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Missed the Show? Catch the Full Montana Outdoor Replay Here
Whether you were on the water or mowing the lawn, we’ve got you covered. Stream the full Montana Outdoor Radio Show and hear the latest reports, hunting news, and tall…
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Bighorn bill prompted choices: auction or lottery?
BRETT FRENCH | bfrench@billingsgazette.com When it comes to raising money for moose and bighorn sheep conservation in Montana, is it better to auction off a single tag to a wealthy…
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Zinke Strips Public Lands Sales out of House Budget Reconciliation
After unrelenting effort from Congressman Ryan Zinke (MT-01), a provision selling more than 450,000 acres of public land has been stripped from the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” also known as the House budget…
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50th Annual Bigfork Whitewater Festival to take part this weekend
Fifty years ago a small group of passionate kayakers and locals held the first Whitewater Festival on the “Wild Mile” (previously known as the “Mad Mile”) of the Swan River…
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Idaho hunter who self-reported grizzly kill faces huge potential fine
An Idaho hunter who reported to authorities that he mistakenly killed a grizzly bear in northern Idaho has been cited, and faces a possible huge fine, as well as jail…
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Beartooth Highway opens for season
The Beartooth Highway is slated to open for the season at 8 a.m. today!
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Warning issued after bear ‘makes contact’ with tent
Authorities have issued a warning after bear “made contact” with a tent in the Northern Rockies.
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Bear Season Bragging Rights Go to Bryton
Bryton Guckenberg’s no rookie when it comes to bagging nice bears….
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Feeling Lucky? Win a Once-in-a-Lifetime Buffalo Hunt in Wolf Point, Montana
Win a legendary buffalo hunt in Montana for just $25…
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Blacklegged Ticks Now Identified in Two Montana Counties
epartment of Public Health and Human Services (DPPHS) officials are alerting the public about the recent identification of a tick new to Montana known as Ixodes scapularis, commonly referred to as a…
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Less Is More…
Why drive hours when the fish are five minutes away? Go local, get hooked. More from Montana Grant here…
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Final results Crooked Creek Tourney on Fort Peck
48 teams battled it out on Fort Peck Reservoir in the Crooked Creek Walleye Tournament Friday and Saturday! See the winning team’s total weight, which approached triple digits!
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Zinke and Neguse Introduce Bill to Extend Successful Forest Management Program
In its first decade, CFLR projects treated and restored 5.7 million acres of forest, improved 1,000 miles of trails, and maintained over 25,000 miles of forest roads helping keep public lands open and…
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Daines Leads Letter to FWS Urging Reversal of Biden-Era Red Tape that Slows Grizzly Bear Delisting
U.S. Senator Steve Daines led his colleagues in sending a bicameral letter today to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service raising concerns with a Biden-era policy that unnecessarily slows the…
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When Bear Hunting Becomes a Pop Quiz (and You Fail)
When bear hunting turns into a pop quiz, misidentifying your target can lead to a grizzly mistake—literally.
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Governor Gianforte, Director Clark Celebrate Archery Programs in Montana Schools
Joining Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Director Christy Clark, Governor Greg Gianforte recently recognized Montana youth participating in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) in Twin Bridges.
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Drawing results for moose, sheep, goat and bison now available
Drawing results are officially posted!
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Famous grizzly struck by a car in Grand Teton National Park
GB1058 was one of four offspring that emerged with GB399 in May 2020.
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Man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park
On May 4, 2025, a 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison in Yellowstone National Park.
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Public Lands Expansion Means More Room to Roam
America’s public lands are opening wider than ever for hunters and anglers, with new spots and big opportunities…
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Oklahoma Draws the Line with New Rules for Nonresident Hunters
Oklahoma’s public lands just got a little less public for outsiders.
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Mossy Oak’s Mr. Fox Bags a Bird at 94
At 94 years old, with a heart full of grit and a camo golf cart for cover, Mr. Fox Haas reminded us all why legends never hang up their calls….
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Sheriff warns of escalating wolf attacks as elk dies yards from home; front stoop left bloodied
The Sierra County Sheriff’s Office in California reports residents are under siege from wolves, posting graphic photos of a bloodied stoop where an elk was brought down just yards from…
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Translocated wolf travels the equivalent of Denver to San Francisco in four months
A female gray wolf, released in Colorado in January after being translocated from British Columbia, has made significant movements across the state, covering more than 1,230 miles since translocation —…
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Correction made to hound hunting season dates in 2025 Black Bear Regulations
IMPORTANT: The season dates for hound hunting season in the printed version of the 2025 Black Bear Regulations were incorrectly listed in the printed regulations.
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MSU Extension and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks to host public meetings on wild and domestic sheep interactions
A series of free, public meetings will be held in Montana communities in April and May to discuss the Wild and Domestic Sheep Comingling Project.
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Governor Gianforte Promotes Bear Safety at Small Business in Butte
UDAP Industries, Inc. was founded by Mark Matheny after a life-altering experience in the Montana backcountry. In 1992, while hunting near Yellowstone National Park, Matheny survived a grizzly bear attack thanks to…
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Hum a Few Bars
Tiny travelers are returning to Montana — get ready to welcome the amazing hummingbirds back to Big Sky Country!
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BMU 700 using hounds pending closure to all bears for spring season
By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears in Bear Management Unit (BMU) 700 with hounds will close one half hour after sunset…
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Two sheep test positive for pneumonia-causing bacteria north central Montana
Test results from two rams from bighorn sheep hunting district 622 have tested positive for a microorganism that can cause pneumonia.
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Trail of Tears
Montana Grant reflects on aging, adventure, and the urgency of chasing outdoor dreams before the trail gets too steep…
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Montana mine one of 10 projects advanced by Trump administration
A proposed Montana mine is one of 10 projects being expedited by the Trump administration to advance domestic critical minerals production.
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Three bears killed after woman bitten, dragged from porch
The bears reportedly had previously broken into a vehicle to access groceries and damaged it so badly it was totaled.
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K.I.S.S. Turkeys
If you think turkey hunting is just chasing big chickens, wait ‘til one spots you blink at 60 yards… Read more from Montana Grant here…
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Elk and Deer Permit Drawing Results Are In
Montana’s big game permit results are in—time to find out if you’re chasing dreams this fall or chasing leftovers….
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Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today, April 15
Spring Black Bear and Spring Turkey Seasons Open Today!
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Kalispell man found guilty on seven criminal counts related to poaching crimes
Carr was convicted of two counts of unlawful possession of wildlife, two counts of hunting or killing an overlimit of game animals, two counts of waste of game animals, and…
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BLM reminds recreational shooters to prioritize safety and fire prevention on public lands
With warmer spring weather drawing more people outdoors, the Bureau of Land Management is reminding the public to follow safe and responsible shooting practices on BLM-managed lands in Montana, North…
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When You Know You Raised ’em Right
When you know you’re doing a good job raising your little one as a sportsman, you just know….
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Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count
As of Dec. 31, 2024, WDFW and partnering tribes counted 230 wolves (a 9% decrease from 2023) in 43 packs in Washington.
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BOLO: Gallatin County asks for help in locating hiker missing since fall
As more and more people venture outside to enjoy our spring weather, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from hunters and hikers who explore the New World Gulch/Bear Canyon…
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FWP reminder: Black Bear Management Unit 530 opens later for spring hunting than rest of state
BILLINGS – Black bear hunters are advised of a change in Bear Management Units (BMUs) and spring season dates in the Boulder River drainage of south-central Montana. BMU 530 was created…
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Montana’s Two-Steps to the Tag, Online Course + Field Day
Hunter ed gets real when students step off the screen and into the safety zone…
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Washington Cracks Down on Chronic Wasting Disease—New Rules for Hunters
Heading west to hunt in Washington? New rules are in place to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease—know before you go!
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Unexpected Guests: When Wildlife Pays a Visit to Your Neighborhood
Aging Outdoors….Why It’s Time to Check In on the Legends Who Showed You the Ropes..
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BLIND LUCK!!!
Staying still in the blind doesn’t have to mean staying stiff—try Slow Chair Yoga to keep your body (and mind) sharp for the perfect shot! Read more from Montana Grant…
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2025-2026 Non-Member Waterfowl & Upland Game Bird Hunting Draft Proposal
Your chance to shape the future of hunting on the Flathead Reservation—share your thoughts on the 2025-2026 draft regulations…
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