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Montana Outdoor Podcast

Montana Outdoor Podcast

著者： Downrigger Dale
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A weekly podcast covering the topics and people that make Montana’s Outdoors like no other place in the world.

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  • Fort Peck's King Salmon Mystery: Why Were the Fish So Big but So Hard to Catch?

    Fort Peck's King Salmon Mystery: Why Were the Fish So Big but So Hard to Catch?
    2026/11/07
    Send us Fan MailSomething unusual happened at Fort Peck Reservoir this year. King salmon anglers weren't catching nearly as many fish as they were accustomed to, but when they did hook one, it was often a monster! So, what was going on beneath the surface?That's exactly what Downrigger Dale sets out to discover in this week's Montana Outdoor Podcast, with two men who know Fort Peck's king salmon fishery better than just about anyone: fisheries biologist Heath Headley and Fort Peck Fish Hatchery Manager Wade Geraets.And boy, do they have some fascinating answers!One of the biggest questions anglers have been asking concerns the annual Chinook salmon egg collection. Because Fort Peck's landlocked king salmon don't successfully reproduce naturally in the reservoir, the future of this remarkable fishery depends on the dedicated fisheries crews who collect adult salmon each fall and help produce the next generation.So how did the 2026 egg collection turn out? Wade reveals the numbers, explains what happens to those eggs inside the hatchery, and takes viewers behind the scenes to see how the process works.Meanwhile, Heath tackles the mystery of the giant salmon. Just how big were this year's fish? Well, one salmon collected by the fisheries crew weighed an astonishing 36.3 pounds—a fish that would have beaten Montana's state record had it been caught legally by an angler!But why were so many salmon growing to such incredible sizes while anglers struggled to catch them? The answer involves something that might surprise even experienced Fort Peck fishermen.And perhaps the biggest question of all: What does this mean for king salmon fishing in 2027 and beyond?When you watch or listen you will hear Rigger talk with his guests about the tremendous popularity of Fort Peck's first Tournament of Kings salmon derby and what its success says about the growing enthusiasm for this extraordinary fishery.If you fish Fort Peck, dream of catching a 30-pound king salmon, or simply love learning what makes Montana's fisheries tick, this is one episode you won't want to miss.Watch or listen to this week's Montana Outdoor Podcast and discover what's really happening with Fort Peck's mighty king salmon!Links:Fort Peck Fish Hatchery — Montana Fish, Wildlife & ParkFort Peck Reservoir — Montana Fish, Wildlife & ParksFort Peck Salmon Tournament of Kings — Facebook GroupFort Peck Tournament of Kings Salmon Derby — Glasgow Area Chamber of CommerceMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks CONTACT THE GUESTS: JUST CLICK THEIR NAMES TO EMAIL THEMHeath Headley — Fort Peck Fisheries BiologistWade Geraets — Fort Peck Fish Hatchery ManagerQuestions for Downrigger Dale? Click here to email him.THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!Superior Hardwoods of Montana — Let them guide you through the woods!Rocky Mountain Truck & Trailer — Your work-hard, play-hard headquarters!SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showRemember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.
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  • Explore Montana's Most Haunted Places...IF YOU DARE!

    Explore Montana's Most Haunted Places...IF YOU DARE!
    2026/10/29
    Send us Fan MailAre some of Montana's most historic places still occupied by people who died there long ago?Well…it's Halloween. So, let's find out!This week the Montana Outdoor Podcast turns out the lights and heads into some of the eeriest corners of Montana with Megan Buecking, Executive Director of the Montana State Parks Foundation, and Spencer Morris, Park Ranger at Rosebud Battlefield State Park.Spencer starts by taking us back 150 years to the Battle of the Rosebud, one of the largest battles of the American Indian Wars and a place that today looks remarkably similar to the landscape soldiers and Native American warriors saw in 1876.But when you watch or listen you’ll find out that when the visitors leave and darkness settles over Rosebud Battlefield…well, apparently not everyone leaves.Spencer shares firsthand stories of some very strange things that have happened around the historic homestead at the park. We'll just say this: if someone—or something—sits down on the edge of your bed in the middle of the night, you might want to keep the covers pulled up!Then our resident “Good Witch,” Megan, takes us to Montana's ghost towns and one of the most famously haunted places in America: Bannack.When you watch or listen you'll hear the incredible story of Sheriff Henry Plummer, the mysterious circumstances surrounding his life and hanging, and why some visitors believe he's still patrolling Bannack's main street.And Henry apparently isn't alone.There are tales of a young girl who may still appear around the old Hotel Meade, mysterious photographs, paranormal investigators who may have picked up evidence of an extra person walking with them, and plenty more.Along the way, you'll also discover the important work the Montana State Parks Foundation is doing to protect and preserve these incredible places for future generations.Turn down the lights, grab some Halloween candy and join Downrigger Dale for our annual journey into Haunted Montana! Watch or Listen now IF YOU DARE!!Links:Montana State Parks FoundationRosebud Battlefield State ParkBannack State ParkElkhorn State ParkGranite Ghost Town State ParkLewis & Clark Caverns State ParkMontana State ParksBANNACK GHOST WALK & MORE INFORMATIONBannack AssociationBannack's popular nighttime Ghost Walk typically sells out quickly, so if you'd like to attend a future Ghost Walk, check the Bannack Association and Bannack State Park for current event and reservation information.SUPPORT MONTANA'S STATE PARKSLearn more about the Montana State Parks Foundation, its projects and ways you can help support Montana's 56 State Parks: CONTACT DOWNRIGGER DALE, Megan Buecking or Spencer MorrisHave a Montana ghost story of your own? We'd love to hear it! Click here to email Downrigger DaleTo email Megan Buecking click hereClick Here to email Park Ranger Spencer Morris at Rosebud Battlefield State Park THANKS TO OUR SPONSORSSuperior Hardwoods of MontanaRocky Mountain Truck & TrailerHappy Halloween from the Montana Outdoor Podcast—and remember: if you're walking down the main street in Bannack and hear footsteps behind you…Maybe don't turn around. 👻Support the showRemember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.
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  • The Search Continues to Southwest Montana. Wait, How Many Elk Did They Just Count in Region 3?

    The Search Continues to Southwest Montana. Wait, How Many Elk Did They Just Count in Region 3?
    2026/10/23
    Send us Fan MailWe've searched for a better hunt across all seven Montana hunting regions. Now we've reached our final stop—and we may have saved one of the most interesting for last!This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale heads into Montana FWP Region 3, covering a huge chunk of southwest Montana, with FWP Wildlife Manager Warren Hansen and Communication and Education Program Manager Morgan Jacobsen.And elk hunters, you might want to sit down when you watch or listen to this one.When Warren added up the minimum elk counts from FWP surveys across Region 3, the number was around 60,000 elk! But before you start loading the truck, there's an important question: How many of those elk can hunters actually get to?Warren has some interesting thoughts about what happened to elk last year—and why it could affect where hunters find them this season.Mule deer hunters also get some encouraging news, although there's one area where the story is very different. Antelope numbers are showing movement in the right direction, too.Then there are the bears.Region 3 experienced what Warren calls an exceptionally high bear-conflict year. Just how unusual was it? Wait until you hear the numbers—and what FWP believes may be contributing to it.Rigger, Warren and Morgan also cover whitetails, CWD, wolves, upland birds, turkeys, Block Management, private-land access, bear safety and some hunting opportunities you may not have considered.After seven regions and thousands of miles across Montana, The Search for a Better Hunt ends in one heck of a place.Watch or listen to this week's Montana Outdoor Podcast and come INSIDE REGION 3!Links:Montana FWP Hunting RegulationsMontana FWP Hunt PlannerMontana FWP Hunting SeasonsMontana FWP Region 3Hunter Access ProgramsBlock ManagementOther Private-Land Hunting OpportunitiesPublic-Land Hunting Opportunities and AccessMontana Upland Game Bird Hunting ForecastMontana FWP Bear Information / Be Bear AwareMontana FWP YouTube ChannelMontana Hunter EducationQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Click any of the names below to send them an email!Downrigger DaleWarren HansenMorgan JacobsenTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Superior Hardwoods of MontanaRocky Mountain Truck & Trailer MPORTANT: Hunting regulations, quotas, access rules, closures and other information can change. Always check the current official Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks regulations and information before heading into the field.SafariPod by Greenswing Incredible nature sounds from Kenya. From the temperate highlands to the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showRemember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.
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