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FWP News: Vehicle access temporarily closed at Whitebird Fishing Access Site due to flooding
Walk-in access remains open BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has implemented a partial site closure at Whitebird Fishing Access […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.9.24
Montana Hebgen: We’re beginning to see some occasional Callibaetis hatching on and around the lake, as well as a strong hatch […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 6.10.24
Canyon Ferry: Walleye action has been a little slow with some anglers finding success between Ponds 1 and 3 and from […]
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100 DEADLIEST DAYS!!! by Montana Grant
The window of time from Memorial Day until Labor Day is the Deadliest time for accidents in Montana. More people […]
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SAS-SQUASH BURGERS!!! by Montana grant
Burgers are America’s best fast food. The grilled, smoked, fried, or baked hamburger can be prepared in many ways and […]
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2024 FINAL Fresno Walleye Fishing Tourney Results
Ty Hinderager and Matt Fischer are the official winners of the Fresno Walleye Tournament with 23.06 pounds! Lance Kresge and […]
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NOTHING MAKES A FISH BIGGER…
than almost getting caught! Every angler has a great story about the one that got away. All these stories involve […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Talks with Scott Collinsworth about Walleye, Smallies, Pike, Lakers and King Salmon…Oh My!
Learn Where to Find Them and How to Catch Them from Fishing Guide Scott Collinsworth of Fort Peck Marina!! This […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quin: Simple Salmon Patties
Kokanee Quin is keeping it simple with some simple salmon patties! Turn that salmon into a sizzling summer treat with […]
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Big Kings on Peck Caught by The Salmon Slayer today
Bill Zarahdka from Wolf Point is at it early this year. Fishing with Colt Vilot from Wyoming and Joe Jaseek […]
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Fresno Walleye Challenge – Day 1 Results
Brad Novak and Hayden Gandy are leading the tournament on day one with 14.26 pounds. Congratulations! Second place Ty Hinderager […]
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GORED, BITTEN, TRAMPLED and STOMPED! by Montana Grant
This may sound like the title of a new Rock and Roll song, but… “Tourons” continue to not hear this […]
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FWP News: Anglers: If you don’t know, let it go
HELENA – Anglers planning to fish the Eastern Fishing District need to be aware of endangered pallid sturgeon. Anglers are encountering these fish […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish count at 557 heading into weekend
Harvest days are limited to every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturdays (in all yellow tag areas). Catch and release days […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 6.6.24
Fresno is 95% full. Inflow 424 cfs & outflow 500 cfs. It was a very windy last couple days on […]
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Sneak Peek: Downrigger Dale gets the fishing secrets from Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, hosts Downrigger Dale and the Captain of the Montana Outdoor Radio Show chat […]
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Almost Losing an Eyeball
Wow – talk about a close call!!! Nevermind shooting your eye out, but how about a bird’s beak poking your […]
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Brett French reports: Rainy May boosts upper Missouri River runoff
Parts of Montana received more than 200% of their normal precipitation for the month of May, according to the U.S. […]
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Celebrating National Donut Day with Gma’s Donuts in Elk Camp
We are celebrating National Donut Day with a recipe for hunting camp! We have the perfect donut recipe to satisfy […]
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FWP News: Paddlefish harvest at 536 fish
Anglers, please remember that paddlefish harvest reporting is required within 48 hours of harvest! Reporting can be accomplished by checking […]
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Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery update 6.6.24
Hi all, Thanks again for your interest in Idaho’s Chinook fisheries and the upper Salmon River. Since last weeks’ update, […]
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Lightning Strikes
Lightning striking vehicles is a rare but it does happen, and it can be dangerous. Here are some important cautionary […]
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Brawling Elk – Front Row Seats
It’s pretty cool to see elk in general, especially when you’re hunting them, however sometimes they like to put on […]
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When the Weather Turns Really Bad
Well, this is exactly what you do not want to happen when you park your boat… A sudden tornado formed […]
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BRAGGING RIGHT!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and fishermen have a language all their own. There are many words that we use, when taken in perspective, […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 6.5.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Holter Reservoir Fishing Report by FWP (June 3, 2024) The walleye bite continues to […]
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FWP News: Bowhunter Education opportunities in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks volunteer instructors have scheduled a Bowhunter Education course in Roundup June 20—23 and field […]
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FWP News: Summer astronomy events at Pictograph Cave State Park
Yellowstone Valley Astronomy Association to share knowledge and equipment BILLINGS – Pictograph Cave State Park, in partnership with the Yellowstone Valley […]
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PROTECT YOUR PARK!!! by Montana Grant
Parking at trailheads and at access sites has become a hotspot for break ins. Sadly, losers and thieves’ prey on […]
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FWP News: Deadline to purchase SuperTag chances is June 30
HELENA – Hunters have until June 30 to purchase a chance for a SuperTag for the 2024 hunting season. Eight […]
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FWP News: Marias River Wildlife Management Area deer hunting access permit drawing now open
Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by June 30 Deer hunters must apply for access to WMA by […]
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FWP News: Black bear hunting closes in several districts
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears have closed in the following […]
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When critters attack…
Sometimes, those pesky critters just come out of nowhere and attack–until Mom shows up!
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Venison Tater Tot Casserole
Turn your venison into comfort food. What is not to love about tater tots, cheese and venison?
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LOST!!! by Montana Grant
Fishermen may catch some fish but at what expense? The tackle used today is expensive and abundant. We never have […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 6.3.24
Montana Hebgen: *Not much has changed on the Lake since last week* – The lake should begin to start fishing better […]
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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 […]
