Direct flights to Missoula, Montana, are available from major cities including Chicago, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Utah, Denver and Seattle. Missoula is also accessible by car via Interstate 90.

“Get ready for some active fishing, boys,” says Bozeman native Dan Newhall. “I’m gonna take you to this super juicy spot.” We’re floating down the Yellowstone River in Montana’s Paradise Valley—a ...

High rivers have kept fly fishers away throughout the West. But as the rivers recede, they’re booking trips and hiring guides. Here’s an Associated Press story on what’s happening in Montana with some ...

In addition to the brick-and-mortar shop, Troutfitters runs guided fly fishing trips on the many world-class trout rivers ...

My Montana fishing trip ended with a stressful takeoff from a remote airfield. Oh, and I'm desperately afraid of flying.

This story is part of the series Finding Middle Ground: Conversations Across America. It was also republished, with an audio interview, at Montana Public Radio and in High Country News. Anyone who ...

BIG SKY, Montana — There had to be a little magic in play that rainy September day on the Gallatin River when I first felt the fly line arc behind me just right and then sail back as if in slow motion ...

When Neale Streeks moved to Montana in 1978, guided fishing trips on the Missouri and the Smith rivers were rare. After 36 years as a fly-fishing guide, and seeing countless changes on area rivers, ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Ben Romans keeps finding his way back to Montana. This past week the University of Montana ...

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Montana Wild’s website says “we capture the adventures that are found in our backyard here in Montana. Our goal is to create visually appealing and inspiring pieces about fly fishing and hunting. We ...