Reminder: Before You Float, Get the All-Clear Note

Antler

Some livestock have antlers–and not by choice!

Montana Fishing Reports for 4/12/25

Apr-12-25 by Kamp Cook

Audio Reports

From the Missouri to the Madison, our trusted fishing correspondents across the state just checked in with hot tips, water […]

Fish Montana Outdoor Podcast

MT Outdoor Podcast: The History and Effects of the Introduction of the Cisco into Fort Peck Reservoir

What do deep-water monsters and a double bacon cheeseburger have in common? Tune in to the Montana Outdoor Podcast to find out…

Kokanee Quinn Recipes

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Walleye Wings

Kokanee Quinn found a recipe that even has the chef’s fish-hating wife going back for seconds….

History Montana

Barreling Into MT History…and Freezing in Place

The Baby Rose was proof that not all underdog stories end in triumph…

Wolf

The High Cost of Wandering for Wolves at Banff National Park

Turns out the real danger for Banff’s wolves isn’t what’s in the park—it’s what’s waiting just outside it…

Fish Montana Outdoor Podcast

MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Downrigger Talks About the Fort Peck Cisco with Andrew McKean

What do a double bacon cheeseburger and Fort Peck’s biggest fish have in common?

Events Fishing Montana Fishing Tournaments

Cast for Cash at Rock Creek Marina at Fort Peck, June 28-29

Bait your hooks and bring the banter—Rock Creek’s biggest fishing showdown is back, and there’s prize money on the line!

History Montana

The West Wasn’t Won Without Freight Wagons

Meet the original long-haul drivers—gritty bullwhackers and mule skinners who freighted their way into history…

Don Wilkins Fort Peck Montana Fishing Reports

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.10.25

Walleye are waking up on Fort Peck—think shallow, slow, and dark if you want to hook into something worth bragging about…

Brett French

Numerous studies examine wild sheep for answers to die-off events

The bighorns of the Missouri Breaks once thrived—now, scientists are scrambling to find out why they’re gone…

Recipes Turkey Recipes

Wild Turkey Biscuits and Gravy Recipe

Wake up and smell the gravy…and wild turkey!

Bighorn Sheep Did You Know wildlife

Love Might Have a Price Tag for Rams

Turns out love could be blind and concussed for rams in the bighorn sheep world…

Poaching

Two Men Sentenced in Largest-Ever Bird Mount Trafficking Case in U.S. History

$900,000 Fine is One of the Largest Ever Ordered for an Endangered Species Act Case. Waldrop amassed an extensive collection of 1,401 taxidermy bird mounts and 2,594 eggs.

Hunting Wolf

Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count

As of Dec. 31, 2024, WDFW and partnering tribes counted 230 wolves (a 9% decrease from 2023) in 43 packs in Washington.

Wildfire

Bridger Aerospace Awarded Exclusive-Use Contract by State of Montana for Innovative Wildfire Detection Aircraft

Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (“Bridger” or “Bridger Aerospace”) (NASDAQ: BAER, BAERW), announced today that, after participating in a competitive bidding process, it has been notified by the State of Montana as the successful bidder for an exclusive-use contract to provide wildfire detection and mapping using a specially modified Daher Kodiak 100 aircraft.

Camping Forest Service Hiking

Flathead National Forest seeks public input on Holland Lake Lodge special use authorization application

The Flathead National Forest announced the acceptance of the special use authorization application for Holland Lake Lodge, allowing the potential buyers, Eric Jacobsen and Thomas Knowles, to operate the lodge within the existing footprint and facilities.

Hiking Hunting

BOLO: Gallatin County asks for help in locating hiker missing since fall

As more and more people venture outside to enjoy our spring weather, Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance from hunters and hikers who explore the New World Gulch/Bear Canyon area.

Fish Montana Grant

Head of the Class

Apr-09-25 by montanaoutdoor

Big fish means big flavor, and if you’re tossing the head, you’re wasting the best part…

FWP Hunting MT Hunting Seasons

FWP reminder: Black Bear Management Unit 530 opens later for spring hunting than rest of state

BILLINGS – Black bear hunters are advised of a change in Bear Management Units (BMUs) and spring season dates in the […]

FWP Hunter Education Hunting

Montana’s Two-Steps to the Tag, Online Course + Field Day

Hunter ed gets real when students step off the screen and into the safety zone…

Fishing Montana Grant Yellowstone National Park

Plans for the Park

In a park where geysers erupt and grizzlies roam, the real magic happens at the end of a fishing line…

News Wolf

Why Fake Dire Wolves Could Mean Real Trouble for Conservation

Some people are not happy, as they accuse scientists of pretending extinction has an undo button….

Boating Fishing

When There is a Lack of Boating Etiquette on the Water

Apr-08-25 by Angela Montana

If you haven’t seen it yet, this viral captain vs. fisherman clash is pure maritime mayhem….

Events Fishing seminars

Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp’s Free Seminar Lineup Casts Big Knowledge

Chancy and Dave’s Fish Camp’s April 12th lineup hooks you up with pro tips, big tricks, and a boatload of knowledge…

MT Waterfowl Hunting

2025-2026 Non-Member Waterfowl & Upland Game Bird Hunting Draft Proposal

Mar-24-25 by Angela Montana

CSKT Hunting Pheasant Waterfowl

Your chance to shape the future of hunting on the Flathead Reservation—share your thoughts on the 2025-2026 draft regulations…

The Department of Livestock Asks Montanans to be Aware of Avian Influenza

Mar-04-25 by Moosetrack Megan

Goose

A Canada goose was confirmed infected in Gallatin County on February 26.

Get Your Goose on With the Ultimate Goose Jerky Recipe

Mar-04-25 by Angela Montana

Goose Goose Recipes Recipes

It’s time to get your goose jerky on!

Trump Jr. Faces International Duck Poaching Probe

Feb-27-25 by Angela Montana

Duck News

Donald Trump Jr.’s hunting trip in Italy just went from a wild adventure to a legal quagmire after he allegedly poached a rare duck—now, the hunt is on for answers.

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Montana Hunting

Annual survey shows increase in gray wolf packs in Washington, decrease in overall minimum wolf count

Hunting Wolf

As of Dec. 31, 2024, WDFW and partnering tribes counted 230 wolves (a 9% decrease from 2023) in 43 packs in Washington.

BOLO: Gallatin County asks for help in locating hiker missing since fall

Apr-09-25 by montanaoutdoor

Hiking Hunting

FWP reminder: Black Bear Management Unit 530 opens later for spring hunting than rest of state

FWP Hunting MT Hunting Seasons

BILLINGS – Black bear hunters are advised of a change in Bear Management Units (BMUs) and spring season dates in the […]

Montana’s Two-Steps to the Tag, Online Course + Field Day

Apr-01-25 by Angela Montana

FWP Hunter Education Hunting

Hunter ed gets real when students step off the screen and into the safety zone…

Washington Cracks Down on Chronic Wasting Disease—New Rules for Hunters

CWD Hunting Washington

Heading west to hunt in Washington? New rules are in place to stop the spread of chronic wasting disease—know before you go!

Unexpected Guests: When Wildlife Pays a Visit to Your Neighborhood

Mar-27-25 by Angela Montana

Fishing Hunting Hunting Traditions Montana Grant

Aging Outdoors….Why It’s Time to Check In on the Legends Who Showed You the Ropes..

BLIND LUCK!!!

Mar-26-25 by Angela Montana

Hunting Montana Grant

Staying still in the blind doesn’t have to mean staying stiff—try Slow Chair Yoga to keep your body (and mind) sharp for the perfect shot! Read more from Montana Grant here…

Montana Fishing Reports

Don Wilkins’ Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report 4.10.25

Apr-07-25 by Angela Montana

Don Wilkins Fort Peck Montana Fishing Reports

Walleye are waking up on Fort Peck—think shallow, slow, and dark if you want to hook into something worth bragging about…

Rock Creek Fishing Report 4.4.25

Montana Fishing Reports

Rock Creek is on fire right now…

Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 4.7.25

Apr-07-25 by Angela Montana

FWP Montana Fishing Reports

Rainbows are on the move and biting from the banks to the boats—find out where to cast, what to toss, and why now’s the time to fish before someone else snags your spot!

Montana Ice Fishing

When Ice Fishing Becomes a Rescue Mission

Apr-02-25 by Angela Montana

Ice Fishing

A peaceful day of ice fishing shattered in an instant…

Surf’s up under the ice!

Mar-26-25 by Angela Montana

Ice Fishing

When you need Dramamine to go ice fishing……

Chasing Ice: For Some, the Season’s Over

Mar-18-25 by Angela Montana

App Ice Fishing Montana Fishing

Some anglers are stuck dreaming of frozen lakes, while others are packing their gear and chasing the last ice—where do you stand?

LAST ICE HEIST!!!

Mar-16-25 by Angela Montana

Ice Fishing ice report Montana Grant

As Canyon Ferry’s ice fades fast, one last thrilling ice fishing adventure delivers big trout and bigger lessons—before the season slips away! More from Montana Grant here!

ICE DOESN’T CARE!!!

Mar-15-25 by Angela Montana

App Fishing Ice Fishing Montana Grant

As Montana’s late-season ice thins and conditions become unpredictable, anglers are urged to stay cautious—no fish is worth the risk.

FWP’s Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 3.10.25

Mar-10-25 by Angela Montana

FWP Ice Fishing Montana Fishing Reports

Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those willing to take precautions, the fishing has been excellent across Helena area waters.

Montana Outdoor Podcast

MT Outdoor Podcast: The History and Effects of the Introduction of the Cisco into Fort Peck Reservoir