clean Montana Fish WildLife & Parks http://fwp.mt.gov/education/video/ The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Video Library offers a little something for everyone. Whether you're a visitor to Montana or a Montana resident, you can find a feature movie, outdoor report, or hunting guide that interests you. Reports From the Great Outdoors of Montana The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Video Library offers a little something for everyone. Whether you're a visitor to Montana or a Montana resident, you can find a feature movie, outdoor report, or hunting guide that interests you. http://opi.mt.gov/images/FWP/PodCast_Logo.jpg http://fwp.mt.gov/education/video/ 300 300 EN ℗ & © 2005 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Steve Meredith SMeredith@metnet.mt.gov Mike Gurnett During the pioneering years of wildlife restoration quality habitat on private land was essential for success. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett shows us how today's landowners are stepping forward to help recover the westslope cutthroat trout. During the pioneering years of wildlife restoration quality habitat on private land was essential for success. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett shows us how today's landowners are stepping forward to help recover the westslope cutthroat trout. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/WestSlopeCutthroat_iPod.mp4 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, cutthroat, trout, cutthroat trout, restore, habitat Winston Greely For many Montanans hunting is a way of life and in this weeks outdoor report Winston Greely tells us about a couple who have been at it for a long time. For many Montanans hunting is a way of life and in this weeks outdoor report Winston Greely tells us about a couple who have been at it for a long time. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/StillHunting_iPod.mp4 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, hunting, recreation Mike Gurnett When it comes to fighting disease, doctors say knowledge is power. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett shows us how hunters, outfitters and landowners in the greater Yellowstone area will help biologists better understand brucellosis. When it comes to fighting disease, doctors say knowledge is power. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett shows us how hunters, outfitters and landowners in the greater Yellowstone area will help biologists better understand brucellosis. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/BrucellosisTesting_iPod.mp4 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Brucellosis, testing, cattle industry, cattle FWP The Montana Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program has been providing women the opportunity to learn outdoor skills since 1994. BOW helps break down the barriers that might prevent women from fishing, hunting or pursuing other outdoor activities. The 3-day Summer BOW workshop offers classes on shooting sports, archery, canoeing, plant identification, map and compass, outdoor survival, fishing, bird identification and many other topics. The Montana Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) program has been providing women the opportunity to learn outdoor skills since 1994. BOW helps break down the barriers that might prevent women from fishing, hunting or pursuing other outdoor activities. The 3-day Summer BOW workshop offers classes on shooting sports, archery, canoeing, plant identification, map and compass, outdoor survival, fishing, bird identification and many other topics. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/BOW_iPod.mp4 Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:05:30 Montana, BOW, outdoor, woman, outdoors-woman Winston Greely Residents of Montana's largest city now have a new piece of land nearby to enjoy the great outdoors on. But as Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report, this land's diversity will also challenge its management. Residents of Montana's largest city now have a new piece of land nearby to enjoy the great outdoors on. But as Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report, this land's diversity will also challenge its management. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/YellowstoneWMA_iPod.mp4 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Yellowstone, Wildlife Management Area, WMA, land, recreation Mike Gurnett Montana's Bannack StatePpark is on the same exclusive national historic landmark list as Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and New York's Brooklyn Bridge. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett shows us how the old ghost town is giving up some new secrets. Montana's Bannack StatePpark is on the same exclusive national historic landmark list as Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and New York's Brooklyn Bridge. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett shows us how the old ghost town is giving up some new secrets. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/BannackDigs_iPod.mp4 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Bannack, Ghost Town, Ghost, Ghosts, archeology, restoration Winston Greely Bighorn sheep are a symbol of Montana's outdoors and one of the most coveted permits a hunter could get, but as Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report, it is only now that managers will have a state wide plan to guide them in managing Montana's bighorn sheep. Bighorn sheep are a symbol of Montana's outdoors and one of the most coveted permits a hunter could get, but as Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report, it is only now that managers will have a state wide plan to guide them in managing Montana's bighorn sheep. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/SheepPlan_iPod.mp4 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, plan, planning, sheep, sheep plan, bighorn sheep, bighorn, management Winston Greely As the hunting seasons kick into full swing, outdoor reporter Winston Greely tells us about some new faces you may see in the field this year. As the hunting seasons kick into full swing, outdoor reporter Winston Greely tells us about some new faces you may see in the field this year. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/WomenWardens_iPod_lg.mp4 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, women, women wardens, warden, wardens, career Winston Greely Montana has a variety of animals both big and small. And in this week's outdoor report Winston Greely introduces us to a species you would not think we have. Montana has a variety of animals both big and small. And in this week's outdoor report Winston Greely introduces us to a species you would not think we have. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/Scorpions_iPod.mp4 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, scorpions, bug, insect, eastern montana Mike Gurnett Do you know an outanding Montana Landowner? Someone who takes good care of the land while allowing recreational access. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett introduces us to a group who wants hear about these "Good Montana Neighbors." Do you know an outanding Montana Landowner? Someone who takes good care of the land while allowing recreational access. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett introduces us to a group who wants hear about these "Good Montana Neighbors." http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/GoodNeighbor_iPod.mp4 Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Good Neighbor Award, Good Neighbor, Neighbors Mike Gurnett Fall is an active time of year in Montana's great outdoors for bird hunters, bow hunters---and for bears! In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett provides us with a few safety tips when recreating in bear country. Fall is an active time of year in Montana's great outdoors for bird hunters, bow hunters---and for bears! In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett provides us with a few safety tips when recreating in bear country. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/BearArcher-iPod.mp4 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, archery, Bear, bears, aware Mike Gurnett Sculpures are usually created by taking an idea and molding it into clay or wax. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett takes us on a year's journey that turned a block of clay into a lifesize figure built to stand the test of time. Sculpures are usually created by taking an idea and molding it into clay or wax. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett takes us on a year's journey that turned a block of clay into a lifesize figure built to stand the test of time. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/MetalMoose-iPod.mp4 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, sculpture, metal, moose Mike Gurnett Game wardens from across North America recently came to Great Falls for technical training in their rapidly changing profession. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows they also found inspiration from a unique Montana story. Game wardens from across North America recently came to Great Falls for technical training in their rapidly changing profession. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows they also found inspiration from a unique Montana story. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/WardenConference-iPod.mp4 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, wardens, warden, conference, meeting, MeTH, No to Meth Winston Greely The most dramatic folf course in the nation just might be located in Makoshika State Park in eastern Montana. Folf and Dinosaurs in Montana The most dramatic folf course in the nation just might be located in Makoshika State Park in eastern Montana. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/MakoshikaFolf-iPod.mp4 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:45:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, folf, Makoshika, state park, Makoshika State Park Mike Gurnett Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks lands typically feature wildlife habitat, fishing access, or a special place in our state's colorful history. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett takes us to a location that offers something for just about every outdoor interest. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks lands typically feature wildlife habitat, fishing access, or a special place in our state's colorful history. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett takes us to a location that offers something for just about every outdoor interest. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/MTHaggin-iPod.mp4 Tue, 04 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Haggin, Mount Haggin, mountain, stream, park, recreation Winston Greely Montana has numerous rail lines that are currently inactive, leaving the question of what to do with them. In this week's outdoor report, Winston Greely shows us one way they are put to good use. Montana has numerous rail lines that are currently inactive, leaving the question of what to do with them. In this week's outdoor report, Winston Greely shows us one way they are put to good use. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/RailsToTrails-iPod.mp4 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, railroad, rails, trails, walking, walking trail, bike, bike trail Mike Gurnett A documentary film that explores the lives of three men and three influence on the three rivers; George Grant -Big Hole River, Bud Lilly -Madison River and Dan Bailey - Yellowstone River. A documentary film that explores the lives of three men and three influence on the three rivers; George Grant -Big Hole River, Bud Lilly -Madison River and Dan Bailey - Yellowstone River. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/3Men3Rivers-iPod.mp4 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:29:15:45 Montana, Three men, Three rivers, 3 men, 3 rivers, rivers, documentary Mike Gurnett In the early 1800's an estimated 50,000 grizzly bears roamed the American West. By 1975 their population had dropped to less than 1000. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett gives us an update on the bears slow, but steady recovery. In the early 1800's an estimated 50,000 grizzly bears roamed the American West. By 1975 their population had dropped to less than 1000. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett gives us an update on the bears slow, but steady recovery. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/InterAgencyGriz_iPod.mp4 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Grizzly, Griz, Inter-agency, bear, bears Winston Greely Whether you like them or hate them prairie dogs are a part of Montana's landscape. However, with their numbers in decline outdoor reporter Winston Greely tells us how the state is trying to conserve them. Whether you like them or hate them prairie dogs are a part of Montana's landscape. However, with their numbers in decline outdoor reporter Winston Greely tells us how the state is trying to conserve them. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/PrairieDogs-iPod.mp4 Thu, 11 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Prairie dog, Prairie dogs, white tail, black tail Mike Gurnett 'Build it and they will come' is the line made famous by the 1989 baseball movie, field of dreams. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us the same results happens for shooting sports. 'Build it and they will come' is the line made famous by the 1989 baseball movie, field of dreams. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us the same results happens for shooting sports. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/BroadwaterRodGun_iPod.mp4 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, rod and gun, club, Broadwater Rod & Gun Club Winston Greely Montana has fifty state parks, in this week's outdoor report, Winston Greely tells us how there soon will be more. Montana has fifty state parks, in this week's outdoor report, Winston Greely tells us how there soon will be more. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/CreatePark-iPod.mp4 Wed, 28 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, parks, realtor, farm, stream, recreation Mike Gurrnett Back in 1852 steamboats were required to carry a life preserver for every passenger. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us how life jacket laws have changed very little, but life jacket designs are going through a major revolution. Back in 1852 steamboats were required to carry a life preserver for every passenger. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us how life jacket laws have changed very little, but life jacket designs are going through a major revolution. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/lifeJacketUpdate-iPod.mp4 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, boating, safety, life jacket Winston Greely It may be hard to imagine, but fire season is just around the corner. And while it's easy to see fire's negative impacts, outdoor reporter Winston Greely shows us some benefits that fire can bring. It may be hard to imagine, but fire season is just around the corner. And while it's easy to see fire's negative impacts, outdoor reporter Winston Greely shows us some benefits that fire can bring. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/FireRestore-iPod.m4v Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:48:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Fire, restoration, benifits Mike Gurnett Weighing 30 pounds with a wingspan of 8 feet the trumpeter swan is the largest species of waterfowl native to North American. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us how difficult it is to get a feel for how big these birds really are until one lands in your lap. Weighing 30 pounds with a wingspan of 8 feet the trumpeter swan is the largest species of waterfowl native to North American. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us how difficult it is to get a feel for how big these birds really are until one lands in your lap. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/SwanRelease08-iPod.m4v Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, trumpeter, swan, release Winston Greely They are only found in a couple of lakes in Montana, but what Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report the tiger muskie is an important component for those fisheries. They are only found in a couple of lakes in Montana, but what Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report the tiger muskie is an important component for those fisheries. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/TigerMuskie-iPod.m4v Wed, 21 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Fish, Muskie, Tiger, fishing Mike Gurnett Cattle losses during the devistating winter of 1886-87 was a turning point forcing livestock operaters to begin fencing in their herds. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us how area ranchers are improving on some of the old fencing designs. Cattle losses during the devistating winter of 1886-87 was a turning point forcing livestock operaters to begin fencing in their herds. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us how area ranchers are improving on some of the old fencing designs. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/WildLifeFencing_iPod.m4v Tue, 20 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Fencing, fence, barbed wire, wildlife Winston Greely It is a ritual for every wildlife biologist, the annual wildlife counts. But, just how they count them is what Winston Greely explains in this week's outdoor report It is a ritual for every wildlife biologist, the annual wildlife counts. But, just how they count them is what Winston Greely explains in this week's outdoor report http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/WildLifeSurvey_iPod.mp4 Fri, 02 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Elk, Survey, wildlife Mike Gurnett Our springtime weather seems to finally be providing a cure for cabin fever. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett explains if you are an archer there's one last important indoor task to do before you head outside for some summertime fun. Our springtime weather seems to finally be providing a cure for cabin fever. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett explains if you are an archer there's one last important indoor task to do before you head outside for some summertime fun. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/ReadDaRegs_iPod.mp4 Fri, 02 May 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, hunting, archery, regulations Winston Greely It's one of the largest restoration projects in history and while much is made about the benefits for humans when the Milltown dam is removed, outdoor reporter Winston Greely tells us about one man who sees the advantages for the fish. It's one of the largest restoration projects in history and while much is made about the benefits for humans when the Milltown dam is removed, outdoor reporter Winston Greely tells us about one man who sees the advantages for the fish. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/MilltownRestore_iPod.mp4 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, dam, restoration Mike Gurnett Early wildlife mounts were called "stuffed animals" because the work was usually done as a side business in an upholstery shop. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us there is a new light shining on the colorful art of taxidermy. Early wildlife mounts were called "stuffed animals" because the work was usually done as a side business in an upholstery shop. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us there is a new light shining on the colorful art of taxidermy. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/Taxidermy_iPod.mp4 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, taxidermy, stuffed, art, animal, sculpture Winston Greely Over the years more than a million acres have been conserved for wildlife in Montana and while that may seem like a lot, Winston Greely tells us in this week's outdoor report there is more land to protect out there. Over the years more than a million acres have been conserved for wildlife in Montana and while that may seem like a lot, Winston Greely tells us in this week's outdoor report there is more land to protect out there. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/SecuringHabitat_iPod.mp4 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, habitat, flathead, flathead valley, wildlife Mike Gurnett Weighing in at between 25 and 35 pounds, the wolverine, pound for pound, may be the orneriest animal in Montana. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us these tough creatures have quite the knack for travel as well. Weighing in at between 25 and 35 pounds, the wolverine, pound for pound, may be the orneriest animal in Montana. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us these tough creatures have quite the knack for travel as well. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/Wolverine_iPod.mp4 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, wolverine, travel, habitat Winston Greely Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks stocks close to fifty million fish per year in Montana. In order to monitor this much fish requires a special mark, which Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks stocks close to fifty million fish per year in Montana. In order to monitor this much fish requires a special mark, which Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/MarkingFish_iPod.mp4 Tue, 1 Apr 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, fish, marking, dye, plastic Mike Gurnett A visit to a Montana State Park often offers a chance to enjoy nature on the wildside. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett takes us to one site where workers are making short-term changes in the wildness for the long term enjoyment of the park. A visit to a Montana State Park often offers a chance to enjoy nature on the wildside. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett takes us to one site where workers are making short-term changes in the wildness for the long term enjoyment of the park. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/LostCreekLogging_iPod.mp4 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, logging, lost creek Winston Greely Snow levels are close to normal in Mntana for the first time in a long time and while that has many people happy, outdoor reporter Wnston Geely tells us about some that are having a hard time with it. Snow levels are close to normal in Mntana for the first time in a long time and while that has many people happy, outdoor reporter Wnston Geely tells us about some that are having a hard time with it. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/FeedingWildlife_iPod.mp4 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, feeding, feeding wildlife Mike Gurnett Most of the time inventions are the product of a need to solve a problem. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us a inspired device created just to make one man's winter, a little more fun. Most of the time inventions are the product of a need to solve a problem. In this week's outdoor report, Mike Gurnett shows us a inspired device created just to make one man's winter, a little more fun. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/Axoni_ICE_iPod.mp4 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Ice, ice machine, axoni, Ice Surfacing Machine Winston Greely Every once in a while Wildlife Managers will see a disease outbreak that results in a die off of Montana's wildlife. In this week�s outdoor report Winston Greely tells us about a case last fall that was the first of its' kind in Montana. Every once in a while Wildlife Managers will see a disease outbreak that results in a die off of Montana's wildlife. In this week�s outdoor report Winston Greely tells us about a case last fall that was the first of its' kind in Montana. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/BlueTongue_iPod.mp4 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, disease, blue tongue Mike Gurnett During the settlement of the West, laborers hand dug hundreds of miles of irrigation canals. In this week�s outdoor report Mike Gurnett takes us to the Bitterroot Valley where todays workers are returning, making improvements for the native fish. During the settlement of the West, laborers hand dug hundreds of miles of irrigation canals. In this week�s outdoor report Mike Gurnett takes us to the Bitterroot Valley where todays workers are returning, making improvements for the native fish. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/SkalkahoSiphon_iPod.mp4 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, siphon, creeks, diversion Winston Greely Snowmobilers across the state are taking full advantage of the recent snowfall to get out and ride Montana's trails. And in this week�s outdoor report Winston Greely tells us about a program that is making everyones ride a little smoother. Snowmobilers across the state are taking full advantage of the recent snowfall to get out and ride Montana's trails. And in this week�s outdoor report Winston Greely tells us about a program that is making everyones ride a little smoother. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/SnowGroomer_iPod.mp4 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, snow, snow groomer, groomer, snowmobile Mike Gurnett With tons of brick, concrete and steel, removing a hydropower dam from a river is a herculean task. In this week�s outdoor report Mike Gurnett takes us to the Clark Fork River where taking the dam out is the easy part. With tons of brick, concrete and steel, removing a hydropower dam from a river is a herculean task. In this week�s outdoor report Mike Gurnett takes us to the Clark Fork River where taking the dam out is the easy part. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/MilltownUpdate_iPod.mp4 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, dam, milltown, removal Winston Greely Antelope are one of the greatest conservation success stories in America, but we still know little about their movement patterns. In this week's outdoor report Winston Greely tells us about a study that is looking to change that. Antelope are one of the greatest conservation success stories in America, but we still know little about their movement patterns. In this week's outdoor report Winston Greely tells us about a study that is looking to change that. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/AntelopeStudy_iPod.mp4 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Antelope, pronghorn, helecopter Mike Gurnett Finding a home for injured wildlife can be a difficult, and at times an impossible task. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett introduces us to a Montanan whose life work is dedicated to caring for disabled wildlife and educating the public about wildlife conservation. Finding a home for injured wildlife can be a difficult, and at times an impossible task. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett introduces us to a Montanan whose life work is dedicated to caring for disabled wildlife and educating the public about wildlife conservation. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/BeartoothNatureCenter_iPod.mp4 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Nature Center, zoo, Red Lodge, Award Winston Greely With the passing of the holiday season comes the awards season, and a new award show is what Winston Greely presents in this week's outdoor report. With the passing of the holiday season comes the awards season, and a new award show is what Winston Greely presents in this week's outdoor report. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/2007Awards_iPod.mp4 Fri, 18 jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, awards, 2007 Winston Greely Is there a way to cook big game meat that's just "Fork Tough" then make them "Fork Tender?" Is there a way to cook big game meat that's just "Fork Tough" then make them "Fork Tender?" http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/BraiseGame_iPod.mp4 Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, cooking, game, braising Mike Gurnett Research scientists are driven to ask questions and seek answers. Montana wildlife scientist is one of the best. Research scientists are driven to ask questions and seek answers. Montana wildlife scientist is one of the best. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/KeithAune_iPod.mp4 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, retire, aune, biologist Mike Gurnett Snowmobiling is a fun way to enjoy winter in Montana. If you haven't ridden in a while, you might be surprised as to how comfortable, reliable and powerful the machines of this new generation are. But there are dangers involved in the form of an Avalanche! Snowmobiling is a fun way to enjoy winter in Montana. If you haven't ridden in a while, you might be surprised as to how comfortable, reliable and powerful the machines of this new generation are. But there are dangers involved in the form of an Avalanche! http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/AvalancheDanger_iPod.mp4 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, avalanche, snow, snowmobiling, winter, danger Winston Greely A variety of voices will meet in Bozeman next weekend to talk about a growing problem in Montana's Outdoors. And as Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report, you might be surprised to hear what that problem is. A variety of voices will meet in Bozeman next weekend to talk about a growing problem in Montana's Outdoors. And as Winston Greely shows us in this week's outdoor report, you might be surprised to hear what that problem is. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/ElkSummit_iPod.mp4 Thu, 06 December 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Elk, herd, summit, overgrazing, pasture, wildlife Mike Gurnett The capture and relocation of bears, particularly Grizzly bears, is dangerous work for the Biologist and the Bear! http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/GrizTrapping_iPod.mp4 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, trapping, grizzly, bears, camera Winston Greely By the sound of it, you'd think we'd be at a junkyard. But the destruction of these classic cars is actually a restoration project. By the sound of it, you'd think we'd be at a junkyard. But the destruction of these classic cars is actually a restoration project. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/MilkCars_iPod.mp4 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Milk River, Junk, Junk Cars, Rookery WMA, Havre, restoration Mike Gurnett Swan Lake is known for its beauty, tranquility and fishery. In fact, the Swan is one of the last strong-holds of the threatened Bull Trout. The beauty and tranquility is pretty much the same. But researchers are finding that the fishery is on the brink of potentially dramatic changes. Swan Lake is known for its beauty, tranquility and fishery. In fact, the Swan is one of the last strong-holds of the threatened Bull Trout. The beauty and tranquility is pretty much the same. But researchers are finding that the fishery is on the brink of potentially dramatic changes. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/SwanLakeTrout_iPod.mp4 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Swan Lake, Lake Trout, Bull Trout, Lake, threat FWP and Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com Whether hiking, camping, fishing, hunting or simply enjoying a picnic on a warm summer's day, Montana's forest have an activity for you. But before setting out on your adventure, your sharing the forest with wild bears. Whether hiking, camping, fishing, hunting or simply enjoying a picnic on a warm summer's day, Montana's forest have an activity for you. But before setting out on your adventure, your sharing the forest with wild bears. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/RecBears_iPod.mp4 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:08:44 Montana, Bears, Recreation Bears, back country, food, wild, forest, grizzley Winston Greeley It's a fish, fighting for it's last gasp of air. With the clock ticking on the endangered Pallid Sturgeon, researchers have realized the key to recovery is habitat. It's a fish, fighting for it's last gasp of air. With the clock ticking on the endangered Pallid Sturgeon, researchers have realized the key to recovery is habitat. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/Pallids_iPod.mp4 Wed, 06 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, pallid, sturgeon, pallid sturgeon, fish, habitat Mike Gurnett Fish ladders provide a series of concrete steps salmon leap up as they migrate past a dam. But what about fish species that didn't evolve as jumpers. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett shows us how a group of eastern Montana farmers solved the problem. Fish ladders provide a series of concrete steps salmon leap up as they migrate past a dam. But what about fish species that didn't evolve as jumpers. In this week's outdoor report Mike Gurnett shows us how a group of eastern Montana farmers solved the problem. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/MuggliFishPassage_iPod.mp4 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, fish ladder, ladder, water, river, diversion, dam, migration, fish migration Winston Greely TO SOME IT IS JUST A SIGN, BUT FOR DWAYNE ANDREWS IT IS A PUBLIC GATEWAY. IT ADDS A WHOLE OTHER OPPORTUNITY TO THE RECREATIONIST TO ACCESS PUBLIC LAND AND THAT'S IMPORTANT. TO SOME IT IS JUST A SIGN, BUT FOR DWAYNE ANDREWS IT IS A PUBLIC GATEWAY. IT ADDS A WHOLE OTHER OPPORTUNITY TO THE RECREATIONIST TO ACCESS PUBLIC LAND AND THAT'S IMPORTANT. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/podcasts/Signing_iPod.mp4 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, sign, signing, access, public land, lands Mike Gurnett Among the most important assets an agricultural operation can have is a good water right, the legal authority to divert water from a stream. Stories about the settlement of the West claim that if you stole someone's money you could end up in jail. If you stole someone's water, you could end up dead. And so its important to consider the economic and historical importance of water when it comes to understanding what a group of landowners did on Lolo Creek. Among the most important assets an agricultural operation can have is a good water right, the legal authority to divert water from a stream. Stories about the settlement of the West claim that if you stole someone's money you could end up in jail. If you stole someone's water, you could end up dead. And so its important to consider the economic and historical importance of water when it comes to understanding what a group of landowners did on Lolo Creek. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/podcasts/LoloCreekFlows_iPod.mp4 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, stream, stream flow, flow, water rights, lolo creek, creek, lolo Winston Greely This is not your average construction site. It may look normal, but what workers are actually building is a barrier to keep non-native trout from invading Montana's most eastern population of Cut Throat Trout. This is not your average construction site. It may look normal, but what workers are actually building is a barrier to keep non-native trout from invading Montana's most eastern population of Cut Throat Trout. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/CutThroatDam_iPod.mp4 Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Cut Throat, CutThroat, eastern, trout, dam, native, species, fish Mike Gurrett All across Montana, land reclamation is gaining momentum as a viable business. One issue holding back progress has been finding an economical way to harvest native species of grass. All across Montana, land reclamation is gaining momentum as a viable business. One issue holding back progress has been finding an economical way to harvest native species of grass. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/NativeSeeder_iPod.mp4 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, native, grass, reclamation, harvest, harvester, columbine Winston Greely A fish who's survival in the State is a concern, seems to be thriving. A fish who's survival in the State is a concern, seems to be thriving. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/SaugerStudy_iPod.mp4 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, fish, Sauger, shock, shocking, electroshock, count, fish count Mike Gurnett Over the past 25 years, we've had quite an increase in the number of people fishing Montana Rivers. At the same time we've had an increase in the number of birds fishing Montana rivers. But of all the birds found along our rivers, its Montana's American White Pelican population the seems to generate the most discussion. Over the past 25 years, we've had quite an increase in the number of people fishing Montana Rivers. At the same time we've had an increase in the number of birds fishing Montana rivers. But of all the birds found along our rivers, its Montana's American White Pelican population the seems to generate the most discussion. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/Pelicans_ipod.mp4 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Pelican, white pelican, american pelican, american white pelican, pelicans Winston Greely If you're into watching nature shows on TV then you might think we know everything there is about the animals in our State! If you're into watching nature shows on TV then you might think we know everything there is about the animals in our State! http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/IdahoSalamander_ipod.mp4 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, salamander, giant salamander, idaho salamander Mike Gurnett Their day started out on the Camp Mak-A-Dream bus then it was all aboard the Shooting Star Limited on their way to a float on the Clark River. Their day started out on the Camp Mak-A-Dream bus then it was all aboard the Shooting Star Limited on their way to a float on the Clark River. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/Mak-A-DreamFloat_iPod.mp4 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, camping, floating, survival, cancer, clark, river Winston Greely For Montana's passionate Huckleberry Hounds like Ellen Bryson, this purple gem is one of Montana's greatest summer treasurers. For Montana's passionate Huckleberry Hounds like Ellen Bryson, this purple gem is one of Montana's greatest summer treasurers. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/huckleberries_iPod.mp4 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, huckleberry, huckleberries, berry, bears Mike Gurnett Grizzly Bears and Black Bears particularly Sows with cubs are constantly foraging for food. The smell of garbage, dog food, horse feed and bird seed can quickly draw these top-tier predators into close proximity to people Grizzly Bears and Black Bears particularly Sows with cubs are constantly foraging for food. The smell of garbage, dog food, horse feed and bird seed can quickly draw these top-tier predators into close proximity to people. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/CaptiveCubs_iPod.mp4 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, grizzly, bear, cub, sow, captive Winston Greely Last months discovery of Eurasian Milfoil i Montana didn't shock Fish, Wildlife and Park's Eileen Ryce. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/AquaInvasion_iPod.mp4 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, invasion, aquatic weed, rivers, lakes, streams, weeds, weed, Eurasian Milfoil Winston Greely Researchers David Schmetterling and Mike Young were studying fish when they stumbled on something that changed the current thinking of an entire species. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/Toads_iPod.mp4 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, fish, toad, toads, stream Winston Greely Philip Engel has not missed a trapping season in over 30 years. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/Trapping_iPod.mp4 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, trapping, hunting, beaver, fox Winston Greely There are more than 800 bird species within the United States. Montana has half of them. This abundance is a major reason why Montana is becoming a prime destination for birders http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/Birders_iPod.mp4 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, birds, bird watching, birdwatching, birders Mike Gurnett The office, the Great Outdoors. The responsibility - Balancing outdoor recreation with the protection of fish and wildlife resources. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/LifeWarden_iPod.mp4 Fri, 20 Jul 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Game Wardens, warden, wardens, law Mike Gurnett http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/BackCountryHorses_iPod.mp4 Mon, 09 July 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, horses, back country, backcountry Mike Gurnett http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/GreatBlueHerons_iPod.mp4 Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, blue heron, heron, bird, fish Winston Greely http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/BeckmanWMA_iPod.mp4 Fri, 1 Jun 2007 11:30:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, WMA, Beckman, Wildlife Management Area, Mule Deer Mike Gurnette http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/ShootingRanges_iPod.mp4 Fri, 1 Jun 2007 11:25:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, ranges, rifles, shooting ranges, guns Mike Gurnette http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/IceCamera_iPod.mp4 Fri, 1 Jun 2007 11:15:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, ice, fishing, hobby, camera Winston Greely http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/Hunters_Money_iPod.mp4 Fri, 1 Jun 2007 11:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, hunters, money, local, economy Mike Gurnette http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/CollarTech_iPod.mp4 Fri, 1 Jun 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, radio, radio collar, elk, wildlife, management Winston Greely Fisheries biologist Ken Frazier has seen the highs and lows of Montana's drought on the Big Horn River. Fisheries biologist Ken Frazier has seen the highs and lows of Montana's drought on the Big Horn River. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/BigHornProblem_iPod.mp4 Wed, 23 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Big Horn, river, yellowtail, dam Mike Gurnett Covering over 200 square miles the flathead is the larges natural freshwater lake in the northwest. Off the West shore lies Wild Horse Island state park. Covering over 200 square miles the flathead is the larges natural freshwater lake in the northwest. Off the West shore lies Wild Horse Island state park. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/WildHorseIsland_iPod.mp4 Mon, 21 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, horse, horses, Island, beatles, tree, ponderosa Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com BEAR RUNS OVER REMOTE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA IN ITS HURRY TO ESCAPE The grizzly bear was relocated and released. Notice how eager it is to escape the culvert trap while also trying to quickly get its bearings in new surroundings. By looking over its shoulder, the bear missed seeing the small remote video camera bear managers were using to observe its release. The effect is a bear encounter of the closest kind. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zooprax Productions www.zooprax.com. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/Oops_iPod.mp4 Fri, 11 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:00:30 Montana, Grizzly, camera, Bear, Grizzly Bear Derek Reich Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com Bear managers in Northwestern Montana baited this trap to capture a grizzly bear. Here the bear walks past the baited bear trap to investigate the remote camera being used to observe its hoped for capture. Bears can be very observant and curious. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. CURIOUS BEAR Bear managers in Northwestern Montana baited this trap to capture a grizzly bear. Here the bear walks past the baited bear trap to investigate the remote camera being used to observe its hoped for capture. Bears can be very observant and curious. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/BearSniff_iPod.mp4 Thu, 10 May 2007 09:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, grizzly, trap, surveillance Derek Reich Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com Here a bear is released from a culvert trap in a new location and moved away from the release site with the use of Karelian bear dogs, bean bag rounds and shouting. The Karelian bear dogs are trained to move grizzly bears and establish boundaries with them. They do not harass or tree the bears. The idea is to communicate to the bear that it needs to avoid humans and areas that humans use. This is a concept bears, that are naturally very territorial, understand. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. BEAR DOGS AT WORK Here a bear is released from a culvert trap in a new location and moved away from the release site with the use of Karelian bear dogs, bean bag rounds and shouting. The Karelian bear dogs are trained to move grizzly bears and establish boundaries with them. They do not harass or tree the bears. The idea is to communicate to the bear that it needs to avoid humans and areas that humans use. This is a concept bears, that are naturally very territorial, understand. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/NorthForkII2006_iPod.mp4 Thu, 10 May 2007 08:45:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, grizzly, cub, shock, bear dog, KARELIAN BEAR DOGS Derek Reich Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com FWP bear managers are exploring ways to use electric shock to train bears, similar to the idea of using a shock collar to train a dog. Here a bear is deterred from opening a freezer it had raided in the past when it comes into contact with an electrical floor pad that delivers a mild (to the bear) electrical shock. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. SETTING BOUNDARIES FWP bear managers are exploring ways to use electric shock to train bears, similar to the idea of using a shock collar to train a dog. Here a bear is deterred from opening a freezer it had raided in the past when it comes into contact with an electrical floor pad that delivers a mild (to the bear) electrical shock. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/BearShock_iPod.mp4 Thu, 10 May 2007 08:30:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, grizzly, cub, shock Derek Reich Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com Here a grizzly sow attempts to open a bear resistant container with her cubs. Cubs learn food-seeking behaviors from their mothers and carry them into adulthood. Notice how persistent the bears are. To save young bears from behaviors that will eventually lead to their death, it is critical that adult bears be prevented from successfully finding food rewards when they approach dwellings or other sites used by humans. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. RELOCATION AND RELEASE Here a grizzly bear sow and two cubs, relocated by FWP bear managers in Northwestern Montana, are released from the culvert trap they were captured and transported in. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/22Release_iPod.mp4 Thu, 10 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, grizzly, cub, grizzly cubs, cubs, sow, grizzly sow Derek Reich Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com Here a grizzly sow attempts to open a bear resistant container with her cubs. Cubs learn food-seeking behaviors from their mothers and carry them into adulthood. Notice how persistent the bears are. To save young bears from behaviors that will eventually lead to their death, it is critical that adult bears be prevented from successfully finding food rewards when they approach dwellings or other sites used by humans. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. Here a grizzly sow attempts to open a bear resistant container with her cubs. Cubs learn food-seeking behaviors from their mothers and carry them into adulthood. Notice how persistent the bears are. To save young bears from behaviors that will eventually lead to their death, it is critical that adult bears be prevented from successfully finding food rewards when they approach dwellings or other sites used by humans. Video courtesy of Derek Reich, Zöoprax Productions www.zooprax.com. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/BearUBB_iPod.mp4 Thu, 10 May 2007 07:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, grizzly, cub, grizzly cubs, cubs, sow, grizzly sow Winston Greely Re-Lighting the Lewis and Clark Caverns Re-Lighting the Lewis and Clark Caverns http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/CaveLights_iPod.mp4 Mon, 7 May 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Caves, Lewis, Clark, Lewis and Clark, lights Mike Gurnett Just like the sound of a bugeling Elk announces that fall is on its way, Spring is announced by Sage Grouse. Just like the sound of a bugeling Elk announces that fall is on its way, Spring is announced by Sage Grouse. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/SageGrouse_iPod.mp4 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Sage Grouse, Grouse, Spring Mike Gurnett Montana Biologists begain gathering information on on Elk packs and Wolf population since the wolf was intoduced to the Yellowstone. Montana Biologists begain gathering information on on Elk packs and Wolf population since the wolf was intoduced to the Yellowstone. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/DomeElk_iPod.mp4 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Wolf, Wolves, Elk, herd, packs, population Winston Greely Walley anglers now have an extra incentive to go fishing in Canyon Ferry Resevoir. Walley anglers now have an extra incentive to go fishing in Canyon Ferry Resevoir. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/CashWalleyes_iPod.mp4 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, walleye, cash, fishing, tagging, tag Winston Greely Researches are rushing to put up a fence before calving season begins. Researches are rushing to put up a fence before calving season begins. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/WolfFladry_iPod.mp4 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, wolf, wolves, calves, calf, calving, fladry Mike Gurnett With miles of groomed trails for skiing and seeminly endless open parks for snowmobiling, Mount Haggin wildlife management area has become a popular desintation for Winter recreation. With miles of groomed trails for skiing and seeminly endless open parks for snowmobiling, Mount Haggin wildlife management area has become a popular desitation for Winter recreation. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/MooseRec_iPod.mp4 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Moose, recreation, helecopters, wildlife, Mount Haggin, Study Winston Greely Wildlife diseases are garnering more and more attention these days at Montana's wildlife lab in Bozeman. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/WildLifeDisease_iPod.mp4 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, disease, wildlife, wildlife disease Mike Gurnett When Norman Maclean wrote "A River Runs Through it" readers got a hint that the people who live in this valley have a special relationship with the land. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/BlackFoot_Challenge_iPod.mp4 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, River, BlackFoot, A river runs through it, Norman Maclean, Maclean Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks How to take care of your food. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/RecBears_iPod.mp4 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:08:43 Montana, bears, bear, griz, grizzly, food, recreation, bear country, griz country, grizzly bear Winston Greely People in Eastern Montana will travel a long way, to fish. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/PrairiePonds_iPod.mp4 Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Eastern, Eastern Montana, fish, fishing, windmill, airation, winter, winter kill Winston Greely For Kelsey Dalton this summer is filled with traps. Kelsey and other crews throughout the state are collecting a variety of small mamals. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/AnimalPlan_iPod.mp4 Mon, 5 Mar 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, animal, small animal, bats, mice Mike Gurnett In some of Montana's harshest climate, there lives an animal that seems to defy winter. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/RedRockMoose_iPod.mp4 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, moose, red rock, red rock lake, winter, willow Winston Greely It's safe to say that Montana produces some of the largest Bighorn Rams in the lower 48 and the desire to hunt them is great. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/SheepUpdate_iPod.mp4 Thu, 22 feb 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, sheep, bighorn, update Mike Gurnett As technology has crept it's way into outdoor sports, ice fishing has always offered up a change of pace. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/IceFishingGear07_iPod.mp4 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, ICE, ice fishing, gear, fishing, winter In 1807, just as Lewsis and Clark were wrapping up their cross-country expedition, a man working for the Northwest Fur Trading Company cross into northwest Montana. Eventually this man would map most of Canada and travel more than 5 times the distance of Lewis and Clark. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/WhoISDT_iPod.mp4 Wed, 7 Feb 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, David, Thompson, David Thompson, Thompson Falls, Explorer, Fur Trader, Lewsis and Clark, Canada, Mapping Mike Gurnett In 1906, here where the Blackfoot empties into the Clark Fork river, William Clark built the Mill Town Dam. In 2000, cracks were discovered in the dam and spillway. The decision was made to remove the dam. If the removal wasn't difficult enough, millions of toxic mud from hundreds of years of mining are left behind the dam. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/RestorationGov_iPod.mp4 Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, restoration, mining, opportunity, waste Winston Greely When it comes to cooking game, most people have a simple and tasty way of cooking Elk or Deer. But when it comes to waterfowl they are left searching for some complex recipe just to make it palitable. Now there's a simple way to cook duck. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/CookingDuck_iPod.mp4 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, cooking, duck, waterfowl, ducks Mike Gurnett http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/2006Review_iPod.mp4 Wed, 27 Dec 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, season Winston Greely Philip Engel has not missed a trapping season in more than 30 years. Trappers numbers tend to sway with the price of fur. As the price for fur rises, so to are the number of trappers. Philip Engel has not missed a trapping season in more than 30 years. Trappers numbers tend to sway with the price of fur. As the price for fur rises, so to are the number of trappers. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/Trappers_iPod.mp4 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:32 Montana, traps, trapper, trappers, fur Mike Gurnett From Ravens to Grizzly Bears, Montana's wildlife becomes highly opportunistic as they take on a sense of urgency preparing for the upcoming winter. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/PineNutFuel_iPod.mp4 Thu, 7 Dec 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, pine nut, pines, bears, ravens Winston Greely Last summers Derby fire was one of the largest in Montana History. Consuming homes trees and most anything in it's path. A few survivors were able to escape it's wrath. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/FishRescue_iPod.mp4 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Fish, Rescue, Derby, fire, forest fire, cutthrout, trout Mike Gurnett I wouldn't be carving my own decoys if it wasn't part of the old tradition. A love of the outdoors a respect for the past and a passion for water fowl have led Townsend, Montana's Ole Olsen to seek perfection on his unique artistic talents. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/DecoyCarver_iPod.mp4 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, duck, ducks, decoy, passion, water, fowl, carving Fish Wildlife and Parks If you can't get excited about hunting in Montana, time to take up another sport. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/HuntPerspective_iPod.mp4 Wed, 8 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, hunting, perspective, boone and Crocket Mike Gurnett Wildlife managers in the northern rockies found that the number of grey wolves in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming has grown 20% so far this year. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/Fwp/Podcasts/WolfWork_iPod.mp4 Mon, 1 Nov 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, wolves, grey wolves, rockies Wyoming, Idaho, wolf Winston Greely One of the best archers in the world is just slightly taller than the target she shoots at. This is even more impressive when she hits the center more than 70 yards away! http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/ArcherWoman_iPod.mp4 Fri, 29 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, archer, woman, archery, champion, arrow Mike Gurnett Each year wildlife poachers illegally take some of Montana's biggest trophies and sell them to illegal buyers. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fwp/Podcasts/EnoughPoaching_iPod.mp4 Fri, 22 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, poaching, trophies, wildlife, hunters Winston Greely Precautions to take when hunting in the fall, during fire season. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/FireCaution_iPod.mp4 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Campouts and cookouts. For most youngsters, sumertime in Montana means playtime in the great outdoors. But for children with cancer, their illness can rob them of the opportunity to form new friendships and make lasting childhood memories. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/CampMakaDream_iPod.mp4 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Mak-a-Dream, camp, kids Fish, Wildlife and Parks It was Chief Seattle who once said "Whatever befalls the Earth, befalls the sons of the Earth." He was one of the first to see that all things were connected. The mountain, the river, the bear, the wind. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/Imagine_iPod.mp4 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:011:50 Montana, environment, bear, river, mountain, cleanup, recycle, restore, restoration. Winston Greely It's a treasure hunt, of sorts. The trouble is, most of the booty consists of other people's trash. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/RiverTrash_iPod.mp4 Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:31 Montana, Blackfoot, River, trash, cleanup, diving, floating, innertube, tubbing, litter Mike Gurnette The Pallid Sturgeon is named on our nations endangered species list. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/PallidPit_iPod.mp4 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 17:49:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Pallid, Sturgeon, endangered, fish, Missouri Winston Greely Volunteers are preparing to help the Widerness Institute on a 3 day weed expedition into the Gates of the Moutains Wilderness area. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/WeedControl_iPod.m4v Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:20:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, weed, weeds, survey, GIS Mike Gurnette In 1969 man landed on the moon, a gallon of regular gas cost 35 cents and Jim Deboer started his career as a Montana Game Warden. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/WardenJimDeBoer_iPod.m4v Tue, 15 Aug 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, warden, deboer, retirement, jim, game warden Winston Greely Watch how Fish, Wildlife and Parks is studying fish mortality when the water temperature gets above 20 degrees C and fishermen use the hook and release method. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/HookMortality_iPod.m4v Wed, 26 JUL 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, fish, fishing, hook, hooks, mortality Mike Gurnette Watch how the Montana outdoors community helps wounded veterans in their rehab. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/WoundedWarriors_iPod.m4v Wed, 19 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:33 Montana, warrior, fly fishing, veteran, veterans, rehab Winston Greely Nestled between the Bighole mountains and the cattle fields of Southwestern Montana, you'll find the last holdout of river dwelling Arctic Greyling in the lower 48 states. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/GreylingCoop_iPod.m4v Wed, 12 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, greyling, grayling, big hole, fish, trout, Mike Gurnette After years of planning and construction of Fort Pecks State-of-the-Art Warm water fish hatchery is officially open! Learn about this hatchery and events surrounding Fort Peck. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/FTPeckDedication_iPod.m4v Wed, 5 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Dedication, Peck, Fort, fish, hatchery, water, warm FWP Join six Montana poets in toasting our rich fish and wildlife resources and colorful outdoor heritage. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/Podcasts/NoSaturdayNight.m4v Tue, 4 Jul 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:29:30 Montana, poem, outdoors, poets Mike Gurnette Not many years ago, a wicker fishing kreel was a mandatory tool of the fly fishing trade.... http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/CatchRelease_iPod.m4v Fri, 09 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, fishing, kreel, catch, release Winston Greely Encountering an aggressive bear is rare, but to do it - and survive 5 times makes Chuck Bartlebaugh an expert. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/PepperSpray_iPod.m4v Thu, 08 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, bears, pepper, spray, attack Winston Greely Betty DeYoung has been in a flower battle with deer for over 20 years. The deer have finally conceded, because Betty has found the ultimate weapon. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/DeerGardening_iPod.m4v Wed, 07 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, dee,r garden, gardening, flowers Mike Gurnette In 1975, the Montana Legislature passed the natural streambed and land preservation act. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/310Permits_iPod.m4v Tue, 06 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, stream, preservation, streambed Mike Gurnette The question is international, how to conserve water in our changing global climate. The answer may be in Lewistown, Montana at the State's Environton competition. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/Environthon_iPod.m4v Thu, 01 Jun 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Environthon, teaching, environment Mike Gurnette When our office first had e-mail access, I'd type a message, hit send. Then I'd call the person I was sending to and ask them if they got my message. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/Podcasts/OnLineApp_iPod.m4v Thu, 21 Apr 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, application, FWP, licensing, online, permits lottery Winston Greeley Talk about a fish with an identity crisis! They go by the name of Ling, Eel Pout, Cusp, Freshwater Cod, Mud Shark, Gugeon, Lusht, Sting Ling, Meathy, Maria and Lawyer. But most people know them by the name of Burbot. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/Burbot_iPod.m4v Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, fish, ling, Burbot, Mud, Shark, freshwater, Cod Mike Gurnett Montana's Rocky Mountain front is know for it's spectacular scenery, incredible wildlife habitat and rual lifestyle. Even here, in winter, time can tend to drag a little bit. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/ChoteauFlyTyers_iPod.m4v Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Fishing, fly tying, choteau Winston Greeley The species was listed, we had to do something. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/EagleRebound_iPod.m4v Mon, 27 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, Bald Eagle, rebound, Eagle Mike Gurnett Bird watching is one of the fastest growing activities in Montana. Interest is gaining momentum thanks to the winter migration of the rarely seen, spectacular, Snowy Owl. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/SnowyOwls_iPod.m4v Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:30 Montana, snowy owl, migration, winter, owl, bird watching FWP The return of the Cutthroat Trout Imagine the world beneath a glassy surface, beneath the river's tumble where the cut bank shelters and the current is a wind bringing life. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/CutThroat_iPod.m4v Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:27:00 Montana, fish, cutthroat, fisheries, trout, rive,r stream Mike Gurnett Listen, there's even magic in the sound of the word, Montana. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/FWP/PodCasts/OwningEden_iPod.m4v Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:15:41 Montana, Eden, owning, land, responsibility Mike Gurnett If your winter sport is skiing, shoeshoeing or snowmobiling at the end of the day you can put your equipment away and relax. If your sport is dog sledding, your engines require fuel and care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. http://opi.mt.gov/Streamer/fWP/PodCasts/DogMusher_iPod.m4v Tue, 1 Mar 2006 10:00:00 GMT Clean 00:01:34 Montana, dog, dogs, sledding, mushing, mush, musher