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Hunting Talk? Fishing Talk? The Captain and Crew? YES!
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/93.3fm in Missoula. You may also listen to…
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BBQ Elk Slider Recipe
Oooh yes. If you are fortunate enough to have elk meat in your freezer, then this one is for you!
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 700
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District (HD) 700, one-half hour after sunset on Thursday, Nov 9. The…
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R3: General season reaches midpoint with mixed hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season has reached the midpoint this week with steady hunter numbers and mixed success rates as recorded at game check stations in southwestern Montana. Wildlife…
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All-You-Can-Kill Elk Permits For Ranchers Proposed in WY
A proposed solution to the elk overpopulation issue in eastern Wyoming has stirred debate, as State Representative Bill Allemand, a member of the Joint Agriculture, State, and Public Lands and…
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A BUCK or BULL TOO FAR? by Montana Grant
I was talking to some long-range deer/elk hunters the other day. They were bragging about their “Long Shots”. Some of the elk hunters were also bow hunters. All of them…
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FWP News: HUNTING REGULATIONS MEETING SCHEDULED FOR LEWISTOWN ON NOV. 13
GREAT FALLS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a meeting in Lewistown to present proposed hunting regulations for 2024/2025 hunting seasons. The meeting will be held at the Yogo Inn,…
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13 years old with a Bull Elk
13-year-old Cole Koon from Helena tagged a very nice bull this season. Way to go, Cole!
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District (HD) 502, one-half hour after sunset on Saturday, Nov. 4. The…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 280
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 280, one-half hour after sunset Thursday, Nov 2. The…
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest Montana. Snowfall began last week across most of the region…
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FWP News: Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five opportunities to enter the drawing. Chances sold from Oct. 28…
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R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO
BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, those who hunted in the sunny, cold weather experienced success…
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ALWAYS IN TOUCH!? by Montana Grant
Cellphones have changed so much about human behavior and our culture. At one time, not so long ago, our outside communication was limited by the length of our corded telephones.…
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R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk and deer harvest totals slightly down from last season and…
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BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana Grant
You arrived at your favorite stand at sunrise. Just as you settle in, you see antlers. All the preparation, planning, practicing, and time spent has come to this moment. You…
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12 Year-Old Gets a Buck
In a testament to youthful determination and the tradition of hunting, 12-year-old Moxen Ophus, from Lewistown, achieved a remarkable feat last Sunday. With unwavering focus and skill, Moxen successfully shot…
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Bull elk DOWN–Captain UP
Sunday morning was blessed in more ways than one today for the Captain. Up at 6, bull down by 8! Special thanks to Joe and Cameron Moline for helping and…
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & Parks access program. Now hunters have a simple way to…
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R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of…
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R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas of southwestern Montana, despite seasonably mild weather. Wildlife biologists with…
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R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general hunting season opening weekend. The general season opened Saturday, Oct.…
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Bull down by Bill
Bill Couch from the Mission Valley shot a nice bull while hunting in southwest Montana. Way to go, Bill!
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11-year-old bags a really nice buck
Taden Sundeem from Fort Peck shot this really nice buck while hunting with his dad, Tom, and Andrew Johnson by boat on Fort Peck. It was young Taden’s second deer…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 411, one-half hour after sunset today, Oct. 23. The…
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Parrow baby on youth hunt day
Hello, everyone! It’s Aniyah, and yes, it’s pronounced ‘Ah NI AH.’ I’d like to introduce you to my amazing wife, Kari Parrow. Recently, Kari took on the role of treasurer…
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Tender Antelope Stew Recipe
With all of the antelope hunting success we have seen in Montana this season, we wanted to share this recipe that was sent to us by a MORS follower. If…
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THE 2023 CAPTAIN’S UPDATED AND REVISED HUNTER’S CHECKLIST
Opening day for Montana’s general rifle season for deer and elk is Saturday, October 21st Remember to let someone know where you are going to hunt and when you expect…
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Making the most of hunting
Check out this fantastic photo and video capturing the memorable moment when Montana huntress, Madison, embarked on a successful antelope hunt with her dad, Scott Collinsworth. Scott and his wife,…
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FWP News: HUNTER CHECK STATIONS, CWD SAMPLING STATIONS READY FOR GENERAL SEASON
HELENA – Big game hunter check stations will be in operation across Montana beginning this weekend and continue through the general rifle season. Hunters must stop at check stations that they…
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THE 2023 CAPTAIN’S UPDATED AND REVISED HUNTER’S VEHICLE CHECKLIST
The Montana Deer and Elk general rifle season is Saturday October 21st. Your hunting rig can be your best friend or your worst nightmare. To avoid breakdowns in the field…
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt comes just before general season opener
Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 19-20 this year. The two-day youth hunt is open to: legally licensed 12 to 15-year-olds who have completed hunter education and…
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MT Outdoor Podcast: What is a Master Hunter? A Hunter That is Very Skilled?
What is a Master Hunter? A Hunter That is Very Skilled? That is Knowledgeable? That is an Excellent Shot? You’re Getting Warm but Still Not There! This week on the…
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FWP News: Fair weather for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
Harvest and hunter numbers similar to 2022, below long-term average BILLINGS – Fair weather across south-central Montana over the opening weekend of general antelope season led to good hunting conditions. Overall,…
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Huson Hunter Harvested a Nice Antelope
Kamas Romney from Huson Montana had a great weekend hunting antelope. Congratulations, Kamas!
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From Paradise Falls to Your Ears: Hunters’ Breakfast Brings the Outdoors to You
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/93.3fm in Missoula. You may also listen to…
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First Time Antelope Success!
Over the weekend, two first-time antelope hunters, Carter Stuart from Polson and Jaxon Gauer from Missoula, achieved impressive success by bagging a pair of very nice antelopes. Their determination and…
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When the bull you’re aiming at tries to run you over…
Well, that was unexpected! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hunter Nation (@hunternation)
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Embark on an Adventure with the Captain and Crew during Hunters’ Breakfast – Your Gateway to Fishing and Hunting Info
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/93.3fm in Missoula. You may also listen to…
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FWP News: General antelope season opens Saturday
HELENA – General antelope season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 12. For information about what to expect this season, check out Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks hunting…
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This gator likes venison
Wow — it isn’t every day you bag a gator like this! This alligator was taken in North Carolina and came with a unique issue.
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Our Own Worst Enemy by F4WM President, Robert Roman
Trapping, fishing, and hunting seasons are in full swing in Idaho and Montana’s seasons (if they are not already) will soon be opening. One thing I notice, while…
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FWP News: FWP to release more pheasants prior to opener October 7
HELENA – Pheasant season opens this Saturday, Oct. 7. To increase hunters’ opportunity for success, and to help encourage more hunters to participate this year, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will…
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FWP News: GOOD TIME TO APPLY FOR APPRENTICE PROGRAM
HELENA – Montana’s two-day, youth-only deer hunt is coming up Oct. 19 and 20, and general deer season opens Oct. 21. Now is a good time to consider signing up for…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 510
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District (HD) 510, one-half hour after sunset on Wednesday, Oct 4. The…
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BEST TIME TO HUNT or FISH? by Montana Grant
The best hunting and fishing times are debatable. Years ago, my friend Keith Albright said that there were 3 rules when hunting deer. Rule 1 Find the deer. Rule…
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FWP News: Hunting for all black bear to close in Hunting District 520
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bear will close in Hunting District (HD) 520, one-half hour after sunset on Sunday, Oct 1. The…
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BELLY UP TO THE BULL!!! by Montana Grant
Big Bull Elk are monstrous critters. A mature bull can weigh over 800 lbs. For you eastern deer hunters, that’s like 6-7 whitetails in one pile. Most eastern deer average…
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FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in encounter in Beattie Gulch
GARDINER – A hunter killed a grizzly bear Tuesday in an encounter in Beattie Gulch, an area north of Gardiner. The hunter was reportedly charged by the bear before shooting…
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Montana elk talk
This is the sound you want to hear when you’re bow hunting… Photo licensing info, click here.
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