Montana Hunting Fishing Adventures

07/09/2024

FWP 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.

Correction: It was stated that the entire Clark Fork River will be under hoot-owl restrictions starting July 10 at 2 p.m. Only the portion of the Clark Fork from the mouth of Warm Springs Creek to the mouth of Rock Creek will be under hoot-owl restrictions.

See all hoot-owl restrictions here: https://fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions/waterbody-closures

04/20/2024

New log across between lone pine and Wally Craford. Stay river right. Every one be safe out there.

03/22/2024

Great day with these two as always. The birthday girl crushed em. Happy birthday, Tracy. Thank you for sharing your special day with us.

03/21/2024

Getting lunch ready for tomorrow's trip.

-nor

03/20/2024

Just finished up another 8 day fishing guide school with this great student. Congratulations, Travis. we are honored to be part of your journey

-nor

03/11/2024

Thanks to our great shop personnel, guides and clients. https://www.facebook.com/share/eLMqg6LCX6R4pMup/?mibextid=xfxF2i

This will be the thirty-ninth year that the Orvis Company will recognize excellence in sporting experiences through its Endorsed Lodges, Outfitters, and Guides (ELOG) program. The winners of this year’s coveted awards will be announced at a . . .

01/01/2024

Scotch eggs for new years eve.

09/14/2023

A fine day on the with we played the alphabet got to Z, by lunch, started over and made it to P by the takeout. 42 fish in the boat.

-nor

08/24/2023

What a fun day. 32 fish 7 species a helicopter flying a plane Deer, Osprey, and a possible pictograph.

-nor

08/23/2023

08/22/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064622566377/posts/667318378765575/?mibextid=CDWPTG

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to implement a mandatory smallmouth bass catch, kill and report regulation for the entire Bitterroot River effective immediately.

08/07/2023

Great day on the

-nor

07/25/2023

https://www.facebook.com/100064262396326/posts/677725941046146/?mibextid=CDWPTG

Warm water prompts hoot-owl restrictions on entire mainstem of Bitterroot River

07/19/2023

BITTERROOT RIVER
Hoot owl restriction from RM 54.9 to RM 83

Hoot owl restrictions (2:00 PM to midnight) will be in effect for the Bitterroot River from Veteran’s Bridge at Hamilton to the confluence of the East and West Forks Bitterroot River beginning 2 PM on July 19.

Maximum daily water temperatures measured on the Bitterroot have reached or exceeded 66 degrees Fahrenheit for three consecutive days July 14-16. This satisfies angling-restriction criterion outlined in ARM 12.5.507.

These restrictions will remain in place until lifted by FWP administrative action when water temperature does not exceed 66 degrees Fahrenheit for three consecutive days (ARM 12.5.508) and adequate flows are present.

07/16/2023

Loving the new glasses

06/09/2023

Fun day on the for the last day of guide school.

03/31/2023

The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. And then the wait for results begins...but it's not long! We'll draw in the middle of April.

Next up: May 1 deadline for: moose/sheep/goat/bison. June 1 deadline for antelope/elk b/deer b special licenses.

03/31/2023

Montana Big Game Hunting Application Deadline April 1st - https://mailchi.mp/4f4518442653/montana-big-game-hunting-application-deadline-march-15th-6034359

03/30/2023

Can I get an R, you ready? The deadline for deer and elk permit applications is April 1.

More details: https://bit.ly/deer-elk-deadline

03/29/2023

Montana Big Game Hunting Application Deadline April 1st - https://mailchi.mp/2d485174b39f/montana-big-game-hunting-application-deadline-march-15th-6034355

03/18/2023

Great deal on a awesome boat. Get it now to be ready for the season. It won't last long it's alot of boat for this price.

2019 Maravia W***y W***y full set up. Fishing frame with 2 cataract oars, 2 thwarts, 30 pound anchor, 2 rod holders, 2 cup holders. Urethane floor top and bottom. Always stored in side and inflated...

02/28/2023

One more sleep! Bookmark https://fwp.mt.gov/buyandapply for tomorrow morning and be prepared to get your new licenses for the 2023 season.

Who you gonna call? The FWP licensing call center! If folks have questions, the FWP licensing call center will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from March 1 through April 1; after April 1, the hours will return to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Folks can reach the call center at 406-444-2950.

02/22/2023

Stop by or call the store if you have any questions about the changes for the season ☺️ (406)363-1268

02/14/2023

Question of the week: March 1 is the day that new hunting & fishing licenses will be for sale, and hunters can apply for all special limited licenses and permits. Stop by a FWP office, license provider, or go online. Hard copies of regulations are hitting the shelves now, and digital copies will be available very soon. Check in each week to see answers to the question we're hearing the most!

12/06/2022

Our Fly Shop is in a Christmas Lighting Contest...Click on the photo below to go to the voting page.

09/17/2022

Two grizzly bears were killed by wildlife managers near Ovando this week after a series of conflicts with humans across the upper Blackfoot Valley this summer.

09/08/2022

All restrictions on rivers in Region 2, including the Bitterroot and the Clark Fork, will be lifted. In addition, restrictions on the Gallatin and East Gallatin in Region 3, southwestern Montana, will be lifted.
Angling restrictions are implemented based on several considerations: stream flow, water temperatures, angling pressure and other angling restrictions in the area that may divert use to waterways where circumstances are increasing stress on the fishery.
Before you go fishing, please be aware of the conditions. Numerous other rivers in Montana are also under fishing restrictions. For a full list, visit FWP’s website: https://fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions/waterbody-closures.

Current restrictions and closures, including hoot-owl

09/02/2022

A near-disaster became a testimonial for the effectiveness of bear spray when two University of Montana men met a real-life angry grizzly bear last weekend.

09/01/2022

A full fishing closure will go into effect for the Beaverhead River starting at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1.

The closure extends for the entire Beaverhead River—from its confluence with the Big Hole River to Clark Canyon Dam. The closure will remain in place until lifted by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks when water temperatures moderate and angling pressure is not expected to cause undue stress to fish.

Flows to the Beaverhead River from Clark Canyon Dam will transition from typical irrigation releases of about 300 cubic feet per second to the minimum overwinter release of 25 cubic feet per second over a five-day period, beginning Sept. 1. This flow change is occurring several weeks earlier than normal due to severe drought projections in the Clark Canyon Reservoir drought plan.

Flow reduction, coupled with forecasted hot temperatures, are expected to cause excess stress to individual fish. This could adversely affect the fishery, prompting the full fishing closure.

Fishing restrictions, such as hoot owl restrictions and full closures, are designed to protect fish that become more susceptible to disease and mortality when conditions, such as low flows and high water temperatures, combine with other stressors, including catch-and-release fishing. Restrictions are in place for other Montana waterbodies. Anglers can find a statewide list of current restrictions at fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions.

All stress to fish at this time of year is cumulative, and anglers should consider fishing in cooler waters during times of low flows and high water temperatures in rivers. Anglers can help reduce stress for fish by following these practices when catching and releasing fish where fishing is allowed, though fish mortality may still occur:

- Fish during the coolest times of day, where permitted.
- Land the fish quickly.
- Wet your hands before handling the fish.
- Keep the fish in water as much as possible.
- Remove the hook gently. Using artificial lures with single and barbless hooks can make hook removal faster and easier.
- If the fish is hooked deeply, you may have to cut the line at the fish’s mouth or consider keeping it if regulations allow.
- Let the fish recover before releasing it.