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FWP News: FWP to hold public meetings on fishing regulation proposals
Correction: A previous email did not include the full meeting dates. Meetings scheduled, draft regulations available Aug. 21 HELENA – Montana […]
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Mastering Salmon Season: Proven Tips and Tools by Don Wilkins for Big Catches 8.16.24
This salmon season has been far and away the best I’ve ever had so in the spirit of what this […]
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MONTANA RECORD FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Big Sky Anglers love to tackle the Bigguns! The bigger the better. Some anglers target fish specifically to catch the […]
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Brett French Reports: Wolf hunting season meeting promises fireworks
The liveliest agenda item for the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission when it meets on Friday, Aug. 16, is wolf […]
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Captain’s Weekly Salmon Report Fort Peck 8.15.24
The pictures tell the story. The salmon bite has picked up every single day for anglers in the Captain’s boat. […]
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FWP News: FWP sites in Sweet Grass County to move out of Stage 2 fire restrictions
BILLINGS – Sweet Grass County will move out of Stage 2 fire restrictions at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. Montana […]
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FWP News: Hoot-owl fishing restrictions lifted on section of Big Hole River
WISE RIVER – Conditions in some areas of the Big Hole River have improved, allowing hoot-owl fishing restrictions to be lifted […]
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A Whoops on the Water
Romance has a place on the water…just maybe AFTER the boat is docked or loaded… Check out this couple who […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Four Mack Days Pros Share Their Secrets to Catching Big Macks and Winning Big Bucks!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale dives into the Fall Mack Days fishing tournament on Flathead Lake, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.15.24
Fresno is 30% full. Inflow 3 cfs & outflow 100 cfs. Ramp at dam is operational. Fishing for walleye & […]
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Another 30 Pound Chinook caught at Fort Peck
Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina Guide Service was stunned, saying, “I’ve never seen anything like it—it barely fit in […]
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FWP News: Museum of the Rockies excavates hadrosaur fossil from Makoshika trail
Fossil will return for display in park’s visitor’s center This is a revised version of an earlier release, corrected to […]
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What not to do at Glacier National Park…or any National Park
It’s Wednesday, so we wanted to break up your day by sharing this… So, you see a raging river and […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.14.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 12, 2024) The perch bite has been […]
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HOT STUFF BABY!!! by Montana Grant
When it gets hot, you need to find some ways to beat the heat. Humans are simply bags of water […]
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FWP News: Antelope surveys show stable populations in most areas
HELENA – Last week, hunters were notified if they successfully drew an antelope license for the upcoming season. The number of […]
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FWP News: Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on several rivers
HELENA – After recent rain and cooler temperatures, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will lift fishing restrictions on several rivers […]
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FWP News: Child hospitalized in black bear attack south of Red Lodge
RED LODGE – Around 10 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11, a subadult female black bear attacked and injured a child inside […]
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Official Press Release: State Record Chinook Salmon
Pending Helena approval, a new state record Chinook salmon was caught on Fort Peck Reservoir on Friday, August 9th. At […]
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FWP News: Information on block management, upland game bird enhancement programs available now
HELENA – Block Management Area (BMA) program information is now available at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks offices. The Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program […]
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MONTANA HAS ALOT OF FISHING HOLES!!! by Montana Grant
If you had to fish in just one place in Montana, where would it be? This is a tough question. Many […]
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FWP News: Corrected: FWP requests that recreationists be on the lookout for greater short-horned lizards this fall
GLASGOW – As you are hunting, hiking, and exploring Montana this fall, be sure to take a break from scanning the […]
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Young Angler Catches Huge Lake Trout on Flathead Lake
Young Braxton Griffiths landed a monster lake trout while jigging for whitefish with his dad, Collin, on Flathead Lake! This […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.12.24
Canyon Ferry: Anglers had a lot of success for walleye, perch and rainbows this past weekend fishing from Duck Creek to […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.11.24
Montana Hebgen: ( not much has changed since the last report) – The lake has been heating up (in more ways […]
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IDFG: F&G fisheries biologist rescues 10-year-old from the Selway River
On the afternoon of July 13, an Idaho Fish and Game biologist was the right person in the right place […]
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WILDERNESS FISHING ROD CHALLENGE!!! by Montana Grant
So, you think that you are a Bad Ass Angler. No fish is too large, and you never have enough […]
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NATIVE OR NOT? by Montana Grant
Montana is not only home to many people, but also a destination. Though the state only has a population of […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast presents Unlocking the Fishes of Montana App: Everything You Need to Know with Dr. Christopher Guy
Do You Have the Fishes of Montana App on Your Phone? What is it and How Does it Work? Learn […]
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BIRTHDAYS!!! by Montana Grant
Everyone has a birthday. This day is an annual celebration of when we arrived on planet Earth. The real award […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: The Milkman’s Smoked Slaw
I didn’t think I liked coleslaw, until we made this, it’s not like for me, it’s love! Not to mention, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.8.24
Fresno is 32% full, inflow 22 cfs & outflow 101 cfs. Not much structure is left in the water. Limits […]
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FWP News: FWP lifts hoot owl fishing restriction on Yellowstone River
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the hoot owl fishing restriction on the Yellowstone River in south-central Montana, […]
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Duck Hunting Gone Wrong: A Fatal Accident
What started as a casual duck hunting trip near Torrington, Wyoming, turned into a nightmare on January 20th. Gaige Zook, […]
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King Salmon Fishing report for the Week from Fort Peck
The Captain and Black Jaw Fly Guy Gary Rueb had some salmon success this week. They caught a big one […]
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Brett French reports: Pronghorn obstacles identified in 4-year study
A four-year study conducted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks of eight pronghorn populations across the state helped identify numerous […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook Fishery update 8.7.24
During the last open period of the Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery (August 1 – August 4), angler effort decreased […]
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FWP News: Section of Stillwater River near Absarokee reopens
ABSAROKEE – An emergency closure for boating and floating on a 3-mile section of the Stillwater River near Absarokee has been lifted, effective […]
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Sneak Peek: Discover the Ultimate Fish ID Tool with Dr. Christopher Guy on the next MT Outdoor Podcast
Get ready for an exciting sneak peek of the next episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast! This week, Downrigger Dale […]
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Color Matters: A Newbie Fisherman’s Guide to Luring Walleye
Choosing the right lure color can make or break your walleye fishing trip. According to WalleyeX, walleyes see colors differently […]
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How to Survive Montana
With the flood of out-of-staters scooping up land in Montana, many are scratching their heads thinking, “We’ve got the place, […]
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When there is a lack of survival instincts…
Survival instincts are something that some people have and some people do not–particularly little ones! Here’s some footage that proves […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.7.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (August 5, 2024) Rainbow fishing continues to be […]
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FWP News: Antelope drawing results now available
HELENA – The drawing for antelope licenses is complete. There are a few ways to get your drawing results. Visit fwp.mt.gov, click on MyFWP […]
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FWP News: Grizzly bears translocated from NCDE to GYE, providing genetic augmentation
The subadult female grizzly bear wasn’t hanging around to wait for the trap door to open all the way. She […]
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Colorado’s Wolf Reintroduction Hits a Snag: What’s Next?
Colorado Parks and Wildlife needs a new source of gray wolves for their reintroduction project after the Confederated Tribes of […]
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Family Fishing Salmon Success at Fort Peck
Check out this fishing adventure! Randy and Cody Goodman from Billings teamed up with Jody and Kathy Goodman from Great […]
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Alligator in Lake Erie?
Meanwhile, in the midwest…. A relaxing Sunday on Lake Erie turned into panic for a local family when Erie resident […]
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BUTTERFLIES! by Montana Grant
This summer has been wonderful for Butterflies! I have seen more Swallowtails and Monarchs than ever before. It may just […]
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FWP News: FWP lifts fishing restriction on North Fork Flathead River
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is lifting the fishing restriction on the North Fork Flathead River in northwest Montana, […]