-
FWP News: PORTION OF JEFFERSON RIVER TO BE CLOSED DURING BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
CORRECTION: Portion of Jefferson River to be closed during bridge replacement A previous version of this news release published on […]
-
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.20.23
Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently. Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your […]
-
FWP News: FWP and partners create videos on recreating safely, ethically on rivers
Part of broader outdoor ethics effort – #MontanaMindset HELENA – Ever get in a traffic jam at a boat ramp? How […]
-
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.21.23
Canyon Ferry: Great walleye fishing can be found between Pond 1 and the river channel as well as between the […]
-
IDFG says Anglers should keep any walleye they catch in the Snake and Salmon rivers
A press release by Idaho Fish and Game states that walleye are spreading into Idaho, and that people should keep […]
-
The Dog Man has answers for you on this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast
Is Your Dog in Shape and Ready for the Hunting Season? Need Tips for Training, Nutrition or Anything Else to […]
-
2023 WATERFOWL POPULATION SURVEY RESULTS via Ducks Unlimited
The combined count of waterfowl reached 32.3 million in the year 2023. Delve into a comprehensive analysis of species-specific numbers […]
-
Fort Peck Flip Flop Catch
Bryce Forsman and Maguire Hedrick from Belgrade went salmon fishing at Fort Peck with their friend, Don Wilkins from Glasgow. […]
-
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brain Olson 8.17.23
Fresno is 46% full. Inflow is 449 cfs & outflow is 760 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Fish the main […]
-
The best way to start catching the big ones is to tune in to Catchin the Big Ones
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
-
FWP News: FWP SITES IN GRANITE COUNTY ENTER STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
PHILIPSBURG – Granite County entered Stage 1 fire restrictions on August 15, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks follows the county’s […]
-
FWP News: 2024 FISH REGS PUBLIC MEETING IN MILES CITY AUG. 29
MILES CITY – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 7 will host a 2024 Fishing Regulations public meeting on Tuesday, […]
-
Brett French reports: Survey shows Montana, nonresident hunters approve of FWP’s elk, mule deer management
It may be no surprise to some of us Montana hunters that we like the five week rifle season, even […]
-
Montana Man in His Undies Shoots and Kills Black Bear in Living Room
If your dog wakes you up at night barking, make sure you have a firearm nearby when you investigate. A […]
-
Salmon Catching on Fort Peck
Bill Zarahdka invited his buddy, Bruce Balarud from Williston, North Dakota, on his boat for a couple of days of […]
-
FWP News: High water temps prompt daily fishing restriction for lower Madison River
THREE FORKS – A daily fishing restriction will be in effect for the lower Madison River starting today, Aug. 16. A […]
-
Well, that was unexpected…
Surprise, it’s a bear! A napping bear was discovered in a bald eagle’s nest in Alaska. You just never know….
-
Wyoming Game and Fish Department investigates after individual injured by grizzly bear
Whether you are hiking, hunting, camping, fishing or trapping out there, don’t forget to be bear aware. Here’s a press […]
-
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.13.23
Nymph, Nymph, Nymph! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently Anglers are catching fish all over the lake, focus your […]
-
Deer walks in thermal pool at Yellowstone National Park
Deer don’t pay attention to signs stating that you should not enter or swim in thermal pools at Yellowstone National […]
-
3 1/2-Year-Old Catches First Salmon on Peck
A Fort Peck angler’s 3 1/2-year-old grandson got his first salmon! Emerson Copenhagen picked out a Big Green flasher and […]
-
Grumpy Old Men are Salmon Happy
Ron Ellingson and Neil Blade from Missoula went salmon fishing with the Captain on Friday and Saturday on Fort Peck. […]
-
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.14.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good throughout the reservoir with the most action being from Pond 4 to Hole-in-the-Wall, north of […]
-
FWP News: Antelope quota ranges allow for biologists to tailor license numbers to herd health
Populations looking healthy in most areas HELENA – Two weeks ago, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ biologists were busy flying over […]
-
Children (and adults) approach grizzly bear chomping down on dinner at Glacier National Park
You can’t even make this up….after all of the pages created because of people like this, it is still happening […]
-
The whitefish bite is on!!
The Whitefish bite is on at the north end of Flathead Lake, according to Matt from Mo Fisch. Captain Cameron […]
-
MT Outdoor Podcast: The Salmon Slayer shares the secret to consistent salmon catching at Fort Peck!
Have You Always Wanted to Know How to Consistently Catch King Salmon on Fort Peck Reservoir? Listen to This Week’s […]
-
Limit of Walleye is Always Nice
The Dredge Cuts were kind to the Captain and Ron Ellingson along with Neil Blade who came from Missoula to […]
-
FWP News: State agencies issue mountain whitefish consumption advisory on Yellowstone River near train derailment
Additional fisheries contamination sampling planned BILLINGS – The Fish Consumption Advisory Board, consisting of representatives from Montana Department of Public Health […]
-
Don’t mess with a sea lion
We don’t have sea lions in Montana, but many Montanans go to places where there are sea lions. For the […]
-
Angler caught cheating at NY fishing tournament
What on earth? It happened again! “A less dramatic version of the Weight Gate scandal that rocked the professional fishing world […]
-
Catchin the Big Ones in Reel Life
Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]
-
Fresno and Nelson Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 8.10.23
Fresno is 50% full. Inflow 410 cfs and outflow is 740 cfs. Walleye fishing is fair. Best areas are the […]
-
Brett French reports: New fishing access site highlights historic dam fight
A new fishing access site along the Yellowstone River just south of Livingston will include information for visitors to learn […]
-
Wealthy Californians Moved to Montana and Blocked Historic River Access
Warning–the following excerpt by Katie Hill via Outdoor Life might annoy you if you’re a Montanan. “A conflict in the […]
-
Woman mowing her lawn attacked by hawk and snake
Just as you settle into your household chores, specifically yard work, an unexpected encounter between a snake and a hawk […]
-
FWP News: KALISPELL TRAPPER EDUCATION FIELD DAY, VIRTUAL WOLF TRAPPER CERTIFICATION SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER
KALISPELL – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is hosting an upcoming trapper education field day in Kalispell and a virtual […]
-
FWP News: GRIZZLY BEAR EUTHANIZED AFTER BECOMING FOOD CONDITIONED IN BIG SKY
Unsecured attractants create human safety risks BIG SKY – A grizzly bear was captured and euthanized earlier this month after […]
-
Downrigger Takes It To The Salmon on Tuesday
Downrigger Dale caught five salmon on Tuesday while fishing with the Captain on Fort Peck. (4 of the kings are […]
-
Bighorn River Fishing Report via Bighornfly.com 8.4.23
Here’s a fishing report that gives you a visual idea of what is happening on the Bighorn:
-
Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 8.8.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
-
Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.7.23
The weather has cooled off but the fishing is HOT! Montana Hebgen: Fishing is good on the lake currently, but the […]
-
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Pheasant
If you’re nervous about wild game bird, here is a recipe to try. The MORS follower, Jeff W. from Wyoming, […]
-
FWP News: Mountain lion euthanized in Lockwood
Poor physical condition and abnormal behavior threatened public safety BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks game wardens euthanized a […]
-
Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 8.7.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good throughout the reservoir with the hot spots being from Confederate to Pond 1, Pond 4 […]
-
FWP News: STAGE 2 FIRE RESTRICTIONS TAKING EFFECT ACROSS NORTHWEST MONTANA
KALISPELL — Interagency fire managers are implementing Stage 2 fire restrictions across northwest Montana. Under stage 2 restrictions, building, maintaining, attending, or […]
-
Live Radio Show on Fort Peck was a Black Jaw Success
Bill Zarahdka The Salmon Slayer showed the MORS radio crew how he earned his nickname last Saturday. The Captain and […]
-
Walleye Alfredo Recipe
Ditch the spaghetti, and turn some walleye into an alfredo dinner! Here’s a recipe to give a try:
-
FWP News: CELEBRATE ENHANCED ACCESSIBILITY AT LAKE ELMO AUGUST 11
All-terrain wheelchair available for free public use BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Montana State Parks Foundation are […]
