Angela Montana – Page 44 – Montana Outdoor

CLARKSTON – Fairweather Fishing Access Site has been closed due to ice jams and flooding. The combination of unsafe conditions […]

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in Lion Management Unit 121

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Ice Fishing Etiquette Fail

Let’s talk fishing etiquette – the ice edition. We all love a good day on hard water, but here’s a […]

CORRECTION: Hunting for male mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 103

Correction: An email was sent yesterday that incorrectly said hunting for female mountain lions closes in LMU 103. It should have stated that […]

Venison Pizza Bombs

Bursting with bold flavors, this recipe transforms traditional pizza into an explosion of taste. Picture perfectly seasoned venison (or venison […]

Montana Wolf Down

Montana, known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, also offers the opportunity for wolf hunting. Wolf hunting in Montana […]

Hell Creek Marina Annual Ice Fishing Tournament, Feb 10

Brace yourself for the chill thrill at the Hell Creek Annual Ice Fishing Tournament on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from […]

FERAL FISH!!! by Montana Grant

Pet fish are finding their way into our wild fisheries. Sadly, it’s becoming more common to catch huge Goldfish, Tilapia, […]

FWP News: MT Mountain Lion Hunting Closures

Hunting for female mountain lions closes in Lion Management Unit 103 HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, […]

Hell Creek Ice Update – 1.8.24

January 8 Ice update: We have an inch of ice to the marina and should be fishable in a couple […]

Brett French reports: No fooling: Fort Peck angler Brian Olson’s tactics, techniques catch big fish

Brett French, Outdoors Editor for the Billings Gazette, highlighted Brian Olson of Fort Peck in a recent article–and you don’t […]

Elk Fiesta Bowls

Tantalize your taste buds with Elk Fiesta Bowls! Each bite is a celebration of flavors that will elevate your next […]

Helena area reservoirs Fishing Report for the week of 1.8.24

Anglers are reminded that ice conditions can be extremely variable. Ice thickness can range from thick enough to support a vehicle […]

CUTTING ICE!!! by Montana Grant

For you to get to the fish, when the water is ice covered, you need to get through the ice. […]

Georgetown Lake Fishing Report by Flint Creek Outdoors 1.5.24

Over by the pump house there is about 5 inches of solid ice and in the bays there is about […]

Some people just don’t learn

These are the kind of people that actually need warning labels on shampoo bottles.

MONTANA’S FIRST BEST PLACE? by Montana Grant

January 7, 2024

Big Sky Country is known as the Last Best Place. There are certainly other “Best” places around the world and […]

Tropical Elk!! by Montana Grant

January 6, 2024

New recipes for wild game are always fun. Mixing flavors from other cultures can take our local venison and elk […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: Listen to the Top 5 Countdown Podcast!

January 6, 2024

Find Out Which Montana Outdoor Podcast Was the Most Listened to Podcast in 2023 This week on the Montana Outdoor […]

ROE, ROE, ROE YOUR PERCH ROE!!! by Montana Grant

Perch roe is the caviar of yellow perch. The most popular roe, or Caviar, comes from sturgeon. Paddlefish and several […]

Perch fishing 1/5 on Nelson Reservoir

Brian Olson and his friend targeted perch today on Nelson Reservoir. They were fishing in about 22 feet of water, […]

FWP News: Incidental captures of lynx reported in northwest Montana

Bobcat trappers in northwest Montana caught two lynx last week. HELENA – Bobcat trappers in northwest Montana caught two lynx last […]

Canyon Ferry pigs!

Montana Grant spent some time on the ice at Canyon Ferry and shared this: Canyon Ferry has safe 5 inches […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 1.4.24

Fresno is 24% full. The main lake has about 4” of ice and should be building with the cold front. […]

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 103

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

RESOLUTIONS!!! by Montana Grant

It’s that time of year when everyone makes their New Resolutions. These goals are supposed to make you stronger, happier, […]

The Deer and the Arrow

Sometimes, the unexpected can occur. What would you do if you saw this deer?

Mountain Goat Triggers Avalanche

A mountain goat triggered an avalanche in Montana back in mid-December, as Big Sky Ski Patrol reported the details of […]

Mule Deer Precision

I have watched my dog with a stick in his mouth try to get in the dog door. And he […]

Brett French reports: BLM proposes road to access Breaks

The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday announced a public comment period for a proposal to open a half-mile section […]

Creamy Wild Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Thanksgiving and Christmas have come and gone, but we invite you to embark on a flavorful adventure with this Wild […]

Just a reminder to not approach wildife

Just as you should not feed wildlife, you should definitely not approach wildlife, either.

FWP News: Hunting for male mountain lions to close in lion management unit 122

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of male mountain lions will close in Lion Management […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 1.3.24

Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Hell Creek General Recreation Information (January 3, 2024) Click here: www.HellCreekRecreation.com CLICK HERE for Hell Creek webcam. […]

Nelson Reservoir Ice Fishing Tournament, Jan 27

Gear up for an unforgettable day on the ice at the Nelson Reservoir Ice Classic Fishing Tournament, a tribute to […]

Grizzly bears and fishermen

Have you ever been fishing in Montana and had a grizzly bear approach too close for comfort? Check out these […]

Neighbor stalks and shoots deer hunter on own land

It’s still happening–antis are still out there. A deer hunter, Richard Page, in Ohio recorded an incident involving his neighbor, […]

Moose Chili Recipe – Southwestern Style

Harness the rich, lean flavor of moose meat combined with a medley of aromatic spices, hearty vegetables, and savory tomatoes […]

Annual Great Rockies Sportshow Returns to Billings

The Great Rockies Sportshow in Billings is the largest presentation of fishing, hunting, boats, RVs, travel and outdoor products/services in […]

FWP News: Hunting for all mountain lions is closed in lion management unit 320

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all mountain lions has closed in Lion Management Unit (LMU) 320, except […]

Another reminder to not feed wildlife

Feeding wildlife might seem like an act of kindness, but it can have detrimental consequences for both the animals and […]

WORM TIPS!!! by Montana Grant

Worms have become pricey! When I bought some the other day at Ace Hardware, they were nearly $6 a dozen! […]

PURPLE MOUNTAINS!!! by Montana Grant

Montana is famous for many things. Big Sky Country never stops surprising us. Our Big Skies are full of color. […]

“Plow through perch quickly”

If you have a bunch of perch you’re thinking about frying up, the creator of this video wants to show […]

Bear attack on wolf den

Happy New Year! Here’s an interesting video to check out on the first day of 2024. A bear came across […]

LONG DAYS!!! by Montana Grant