Montana Has Big Fish, But at Least They Don’t Swallow People

Attention Fort Peck ice anglers and riders!
Keep those motorized vehicles on designated access routes—no off-roading on USACE land—and if you must detour around ice hazards, keep it short and sweet (no more than 1/8 mile)!

Montana’s public lands are back in the political crosshairs, with a new push to transfer federal lands to state control—reviving an old battle that could reshape access, management, and the future of our wild places…

With Fresno low and Nelson holding steady, the walleye, northern, and perch bite is on—tip-ups with live minnows are hot, but jigging’s where it’s at…

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Crazy Mountains northwest of Big Timber as part of a multi-year targeted elk brucellosis surveillance project…

Get ready for a night of feasting, fun, and firearms—Montana Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife’s 15th Annual Pig Roast Banquet & Fundraiser is back on April 19th, and it’s shaping up to be the wildest one yet!

Good ice, great fishing—just watch those pressure cracks and keep the jigs moving!

From moon landings to smartwatches, Boomers have seen it all—but when the clock hands stop turning, will future generations know how much time they really have left to fish, hunt, or make history? More from Montana Grant here…

A man and a woman today admitted they stole a ski boat and trailer from property on St. Mary Lake

An ice fishing trip turned dangerously hot when a family’s shanty went up in flames…

FYI

When the ice is thick and the bass are biting, you know Mike Violette is nearby!

By the order of the Montana Fish & Wildlife Commission, LMU 201 shall be closed to all hunting of male Mountain Lions one-half hour […]

Gear up for a weekend of bows, banter and big fun—tickets for the Montana Bowhunters Association’s 47th Annual Convention are on sale now!

Ice fishing isn’t just about catching fish—it’s about breaking the ice with some “cool” new friends, and a few fin-tastic jokes never hurt! Read more from Montana Grant…

Billings woke up to a bone-chilling -20 degrees, but Mother Nature made up for it with a sundog light show!

FYI

Georgetown Lake is iced up and fishing hot—get out early, stay late, and don’t forget to check the ice..

You think you’ve hooked a decent fish, and then you pull it through the ice and realize it’s way bigger than “decent”!

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.