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Antelope Down by Dillon
Joe Lipski, and Donnie Larson with help of Mike Wamsley of Missoula had a great antelope hunting trip this week […]
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Youth Hunter Tags First Buck
Trevor Fletcher shared these photos on Montana Hunting & Fishing’s Facebook page with the caption “My boy got his first […]
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EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK: MT Outdoor Hunting Series — Elk, Deer, and…Urban Critters? Hunting in Region 1 Revealed!
Get ready for a wild ride this week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast! Downrigger Dale teams up with Neil Anderson […]
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OLD PICTURES!!! by Montana Grant
Old pictures bring back old memories. It’s nice to get a snapshot of a special moment from decades ago. It […]
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Fun Fact Friday: The Wild History Behind the Cowcumber
Did you know cucumbers used to be called “cowcumbers”? Yep, it sounds like a funny bovine pun, but it was […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Reports by Brian Olson 10.17.24
Fresno is 21% full with about 40 cfs outflow. Try trolling crank baits starting at the northeast corner of the […]
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FWP Salmon Shocking in Action
Take a look at this fascinating video captured by Don Wilkins, showing Montana FWP in action as they shock salmon […]
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Brett French Reports: Forest Service: Budget restrictions won’t affect Montana avalanche centers
As Congress has delayed finalizing the federal budget for fiscal year 2025, the Forest Service has constricted its employment of […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.17.24
Northern Pike- Cooler water temps have moved a lot of northerns shallow into the weedbeds,best areas had weeds coming near […]
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Celebrating National Pasta Day with Venison Jalapeno Cajun Sausage Pasta
In honor of National Pasta Day (yes, that is today!), we are sharing this incredibly tasty and spicy venison jalapeno […]
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BIG BUCK BALLS!!! by Montana Grant
Modern hunters enjoy carrying a variety of energy snacks afield. Jerky, meat sticks, seeds, candy bars, Granola bars, and … […]
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Poaching isn’t hunting, it’s stealing
In out-of-state news, three Chester County guys— a father and his two sons— just got hit with a whopping 71 […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.15.24
This is the Upper Salmon River steelhead fishing update for the week of October 7 through October 13, 2024. Between […]
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FWP News: Harvest and hunter numbers similar to recent years, below long-term average for antelope season opener in south-central Montana
BILLINGS – The general antelope hunting season opened Saturday, Oct. 12, with sunny, mild weather across south-central Montana. Hunter numbers and […]
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IN THE BLOOD!!! by Montana Grant
Blood trailing is an important part of the hunt. Big Game hunters need to be able to track a wounded […]
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Do Not Enter… Unless You’re Doing Sunset Yoga?
A group of young adults was pictured hanging out at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, right past a […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.15.24
Canyon Ferry: The walleye bite continues to produce great results out from the Silos, Confederate, Hellgate and between Ponds 1 and […]
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Missoula Duo’s Father-Son Hunt Ends with a Trophy
Collin and his son Braxton Griffiths from Missoula had an awesome father-son weekend! To make it even better, Collin capped […]
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GRILLED COCKBIRD SANDWICH by Montana Grant
Pheasants are active wild game birds. Roosters run and are strong flyers. They tend to have more muscle than fat. […]
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Montana Blast and Cast
Taylor Schauss and his 9-year-old stepson, Cooper, from Pablo, had an epic weekend hunting and fishing out east! Taylor snagged […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days – Week 6 Results
Six of the 2024 Top Ten anglers in the Mack Days Fishing Event have fished 18 straight days of weekend […]
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Fishing for Flavor in this Guacamole Recipe
Here’s a twist on guacamole that some folks swear by, while others have never even heard of—smoked rainbow trout in […]
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THAT WON’T LEAVE A SCAR!!! by Montana Grant
Wounds are a common first aid issue for outdoor sports. Anglers can get stabbed by hooks, slashed with filet knives, […]
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Quick and Easy Elk Meatloaf Recipe
It’s meatloaf time! How about a nice and hearty meal that the whole family is certain to enjoy? Check out […]
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From Missoula to Eastern MT Antelope Success!
Steve Hellegaard from Missoula kicked off opening day with a bang! He teamed up with the Captain, headed east, and […]
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BEST TROPHIES and LUNKERS!!! by Montana Grant
When we visit Facebook sites and groups, the pictures show the same things. There is a guy holding a BIG […]
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SMACKDOWN!!! by Montana Grant
There was once a time when Manual Punishment was the norm. Parents went to the extreme to adjust their children’s […]
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MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Region 4 Hunting Secrets Exposed with FWP Wildlife Mgr Cory Loecker
The Montana Outdoor Podcast Series Continues! This Week We Checkout Hunting Opportunities in Region 4 in North Central Montana! This […]
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Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: Bison Caesar Wrap
Kokanee Quinn’s back with another killer recipe find of the week! This time it’s a Bison Caesar Wrap that’s super […]
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2024-2025 Hunting/Trapping/Fishing Season Dates Reminder
Things are heating up out there with archery season winding down and rifle season approaching. Here is a seasons date […]
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Fun Fact Friday: Covered Bridges
Covered bridges are like the old-school charmers of rural America, and many have stuck around for a reason. You’ve probably […]
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Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 10.9.24
Montana Hebgen: The lake has been tough lately, the cooler weather was looking great, but broke into bluebird skies and 70’s […]
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SNEAK PEEK: MT Outdoor Podcast Hunting Series: Join Us in Uncovering the Best Hunting in Region 4, North Central Montana
This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, host Downrigger Dale sits down with Montana FWP Wildlife Manager Cory Loecker to […]
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Brett French reports: Wildlife overpass engineer work funded
Funding has been awarded to conduct an engineering study aimed at building two wildlife overpasses between Livingston and Gardiner along […]
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FWP News: Youth-only deer hunt coincides with school holidays next week
HELENA – Montana’s annual youth-only deer hunt is set for Oct. 17 and 18. This year, the hunt happens over the […]
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The Woods, The Water and Field – an Outdoor Anthem
George Peter Block, Jr. brought the Michigan outdoors to life in his song The Woods, The Water, and the Field. […]
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Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.10.24
Fresno is 22% full, inflow 13 cfs & outflow 39 cfs. I don’t have a fishing report for Fresno as […]
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TOO BIG TOO HANDLE!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and anglers love to brag about getting the Big One. We dream about a Buck with a huge rack […]
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Weekly Fort Peck Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 10.9.24
Salmon-fish are moving in and out of the bays throughout the day and the fishing is more sporadic with the […]
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UPDATE: Missing Horseback Rider’s Body Recovered
Sad news to report following the original article of Meghan Rita Rouns:
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Statewide MT Fishing Report Compilation 10.9.24
Please check the fishing regulations before fishing. ———————— Week 5 Mack Days Update (October 7, 2024) Brian Olson’s Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs […]
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Upper Salmon River Fall 2024 Steelhead Fishing Update 10.8.24
Hi everyone, IDFG creel employees began interviewing steelhead anglers along the Upper Salmon River last Thursday (October 3rd). Angler effort […]
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MR. POTATO HEADS!!! by Montana Grant
Potato harvesting has begun. In the Gallatin Valley, Dutch farmers are reaping the harvest. I wonder if every potato farmer […]
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[WATCH] How to Skin a Squirrel in Less than 2 Minutes
Ever wondered how to skin a squirrel in under two minutes? It’s easier than you think, according to Will Brantley […]
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Rainbow Trout Street Tacos with Pineapple and Bacon Jam
It’s time to turn your rainbow trout into something absolutely amazing… Change up the traditional street taco with chipotle seasoned […]
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WEAR ORANGE!!! by Montana Grant
Big game hunting requires Hunter’s Orange vest or hat for safety. This hot color stands out in the environment as […]
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FWP electrofishing salmon for egg and milt collection–anglers should be aware!
by Fort Peck biologist Heath Headley Last Friday (October 4th) was the first day of electrofishing efforts by MT FWP […]
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2024 Fall Mack Days | Week 5 Results
Anglers have completed week 5 of the 2024 Fall Mack Days Fishing Event on Flathead Lake. They are on the […]
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Archery Antelope Success!
Fred Fanizzi stuck one heck of a nice antelope buck that was also shared on Hunt Montana. Excellent work! This […]
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Helena Area Reservoirs Fishing Report 10.7.24
Canyon Ferry: Good walleye action continues from the Silos north to Hole in the Wall and between Duck Creek and Confederate […]