Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 9.28.23

The 2024 big game season wrapped up in Region 2 with higher elk and deer harvests in west-central Montana. See how the numbers stacked up.

Montana is a paradise for waterfowl hunting enthusiasts. The state’s untouched landscapes provide ideal habitats for Canada geese, attracting hunters […]

Dan Greer’s 180-class muley from public land proves that hard work still leads to success!

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made hunting greener this fall by offering cool perks for hunters who swapped lead ammo for eco-friendly alternatives at seven National Wildlife Refuges.

Well, folks, here we are—the finale of Montana’s general rifle season. The sun is setting not just on the horizon, […]

Jay Burger, an avid hunter who also happens to be a professional bass fisherman, thought opening day of firearm season […]

Joe Lipski and Donnie Larson of Missoula shot a couple of great looking bucks this month. Congratulations!

Ah, Thanksgiving—the one time of year we gather around the table to celebrate gratitude, family and enough food to feed […]

If you were an elk calf, fairly fresh to the world, and suddenly, bam—your herd is gone. You’re standing there […]

GREAT FALLS – Cold and snowy weather arrived in north-central Montana over the past week, and although the wintery weather has […]

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking any information regarding a bull elk and whitetail buck that were […]

Don Wilkins captured the aftermath of a chase that didn’t go a muley buck’s way.

The best way to catch a bighorn sheep is with a helicopter. You also need favorable conditions, good planning and a little bit of luck.

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Montana PikeMasters are rolling out the red carpet (well, the plaid […]

The U.S. has had its share of election chaos, but 1800 really set the bar (or mud pit?) for political […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 18 through November 24, 2024. Inconsistent […]

Lake trout bite has picked up the past week as more fish are moving into a post-spawn stage and are […]

Fresno is 18% full, no inflow & outflow is about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 11 through November 17, 2024. Steelhead […]

Who is ready for ice fishing?!

According to an article via the Daily Mail, a Norwegian fishing boat named ‘Island Boy’ was out for a regular […]

Pike-northerns are still very shallow in and near weed beds,we are mainly targeting areas with large weed beds that come […]

The Captain and crew—Don Jamison, Ken Ault, and Amy McComas—had a solid day fishing Nelson Reservoir on Wednesday! While it […]

HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission approved additional protections for bull trout in Hungry Horse Reservoir and the South […]

Fresno is 19% full with no inflow & outflow about 40 cfs. Nelson is 73% full with no in or […]

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Montana PikeMasters are rolling out the red carpet (well, the plaid […]

This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of November 04 through November 10, 2024. Steelhead […]

If fish could talk….

Last week, William Swanson from Stevensville joined his dad Jim on a Fort Peck adventure. They set out for mule […]

The 2024 Fall Mack Days concluded on Sunday November 3rd with a total of 18,414 lake trout entries, 151 anglers […]

UP TO $200,000 in Cash and Prizes sponsored by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will be awarded at the […]

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with fishing guide Garrett Ostler of Madison Adventures in West […]

Learn the REAL Facts About Trapping in Montana!  This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks […]

Hunting season wrapped up in Region 1 with a successful harvest increase in northwest Montana! Want to know the numbers and what’s next? Check it out here.

The 2024 big game season wrapped up in Region 2 with higher elk and deer harvests in west-central Montana. See how the numbers stacked up.

HELENA – Trapping season gets into full swing on Dec. 1 with the opening of bobcat, marten, and fisher seasons. Trapping […]

Who says comfort food can’t be a little wild?  This creamy elk mac and cheese is where it’s at! Packed […]

Have a wild game craving? Kokanee Quinn does, and she found a tasty go-to jerky marinade recipe that’s a sweet, […]

  Use some of that Chinook salmon you reeled in this summer and spice it up with these salmon rice […]