NW MT Fishing Report by the 5.11.24

From freezing lakes to fishing hotspots, here’s your quick guide from the Macman to where the ice (and fish) are ready in NW Montana…

Turn your trophy buck into a DIY masterpiece!

Get ready for a weekend of barking good fun at the Montana State Houndsmen Association Field Trial, where talented dogs, the outdoors and a potluck dinner collide for an unforgettable adventure!

The bird was initially reported and then recovered alive. Shortly after recovery and subsequent medical examination, the eagle was euthanized due to its injuries.

Ice fishing is on, but watch for gas pockets…

Once they spotted a buck, the driver attempted to shoot the animal from the vehicle but pulled the firearm back inside when a truck pulled up behind the car.

Here is the latest scoop on ice conditions, camping spots and the ice update at Tongue River Reservoir…

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of female mountain lions will close in hunting […]

Nelson Creek bay ice is shaping up with 7-10 inches in spots, but unpredictable shorelines and thinning areas mean safety first—always check before you step!

Get an exclusive sneak peek at The Great Rockies Sportshow with Downrigger Dale and the producer, Bill, and discover expert tips, outdoor adventures and family fun!

Frozen in time: Ancient trees preserved in a Beartooth ice patch for 5,000 years are revealing secrets about past climates—and what they mean for our warming future. Read more from Brett French…

Get ready for Outdoor Show Season, where RVs, boats, baits, and a whole lot more come together under one roof—plus expert seminars that’ll make you an outdoor pro!

This ended up being a very expensive social media post.

Most people know that you can count the rings of a tree to estimate its age, but did you know you can do the same with fish?

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest.

Water year 2025 got off to a dry start in the mountains of Montana and northern Wyoming with minimal precipitation recorded across the region for the first half of October.

Governor Greg Gianforte and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) today condemned President Joe Biden and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for rejecting petitions to delist the grizzly bear in the president’s final days in office after sitting on them for years.

The Service’s proposed rule would revise that listing to establish a single distinct population segment (DPS) encompassing areas in Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, where suitable habitat exists and where grizzly bears currently reside or are expected to establish as populations recover. The grizzly bear DPS would retain threatened status under the ESA.

From towering mountains to neverending forests, Montana might just be Bigfoot’s dream home—if only we could catch him on camera!

These Montana hunting legends didn’t just score trophies—they scored a spot in history with Boone and Crockett…

Fishing isn’t all about reeling in the big one—it’s also about mastering the art of untangling, unsnagging, and accepting that sometimes the fish win and the trees do too!

The Center for Biological Diversity, conservation partners and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are offering rewards amounting to over $100,000 for information leading to arrests and convictions in the 2024 shooting death of a gray wolf in Colorado.

From Chief Randy Moore: Over the past two and a half years, we have worked to better understand mature and […]