Montana hunting poses a risk to hearing due to loud firearm noise, which can reach 160–170 decibels, often leading to irreversible damage. Many hunters forgo ear protection, increasing the likelihood ...

This week, FWP opened public comment on eight projects, including controlled burns at Spotted Dog WMA, new amenities at ...

Madison County is mapping roads hunters and anglers have used for years — and some may not be as public as everyone assumed.

A grizzly bear attacked a bowhunter near Augusta, MT on Sept. 14. Here’s what it means for hunters along the Rocky Mountain ...

As of September 25, 2026, fall fishing in northwest Montana is thriving. Key highlights include lake trout on Flathead Lake, ...

A quarter of Montanans believe there is "too much" federal land, but only slightly more feel it's "too little," indicating no ...

The Missouri River reservoirs are thriving this fall with abundant fish. Walleye action is mixed, while rainbows are plentiful, especially at the south ends of Canyon Ferry and Hauser. Anglers are ...

The fish are starting to act like they know fall is here, but they haven’t exactly agreed on a game plan. Some are shallow, some are deep, and a few seem determined to make you work for every bite.

Montana PBS digs into the long-running fight over who grazes public grasslands in north central Montana — cattle ranchers or ...

Data: USGS National Water Information System — Elevations above NGVD 1929 or local datum. Provisional data subject to revision. Lake levels fluctuate naturally with season, precipitation, and ...

In the latest Montana Outdoor Podcast, Dale interviews Wildlife Manager Cory Loecker about hunting in Region 4, highlighting potential elk populations reaching 1,000 to 2,000. The region's diverse ...