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FWP Paddlefish Update 6.3.24
Paddlefish total near 513 fish in week 3After three weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season, the estimated total harvest […]
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All About Zander
A few people have reached out about zander recently, so we wanted to share some information about these fish which […]
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THE RIVERS are HALF FULL!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing has boatloads of great metaphors that reflect on our lives. When things get tough, “take another cast, change baits, […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.3.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action continues to be good while using bottom bouncers with green spinner blades with worms or leeches in […]
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FINAL Results for the 2024 Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck
The results are in, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news with you! A huge congratulations to […]
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ONE, BEST CAST!!! by Montana Grant
Make your first cast the best cast. This is true whether you are fly fishing, spin fishing, or chucking bait. […]
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Day One Leaders: Rock Creek Walleye Tourney on Peck
Sixty teams are battling it out in the Rock Creek Walleye Tournament at Fort Peck. Leading the pack on day […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Downrigger Talks with Neal Cote’ on Western Montana’s Top Fishing Waters
The Waterways of Western Montana! Few Know Them Better Than Neal Cote’ of Bite Me Flies and He Tells Us […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: It’s Turkey Schnitzel Time!
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Kokanee Quin’s latest culinary find: a mouthwatering turkey schnitzel recipe! This recipe […]
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2024 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update by Greg Schoby 5.31.24
Hi everyone, Just wanted to send a quick follow up to last weeks’ email update. As I said in that […]
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FWP News: New quota changes go into effect June 1 for black bear hunters
Starting June 1, black bear seasons in several bear management units (BMU) will be subject to a new quota process […]
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FWP News: Consumption advisory for sucker fish species on Yellowstone River below Billings
Women of reproductive age and young children advised to not consume the nongame fish species BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption […]
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TRUMP LAST YEARS TOMATOES!!! by Montana Grant
Tomatoes are a tasty garden crop that is so useful, and fun. Every year I try to Trump last years […]
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Sneak Peek: Fishing Secrets Revealed by Neal Cote on MT Outdoor Podcast
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with Neal Cote’ from PikeWhisper.com and Bite Me Flies. Neal’s […]
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When a playful prank on the young fisherman is too hard to resist
There’s something magical about seasoned fishermen taking kids out for a day of fishing. Whether they are experienced or a […]
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Walleye Catch and Release at Fort Peck
Fred Stingley and his 13-year-old step-grandson, Pete Ramsey, from Louisiana, had a fantastic fishing adventure on Tuesday with the Captain. […]
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FWP News: FWP seeking input on proposed suppression of lake trout in Swan Lake to benefit bull trout, kokanee populations
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public input on a proposal to reduce the lake trout population in Swan […]
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It was Family and Friend Week at Fort Peck
The Captain had two of his brothers, Pat and Dan Ward, plus hometown buddies Don Cyre and Dick Donley, visit […]
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Brett French reports: Exhibit honors early Yellowstone women
By 1926, Yellowstone National Park boasted five women rangers. That was pretty progressive considering the United States had only granted […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 5.30.24
Fresno is 96% full. Inflow 483 cfs & outflow 588 cfs. Walleye and northern fishing is good. Best method is […]
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Beary Surprising to See in a Laundromat
Are the Berenstain Bears real, and did their washer and dryer at home break? Or is one of them away […]
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The Coolest Guy at the Boat Ramp
When you’re the coolest set up at the boat ramp, nobody has to tell you that you are—-you just know…
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It’s Almost Time for the 21st Annual Canyon Ferry Carp Safari
The Montana Bowhunters Association will host the 21st Annual Canyon Ferry Carp Safari on June 8th, 2024 on Canyon Ferry […]
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Can of Bear Spray Saves Man’s Life During Grizzly Attack
Have you ever heard of bear spray saving somebody’s life during a grizzly bear attack but not from the actual […]
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FWP News: Great Falls Family Fishing Day June 8
The event is typically the largest fishing clinic in the state and features a series of short educational stations GREAT […]
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It’s Boat Ramp Season: Fails Compilation
It’s that time of year again. Boats are being launched everywhere by people who know what they’re doing and by […]
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Skunk Attempts to Eat Fawn Alive
This is something you don’t see every day…. Joseph Sangl posted an interesting video on Instagram showing a skunk attempting […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 5.26.24
Montana Hebgen: The lake should begin to start fishing better every day as the warmer weather starts to creep into the […]
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Bear Meat Mishap: Trichinellosis Outbreak Strikes Family Reunion
According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report by the CDC, in July 2022, a family gathering turned into a […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.28.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Jefferson River Fishing info by Fins and Feathers (May 28, 2024) The Jefferson River […]
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Proposed Legislation Seeks to Ban Wildlife Hunting Competitions on Federal Lands
Last week, a Tennessee congressman proposed a bill to ban wildlife “killing contests” on federal lands. The “Prohibit Wildlife Killing […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish harvest count at 347 after two weeks
After two full weeks of the yellow tag paddlefish season the estimated total harvest is 347 fish (see following table […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 5.28.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye and rainbows are being caught by anglers trolling Slow Death rigs and a worm with bottom bouncers or crankbaits […]
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BEST SPRAY by Montana Grant
Big Sky Country is home to Grizzly and Black Bears. Both are dangerous predators that can easily injure or kill […]
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Spicy Spaghetti Camping Recipe with Canned Elk Meat
Camping meals don’t have to be complicated. Here is a very easy flavorful spaghetti recipe with elk meat to give […]
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Catfishing the Yellowstone
Ken Young, of Billings shared a great catch by his son, Kenny. Just 30 minutes downstream from Billings Saturday night. […]
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BEST TROUT FISHING… by Montana Grant
NOT IN MONTANA! Trout fishermen love catching Trout. Brown, Rainbows, Brooks, Lakers, Grayling, Goldens, etc. Trout are beautiful and live […]
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SWAT GEAR!!! by Montana Grant
Swatting mosquitos is an awful way to spend time outdoors. The transitions in weather can be the worst. In the […]
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YOU SHOULD’VE BEEN HERE YESTERDAY!!! by Montana Grant
Every fisherman has heard this line. The only line worst was the bite really started when you left. They call […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: We Went to a Lure Manufacturer That Specializes in Catching Kokanee
…and boy did we get some great ideas! This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talked […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Zesty Bear Tenders
How much flavor can you “bear”? Ha-ha. This week, Kokanee Quin talks about a delicious recipe created from bear meat, […]
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Fishing on the Dock of the Dredge on Peck
Dan Jessee from Bozeman, Montana stayed at a great VRBO on the Dredge Cuts in Park Grove across from the […]
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2024 Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update 5.25.24
Hi all, I’ve been getting a lot of calls from folks this week asking about the potential for a Chinook […]
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FWP News: Commission amendment proposed for June agenda item
CORRECTION: This email provides updated information on how to submit comments on Commissioner Burrows’ amendment. If you would like to […]
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FAST and FURIOUS FLY TYING!!! by Montana Grant
Fly tyers are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality. More flies mean more time on the water. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.23.24
Fresno is 97% full, inflow 854 cfs, outflow 650 cfs. Reservoir is near full and water clarity is turbid. Fisherpeople […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast Talks Lures that Catch Massive Kokanee with Mack’s Lure Company
On this week’s brand spankin new episode of the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale chats with Bob Loomis from Mack’s […]
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BEAR DOWN!!! by Montana Grant
Bears are strong beasts. Grizzly bears are huge, unpredictable, and are predators. Considering that most human bear attacks will end […]
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Brett French reports: Trout vs. walleye on Missouri River above Canyon Ferry
Walleye numbers have climbed on the Missouri River in the 23-mile stretch from Canyon Ferry to Toston Dam. Earlier this […]
