Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Something Big with Teeth Too

Spring fishing is back on Rock Creek, with Skwalas, mayflies, and nymphs all in play—just be ready to adapt, because Montana’s weather is as wild as the trout…

Whirling disease nearly wiped out Montana’s rainbow trout in the ’90s, but as they make a comeback, new mysteries—both biological and literary—emerge about the future of the Madison River fishery.

Glasgow’s Boy Scout Troop 861 is turning Christmas trees into fish habitats this year, helping perch spawn and keeping the Trout Pond clean—all while earning their stripes as eco-friendly heroes.

A twin’s unforgettable 31-inch trout catch in Montana proves that taking a kid fishing can lead to some truly big moments…

 A Thompson Falls man accused of falsifying time and attendance records admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said.

Kyle’s Kicker: The DIY Jump Start That’ll Keep You Rolling…

Only 19 fish away from a record-breaking Spring Mack Days — and with $225,000 in prizes still up for grabs, it’s not too late to reel in your shot at glory!

Montana Grant reflects on aging, adventure, and the urgency of chasing outdoor dreams before the trail gets too steep…

Here is what happening in the Helena area reservoirs…

Something big was boated at Fort Peck last Sunday….

Back by popular demand, this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast dives deep into the surprising fish behind Fort Peck’s trophy giants—don’t miss “Double Bacon Cheeseburger with Fins.”

Walleye egg collection is surging at Fort Peck’s Big Dry Arm, with steady catches, ripe females, and nearly 30 million eggs already in the hatchery queue.

On Saturday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Director Christy Clark, FWP staff and local stakeholders cut the ribbon on the brand-new Reed’s Slough Wildlife Viewing Area. 

Recreationists may see several construction and habitat
-enhancement projects happening in southwestern Montana this month. Temporary closures may be in effect for some sites during construction.

Cave tours will be offered May 1 through Sept. 30.

BHRF officially joins forces with Save Wild Trout – an exciting merger that will allow for the expansion of BHRF’s highly respected water quality monitoring program to all four rivers of the Jefferson Basin – the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Ruby, and Jefferson Rivers.

The Beartooth Ranger District will temporarily close a section of Forest Road 2072, known as West Rosebud Road, from April 22 to May 8, 2025.

A proposed Montana mine is one of 10 projects being expedited by the Trump administration to advance domestic critical minerals production.

This Easter, we’re trading spiral ham for smoky Baltimore-style pit beef—thin-sliced, fire-kissed, and stacked high with tradition, flavor, and a little Tiger Sauce kick… Read more from Montana Grant here..

The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour presenting the world’s best paddling films of the year – whitewater, sea kayaking, canoeing, rafting, SUP, action and lifestyle around the world.

The bears reportedly had previously broken into a vehicle to access groceries and damaged it so badly it was totaled.

Since 2022, CDFW has awarded or approved $3.1 million in compensation for livestock loss es, for indirect impacts of wolf prescence, and costs of nonlethal deterrence.

Up to 50 Permanent Firefighter and Fire Management Positions Available Regionally.