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Last Show of 2024 – Listen to Last Weeks Show 12-28-24

Dec-28-24 by Kamp Cook

It is time to countdown the clock to midnight. The last show of 2024 was full of resolutions to catch […]

Montana Fishing Reports for 12-28-24

Dec-28-24 by Kamp Cook

It is the last weekend of 2024. Better go find some fish before we ring in the new year. Hear […]

MT Waterfowl Hunting

Montana Goose Hunting: Strategies for a Bountiful Season

Dec-02-24 by montanaoutdoor ai

Montana is a paradise for waterfowl hunting enthusiasts. The state’s untouched landscapes provide ideal habitats for Canada geese, attracting hunters […]

Montana Hunting

Agents seize more than $1.1 million worth of cocaine near Canadian border

Dec-27-24 by Moosetrack Megan

Upon searching the backpacks, agents found 30 brick-like packages containing a white powdery substance. The substance was later tested and determined to be cocaine.

Montana Grand Slam Will Test Your Ice Fishing Skills

Dec-27-24 by Angela Montana

Get ready to break out your gear and sharpen your skills. A winter challenge unlike any other is on the horizon.

Maximize Your Outdoor Knowledge with FWP Online

Dec-25-24 by Angela Montana

Wondering what the current quotas are for wildlife in Montana? FWP made it easy to check all species with quotas […]

On Stand!!!

Dec-25-24 by Angela Montana

The life of a hunter on stand is a mix of patience, preparation, and unexpected excitement—because hunting is as much about the wait as it is about the reward. Read more from Montana Grant here–Merry Christmas!

Hunting for male mountains lions to close in Hunting District 331

Dec-23-24 by Angela Montana

Mountain lion season in Hunting District 331 is closing today at sunset—but not for everyone.

Montana Fishing Reports

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.26.24

Dec-27-24 by Angela Montana

Fresno is 15% full, no inflow & about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 70% full with no in or outflow. […]

Weekly Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.26.24

Dec-26-24 by Angela Montana

Nelson Creek’s ice is holding strong on the ramp side, but don’t wander too far—McGuire’s shoreline is still playing it risky. Read more from Don Wilkins here!

Montana Ice Fishing

MT Outdoor Podcast: For Those That are Hooked on Ice Fishing, This One’s For You

Dec-28-24 by Angela Montana

Join Downrigger Dale and ice fishing pro Eric Magnuson as they share game-changing tips, gear secrets and precision techniques that will take your ice fishing skills to the next level!

53rd Annual Sunriser Lions Ice Fishing Derby, Jan 4

Dec-27-24 by Angela Montana

Start your family’s new year with a dose of winter fun, good food and community spirit at Smith Lake!

Sneak Peek: Downrigger Dale Chats with Ice Fishing Pro, Eric Magnuson on MT Outdoor Podcast

Dec-27-24 by Angela Montana

Pro angler Eric Magnuson joins Downrigger Dale to share game-changing tips, gear secrets, and a fish finder trick that’ll blow your mind. Ever tracked a maggot to the lake bottom?

Fresno and Nelson Reservoirs Fishing Report by Brian Olson 12.26.24

Dec-27-24 by Angela Montana

Fresno is 15% full, no inflow & about 40 cfs outflow. Nelson is 70% full with no in or outflow. […]

Weekly Fort Peck Ice Fishing Report by Don Wilkins 12.26.24

Dec-26-24 by Angela Montana

Nelson Creek’s ice is holding strong on the ramp side, but don’t wander too far—McGuire’s shoreline is still playing it risky. Read more from Don Wilkins here!

Breaking Through!!

Dec-26-24 by Angela Montana

This is the time of year when Facebook is messaged with “Is there ice on the lake?” This leads to […]

Montana Outdoor Podcast

MT Outdoor Podcast: For Those That are Hooked on Ice Fishing, This One’s For You

Dec-28-24 by Angela Montana

Join Downrigger Dale and ice fishing pro Eric Magnuson as they share game-changing tips, gear secrets and precision techniques that will take your ice fishing skills to the next level!

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MT Outdoor Podcast: What 43 Years in Tackle Taught Bob Loomis About Ice Fishing

Dec-21-24 by Angela Montana

Ice fishing success starts with the right tackle—Bob Loomis shares 43 years of wisdom in this week’s podcast!

Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Mastering the Ice with Bob Loomis of Mack’s Lure

Dec-19-24 by Angela Montana

Dive into ice fishing tips, must-have lures and Bob Loomis’ epic fishing adventures in this week’s exclusive Montana Outdoor Podcast sneak peek!

MT Outdoor Podcast: Join Us for Trail-Side Triage for Your Pup(s) with Racheal Vargas

Dec-14-24 by Angela Montana

The key to saving your dog’s life might be simpler than you think. Find out what you might be missing.

Exclusive MT Outdoor Podcast Sneak Peek: Racheal Vargas Shares Lifesaving Tips for Outdoor Adventures with Your Dog

Dec-13-24 by Angela Montana

Outdoor adventures with your pup are the best—until something goes wrong. Be prepared for anything with expert tips from Racheal Vargas with Montana K9 Safety! Check out this exclusive sneak peek!

Outdoor How-To

How to Clean Your Perch without Losing Your Cool

Dec-05-24 by Angela Montana

Learn the quick and easy way to clean your perch after ice fishing (and keep your limbs intact)!

How To: 5 Basic Boating Knots

Jul-07-24 by Angela Montana

So, you are a newbie to the boating world–or maybe you have never really known how to tie knots because […]

How to fillet a trout in 30 seconds or less

Sep-05-23 by Angela Montana

If you love rainbow trout, but you’re looking for a quicker and easier way to fillet them, let Dan Brooks […]

MT Wildlife

Wolf Size vs. Coyote Size

Dec-19-24 by Angela Montana

Coyotes and wolves: They might look similar from afar, but up close, the size difference between mature wolves and coyotes says it all.

The Fight Before a Mountain Lion’s Meal

Dec-14-24 by Angela Montana

Caught on camera, the big cat’s bold takedown of a hefty buck!

The Beginning and the End of a Mule Deer’s Struggle

Dec-02-24 by Angela Montana

Don Wilkins captured the aftermath of a chase that didn’t go a muley buck’s way.

Montana Tourney Trail

2024-2025 Approved Montana Ice Fishing Tournaments

Dec-12-24 by montanaoutdoor ai

Click here to view the approved Montana Ice Fishing Tournaments for 2024/2025.

Viral Stories

A Truck, A Bear, A Man and A Boat

Dec-27-24 by Angela Montana

When a bear decides to feast while you’re trying to boat…

New 78 Million Year Old Montana Dinosaur Species Discovered

Dec-26-24 by montanaoutdoor ai

Montana has once again proven to be a treasure trove for paleontologists, as a newly unearthed dinosaur species is sparking […]

Grizzly Bear Tracks Spark Late-Season Buzz

Dec-17-24 by Angela Montana

Grizzly alert! Tracks and a furry visitor hit the trails a couple of days ago.

Montana FWP

Hunting for male mountains lions to close in Hunting District 331

Dec-23-24 by Angela Montana

Mountain lion season in Hunting District 331 is closing today at sunset—but not for everyone.

FWP News: Chronic wasting disease detected in deer for first time in two south-central Montana hunting districts

Dec-18-24 by Angela Montana

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was detected this season in a mule deer buck from hunting district (HD) 515 and a whitetail buck from HD 525, both harvested by hunters.

Wild Game Recipes

Cooking with Kokanee Quinn: A Dessert Recipe for the Captain

Dec-28-24 by Angela Montana

When Kokanee Quinn discovered Aunt Suzanne’s Caramel Pecan Bars, she knew the Captain wouldn’t stand a chance against this dangerously delicious, sweet-tooth-approved treasure!

Fresh Caught Walleye Tacos!

Dec-26-24 by Angela Montana

Forget everything you thought you knew about fish tacos – your freshly caught walleye is about to steal the show.