Angela Montana – Page 63 – Montana Outdoor

Fresno is full of water. Water is stained temps in 50-60s. Walleye fishing is good. Jigging in 5’-10’ of water […]

Brett French reports: FWP changes bonus point system without notifying public

During this year’s drawings for special permits, hunters who purchase bonus points had better odds of drawing. Instead of waiting […]

FWP News: Avoid conflicts with wildlife as WMAs open May 15

HELENA – Most of Montana’s 76 Wildlife Management Areas open at noon on May 15. The long winter and heavy snowpack […]

Trophy Walleye Heaven on Fort Peck

The Captain was walleye fishing on Fort Peck this week. It was as close to walleye heaven as you can […]

CPW euthanizes bear that repeatedly entered Colorado Springs home; a homeowner cited for feeding big game

Just when you get thirsty in the middle of the night and head to your kitchen to be confronted by […]

FWP News: FWP to host free beginner fly fishing classes in Bozeman

Classes available for youth and adults BOZEMAN – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host several fly fishing classes in Bozeman […]

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 520

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

Youth Shooting Sports and Outdoor Sports Expo, May 21

The Youth Shooting Sports and Outdoor Expo is a free live shooting event open to the public that will take […]

Venison Pizza Bombs Recipe

DID YOU KNOW… Venison is high in protein and low in fat. It is not only low-fat meat, but the […]

FWP News: Southwest Montana landowners recognized for providing public hunting access

More than 500,000 acres made available to hunters BOZEMAN – Landowners participating in Montana’s Block Management Program were recognized recently for […]

FWP News: Boat ramp and parking area at Ennis Fishing Access Site reopen

Campground remains closed for repairs ENNIS – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks maintenance staff have completed repairs to the entrance road […]

FWP News: Celebrate Mother’s Day with free fishing

HELENA – No fishing licenses will be required Mother’s Day weekend, May 13 and 14. So grab your gear and […]

The dumpster was FULL…of bear

Well, that was unexpected! Check out this surprise for a West Virginia principal when he opens a dumpster. Imagine his […]

Press Release: Arkansas Man Charged with Transportation of Unlawfully Killed Wildlife

This is what not to do. Take a look at this press release by the US DOJ – District of […]

Helena Area Fishing Report by FWP 5.8.23

Canyon Ferry: Rainbow trout are still cruising the shorelines and providing great action on the north end of the reservoir for […]

2023 Spring Mack Days – Week 8 Update 5.8.23

There is one week left in the 2023 Spring Mack Days Event. It is not too late to come out […]

The Food Chain in Action [VID]

Well, if this isn’t a good example of the food chain, I don’t know what is!

Missouri River Montana May Water Forecast by Headhunters Fly Shop 5.6.23

Higher water? Yes, this month and next. Average? Yeah, it is. A normal winter here in Montana had us upset […]

Jerry Johnston Tough Guy Tourney Results 5.6.23

May 6, 2023

The Tough Guy Walleye Tourney,that took place out of Fort Peck Reservoir at Hell Creek Marina, results are in! Excellent […]

Winner announced for the Fort Peck Ice Off Face Off

May 6, 2023

We have a winner for the Fort Peck Ice Off Face Off conetst! Thank you all for participating in this […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: When Man, Mountain, River and Fish become One | A Conversation with Legendary Guide, John Perry

May 6, 2023

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger and The Captain sit down with fishing guide and outfitter John Perry, […]

When fishing is just plain funny [VIDEO]

May 5, 2023

Whether you’re fishing in saltwater or freshwater, sometimes fishing is just plain funny. Check out this compilation of fishing bloopers:

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 5.4.23

May 5, 2023

Fresno is full of water. Water is stained, and the main lake surface temp is in the 40s. Walleye fishing […]

Are you hooking the trophies…or trying to? Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones!

May 5, 2023

Tune in to Catchin the Big Ones with the Captain for the latest fishing reports for Western and Central Montana this Friday morning […]

Walleye Spawn Update II, May 2, 2023

The walleye trap netting and egg collection effort is in full swing in the Big Dry Arm of Fort Peck […]

Brett French reports: Gardening cougars?

It is a strange way to think about it, but mountain lions are in the fertilizing business. The ambush predators […]

Tough Guy Walleye Tourney is Saturday

If you’re planning on entering the Jerry Johnston Memorial Tough Guy Tournament at Hell Creek, note that you need to […]

REMINDER: Deadline to comment is May 11

We wanted to remind you that public comments are accepted for the June Commission meeting until May 11. The topics […]

Shooting Range Locations in Montana

May 3, 2023

If you are looking for a shooting range in Montana, there is no shortage of them in the state. Montana […]

Fishing with kiddos [VIDEO]

May 3, 2023

Fishing is just as fun for the adults as it is for the kiddos! Check out this footage of a […]

Georgetown Lake scores 1/5 by Blackfoot River Outfitters 4.27.23

May 3, 2023

OUR REPORT OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK:The lake closes to fishing from April 1 – third Saturday in May. Check […]

Angler catches fish with awesome footage

Is it all about the angles, really? If you fish, you know that making sure the angles are just right […]

The Fort Peck Ice Off Date has been Announced!

Darin McMurry, with the USACE, has declared Tuesday, May 2, 2023 as the official day of ICE OFF on Fort […]

FWP News: Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee to meet May 11 in Helena

HELENA – The Montana Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Committee (OHVAC) will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, in Helena. The […]

10 Fort Peck Facts

Fort Peck is full of history. We know we have posted facts in the past, but with open-water fishing’s arrival, […]

Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 5.2.23

Email us your weekly fishing report to include it in this Montana fishing report compilation before the end of the day on […]

2023 Spring Mack Days: Week 7 Update

As the temperatures are rising so does the 2023 Spring Mack Days lake trout fishing total. One hundred ninety-six out […]

FWP: Helena area reservoirs fishing report for the week of 5.1.23

Canyon Ferry: The rainbow trout action continues to be great on the north end of the reservoir from shore as they […]

FWP News: Boaters should be prepared for high water this spring

HELENA – With the high levels of snow and very warm temperatures this spring, boaters can expect high waters soon. The […]

Excited kiddo reeling in a big fish

It’s so awesome to see anybody’s reaction when they are reeling in big ones, but it is even cooler to […]

“It’s on!”: Walleye Spawn Update by Fort Peck Biologist Heath Headly 4.30.23

April 30, 2023

“It’s on!” After several weeks of anxiously waiting for the ice to recede, the walleye trap netting and egg collection […]

Lynx vs. Deer

April 29, 2023

Hey, when a cat is hungry, it will feast! Here’s the description of the video from Hinterland Outdoors: Just feet […]

MT Outdoor Podcast: The Captain & Downrigger Solve the Mysteries of the Missouri River System

April 29, 2023

The Missouri is the longest river in the United States, flowing more than 2,500 miles from its source on the […]

A big bunch of snakes….

How about those snakes? Garter snakes coming out of hibernation and into a tens of thousands strong mating ball in […]

FWP News: Hunting for all black bears to close in Black Bear Management Unit 510

HELENA – By order of the Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission, the hunting of all black bears will close in Black Bear […]

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 4.28.23

Fresno is full of water. Surface temp mainly in the forties. The clarity is stained. There was some floating ice […]

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