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MT Outdoor Podcast: What is causing water levels to drop on Flathead Lake?
What is Causing the Water Levels to Drop on Flathead Lake? Could it Have Been Prevented? Is Someone to Blame? […]
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Woody Walleye River Success
Fish the Missouri River last Friday, fishing was not fast but consistent. Used 1/8 oz Woody’s Excell in the ghost […]
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FWP News: Fishing restrictions to be lifted on some streams in southwest Montana
HELENA – Fishing restriction and closures on several streams in southwest Montana will be lifted at midnight tonight because of recent […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoir Fishing Report by Brian Olson 8.4.23
Fresno is 54% full, inflow is 436 cfs and outflow is 842 cfs. Walleye fishing is good. Best depth is […]
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Pond box Project Idea
Okay, before you do anything you see online, make sure you know your area’s laws and regulations on whatever you’re […]
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Brett French reports: Yellowstone seeks comments on trout project
Yellowstone National Park is known as the home of its namesake cutthroat trout, a native species. Those fish took a […]
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Reel life, Real Adventure on 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 […]
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3 Women injured by otter while floating
Three women were injured by an otter Wednesday evening while floating on the Jefferson River. About 8:15 p.m., the three […]
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FWP News: FWP wins multiple national communication awards
HELENA – The Association for Conservation Information awarded Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks top honors in two communications categories at the […]
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FWP News: Keep aquatic invasive species prevention in mind when recreating on water
HELENA – So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected 66,000 watercraft for aquatic invasive species. Of those, 35 […]
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Montana Fishing Restrictions and Closures
If you’re heading to any of the following rivers to go fishing: Beaverhead River Big Hole River Bitterroot River Clark […]
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Cheesy Rainbow Trout Ravioli Recipe
Okay, so you caught some rainbows, and you want to wow your friends and/or family with something different. We may […]
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Bobcat stalks rabbit on busy golf course
Hey, if a bobcat is hungry, it’s going to hunt regardless of whether it is on a busy golf course […]
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Montana Wildfire Update
Stay informed and vigilant with InciWeb, the ultimate source for up-to-date information on US wildfires. The screenshot below shows the […]
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FWP News: RECENT GRIZZLY BEARS IN AREAS JUST OUTSIDE OF MISSOULA SERVE AS AN EXTRA REMINDER TO BE BEAR AWARE
MISSOULA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has received reports of grizzly bears in different drainages just outside of Missoula […]
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FWP News: PONDERA COUNTY ENTERS STAGE 1 FIRE RESTRICTIONS
GREAT FALLS – Pondera County has entered Stage 1 fire restrictions, and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has followed the […]
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It’s never too early to plan for hunting camp
Time is flying by for many, and before we know it, it will be time to head to elk camp. […]
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Why is it called the Sturgeon Moon?
You might have heard of the Sturgeon Moon that occurred last night–but have you wondered why it is called a […]
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Monster Paddlefish Found Injured
Wow. A fish of a lifetime, for sure. Take a look at this post from the Arkansas Game and Fish […]
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Coolers Full of Whitefish on Flathead Lake
Jens Gran took Ross Tate and Steve Vinal fishing for whitefish this morning in Skidoo Bay on Flathead Lake. They […]
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FWP News: Partial closure lifted at Grant Marsh Fishing Access Site
Vehicle access has re-opened at the Bighorn River access BILLINGS – A partial closure that was in place at Grant Marsh […]
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Tennessee State Record Cutthroat Caught by 10-Year-Old
Meanwhile, in Tennessee…. Ten-year-old Palmer Tipton caught the new state record cutthroat at 4lbs 12oz. The fish was released in […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.1.23
The dog days have arrived to the Greater Yellowstone Area! Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better every […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.31.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing is good between Ponds 1 and 2 and Duck Creek in 11-20 feet of water on […]
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Some walk on sunshine, some walk on water
Randy Travis sings a song called ‘He Walked on Water’, and the literal words of that chorus come to mind […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast: How and When Did the Chinook or “King” Salmon Get into Fort Peck Reservoir?
How and When Did the Chinook or “King” Salmon Get into Fort Peck Reservoir? How many get stocked in there? […]
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FWP News: License required for training bird dogs using birds not raised in captivity
Training season with wild birds on public lands begins Aug. 1 for residents HELENA –Anyone training bird dogs using game birds […]
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FWP News: FWP to work with partners to determine cause of trout declines on rivers in southwest Montana
Studies to focus on fish mortality, origins and health HELENA – Dead trout. Sick trout. Trout with fungus on their skin. […]
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Hunting Kestrel Up Close
Have you ever seen a hunting kestrel up close? Kestrels hunt mostly by watching from a high perch, then swooping […]
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Floating in Florida vs Floating in Montana
This is why floating in Florida is a little different than floating in Montana… (click the image below)
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Nelson 7.27.23
Fresno is 64% full and declining. Walleye fishing is good. Concentrate on the main lake points on the south end. […]
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Fishing news, Fishing reports, Fishing information on 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 […]
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FWP News: Electric fence workshop scheduled in Red Lodge August 19
Free workshop will educate public on effective bear deterrent BILLINGS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, in partnership with the U.S. […]
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Holter Kokanee Success
Bill Lentz with Montana Tackle sent us the photo below from a returning customer named Steve G from Helena. Steve […]
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Brett French Reports: Annual wolf report highlights divisions
There’s no doubt wolves are a controversial topic in the outdoor community. That fact was highlighted during a Wednesday Environmental […]
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FWP News: Nuisance bears causing conflicts in Red Lodge
Bears getting into human or pet foods result in unnatural bear behavior and threats to human safety BILLINGS – Montana Fish, […]
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Kansas Poacher Kills Moose and Lets It Rot After Attempting to Take Head
A recent press release by Colorado Parks and Wildlife revealed a couple of things – 1. Integrity is important–you’re always […]
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Be Elk Aware
As August approaches, Montana’s fishing scene is thriving, but excitement is building as archery season draws near. The rut will […]
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 7.26.23
Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]
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Simple Salmon Sandwich
Have you caught Black Jaw Fever and need to call into work for some time on the water? Now is […]
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FWP News: Warm water prompts full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions on parts of some western and southwestern Montana streams
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that full fishing closures and hoot-owl restrictions will be in effect […]
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What a Week on Flathead Lake
All the fish you see in this post were caught by Mo Fisch Matt McComb’s clients last week on Flathead […]
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UPDATE: West Yellowstone Grizzly Bear Fatality
West Yellowstone update: Following Saturday’s tragic human fatality from a grizzly bear encounter on the Buttermilk Trail, FWP staff have […]
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FWP News: FWP seeks public comment on shooting range grant proposals
HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on shooting range grant proposals. Public comments will be accepted through […]
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Fatal Grizzly Bear Mauling near West Yellowstone
In the morning hours of Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Gallatin County Coroner’s Office along with Montana Fish, Wildlife & […]
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FWP News: PORTION OF MARSHALL CREEK WMA CLOSED DUE TO COLT FIRE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2023 SEELEY LAKE– Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks issued a temporary closure today on a portion […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 7.24.23
Canyon Ferry: Walleye fishing continues to be great around Ponds 2 and 3, in the river mouth and Pond 4 in […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 7.22.23
What’re you doing reading this? Go fish! Montana Hebgen: Fishing on the lake has been getting better every day. Anglers are […]
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Keri Berg from Great Falls Catches First Salmon and……
Keri Berg from Great Falls went fishing with Scott Collinsworth and caught her first and second king salmon on Fort […]
