Cooke City Update 1.13.23

The City of Helena issued a warning Tuesday about a mountain lion on a local trail.

The Montana State University rodeo team will be on the national stage next week when the student-athletes participate in the Pass in Review, otherwise known as the Inaugural Parade, in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Jan. 20. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. Mountain time.

Upgrade your venison game with these bacon-wrapped meatloaf muffins…

Casey Brooks just shattered elk hunting history with a potential world-record bull!

Kentucky just delivered a free-range buck so unique it’s stealing the internet’s spotlight…

After years of riding wild mustangs and chasing elk, Terry Allen proves that even after back surgery, a true Montanan never quits—he just needs a little help getting back in the saddle! Read more from Montana Grant..

The draft CCP proposes to expand hunting opportunities at the district. One alternative allows the use of lead ammunition for expanded big game hunting and the other alternative prohibits lead ammunition and tackle across the district. Neither alternative is indicated as a preferred alternative at this time, and we are seeking the public’s input on both alternatives.

You may have seen this circulating the internet. Here’s what we know of the story. About seven years back, at […]

Hooked on fishing contests? FWP wants your input on 2025 open water events—share your thoughts before Jan. 27!

Before you grab your gear, check the ice—because it can go from “truck safe” to “take a swim” faster than you think!

Slow ice, thick snow, and a little back pain—Montana Grant’s ice fishing adventure at Hyalite Lake shows that patience (and the right sled) is key this season!

Looking for gear, laughs, and a taste of Montana’s outdoor spirit? Red Rock Sporting Goods in Miles City has it all—where the adventure begins!

This info was taken from Flathead Valley Fishing Report group and posted by fellow ice anglers on January 11, 2025:

Non-typical antlers: the punk rockers of the animal kingdom—spiky, rebellious, and totally unforgettable. This rack is no exception!

Moose are the graceful heavyweights of the wild. Watch as these giants pull off the most coordinated stroll you’ll see this winter.

The agreement with the B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship allows up to 15 wolves to be translocated and released in Colorado this year.

Montana: Where the allure of Big Sky dreams meets the reality of pioneer grit—Montana Grant wants to know if you are tough enough to thrive in the land that’s as wild as it is beautiful…

When you got a buck–but it’s alive!

It looks like we have some ice making weather moving in. Soon all of our favorite fishing holes should be […]

Its another week of praying for hardwater. Still getting reports of ice on some of our favorite fishing holes. Hear […]

Get an exclusive sneak peek into the Great Rockies Sportshow with Downrigger Dale and Bill the Producer—expert tips, gear galore, and a surprise guest fit for a king!

Kokanee Quinn did it again! Have you seen this tasty recipe via Honest Food? If you haven’t, here is your […]

Should you take on a shoulder season hunt? Dive into the ethics, strategies, and challenges of late-season elk and deer hunts with Montana Grant—because hunting in winter is a whole different game!