『Montana Outdoor Podcast』のカバーアート

Montana Outdoor Podcast

Montana Outdoor Podcast

著者： Downrigger Dale
無料で聴く

【Amazonプライム会員限定】今ならプレミアムプランが4か月 月額99円。

10月19日まで。※適用条件あり

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

© 2026 Montana Outdoor Podcast
エピソード
  • Hunting Preview for Montana Region 1! The Search for a Better Hunt.

    Hunting Preview for Montana Region 1! The Search for a Better Hunt.
    2026/09/19
    Send us Fan MailBig timber, rugged mountains and a whitetail buck slipping through the trees. If that sounds like your kind of hunting, this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast is for you.The Search for a Better Hunt continues as Downrigger Dale welcomes Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 1 Wildlife Manager Neil Anderson for a look at hunting opportunities in Montana’s northwest corner. From deer and elk to black bears, mountain grouse and waterfowl, Neil explains what hunters can expect—and what deserves some extra homework before heading out.Rigger once called this country home, so this conversation comes with a little extra enthusiasm. But there’s plenty here for anyone discovering Region 1 for the first time, too.Whitetails lead the wayOne of the most encouraging parts of the conversation is Neil’s outlook for white-tailed deer. Several mild winters and good recruitment have him optimistic! Hmm rumor has it hunters just might start seeing more mature bucks! Watch or listen for the details!Mule deer offer a different experience. Neil describes populations as steady to slightly increasing, with deer concentrated in pockets of suitable habitat. He gives some great suggestions on where to find them!Black bears and a patchy berry cropRegion 1 is also known for its black bears, but this year’s food supply could affect where hunters find them.Neil describes the huckleberry crop as spotty, with other berry crops struggling in some places as well. Productive berry patches may concentrate bears, while wetter areas near streams and other water sources can become increasingly important. Neil tells you where you’ll find those areas…Odds increased? Check! The discussion also turns to grizzlies and the importance of preparing for bear encounters. Rigger and Neil cover accessible bear spray, expiration dates, food storage and handling harvested game. Review the FWP bear-safety resources with the link below.Encouraging elk trends—and details worth checkingNeil reports encouraging elk calf recruitment in areas where surveys are possible. He also discusses research around Thompson Falls and Noxon indicating gradual population growth over time. Plus he’ll give you the hunting districts that should be the places to start!Bring your bird-hunting plans, tooNeil’s gives a great report on mountain grouse from Ruffed, Spruce and Dusky grouse you will get some useful info to help you plan a great grouse hunt.Turkeys provide another opportunity, with Neil describing a growing population and places to look.The conversation also covers pheasants, Hungarian partridge, ducks and geese, including opportunities around Ninepipe, the north shore of Flathead Lake and more!Access, preparation and the people behind the wildlifeNeil describes a region with substantial public land, extensive Block Management opportunities and conservation easements helping protect access for future generations. As well as solid info on how to prepare if Region 1 is new to you.There’s more in this episode, including mountain lions, wolves, moose, bighorn sheep and wildlife research. Neil also explains why hunters’ observations matter, particularly in heavily forested country where counting animals from the air can be difficult.And before the conversation ends, there’s an unexpected wildlife story: a coordinated effort to vaccinate hundreds of bats against white-nose syndrome. Oh and he tells a very funny story about some Canadian Monties that were about to site some hunters big time for wandering across the border and hunting in the wrong country, that is until the hunters told Monties that THEY were actually in the wrong country! Oh Canada!!Watch or listen to this week’s Montana Outdoor Podcast for the full Region 1 hunting preview. Come for the hunting information, stay for the stories, and get ready to explore one of Montana’s most beautiful corners.Our thanks to Rocky Mountain Truck and Trailer and Superior Hardwoods of Montana for supporting the Montana Outdoor Podcast. LINKS:FWP Hunt Planner: Open the interactive hunting mapRegion 1 information and wildlife reports: Visit FWP Region 1Region 1 and 2 Block Management information and maps: Find access information and BMA mapsCurrent hunting regulations: Find regulations by speciesFWP Region 1 Big Game Hunting Forecast: Read the hunting forecastBear-safety video—How to Use Bear Spray: Watch the video linked by FWPBear-safety video—Montana Hunter Safety in Bear Country: Watch the video linked by FWPMore bear-safety information: FWP Bear Aware resourcesChronic wasting disease information and testing: Visit FWP’s CWD resource pageQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?Click here to contact Neil Anderson! To contact your buddy Downrigger Dale, click here! Check current regulations, district boundaries, access requirements and closures before hunting. This interview is a seasonal preview; the current regulations govern your hunt.Please subscribe, like and share the Montana Outdoor ...
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1 時間
  • The Search for a Better Hunt! 2026 MT Region 6 Hunting Preview.

    The Search for a Better Hunt! 2026 MT Region 6 Hunting Preview.
    2026/09/11
    Send us Fan MailPlanning a hunt in northeast Montana this fall? Before you decide where to spend your valuable hunting days, hear directly from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks wildlife manager responsible for Region 6.In the first episode of our annual Montana Outdoor Podcast’s Montana Hunting Preview Series, Downrigger Dale sits down with Region 6 Wildlife Manager Scott Thompson to discuss what hunters can expect for the 2026 season.Topics include:• Mule deer numbers continue improving after several difficult years.• Whitetail deer remain below average following EHD outbreaks.• Pronghorn populations are well above average in many districts.• Elk numbers are mixed, with the Bear Paw Mountains remaining one of the brighter spots.• Upland bird hunting looks fair to good, with encouraging signs for pheasants and Hungarian partridge.• Waterfowl success will depend heavily on migration timing and weather.Best of all Scott gives some great recommendations of where you can find all those critters we just listed above. Scott also discusses public access, Block Management, hunter ethics, chronic wasting disease, and why respecting private landowners is more important than ever. Whether you're a lifelong Montana hunter or planning your first trip, this annual series provides some of the most valuable preseason information available directly from the professionals managing Montana's wildlife. So, what are you waiting for click here to watch or here to listen and get to planning your hunt! Don’t forget This is Episode 1 of our seven-part Montana Hunting Preview Series. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the remaining six regions over the coming weeks.Links:To learn more about Region 6 click here.Click here to read the Northeast Montana Big Game Forecast.For the Upland Game Bird Forecast click here.Click here for interactive map of Region 6 hunting districts.For info about Block Management access in Region 6 click here.Click here to go to the interactive hunt planner map. For Montana Deer, Elk and Antelope (Pronghorn) Regulations click here.Click here for Montana Upland Game Bird Hunting Regulations.For Montana Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations click here.Click Here to learn about the FWP Protect the Hunt Respect Access Program.To watch the Podcast Rigger did with Greg Lemon about that program, click here.Questions for Region 6 Wildlife Manager Scott Thompson? Click here to send Scott an email.Questions, comments or suggestions for Downrigger Dale? Click here to email him.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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    1 時間 8 分
  • Fall Mack Days Returns to Flathead Lake… and So Does Your Chance to Catch the $10,000 Fish!

    Fall Mack Days Returns to Flathead Lake… and So Does Your Chance to Catch the $10,000 Fish!
    2026/09/11
    Send us Fan MailThere are fishing tournaments……and then there's Mack Days.Twice each year, anglers from across Montana—and increasingly from around the country—head to legendary Flathead Lake for one of the most unique fishing tournaments you'll find anywhere. Why? Because Mack Days isn't just about catching fish. It's about helping protect one of Montana's most treasured fisheries while having the chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.In this special Fall Mack Days edition of the Montana Outdoor Podcast, Downrigger Dale sits down with new Mack Days Tournament Director Joe Santos to explain everything you need to know before the tournament begins.Whether you've fished Mack Days for years or you're thinking about entering for the very first time, when you watch or listen to this episode, you’ll find answers to just about every question you can imagine.You'll learn:Why Mack Days exists and how anglers are helping native bull trout and westslope cutthroat trout.How to register—even after the tournament has started.The many different ways to win cash and prizes.How tagged fish work—including the famous $10,000 fish.The best places to launch your boat.Where to camp during the tournament.How to identify lake trout versus protected bull trout.Tips for staying safe on Flathead Lake during changing fall weather.Where to find fishing maps, instructional videos, and tournament resources.Whether you're hoping to win big, spend time with family on one of the most beautiful lakes in America, or simply enjoy helping conserve one of Montana's most iconic fisheries, Fall Mack Days offers something for everyone.Watch or Listen to the podcast, gather your gear, and we'll see you on Flathead Lake September 10th through November 8th! Links:Click the links below to get info on most everything Rigger and Joe talked about:Main Webpage for Fall Mack DaysTournament Entry FormRulesEvent PosterPrizesBonus ChartPhoto GalleryFish IdentificationMoviesMapsFishing TipsWeather ResourcesAIS inspection informationState Parks on Flathead LakeBlue Bay CampgroundTo email Joe Santos click here or call him: Cell: (406) 274-0613Office: (406) 883-2888 Ext: 7290Of course, just click here to email your buddy Downrigger DaleSupport 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.
    続きを読む 一部表示
    47 分
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
まだレビューはありません