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Heavy-Horned Speedgoats!
We have been sent some crazy non-typical bucks, and this antelope is no exception! Check out the horns on this beast! Cody Huseby of Gillette, Wyoming included a photo of…
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Montana Muley Hunt
Hunting mule deer in Montana isn’t just a pastime—it’s a part of life for some. Chasing these bucks is as much about the adventure as it is about filling the…
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Deer Down, Bear Around
If you’re heading out for deer season, don’t forget your bear tag… You never know when your deer might catch the attention of a hungry bear. It’s better to be…
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The Perfect Basket
Some folks are all about those picture-perfect whitetail baskets, and this one’s definitely checking the boxes. You don’t run into a beauty like this every day! (Via https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17mL9VWtzA/)
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FWP News: R1-General hunting season hits half-way point with mild weather, mixed hunter participation and success in southwestern Montana
FWP looking for CWD samples from white-tailed deer near Gallatin River BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season reached the half-way point this week, with seasonably mild weather and mixed participation and…
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Creativity is Key when Hauling Your Deer
Sometimes, you just need to get creative when getting your deer back to camp or to the truck. What are some of the craziest ways you have witnessed or done…
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Father-Son duo doubles up on bucks
Richard Oblander shared a post on Hunting Montana about taking his youngest son out for his very first day out hunting, and it turned into quite a day! After trekking…
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FWP News: R1: Game check station results for northwest Montana through first three weekends
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is hitting the midway point and the overall harvest is expected to increase with the onset of the deer breeding season. The general deer and…
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FWP News: Bighorn sheep harvest closed in hunting district 501
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, hunting district 501 as described in the current Moose, Sheep and Goat regulations legal descriptions closed to hunting of all…
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Hi-Line Muley
The Black Jaw Fly, Guy Gary Rueb, took a break from tying up your favorite salmon flies to shoot this monster of a muley buck in Northeast Montana. Rueb has…
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Mule Deer Hunt with a Fishing Surprise
Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule deer but ended up reeling in a huge walleye catch-and-release—just…
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A Veterans Day Tribute
Today we gather, heads held high, With humble thanks, we lift a sigh— For those who served, both brave and strong, Who fought for rights where we belong. With freedom’s…
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Bullseye! First Bull Down
Big congrats to Kat Perry, from Corvallis, who just tagged her very first bull! Congratulations!
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Laughs in Camo: A Hunter’s Take on the Sitka Craze
Thanks to the internet, we get a front-row seat to the world’s quirks—and there’s plenty to poke fun at, whether we’re laughing or cringing. Here’s a hilarious spoof a hunter…
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R4 Check Station Update: Hunter numbers and success in north-central Montana increase during first week of general season
GREAT FALLS – Through the second Sunday of the general rifle season, about 15 percent more hunters than last year stopped at the FWP check station in Augusta. Overall deer…
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FULL EPISODE DROP–MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: The Ultimate Guide for Region 2
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Wraps Up its Series About Hunting Opportunities Across the State with Region 2 in West-Central Montana! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger…
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Exclusive Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series – Hunt Smarter in Region 2…not Harder!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives deep with Region 2 Wildlife Manager Liz Bradley from Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks! They talk about everything from prime…
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Big Bull Down!
Mitchell Fischer, from Joplin, Montana, tagged one beauty of a bull this season! He shared it with the Facebook group Hunting Montana with the caption “Got lucky on an old…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Status as of 10.31.24
Fifty-one wolves have been harvested in Montana as of October 31, 2024—shoutout to the hunters who’ve successfully tagged one this season! For anyone planning to trap wolves, heads up: the…
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Ross Tate from Missoula had this report from Freezeout
A great day of swan hunting on the eastern Rocky Mountain front from near Choteau, MT. Freezeout Lake! I was successfully able to harvest a beautiful mature Tundra swan today. What…
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R5 Checkstation Update: High temps and elk harvests in south-central Montana for opening weekend of the general season
BILLINGS – Saturday, Oct. 26, marked a special occasion for many in Montana, as the 2024 big game general hunting season opened. Hunters in south-central Montana experienced unseasonably warm weather…
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FWP News: In-person Hunter Ed Field Day this Saturday
In-person Hunter Ed field day available this Saturday at Spotted Eagle Rec Area in Miles City Last chance this season for youths to meet requirement field day requirement! As of…
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Calling All Young Montana Hunters–Share Your Story and Win Big!
Montana is a state that loves its hunting traditions, and we’re celebrating it with a contest just for young hunters! Governor Greg Gianforte kicked off the Youth Hunting Story Contest…
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Montana Wolf Harvest Update via FWP 10.28.24
Forty-six wolves have been harvested across the state, with WMU 313 being the only Wolf Management Unit that has closed after reaching its wolf harvest quota. With a mix of…
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GRIZZLY # 399 by Montana Grant
The notorious Grizzly Sow, 399, finally met her match. A traffic incident at the Grand Teton entrance was her demise. She died from a tourist car accident in the Snake…
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through portal on FWP website
HELENA – Hunters will again have the opportunity to thank landowners who allow hunting access on their land. The “Thank a Landowner” web portal is an easy way for hunters to…
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The Captain’s Revised and Updated Hunters’ Checklist for 2024
Opening day for Montana’s general rifle season for deer and elk is Saturday October 26th Remember to let someone know where you are going to hunt and when you expect…
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FWP News: 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest opens
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking submissions for the 2025 Montana Migratory Bird Stamp contest. This is the second year of the new Montana Migratory Bird Stamp program.…
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MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.22.24
As of October 22, 2024, the wolf harvest numbers are in, and it’s been an active season so far. Hunters across the state have been putting in the miles and…
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FWP News: Hunting closed for all bighorn sheep in Hunting District 303
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep in Hunting District (HD) 303 is closed. The bighorn sheep quota in this HD has been met.…
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FWP News: Roundup Mule Deer Management Hunt scheduled to begin early December
Licenses go on sale November 5 at 5 a.m., only archery equipment allowed BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the City of Roundup have scheduled an archery-only mule deer…
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A Successful Youth Hunt with Mom!
Kristin Hammond had one proud mom moment during the youth hunt when her son Colt bagged his very first buck! After a morning of hiking and chasing mule deer with…
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FWP MT Wolf Harvest Update 10.20.24
Nic work, wolfers! Congratulations on the 37 wolves that were harvested!
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11 Year Old Bags Nice Buck During Youth Hunt
Braxton Griffith who is 11 years old, bagged a real nice muley buck on Thursday during the Montana Youth Hunt. What a dandy!!!!! Congratulations!
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Antelope Down by Dillon
Joe Lipski, and Donnie Larson with help of Mike Wamsley of Missoula had a great antelope hunting trip this week down by Dillon. Great work!
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Youth Hunter Tags First Buck
Trevor Fletcher shared these photos on Montana Hunting & Fishing’s Facebook page with the caption “My boy got his first buck today.” What an awesome way to spend time with…
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FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and success throughout the region were relatively consistent with recent years…
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Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy
Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped it off by snagging a great-looking antelope. Perfect way to…
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Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged a solid antelope, and Cooper’s right there helping Dad show…
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From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!
Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and scored himself a solid antelope. Great start to the season,…
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date reminder for all sportsmen looking to get some critters this…
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the two-day Montana teachers’ convention, when students are out of school.…
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The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. Now it’s your turn! Listen, get inspired, and create your…
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TOO BIG TOO HANDLE!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and anglers love to brag about getting the Big One. We dream about a Buck with a huge rack or a fish that won’t fit into the cooler, net,…
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[WATCH] How to Skin a Squirrel in Less than 2 Minutes
Ever wondered how to skin a squirrel in under two minutes? It’s easier than you think, according to Will Brantley with Realtree.com! we’re about to show you how it’s done!…
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Archery Antelope Success!
Fred Fanizzi stuck one heck of a nice antelope buck that was also shared on Hunt Montana. Excellent work! This was Fred’s caption: Hard work and persistence paid off earlier…
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23 Years and 23 Days–A Hunt to Remember
The Facebook page “Hunt Montana” posted this, and although we aren’t sure of the hunter’s name, the story was worth posting–congratulations! Hard to put this one in words… Coming back…
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MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 3 Rundown with Warren Hansen and Morgan Jacobsen
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout ALL the Hunting Opportunities in Region 3 in Southwest Montana! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger…
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: “Ribeye of the Sky” Sandhill Crane Recipe
Kokanee Quinn discovered a spectacular recipe by CoastMonthly.com that will make you want to hunt more sandhill crane! They call it the “ribeye of the sky” for a reason—sandhill crane…
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Hunt Big, Give Back Bigger: Missoula Firefighters’ Elk Raffle
Hurry up, folks! The Missoula Firefighters Benevolent Association’s elk hunt raffle tickets are flying off the shelf, and you don’t want to miss out! Every single dollar from ticket sales…
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