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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to meet virtually February 16
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting scheduled for Feb. 16 will be held virtually only. The meeting will […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.12.24
Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a […]
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FWP News: FWP announces changes to the reservation processes at state parks
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will implement changes this year to the reservation process for state park sites. The […]
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FWP News: Hunting for mountain lions closes in Lion Management Units 204, 304, 421 and 448
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of mountain lions will close or have already closed in […]
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Do Herbivores eat meat? Sometimes.
While it’s uncommon, there are instances where herbivores might consume meat. Here are some examples: Opportunistic Feeding: Some herbivores might […]
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MOONIACS!!! by Montana Grant
Earth’s moon is an amazing thing. The orbiting satellite impacts our electromagnetic fields, tides, weather, and calendar. Throughout time, people […]
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LIVING SHORELINES!!! by Montana Grant
Watersheds in Montana are being used and loved to death. People are buying watershed property before any other land. Once […]
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THE BEST FISH CHOWDER!!! by Montana Grant
Years ago, I remember watching a movie at school about catching fish in the Great Lakes. The Icemen were using […]
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Sanders County Ice Angler Recovery Efforts in Progress
Please see the alert below from the Sanders County Sheriff’s Office: On 02/08/2024 a male that was ice fishing and […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: You are About to be Guided Through the Woods Like You Have Never Been Before!
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks to Cory Medlinger of Superior Hardwoods of Montana […]
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New wolf pack in California formally named
In case you haven’t heard, there is a new wolf pack in California. Here is what CDFW posted on YouTube […]
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Pulled Canada Goose Sandwich
How about some pulled pork….wait! Let’s try some some Canada goose instead!
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FWP News: TEACHERS INVITED TO AQUATIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP IN WEST GLACIER
KALISPELL — Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting a free aquatic education workshop for teachers this spring in West Glacier. […]
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SPRING TURKEY TIME IS … by Montana Grant
Just around the corner. One of the main challenges for Tom Turkey success is realistic calling. The best turkey call […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 2.8.24
Fresno is 22% full. Fish the basin area of the lake for best results. The dam portion is fishing the […]
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Sneak Peek: MT Outdoor Podcast talks with Superior Hardwoods of MT
If you have heard of Superior Hardwoods of Montana, but you haven’t actually learned about what they offer, you definitely […]
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Brett French reports: Fort Peck Dam water releases possible
This spring, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may conduct its test releases of water from Fort Peck Dam. The […]
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FWP News: Smith River permit application deadline is February 14
Changes in place for 2024 float season Correction: Link to FWP-approved, portable, hard-sided toilets list has been updated Changes in place […]
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Thirsty Thursday: SUPER Simple Camping Cocktail
It’s Thirsty Thursday, and the simpler the camping drink, the better. If you are short on space, grab a bottle […]
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When Snail Mail Leads to Solving Deer Poaching Case
Whether it’s through personal interactions, dispatch reports, social media posts, phone tips, or even traditional written letters, every lead sent […]
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Elephant Attacks Tourist Vehicle
Imagine if Yellowstone National Park had elephants that the tourists were approaching like they do bison, bears and elk. It’s […]
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Venison Cowboy Casserole
Saddle up, because we’re about to take your taste buds on a wild ride with a Venison Cowboy Casserole! This […]
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FWP News: Fish and Wildlife Commission to discuss wolf quotas in western Montana
HELENA – The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a virtual special meeting Friday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m., to […]
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Rhode Island Rainbow Trout Record Smashed
With Montana news being our focus, we also like sharing fishing, hunting and trapping news from other areas. Here’s a […]
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Mountain Lion Caught on Camera at Vail Property
This big cat needs a good meal and seems to be very interested in this particular location. Check out this […]
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Deer Hunting to Duck Hunting to Deer Hunting
A seasoned deer hunter decides to shake things up and try his hand at bird hunting…but that is the only […]
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Hell Creek Marina Ice Update, February 6
All of the snowmelt and standing water from the rain has frozen back up. There are still a few spots […]
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Down goes the Bison
Even the majestic bison have a hard time walking on ice! #relatable Sometimes, people are similar to bison–who knew?
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FWP News: Trapping and hunting for all bobcats to close in Region 3
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the trapping and hunting of all bobcats will close in Region 3 as of […]
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FWP News: Wolf hunting, trapping seasons close in Region 4
Season already closed in Regions 5, 6 and 7 and Wolf Management Unit 313 HELENA – The hunting and trapping of […]
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Turkey Tuesday: 5 Not-So-Common Facts about Turkeys
It’s Turkey Tuesday, and we have five interesting facts about turkeys you may not have known: Female turkeys don’t gobble, […]
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Ice Fishing Kid Reels In A Big One!
Not only is this every ice fishing kid’s dream, but it is every ice fishing adult’s dream! What a shock […]
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Stuck Buck Spotted Swinging in the Air
Three Ohio guys had a wild surprise when they spotted a deer soaring through the air. Turns out, the poor […]
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Ditch the Chicken–Go for the Duck!
Even if you’re not a fan of duck meat, these are definitely worth a try!
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FWP News: Hunter Education in-person field day for online students set for March 2 in Billings
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a Hunter Education field day for students who take the course online […]
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FWP News: Elk captured in Highland Mountains test negative for brucellosis
BUTTE – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks staff recently captured elk in the Highland Mountains south of Butte as part of […]
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ONE FLY!!! by Montana Grant
Have you ever been down to one fly, lure, or bait? They do have a voluntary One Fly fishing tournament […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 2.5.24
Canyon Ferry: Action was a bit slow over the weekend. Rainbows and walleye are being caught out from the Silos in 20 […]
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Avalanche covers ski hill
Avalanche paths in Montana can vary in size, from small, localized slides to large, destructive avalanches that impact entire valleys. […]
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SCHOOL OF FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Initiating a strike is half of the fisherman’s battle. Anglers can copy, or mimic, scents, movement, color/light, texture, sound/vibration, and […]
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Hell Creek Marina Update, Feb 4
February 4: Due to the rain, there is an inch of water on the ice, which makes the pressure ridges […]
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HOOK OUTS!!! by Montana Grant
Hooking a fish is one thing, unhooking a fish is another. Sharp hooks are designed to penetrate hard cartilage in […]
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PERCH BAIT!!! by Montana Grant
Yellow Perch are experts at stealing baits. Maggots are soft, Mealworms fall apart easily, and worms are easily picked off […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Are You an Outdoors Woman?
Do You Want to Become One? Do You Know Someone That Would or Should Become One? Do You Just Want […]
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A simple solution for returning a sled
Get ready to be amazed by a dad’s ingenuity! Here is an inventive video showcasing a dad’s clever solution for […]
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UV is WHAT FISH SEE!!! by Montana Grant
Ultraviolet Light is a high frequency light band that humans cannot see. The good news is that Critters and fish […]
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Mountain Lion Filmed with Cat in Mouth
House cats are clearly also on the menu for these big cats. Check out this aggressive lion that is definitely […]
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FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on open water fishing contests for 2024
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on open water fishing contests proposed for the 2024 open […]
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FISH CHUNKS!!! by Montana Grant
Fish are wonderful to eat. The protein and nutrition that fish provides are essential to the human body. We all […]
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Brett French reports: Elk population surges south of Red Lodge following 2021 Robertson Draw fire
In 2021 a 30,000-acre wildland fire spread across the Beartooth Mountains south of Red Lodge. Two years later, new growth […]