Your Forage Feels Like a Trophy Catch
Mushroom hunting has never looked this heartwarming—or this giant!
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Despite Court Challenge, Idaho Holds the Leash on Wolf Management
Despite a court ruling stirring the pot, Idaho Fish and Game says wolf management is staying local, with the state keeping firm control over a population well above recovery goals…
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Stand It
Tree stands give hunters the high ground—but one misstep can turn a perfect vantage point into a painful lesson in safety…Read more from Montana Grant here..
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Felony warrants issued for Michigan father and son for wildlife violations
Warrants for the arrest of a Michigan father and son have been issued following a series of wildlife violations in Treasure County.
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Open Season on Sundays for Two States
According to Field & Stream, hunters in Pennsylvania and Connecticut have something big to celebrate–both states just repealed long-standing Sunday hunting bans after years of lobbying by conservation groups like…
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What Kind of a Hunter Are You?
A real hunter doesn’t just aim to kill—they aim to honor the animal, the land, and the tradition. Read more from Montana Grant right here!
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Anti-Hunters Plan to Kill Bears with Kindness in Florida
Anti-hunters are snapping up Florida bear tags not to hunt, but to hold — turning a very necessary and important wildlife management tool into a protest strategy…
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A Montana Hunting Reminder from a California Tragedy
A tragic April hunting accident in California reminds Montana hunters why seeing your target before you shoot is so important…
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Hunter Claims Warden Broke the Law to Bag Him
Was it a legal hunt—or a personal vendetta dressed in camo and court orders?
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The Gator-Hunting Boot Package You Didn’t Know You Needed
Hunt the gator, wear the boots—Republic Boot Co. turns wild adventure into custom-crafted swagger.
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