Ice Update by Hell Creek Marina 3.1.25

From drilling holes to reeling in their first catch, Kids-N-Snow is turning West Yellowstone’s little adventurers into ice fishing pros! Check out their March Kids Ice Fishing Camp highlights!

Please note that LMU 270 is closing to hunting of all male mountain lions tomorrow.

Mike Violette drilled into the ice expecting fish—but what he found bubbling beneath the surface left him with a mystery…

Tired of losing fish at the ice hole? A well-placed gaff might be the game-changer you need to land your catch—and keep it off the ‘one that got away’ list! Read more from Montana Grant here…

With Montana hunting and fishing licenses expiring, Montana Grant hit Canyon Ferry for a last-chance ice fishing adventure—huge rainbows, fast action, and the kind of ‘physical therapy’ only fishermen understand! Read more here!

Just as soon as we get the ice to fish, it is quickly disappearing. Hear where you can still find […]

It is going to be a gorgeous weekend to get outside and enjoy what little is left of winter. Soon […]

The best of the best with the Montana Outdoor Podcast!! Don’t miss this!

Why stick to steak when you can give ground venison the Parmesan treatment for a wild twist on a classic?

You won’t want to miss this Montana Outdoor Podcast episode!

Montana hunters aim to ‘track’ solutions to overcrowding with new study request.

Mike from Midway RV shared some pictures of his fishing adventure this past weekend on Tongue River Reservoir. Tongue River […]

Because sometimes, the best road trips end with you standing in front of a roaring, misty masterpiece.

Think cleaning a perch in a minute is crazy? Think again. Here’s one way to do it.

With warming temps and melting snowpack, reservoirs are wet and sloppy, ice is pulling back, and the best trout fishing of the year is just around the corner—tread carefully and cast wisely!

Local anglers are sharing firsthand reports on Lake Mary Ronan’s ice conditions—here’s one report..

The case involves unlawful possession of a sea turtle skull, several mountain lions, a wolverine, a ringtail cat, owl parts and illegally harvested deer.

The newer crew did not know the captain, but didn’t argue, thinking he was an alternate operator, or someone sent by the real Captain.

A report from the Office of the Inspector General questions more than $200 million spent by the U.S. Forest Service on hazardous fuels management.

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meets April 17 in Helena and online—covering everything from fish removal to migratory bird regs, grazing leases, and more—so mark your calendar and make your voice heard!

From March 1 to July 15, the north shore of Flathead Lake hits “Do Not Disturb” mode as migrating and nesting birds take over…

Ready for a culinary challenge?

With warming temps and honeycombed ice, conditions are getting tricky—proceed with caution, but if you’re lucky, there are still some big lakers and northerns waiting to bite!