Fishing Report by Chancy and Dave 2.21.25

Here’s the latest from Montana Outdoor Approved Snappy’s Sport Senter with the fishing scene!

Please note the most recent wolf closure in Region 4

Ice conditions are unpredictable, but for those venturing out, the fish are biting—here’s where and how to reel them in safely!

There is nothing worse than spending a day hunting, fishing, or afield/afloat and discovering that your lunch is ruined…

Effective March 1, 2024, food storage regulations will be reinstated annually from March 1- December 1, 2024, across five ranger districts within the Custer Gallatin National Forest: Bozeman, Hebgen Lake, Gardiner, Yellowstone, and Beartooth.

Is this a good idea or bad one?

From cane poles to high-tech gear, every angler has their own ‘best’ way to fish—but at the end of the day, the best method is the one that brings you the most joy! Read more from Montana Grant!

Most ranges in Western Monana are now under some sort of avalanche warning.

This bull’s stare is so intense, it feels less like a glare and more like a warning you’ll never forget…

February is the perfect time to start planning your vegetable garden—because let’s be honest, wild game tastes even better with homegrown veggies on the plate!

It is another great week for some outdoor fun. With one final week remaining until your 2024/25 license expires. Hear […]

We have one week to squeeze what little remains of your 2024/25 fishing licenses. Hear all of our latest reports […]

From DIY lures to a booming tackle business, Dave Chichester of Plugit Tackle spills the secrets behind his wooden plugs, monster trout tactics, and the surprising twist on the wood he uses—tune in to this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast to reel in all the details!

Celebrate National Margarita Day with a zesty twist—Kokanee Quinn’s Baked Margarita Walleye is easy, delicious, and ready in just 20 minutes!

Mark your calendars and sharpen your raffle skills—the Annual Bitterroot Chapter Fundraising Banquet is back, bringing epic prizes, great food, and a chance to take home a gun from the coveted Sponsor Gun Wall!

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has released a final environmental impact statement (EIS) analyzing potential environmental impacts from the statewide management of gray wolves. 

House Bill 436 aims to protect Montana’s ‘furry friends’ by requiring signs at FWP access points where trapping is conducted—helping recreationists make safer choices for their pets. Read more from Brett French here..

This one is for the big cat hunters–take note of the latest LMU closures…

Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) placed nearly 130,000 forested acres under management since he took office.

 In a continued effort to improve safety on opening day at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Blackfoot-Clearwater Wildlife Management Area (WMA), antler hunters wanting to enter by vehicle at noon on May 15 should register and will use the WMA’s east entrance.

Reservations for Blackfoot River float-in campsites will open Monday, March 3. New this year, reservation dates will be open several months at a time with another month of availability rolled out on the first Monday of each month.

Discover how Plugit Tackle’s handcrafted wooden lures are reeling in Montana’s biggest fish, from giant Rainbow Trout to Walleye and Pike! Check out this exclusive sneak peek before the big episode drops tomorrow!