Hard Truths

May-31-25 by Angela Montana

Montana’s trout are in trouble, and it’s not just the fish feeling the pressure. More from Montana Grant here….

Montana Anglers Reeling in Rainbows, Pike, and Surprise Catches

May-31-25 by Kamp Cook

The bite is heating up across Big Sky Country! This week’s fishing report includes lake action near Helena, high-mountain cutthroat […]

Montana Fishing Reports

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 5.29.25

May-30-25 by Angela Montana

Bite’s on! Walleye, smallmouth, and pike are all playing nice—just bring your jigs, plastics, and a bucket of minnows…

Madison River Fishing Report 5.29.25

May-29-25 by Angela Montana

Runoff’s knocking—get your Madison fix while the river’s still fishable!

Rock Creek Fishing Report 5.26.25

May-27-25 by Angela Montana

Big bugs are here—Salmonflies are popping on Rock Creek, and it’s only getting better from here…

Kootenai River Fishing Report 5.25.25

May-27-25 by Angela Montana

The Kootenai’s fishing hot—for now—so hit it before the big flow show starts Tuesday and turns it into a float-only rodeo….

FWP Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.26.26

May-26-25 by Angela Montana

Rainbows, walleye, and perch are all biting across Canyon Ferry, Hauser, and Holter, with trolling, jigging, and shoreline setups producing steady action throughout the region.

Jefferson River Fishing Report 5.23.25

May-25-25 by Angela Montana

The Jefferson is flirting with fishability, but with runoff looming and warm temps rising, don’t count on it being your weekend sweetheart.

Montana Tourney Trail

Final results Crooked Creek Tourney on Fort Peck

May-17-25 by Moosetrack Megan

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!

Day 1 results Crooked Creek Tourney on Fort Peck

May-16-25 by Moosetrack Megan

48 teams struggled with big winds and cold temps for Day 1 of the Crooked Creek Tourney. Click here to see the Top 5 teams currently in the lead!

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 8 Update

May-05-25 by Angela Montana

The 100-fish limit was no match for Mack Days anglers on Flathead Lake, as records tumbled and lines stayed tight in a crazy weekend of nonstop lake trout action…

Echo Lake Big Sky Bass Bash results from April 26

May-02-25 by Angela Montana

Bass season just kicked off—and let’s just say, the opening weekend didn’t disappoint at the Echo Lake Big Sky Bass Bash…

2025 Spring Mack Days – Week 7 Update

Apr-28-25 by Angela Montana

Flathead Lake anglers are smashing records at the 2025 Spring Mack Days, hooking tens of thousands of lake trout — and there’s still time to join the action…

Full Show Replay: Big Fish Tales, Hot Gear, and Local Legends

May-31-25 by Kamp Cook

Couldn’t tune in? We saved it for you. This week’s Montana Outdoor Radio Show replay features fish stories that might […]

Montana Anglers Reeling in Rainbows, Pike, and Surprise Catches

May-31-25 by Kamp Cook

The bite is heating up across Big Sky Country! This week’s fishing report includes lake action near Helena, high-mountain cutthroat […]

Montana Outdoor Podcast

Becoming an Outdoors Woman Meets The Montana Outdoor Podcast

May-31-25 by Angela Montana

You definitely won’t want to miss today’s episode of The Montana Outdoor Podcast!

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Mule Deer in the Crosshairs, What’s Next for Montana’s Herds?

May-23-25 by Angela Montana

This week’s episode takes aim at one of Montana’s challenges — and you’ll want to hear what’s unfolding…..

Outdoor How-To

How To Snag and Release Paddlefish with FWP

May-01-25 by Angela Montana

Snagging a river dinosaur might sound crazy to some, but in Montana, it’s just another paddlefish season….

How To De-Skunk Your Dog

Apr-01-25 by Angela Montana

That “special” new scent your dog is rocking? Yeah, here’s one way to get rid of that…

How To Win the Recall Battle with Your Dog

Mar-21-25 by Angela Montana

Tired of playing keep-away with your dog while you’re at hunting camp, fishing, on the trapline or hunting? Even well-trained dogs have their moments! Learn the secret to achieving total recall—no chasing required!

MT Wildlife

A Duck’s Reign of Terror

May-28-25 by Angela Montana

A Florida neighborhood is under siege by a surprisingly aggressive duck—and residents are learning the hard way that waddles can quickly turn to warfare.

When a Smoke Break Turns Savage–with a Coyote

May-21-25 by Angela Montana

A quiet smoke break turned full-on wilderness brawl for one guy…..

When Nature’s Brass Section Plays, We Listen!

May-21-25 by Angela Montana

When you’re up close and antlered….we know the summer is just beginning soon, but who’s ready for bow season?

Montana Hunting

Montana DNRC Hosts Wildland Firefighting Academy in Dillon 

May-28-25 by Moosetrack Megan

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) will host its second annual Wildland Firefighting Training Academy from Wednesday, […]

BMU 530 Pending Closure via FWP

May-28-25 by Angela Montana

Note this black bear management unit pending closure…

Hunter Claims Warden Broke the Law to Bag Him

May-28-25 by Angela Montana

Was it a legal hunt—or a personal vendetta dressed in camo and court orders?

The Gator-Hunting Boot Package You Didn’t Know You Needed

May-26-25 by Angela Montana

Hunt the gator, wear the boots—Republic Boot Co. turns wild adventure into custom-crafted swagger.

Viral Stories

Fishing for Trout and Catching Elk Fever

May-15-25 by Angela Montana

One minute you’re casting for trout, the next you’re front row at an elk concert….

Cannibal Male Grizzly Kills and Consumes Two of Grizzly 1063’s Cubs

May-15-25 by montanaoutdoor

In a tragic turn of events at Grand Teton National Park, two of Grizzly 1063’s three yearling cubs were found […]

Wild Game Recipes

Best Fish to Eat in Montana

May-27-25 by Angela Montana

In Big Fish Fry Country, the tastiest Montana fish isn’t just what you catch—it’s how you clean, cook, and sweeten it that makes it a true catch of the day. More from Montana Grant here!