fishing

Due to rising water temperatures, 13 popular rivers and streams are currently under hoot owl restrictions, per Montana FW&P, with no fishing from 2 PM to midnight.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is advising anglers that portions of the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Clark Fork, Madison, Ruby and Sun rivers, as well as the Jefferson River and Silver Bow Creek in their entirety, will be closed to all fishing daily from 2 p.m. to midnight, effective at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. The restrictions will stay in effect until conditions improve.

What you need to know about pallid sturgeon in Montana.

Montana has some real gems when it comes to state parks. National parks sometimes get all the accolades, especially when you've got Glacier and Yellowstone out your backdoor. But Montana's state parks are some of the best in the country. If it's been a while since you've discovered a new one, might we suggest one of these...

Montana has the shortest river in the world, but have you heard the adorable true story about how it got its recognition?

This lady on X (Twitter) said that I am "a privileged elite white dude sailing on what looks a lot like Caribbean waters." Um...does she not see the snow covered mountains in the background?

Two Jordan, Montana boys came away with the championship at the Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament in Fort Peck, Montana. And Governor Greg Gianforte netted a personal best while he fished in the tournament once again.

Sportscaster Dan Patrick Vacationed in Montana... Fortunately, Didn't Encounter a Bear

Local recreationalist and forester Jocelyn Dodge tells us the campsites in our area open are ready for use. "All campgrounds in the Butte area including Delmoe Lake, Beaver Dam, Lowlands, Toll Mountain and Whitehouse are now open along with campgrounds in the Georgetown Lake area," Dodge told us. "However, along with a new season comes new fees that you may find upon arrival," she added.

An annual indicator that spring is right around the corner is the Great Rockies Sports Show, returning to MetraPark this weekend (1/20 -1/22) with fresh surprises and fun for the entire family. A highlight for 2023 is the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack show.