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Join us for breakfast during Hunters’ Breakfast
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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13 years old with a Bull Elk
13-year-old Cole Koon from Helena tagged a very nice bull this season. Way to go, Cole!
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MR. CORKSCREW!!! by Montana Grant
Deer come in all shapes and sizes. Mutations are not uncommon. All deer can have unique and unusual characteristics. This […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all bighorn sheep to close in Hunting District 502
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all bighorn sheep will close in Hunting District […]
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Brett French reports: Wyoming warden report reveals unusual tales
Each year the Wyomging Game and Fish Department publishes an annual warden report. The document contains a variety of information, […]
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Coyote vs whitetail…on a golf course
You just never know what will happen when you play golf, and wildlife will not stop and wait until you […]
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Bull elk lock antlers during fight [VIDEO]
It’s a bummer to see these big guys getting stuck together and not being able to get unstuck! It’s nice […]
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Hard Water Fishing–Coming Soon?
Most of the state got some snow already, but who is ready for some ice fishing? We have some time […]
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FWP News: FWP launches new migratory bird stamp, issues call for submissions
HELENA – To highlight the importance of wetland conservation, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is launching a new Migratory Bird Stamp. […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 280
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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R1: NORTHWEST MONTANA CHECK STATION RESULTS: GENERAL HUNTING SEASON ENTERS SECOND WEEK
KALISPELL — Montana’s general hunting season is in full swing, and hunters are experiencing the arrival of winter weather in northwest […]
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FWP News: Lottery chances available for trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation
HELENA – Those interested in entering a lottery for a guided trophy bison hunt on the Blackfeet Reservation will have five […]
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R5: COLD, SUNNY WEATHER AND LOW HUNTER TURNOUT IN SOUTH-CENTRAL MONTANA FOR WEEK TWO
BILLINGS – Hunter turnout throughout south-central Montana over the second weekend of the big game general season was below average. However, […]
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ALWAYS IN TOUCH!? by Montana Grant
Cellphones have changed so much about human behavior and our culture. At one time, not so long ago, our outside […]
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R2: DEER AND ELK HUNTER CHECK STATION TOTALS TRACKING JUST ABOVE FIVE-YEAR AVERAGE IN WEST-CENTRAL MONTANA
MISSOULA – After the first two weekends of big game season, west-central Montana hunter check stations are collectively reporting elk […]
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Bear vs. Bear Reflection
Just as some costumes might end up scaring you, this bear saw something that freaked it out. Check this out:
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FWP News: DRAFT GRAY WOLF CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN
FWP solicits public comment on a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management and conservation of […]
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2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 7 Results
Week seven of the 2023 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake ended with a total of 14,255 lake […]
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BUCK FEVER!!! by Montana Grant
You arrived at your favorite stand at sunrise. Just as you settle in, you see antlers. All the preparation, planning, […]
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12 Year-Old Gets a Buck
In a testament to youthful determination and the tradition of hunting, 12-year-old Moxen Ophus, from Lewistown, achieved a remarkable feat […]
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Bull elk DOWN–Captain UP
Sunday morning was blessed in more ways than one today for the Captain. Up at 6, bull down by 8! […]
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IF IT DOESN” T KILL YOU… by Montana Grant
Wildlife in the Wild can take your life. Not all the critters in nature are from Disneyland. Many are just […]
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BEAN MEAN!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters, campers, fishermen, and pioneers survived on BEANS! Boiled, baked, raw, mashed, or in soups and stews. Sacks of beans […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: Hunters! Do You Want More Hunting Access to Private Land?
Hunters! Do You Want More Hunting Access to Private Land? Listen to This Week’s Podcast. That Access is Closer to […]
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BULL STROGANOFF!!! by Montana Grant
Big Game has many great recipes. One important thing to consider is finding ways to make the meat more tender […]
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Brett French reports: Fishing reg changes worry 2 commissioners
Proposed changes to fishing regulations on southwestern Montana rivers concerned two Fish and Wildlife Commissioners at a recent meeting. As […]
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FWP News: Hunters can thank landowners through new portal on FWP website
HELENA – In Montana, many landowners allow hunting on their lands with permission or as part of a Fish, Wildlife & […]
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FWP News: Region 6 Fisheries Friday, Oct. 27, 2023
Fisheries and hatchery staff at Fort Peck concluded their annual Chinook salmon collection egg-taking efforts this week. A total 809,530 […]
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HOW FAR CAN YOU SHOOT? by Montana Grant
Rifles and shotguns can travel very long ranges. Handguns and pistols also have enough energy to travel over a mile […]
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Hooked on Success: Oregon Angler’s Extraordinary Victory in Tackling Problmeatic Fish
In the state of Oregon, an angler recently achieved an awe-inspiring feat, demonstrating not only their love for fishing but […]
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Let’s talk hunting together during Hunters’ Breakfast
Tune into Hunters’ Breakfast with the Captain for the latest in fishing and hunting reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
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FWP News: YOUTH TRAPPING SKILLS CLASS SCHEDULED IN KALISPELL
KALISPELL – A free youth trapping skills course in Kalispell is open to registration. This course is part of Montana Fish, […]
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Fresno and Nelson Fishing Report by Brian Olson 10.26.23
The past week has been a return of an early winter. No one I know has fished this week. Last […]
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R4: Opening weekend hunter success slightly above average in north-central Montana
Warm and dry weather greeted hunters for the opening weekend of Montana’s general hunting season on Saturday. GREAT FALLS – Warm […]
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FWP News: FWP to hold additional regional meetings to discuss 2023 Montana Gray Wolf Conservation and Management Plan
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently release a draft plan and environmental impact statement to guide the long-term management […]
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FWP News: FWP game wardens seek information on deer shot and wasted in Stillwater County
BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens are seeking information on a mule deer buck found shot and wasted […]
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. Fence pull at Yellowstone Wildlife Management Area October 27 FWP, conservation […]
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R3: General season opens with mild weather, average hunter success in southwestern Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana’s general hunting season kicked off on Saturday with below-average hunter participation and near-average hunter success in many areas […]
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MTSFW 14th Annual Pig Roast Fundraiser
Mark your calendars, folks! We know this is still a few months away, but we want you to make sure […]
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Upper Salmon River Steelhead Update 10.24.23
Hi everyone, this is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing report for October 24th, 2023. The data discussed in this […]
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FWP News: Hunter kills grizzly bear in close encounter in Gravelly Range
A hunter killed a grizzly bear Saturday during a close encounter in the Gravelly Range. ENNIS – A hunter killed a […]
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R5: Warm weather, mixed results for opening weekend in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – Warm, mild weather across south-central Montana led to mixed hunter numbers and success for the 2023 big game general […]
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Bull down by Bill
Bill Couch from the Mission Valley shot a nice bull while hunting in southwest Montana. Way to go, Bill!
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11-year-old bags a really nice buck
Taden Sundeem from Fort Peck shot this really nice buck while hunting with his dad, Tom, and Andrew Johnson by […]
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FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 411
HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]
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2023 Fall Mack Days: Week 6 Results
One hundred twenty-one lake trout anglers out of three hundred twenty-nine registered have turned in a total of 12,889 lake […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.23.23
Canyon Ferry: For those who ventured out on a beautiful weekend, they were met with great walleye fishing. Trolling bottom bouncers, crankbaits […]
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Wolves vs. Elk
If you want to see what it looks like when wolves go after elk, take a look at this footage […]
