Ice Report from Hell Creek Marina 2.11.25

Fishing is simple—just find the fish, catch the fish, and repeat… unless, of course, they were biting before you got there or right after you left! More from Montana Grant here…

Not all heroes wear capes—some wear cowboy hats, carry maggots, and turn total strangers into lifelong Icemen with a few sharpie marks, a dropper rig, and a whole lot of generosity. Read more from Montana Grant here…

Don’t miss your shot—Montana’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses go live March 1, so gear up and get your tags and apply for your permits…

When you’re hooked on fishing and caught in chaos….

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable.  Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle to open water.  Extreme caution should be used when accessing the ice.

We received a fishing report from an angler that would like to remain Anonymous from Nelson Reservoir. He went to […]

The letter ultimately calls on the current administration to return management of recovered grizzly populations to state wildlife agencies.

Walk in the footsteps of history–just minutes from Great Falls!

The bear had taken shelter in a crawlspace.

The quota was met in 17 minutes.

Red Lodge Mountain is thrilled to
announce that it will host its first Total Archery Challenge (TAC) event from June 27-29, 2025.

Western Congressman Ryan Zinke signed onto the Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act to ensure the aerial wildfire suppression fleet is mission ready to combat the year-round threat of wildfires.

Two recent University of Montana studies are demystifying how increasing wildfires and hotter annual temperatures limit forest regeneration in the Western U.S., revealing that our capacity to plant trees can’t keep pace with reforestation needs.

U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy (R – Mont.) and Alex Padilla (D – Calif.) today introduced the Fit for Purpose Wildfire Readiness Act to dramatically reform and streamline the American wildland firefighting apparatus.

FYI

Glacier National Park reminds visitors that 120-day advance timed entry vehicle reservations become available on Recreation.gov starting February 13, 2025, at 8 am Mountain Time. 

Stop tossing your leftover fishing worms—save them for next time with this easy, money-saving worm care hack from Montana Grant!

Montana seasons don’t really transition—they tend to ambush….

Kudos to these two Montana firefighters for rescuing a German Shepherd that fell through the ice this afternoon.

It looks like winter has finally arrived. Fresh snow and good ice has a lot of people out and enjoying […]

It is another great weekend for some fishing and fun in the great outdoors. Hear all of our latest fishing […]

The fishing was so good, even the Earth couldn’t stay still—an ice-shaking adventure on Canyon Ferry ends with big trout and a surprise earthquake!