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FWP news: HUNTER AND BOWHUNTER EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED IN SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
BOZEMAN – Hunter and Bowhunter Education classes will be offered in several locations throughout southwestern Montana this year. Many of these classes have been scheduled and will soon be opened for…
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FWP News: Otter Creek Island parcels purchased by FWP
Undeveloped parcels will be managed for wildlife habitat, primitive recreation near Reed Point BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has purchased two Yellowstone River island parcels upstream of the existing…
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BOBBER SEASON!!!
Once the weather begins to improve, the trees and bushes along out streams, rivers, and ponds become decorated with bobbers! Observant anglers can reap the annual harvest!  Several years…
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Montana Outdoor Podcast: Behind the Scenes of the Most Unique Fishing Tournament in the World!
In this episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast we take you behind the scenes of likely the most unique fishing tournament in the world! The Captain and Downrigger spent some…
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FWP News: Hunter and bowhunter education instructors recognized
BILLINGS – Volunteer hunter and bowhunter education instructors were recognized this weekend for their contributions to the program at the annual instructor workshop in Billings. Instructors are invaluable in creating the…
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Don’t Wait! Apply today for Montana Hunting Licenses
The 2023 License Year is Now Open! Don’t wait, Buy and Apply Today! The new FWP license year is now open! You can now buy your 2023 hunting and fishing…
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Fishing report for Fresno and Nelson reservoirs 3.9.23
Walleye fishing on Fresno is good. There’s still lots of ice. My best fishing is on the main lake points in 10’ to 12’ of water. My tip up fishing…
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Mountain lion vs. raccoon
If you have a raccoon problem, get a mountain lion? lol Please don’t actually do that. We do not endorse people bringing wild animals home and keeping them as pets–I…
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FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 441
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 441, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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Cyclone Bill Project seeks public comment
Cyclone Bill Project seeks public comment Flathead National Forest announces the beginning of the Cyclone Bill Project. The project area is located on the Tally Lake Ranger District, on the…
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Biologist spots Yellowstone National Park’s first grizzly bear of 2023
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On Tuesday, March 7, a Yellowstone National Park wildlife biologist on a radio telemetry flight observed the first grizzly bear of 2023 to emerge from…
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Snowmobilers encounter moose
Some snowmobilers in Idaho recently filmed a moose encounter on their way to Palisades. Let’s just say that a moose can do damage to a snowmobile, so imagine what it…
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Spaghetti with Moose Meat Sauce Recipe
We have some moose meat in our freezer that I have not known what to make with it–that is changing now. We found this moose meat spaghetti recipe that makes…
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Walleye and Pike Seafood Soup
If you have caught pike and walleye recently, or you have some in your freezer, you can make the whole family happy with some soup! Check out this easy recipe:
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FWP News: FWP HOSTING PUBLIC MEETINGS IN NORTHWEST MONTANA TO DISCUSS MULE DEER MANAGEMENT
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a series of public meetings in northwest Montana to discuss mule deer management. FWP Region 1 staff will discuss the ecology and…
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FWP News: FWP gearing up for a new watercraft inspection station season
Some stations will open in early March HELENA – Several watercraft inspection stations begin operation in early March to check snowbird boat traffic returning from mussel-positive areas such as Lakes Mead,…
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Montana-based LandTrust Successfully Completes Series A Funding
March 6, 2023, BOZEMAN, Mont. – LandTrust, the Bozeman-based online land sharing marketplace connecting landowners with outdoor recreationists, has successfully completed its $6 million Series A funding. The funding round was…
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Rivers Run Through UM Bio Station Ecosystem Metabolism Research
FLATHEAD LAKE – Rivers are critical for Earth’s ability to sustain life. They serve as the connective transport system, much like the circulatory system in the human body, delivering water, energy and…
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lion has closed in Lion Management Unit 250
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 250, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset on Sunday,…
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activities, Best of, Fishing, Fly Fishing, Funny Fishing, Funny Hunting, Gear, Guns, Hunting, Hunting Traditions, Montana GrantPLEASURE ROOMS!!!
Every Hunter or Fisherman has a Pleasure Room. This Man Cave always delivers. You can leave a mess and do as you choose. Background music or videos create an atmosphere.…
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Snowmobiler dies in crash
On Friday, March 3, 2023, at 12:17 pm, Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue West Yellowstone volunteers, Custer Gallatin National Forest Service, Yellowstone National Park, and Hebgen Basin Rural Fire…
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activities, AIS, animal attack, Animal Laws, Bird hunting, Boating, Education, Fishing, game warden, How to, Hunting, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks, Montana GrantLICENSED TO KILL!!!
It’s time to buy a new license in Montana. Some states vary with license dates. In Maryland, you renew your license one year after the purchase. If you bought…
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Montana Outdoor Podcast Preview: How do you find the right boat for you?
The Montana Outdoor Podcast just might have your answer! Buying a new boat is a big decision and one you want to get right. You never want to be that…
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Shark Feeding Frenzy Caught on Video
We don’t have sharks in Montana, obviously, unless they are mounted on walls or in personal aquariums, but a few fishermen recently came across a crazy sight while they were…
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Hell Creek Ice Fishing
If you’re wondering what ice fishing Hell Creek is like because you haven’t been yet, then take a look at this summary from a fellow ice angler a few weeks…
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Who wants to be Catchin the Big Ones with the Catchin the Big Ones crew?
Tune into Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning from 8-9am on KGVO 1290am/98.3fm in Missoula. You can also listen online…
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FWP News: Trapping Districts 4, 5, 6 and 7 closed to bobcat trapping, hunting
HELENA – By the order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, Trapping Districts 4, 5, 6 and 7 have closed to all trapping and/or hunting of bobcats as of midnight, March 1. The…
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Smoked Fish Fettuccine Recipe
If you have some smoked trout you aren’t sure what to do with, then you will want to check out this simple recipe that has rave reviews!
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THE INVADERS!!!
Back in the day there was a TV show called The Invaders! It was a Quinn Martin production that told the story of Alien invaders. Sadly, this is currently…
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Brett French reports: New bypass channel on Yellowstone River allows sturgeon upstream
It took decades to research the logistics, acquire the funding and do the work, but the bypass channel around Intake Diversion Dam on the lower Yellowstone River appears to be…
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FWP News: MOOSE HUNT LOTTERY OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ON BLACKFEET RESERVATION
HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy moose hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have two opportunities to enter the drawing. Hunters can purchase opportunities for…
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FWP News: ELK HUNTING ACCESS AGREEMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15
HELENA – Landowners have until May 15 to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Elk Hunting Access Agreement Program. These agreements, which were established by the 2001 Legislature, provide landowners…
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FWP News: Governor appoints two new members to Fish and Wildlife Commission
HELENA – Following Senate confirmation, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte’s newly appointed Fish and Wildlife Commission members were sworn in last week. The new members are Jeff Burrows of Hamilton, representing Montana…
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FWP News: unting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 301
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 301, except for Limited Special License holders, one-half hour after sunset…
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Yellowstone visitation summary for 2022
MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – The park hosted 3,290,242 recreation visits in 2022, down 32% from 2021, which was the busiest year on record. Historic floods in June 2022 closed public access to Yellowstone…
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July 2023 advance vehicle reservations available March 1, 2023
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 28, 2023] – Glacier National Park would like to remind visitors July 2023 advance vehicle reservations become available on March 1, 2023, at 8 a.m. MST on…
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RMEF to Host Visitor Center Grand Reopening Celebration
MISSOULA, Mont. — The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is welcoming back guests to its redesigned Elk Country Visitor Center with exclusive one-day specials. The grand reopening celebration on Friday, March…
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USDA agencies receive new funding to manage wildfire risks, combat climate change in Montana, North Dakota
Missoula, Mont. (Feb 24, 2023) – The Forest Service’s Northern Region and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana and North Dakota will receive a portion of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA)…
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MISSOULA CONSERVATION DISTRICT AWARDS GRANTS TO SUPPORT LOCAL CONSERVATION
Missoula, Montana – At the February meeting of the Missoula Conservation District (MCD), the Board of Supervisors approved a total of seven grants from their winter grant cycle to support local conservation efforts. A private homeowner…
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Big kitty hungry
When a big cat is hungry, it’s gonna eat… Click the image below to see some crazy footage near somebody’s bbq grill:
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Antelope Recipes, Banquet, Best of, Camping, Deer, Elk Recipes, Fishing, Food, How to, Hunting, Montana Grant, RecipesBREAKFAST BONANZA!!!
Campers, hunters, and fishermen require a hearty breakfast to get going. A tasty breakfast wakes them up and gets them through the day. The Camp Cook often must get up…
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Leave those cubs alone
When mama bear thinks your vehicle is too close to her cubs, she lets you know. Regardless of how many times we see videos like this, it still is intimidating…
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Lynx recorded eating another lynx
Interesting to watch a lynx eating another lynx in this footage posted by @colecarden on Instagram: The wintertime can be incredibly harsh for predators like the lynx, as food becomes…
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Four Survival Myths that Can Kill You
Jim Baird, a survival and bushcraft expert who won season 4 of the tv show “Alone”, wrote an article on Field and Stream’s website last year that discusses four survival…
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Glacier National Park Announces New Advance Reservation System for Wilderness Camping Permits
WEST GLACIER, Mont. [February 23, 2023] – Today, Glacier National Park announces a new digital permit process for reserving 2023 advance wilderness camping permits using the Recreation.gov online reservation system.…
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2023-2024 Non-CSKT Member Bird Hunting
LEGAL NOTICE The Flathead Indian Reservation Advisory Board is seeking comments on the Draft 2023-2024 Hunting Seasons, Shooting Hours and Limits for Migratory Waterfowl, Pheasants and Gray Partridge for…
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Additional Lands Withdrawn to Protect Zortman-Landusky Mine Reclamation Site
(MALTA, Mont.) – The Bureau of Land Management announced a Public Land Order today to protect more than 900 additional acres at the Zortman-Landusky Mine reclamation area from future mining activities.…
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Free Seeds, Workshops, and Activities Coming March 4
Free the Seeds returns to Flathead Valley Community College on Saturday, March 4, 2023, for an eighth year of interactive workshops, activities, seed sharing and more. The organization that runs…
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Governor Gianforte Announces State Topped Forest Management Goals for Second Consecutive Year
Governor Gianforte Announces State Topped Forest Management Goals for Second Consecutive Year State treated 31,000 forested acres in 2022, nearly tripling 2020 total HELENA, Mont. – Together with Amanda…
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Grilled crappie balls!
If you’re after one of the absolute best crappie recipes you have ever tried, you definitely want to check this one out! It sucks that this crappieholic didn’t show the…
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