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Montana Outdoor Podcast

Downrigger Dale
Montana
Ice Fishing
Wildlife Management
Flathead Lake
Fort Peck Reservoir
Fishing
Walleye
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
Hunting
Fishing Gear
Kokanee Salmon
Lake Trout
Trapping
Tiber Reservoir
Fishing Techniques
Elk
Perch
Coast Guard Auxiliary
Montana Outdoor Podcast
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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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This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast our friend Ross Tate, The Whitefish Whisperer, is back and you know what that means don’t you? The Whitefish are biting again up on Flathead Lake in Western Montana. These amazing fish are kn... more

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Well, would you do this? Would you take a canoe to the headwaters of Missouri River there in Three Forks Montana, get in it and say I think I will paddle this thing to Saint Louis Missouri? Well, that is what this week’s guest on th... more

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This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Wendy Weaver Executive Director of Freshwater Partners about a pilot project that her organization is conducting on the Yellowstone River. This was a fasc... more

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This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with our good friend Tayler Michaels. Tayler is a Videographer for JMO Productions which is famous for their great TV show Jason Mitchell Outdoors which is all... more

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Recent Guests

Trevor Selch
Fisheries Pollution Biologist
Fish, Wildlife and Parks (Montana)
Episode: Is This Safe To Eat? What We Learned About the Fish Consumption Warning.
Dawn Nelson
Toxicologist
Department of Public Health and Human Services (Montana)
Episode: Is This Safe To Eat? What We Learned About the Fish Consumption Warning.
Andy Ulven
Water Quality Planning Bureau Chief
Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Episode: Is This Safe To Eat? What We Learned About the Fish Consumption Warning.
Eve Parrow
Member of the Gallatin Chapter, Montana Walleyes Unlimited; tournament director for Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival
Montana Walleyes Unlimited (Gallatin Chapter)
Episode: High Tech, Low Tech or No Tech You Are Gonna Love the New Canyon Ferry Walleye Festival!
Ryan Callaghan
President and CEO, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Episode: Corner Crossing Part 2! The Backcountry Hunters and Anglers Perspective.
Christy Clark
Director of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP)
Montana FWP
Episode: Corner Crossing: What is it? Why Are Montanans so Divided Over it? What is the Solution?
Tom Kobza
brilliant fabricator and GovCup volunteer
GovCup organization
Episode: The Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament Will be Unlike Any Before. Find Out Why.
Jason Eggebrecht
competitive angler and GovCup participant
GovCup competitor
Episode: The Montana Governor's Cup Walleye Tournament Will be Unlike Any Before. Find Out Why.
Josh Smith
Founder/CEO of Montana Knife Company
Montana Knife Company
Episode: Montana Knife Company. From Humble Beginnings to New Heights! A Fascinating Talk With CEO Josh Smith!

Host

Dale
Longtime host with focus on Montana outdoor life; also known as Downrigger Dale.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Love the show🎙

    Caught the show today. Great job guys! Brings back memories of Ice fishing in Central Montana with Dad driving the station wagon out onto the ice, hearing th egg ice cracking! Looking down into the hole and periodically clearing it with the spud bar! Just want to say Hi from our home in Kansas near Wichita. We live on a grass runway snd have a small plane. Still working full time. Going to try to come out this sjmmer. Maybe bring the plane to fly into the Bob or Selway! Miss you guys and Montana... more

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    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the authentic Montana focus and practical outdoors tips.
Guests bring diverse expertise from conservation to gear and policy.

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Is This Safe To Eat? What We Learned About the Fish Consumption Warning.
Q: Are there specific fish we should avoid completely due to PFAS?
There are consumption advisories, particularly for mercury in many water bodies, and PFAS advisories exist mainly for certain species and sizes (e.g., large Fort Peck walleye). Overall, there is no blanket ban, but some water bodies and size classes require caution.
Is This Safe To Eat? What We Learned About the Fish Consumption Warning.
Q: What are PFAS substances and how did they get into our water?
PFAS are a broad group of manmade chemicals with thousands of variants; common ones include PFOA and PFOS, and they enter waterways through multiple sources such as stormwater runoff, wastewater, landfills, firefighting foams, and atmospheric deposition.
Corner Crossing: What is it? Why Are Montanans so Divided Over it? What is the Solution?
Q: How important is public comment in shaping policy?
Public comment is essential; it informs decision-makers, helps surface new ideas, and ensures diverse stakeholder voices are heard as plans evolve.
Corner Crossing: What is it? Why Are Montanans so Divided Over it? What is the Solution?
Q: How is PLPW involved and what is their role in finding a solution?
PLPW is tasked with evaluating access programs and proposing workable ideas, potentially borrowing successful approaches from other states, and bringing a balanced set of recommendations to public meetings and legislative discussions.
Corner Crossing: What is it? Why Are Montanans so Divided Over it? What is the Solution?
Q: What would you like to see happen in a best-case scenario for corner crossing policy?
A collaborative approach where private landowners and public access programs are expanded to create wide access while respecting private property, avoiding litigation, and leveraging existing programs like unlocking public lands.

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This show centers on outdoor life in Montana, blending practical how-tos with community, conservation, and regional storytelling. Episodes cover events, equipment, wildlife, policy shifts, and local enterprise, often featuring guests who are athletes, business founders, educators, conservationists, and public-lands advocates. A notable strength is its strong regional focus and hands-on, actionable insights for anglers, hunters, and outdoor families, plus a mix of expert and community voices that tie Montana's landscape to economy and culture. Listeners likely value authentic outdoor perspectives, local knowledge, and real-world tips, from gear and licensing to dam operations and environmental policy. The show's format and guest lineup appea... more

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1. Trevor Selch
2. Dawn Nelson
3. Andy Ulven
4. Eve Parrow
5. Ryan Callaghan
6. Christy Clark
7. Tom Kobza
8. Jason Eggebrecht

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