Nov 14, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Elk Poaching Penalties: What Happens When Poachers Get Caught
Searching Montana elk poaching cases? Here's how investigations work, what penalties poachers face, and how to report violations with TIP-MONT.
Nov 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
16 Bison, One Midnight Release, and a Prairie Reborn
Sixteen bison walked onto northeast Montana grassland in 2005. Two decades later, the prairie tells a story worth watching.
Nov 13, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Record 81 Grizzly Deaths in Yellowstone Region: Why Biologists Aren’t Alarmed
A record 81 grizzlies have died in the Yellowstone region this year, the third straight record. So why do some experts say the bears may be fine?
Nov 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Found a Dead Goose While Hunting? What Montana Hunters Should Do About Bird Flu
Found a dead goose or ducks while hunting? Learn how to spot bird flu risks, protect yourself and your dogs, and report sick or dead birds in Montana.
Nov 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
GYE Grizzly Deaths Hit Record High Three Years Running
GYE grizzly deaths hit a modern record high for the third straight year. Here's what Montana elk hunters need to know right now in the field.
Nov 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Truck Runs Montana Check Station, Wardens Find Blood
A truck blows through a check station near Dillon and wardens spot deer blood in the bed. See how it plays out and what it means for Montana hunters.
Nov 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Missing Montana Ewe Could Threaten Wild Bighorns, Officials Say
A 120-pound ewe with a red ear tag vanished from a Montana ranch two months ago. Officials fear she could spread disease to wild herds. Here's the full story.
Nov 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Grizzly Deaths Hit Record High Again Near Yellowstone: What Fall Hunters Must Know
Yellowstone-region grizzly deaths have set a modern record for the third straight year, and 2026 has already topped prior marks with weeks left before denning.
Nov 9, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Third Straight Record Year for Grizzly Deaths: What Hunters Need to Know Now
Grizzly deaths in the Yellowstone region hit a record high for the third year running. Find out what's driving the losses and what it means for bear country.
Nov 8, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana’s Bighorn Expansion Hits Private Land — Will Hunters Lose Access?
Montana's bighorn sheep restoration depends on private land access, but hunters could lose out as FWP grapples with the next phase of expansion.
Nov 5, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
She Tagged the Biggest-Bodied Whitetail of Her Life on Montana Public Land — Here’s How It Happened
Jana Waller arrows the biggest-bodied whitetail of her career on Montana public land — and it starts inside a flesh-eating beetle colony.
Nov 5, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Record 82 Grizzly Deaths: Why Hunters Are Behind Many
82 grizzlies died in Greater Yellowstone this year, 65% human-caused. See the breakdown by cause and what it means for Montana hunters and ranchers.
Nov 4, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Where Did Montana’s Wildlife Go? The Data Behind the Empty Wilderness
Montana’s backcountry looks vast and wild, but wildlife populations are still recovering from losses most hunters never learned about. Here’s what the data shows.
Nov 3, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
He Left a Trail Cam Deep in Montana Backcountry for 6 Months — Here’s What Showed Up
A trail cam left 4 miles deep in Montana backcountry for 6 months captured bears, bull elk, and more. Here’s what showed up.
Nov 2, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
What the Moose-in-the-Skatepark Rescue Reveals About Montana’s Wildlife Conflict Crisis
When a bull moose got trapped in a Montana skatepark, it highlighted growing tensions between urban expansion and wildlife habitat—revealing what happens when megafauna meets concrete.
Nov 2, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Why Montana Wolf Harvests Spike Every November—And What Elk Hunters Need to Know
Montana's November wolf harvest surge isn't planned—it's opportunistic. Learn why elk hunters encounter more wolves during rifle season and how it affects your hunt.
Nov 1, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
They Hid a Transmitter in a Poached Bull’s Severed Head Near Billings
Montana wardens found a headless bull elk near Billings — then hid a transmitter in the skull to catch the poacher. Here’s how it went down.
Nov 1, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Coydog: What Montana Hunters and Ranchers Are Actually Seeing in the Field
What is a coydog? Montana hunters and ranchers share what they're seeing in the field — plus what FWP says about these coyote-dog hybrids.
Oct 29, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Prairie Grizzlies Are No Longer a Fringe Event — What Montana Hunters and Ranchers Need to Know This Fall
Grizzly bears are pushing onto Montana’s open prairie. Here’s what hunters, ranchers, and rural Montanans need to know heading into fall.
Oct 21, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
16 Bison, One Dark October Night, and a Prairie That Came Roaring Back
Sixteen bison stepped off trailers onto the Montana prairie in 2005. What happened next left wildlife watchers genuinely speechless.
Oct 20, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
The Big Hole’s Arctic Grayling Are Hanging On — But Just Barely
The upper Big Hole River holds the last wild, river-dwelling Arctic grayling in the Lower 48. Here’s why that matters to every Montana angler.
Oct 17, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When a Hunter’s Story Doesn’t Add Up: Montana Wardens Work a Deer Case on WILDLANDS
Montana game wardens unravel a deer hunter’s suspicious story in this WILDLANDS episode — a real-world reminder of what FWP enforcement actually looks like.
Oct 16, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
A Montana Rancher Cloned the World’s Biggest Sheep — Then the Feds Showed Up
A Montana rancher outside Vaughn cloned the world’s largest wild sheep. What happened next raises serious questions for hunters and conservationists alike.
Oct 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Thread the Needle: Montana Wild Tags a 355-Inch Bull on Opening Morning
Montana Wild’s latest film follows a 355-inch opening morning bull taken on public land. Here’s what elk hunters can take away from the hunt.
Oct 13, 2026 · Angela Montana
One State Discovered a Unicorn That Montana Likely Won’t Find
In July, Michigan's Department of Natural Resources requested public gray fox sightings to map the species better. A 2019 photo of a unique melanistic gray fox near Hastings created buzz online, raising questions about its rarity. In contrast, Montana lacks a gray fox account, focusing instead on red fox observations.
Oct 12, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana’s Shed Season Opens May 15 — Here’s What Opening Day Really Looks Like
Montana game ranges open May 15 for shed hunting. Here’s what opening day really looks like — and what you need to know before you go.
Oct 11, 2026 · Angela Montana
Muley vs. Elk
The post highlights the amusing nature of certain animals that seem unable to learn from their experiences. It conveys a lighthearted tone with a cheerful "Happy Sunday!" message and includes a link to a YouTube short for more visual content related to the theme.
Oct 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How Illegal Lake Trout Dumped in Yellowstone Turned Grizzlies Into Elk Calf Killers
Illegal lake trout dumped in Yellowstone Lake wiped out a grizzly food source — and the bears responded by hunting elk calves instead.
Oct 8, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Yellowstone’s Wolves Are Back — So Why Aren’t the Willows?
Wolves have ruled Yellowstone for 30 years. So why isn’t the landscape recovering the way the science promised it would?
Oct 7, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Brucellosis, Bison, and Elk: What Montana Hunters Should Know About the Science Behind Yellowstone’s Biggest Wildlife Fight
Bison take the blame for brucellosis in Montana, but research increasingly points to elk. Here’s what hunters need to know about the real science.
Oct 6, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
October Elk Are Bugling Again — Is Montana’s Second Rut Real?
October elk bugling has Montana hunters wondering — is there really a second rut? Here’s what’s actually happening and why it matters for your hunt.
Oct 5, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Opening Day Bull Down — Spot and Stalk Elk Hunting on Montana Public Land
Luke and his partner spot and stalk a bull elk on Montana public land opening day of rifle season. Here’s why this hunt is worth watching.
Oct 3, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
American Prairie’s 3-Million-Acre Vision: What Eastern Montana Hunters and Anglers Need to Know
American Prairie is reshaping hunting and fishing access across eastern Montana. Here’s what hunters and anglers need to know about Open Fields, bison, and Fort Peck country.
Oct 2, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
How Montana FWP Counts and Manages Mule Deer — And Why It Matters for Your Season
Montana FWP breaks down how biologists survey and manage mule deer populations — and what that process means for hunters across eastern Montana.
Sep 27, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Grizzly Bear Attack Near Augusta Is a Warning Shot for Every Montana Bowhunter Heading Into the Front
A grizzly bear attacked a bowhunter near Augusta, MT on Sept. 14. Here’s what it means for hunters along the Rocky Mountain Front this season.
Sep 26, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Bison vs. Cattle on Montana Public Grass — Who Really Wins?
Montana PBS digs into the long-running fight over who grazes public grasslands in north central Montana — cattle ranchers or roaming bison herds.
Sep 24, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Why Fall Is Montana’s Most Dangerous Season for Bear Encounters — And What Hunters Need to Know
Montana FWP biologist Colby Anton explains why black bears are most dangerous in fall — and what hunters need to do to stay safe in the backcountry.
Sep 23, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
44 Yards, First Pronghorn, Public Land — Ayden’s Redemption Shot on a Montana Buck
Ayden finally connects on his first pronghorn buck at 44 yards after days of decoying antelope on Montana public land. Watch the full hunt.
Sep 22, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Two Wardens, Two Hunters, Two Broken Stories — This Wildlands Episode Shows Exactly How Montana Game Wardens Work
Watch how Montana game wardens unravel inconsistent hunter stories in this Wildlands episode — plus practical tips every Montana hunter needs to know.
Sep 21, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Mountain Lion Blows Up a Montana Archery Elk Hunt — And the Video Is Worth Every Minute
A mountain lion crashes a fired-up bull elk encounter on a Montana backcountry archery hunt. Here’s what happened — and what hunters can learn from it.
Sep 20, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Surrounded by Montana River Bottom Elk — What Buckmasters’ Jackie Bushman Did Next
Jackie Bushman gets surrounded by elk in a Montana river bottom. Here’s what happened — and what every bow hunter can take away from it.
Sep 18, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Most Archery Hunts Don’t End With a Kill — A Montana Bowhunter Gets Real About Success
Most archery hunts don’t end with a kill — this Montana bowhunter gets real about what success actually looks like in the high country.
Sep 17, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Inside a Montana Archery Elk Camp: What WALSHFARMS68 Gets Right About the September Grind
Montana archery elk season demands serious camp planning. See how WALSHFARMS68 sets up for a month in elk country — plus tips for your own September hunt.
Sep 16, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Wardens Set Deer Decoy Trap During Winter Storm Brutus Near Glasgow — Driver Didn’t Stand a Chance
Montana wardens set a deer decoy trap near Glasgow during Winter Storm Brutus — what happened next is a masterclass in how poachers get caught.
Sep 15, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
He Confessed Before the K9 Even Sniffed — Cely Lake Elk Decoy Sting
Montana wardens ran a spike elk decoy near Cely Lake — and one hunter confessed before the K9 even got to work. Here’s what happened.
Sep 11, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
What a Year-Round Trail Camera in the Rockies Reveals About Elk and Mule Deer Behavior — And What Montana Hunters Can Learn
A trail cam left running for a full year in the Rockies captured elk, mule deer, and seasonal shifts that every Montana backcountry hunter should see.
Sep 10, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Montana Wardens Used This Elk Decoy Trick for 25 Years Near Cely Lake
Montana wardens Bill Copen and Kyle Miller reveal a 25-year elk decoy operation near Cely Lake — and what it means for hunters in Region 2.
Sep 9, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
Decoy Pronghorn on Montana’s Open Prairie: What This Archery Hunt Gets Right
Master the decoy game for Montana pronghorn archery hunts. Learn how to beat their 320-degree vision and get within bow range on open prairie.
Sep 8, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
When Elk Become the Enemy: Montana’s Depredation Problem and What It Means for Hunter Access
Montana’s elk depredation conflict is quietly eroding hunter access. Here’s what’s at stake for ranchers, public lands, and the hunters who depend on both.
Sep 6, 2026 · montanaoutdoor
48 Charges, 20 Dead Bucks, and One Poacher Near Whitefish — Why This Case Matters
A poacher near Whitefish racked up 48 charges after killing 20+ mature bucks and leaving them to rot. Here’s why this case matters to every Montana hunter.