Beyond the Hoot Owl: Unlock Cool Waters and Secret Mountain Lakes with Downrigger Dale

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1. Sat, 8 August 2026

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   • montanaoutdoor.com12:00first to report
     Beyond the Hoot Owl: Unlock Cool Waters and Secret Mountain Lakes with Downrigger Dale

     High water temperatures in Montana are leading to fire restrictions and fishing closures. The Montana Outdoor Podcast emphasizes visiting West Yellowstone for cooler weather and excellent flyfishing opportunities at Hebgen Lake. Host Downrigger Dale and expert Garrett Ostler share insights on outdoor activities and resourceful fishing alternatives amidst rising temperatures.

2. Mon, 10 August 2026

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   • kxlh.com21:39
     Multiple Montana waterways under hoot owl fishing restrictions during heat wave

     Montana anglers are feeling the heat this summer as multiple waterbodies across the state are currently under hoot owl fishing restrictions, limiting when and where you can cast a line.

3. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • sheridanmedia.com22:45
     G&F Speak on Local Voluntary Fishing Closures

     Wyoming Game and Fish Department officials are asking anglers to voluntarily avoid fishing at Muddy Guard No. 1 and North Sayles ponds on the Bud Love Wildlife Habitat Management Area near Buffalo due to high water temperatures. Wyoming Game and Fish Department Public Information Specialist Christina Schmidt said as water temperatures approach 70 degrees, trout […]

4. Fri, 14 August 2026

   2 reports
   • montanaoutdoor.com15:02
     Fishing Montana in Fire Season: How One Angler Navigated Smoke, Closures, and Still Found Trout

     Montana fly fishing in fire season is unpredictable. Here’s how to plan around smoke, closures, and hoot owl restrictions this August.

   • montanaoutdoor.com15:23removed by the outlet
     Madison River Outfitters Fishing Report 8.14.26

     The fishing report highlights significant changes in Madison River conditions due to recent rain and cooler temperatures, shifting from dry fly fishing to more productive sub-surface techniques like nymphing and streamer fishing. Key locations include Hebgen Lake and Yellowstone National Park, with fishing closures affecting certain rivers.

5. Tue, 18 August 2026

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   • montanaoutdoor.com15:01
     Pike on the Fly Before Breakfast: Montana's Most Underrated Summer Target

     Northern pike on the fly rod — Montana’s most aggressive warmwater predator gets the early morning treatment in this must-watch episode from The Reel 406.

   • nbcmontana.com22:36
     Hoot-owl restrictions lifted on some Montana streams

     As stream temperatures cool, several hoot-owl restrictions are being lifted immediately in western and southwest Montana.Hoot-owl restrictions are typically put

6. Tue, 1 September 2026

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   • newstalkkgvo.com19:33
     Words on the Birds: Montana's Updated Game Bird Hunting Forecasts

     Montana's got a new wrinkle for out-of-state upland bird hunters this season. Nonresidents now wait ten days after residents to start hunting on private and public lands.

7. Wed, 2 September 2026

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   • montanaoutdoor.com18:24
     Plenty of Elk, Fewer Antelope and One Dry Forecast in South Central MT's Region 5

     South-central Montana's wildlife faces challenges as hunting season approaches. While mule deer fawn recruitment improved, populations remain low. Elk herds are stable but mostly reside on private lands. White-tailed deer numbers increased slightly, while pronghorn declined, prompting reduced license quotas. Hunters must also participate in mandatory CWD testing at designated check stations.

   • montanaoutdoor.com20:37
     The Walleye Are Moving and the Pike Are Hungry at Hauser

     Hauser's fall fishing is heating up as walleye transition to rocky areas, responding well to jerkbaits and paddle tails. Trout are active near Spokane Bay, with successful catches reported using marbou jigs. Meanwhile, kokanee fishing remains elusive, and anglers are advised to consider leaders for hungry pike.

8. Fri, 4 September 2026

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   • bigfoot99.com14:03
     Sage Grouse Population Lower than Last Year

     FRIDAY, September 4, 2026| Photo - Sage Grouse - Courtesy Stacey Jarrett The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reported an anticipated decline in sage grouse numbers. Every year, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department monitors roughly 90 percent of the state’s 1,700 known sage grouse leks. Game and Fish sage grouse and sagebrush biologist Nyssa

9. Sun, 6 September 2026

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   • montanaoutdoor.com15:01
     48 Charges, 20 Dead Bucks, and One Poacher Near Whitefish

     A poacher near Whitefish racked up 48 charges after killing 20+ mature bucks and leaving them to rot. Here’s why this case matters to every Montana hunter.

10. Sun, 13 September 2026

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    • yahoo.com11:00
      South Dakota wildlife officials try to let anglers keep large muskies, but anglers say no thanks

      When South Dakota wildlife officials tried to give anglers the freedom to keep their prize catches of a unique fish, something surprising happened. Many anglers said no thanks and convinced a state co...