Hunting: 

Archery season is fast approaching and Antelope season is almost here.  The 900 series for Antelope opened on August 15^th. Archery for Antelope opens on September 3^rd with General season opening on October 8^th. Archery for Deer or Elk opens on September 3^rd and General opens on October 22^nd. Fall bear season opens on September 15^th. So swing on into Bob Wards for all your hunting needs.

Fishing:

Little Blackfoot/Boulder/Prickly Pear: If you’re looking for some smaller water it’s a gorgeous place, water is a low and clear.  Terrestrials are out —ants, beetles, and finally hoppers are jumping around out there so make sure to bring along your favorite hopper pattern. Nymphing is the other hot ticket stick to your mayfly and midge larva patterns.  The Boulder is under Hoot Owl Restrictions now from 2p.m. to midnight—the best time to be on the water in August is early morning so get a good jump on the day.

Canyon Ferry: For trout we’d recommend using worms, egg sucking leeches, PowerBait, egg patterns, and egg sacks. For Walleye we recommend tossing some cranks or jigs with perch (or fire tiger); worm harnesses are also working. Early mornings and evenings try cruising out in the flats with cranks or worm harnesses above the duck ponds as Walleye are active, especially early mornings and late afternoons. Once you find the walleye switch over to jigging leeches and let the fishing begin.  If you’re after trout try the north end—the bite has been consistent, if you’re closer to the south-end try fishing by the dykes for some cruising rainbows.

Hauser Lake: Walleye bite is on and jigging is the ticket.  If you’re struggling getting some bites troll a bottom bouncer or crank until you get into them then switch to jigging some leeches.  If you fishing from shore try throwing some rainbow jigs and snap jig to hook up on some trout.  For walleye crankbaits or snap jigging leeches on a perch colored jig head is your ticket.

Missouri River: Fishing has been good on the Mo but the best time is early morning before the water temps rise.  The first cast is really important right now on the Missouri but if your cast is ready try throwing some small Trico spinners or Griffith Gnat.  Terrestrials are hitting well right now so bring some of your favorite hopper patterns, don’t hesitate to toss the larger patterns as well.  Streamers are also starting to take off and the weeds haven’t been bad so don’t hesitate to pull out your favorite streamers for a couple of big trout.