-
TAKE ME FISHING!!!
When your life partner, kids, or friends are down in the dumps, sad, cranky, and out of sorts, they send […]
-
TROUT FISHING IS CHANGING!!!
The BEST trout fishing in the world is changing. Blame it on global warming, climate change, overfishing, development, or pollution. […]
-
SNACKLE BOX!!!
Outdoorsmen, women, and kids need snacks and treats to keep them fat, happy, and satisfied. Without a goodie box, hunger […]
-
DEATH WISH!!!
We have all made some poor choices when afield. Injury or worse can result from not planning, preparing, or considering […]
-
SNAKE SEASON !!!
Snake time is upon us! Summer means that rattle snakes are active and pose a risk. Fortunately, Rattlers are mainly […]
-
FLAB INTO FAB!!!
Winters in Montana are LONG!!!! We all tend to gain more than a few pounds. As the winter grows, so […]
-
OTTER OPPOSITION!!!
The Jefferson River, near the Sappington Bridge, was the site of an Otter Attack. # ladies were tubing down the […]
-
BIG FLY COUNTRY!!!
Montana is home to several species of nuisance flies. House flies and Horse Flies abound. At this time of year, […]
-
WADE A LITTLE DEEPER!!!
Wading can be dangerous. Fishermen that wet wade or wear expensive waders, always try to get a little deeper. Their […]
-
RASH CHOICES!!!
Life can be an ITCH! Humans can get affected by many insects, bugs, snakes, nettles, and other encounters that make […]
-
OUTDOOR ACCIDENTS!!!
Outdoorsmen and women never plan to get injured, hurt, or stranded when enjoying Outdoor Recreation. Accidents happen when we get […]
-
SALMON FLY SUFFERING!!!
It seems that aquatic insect and Salmon fly populations are in the decline. This reduction of insects is related to […]
-
SAVE A FISH!!!
Catch and Release fishing is extremely important to conserve Wild and Native trout fisheries. A great and healthy trout may […]
-
MONTANA ESCAPE!!!
The trend of people moving to Montana may be changing. According to the National Census numbers, more people are leaving […]
-
BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!
Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]
-
SQUITOS!!!
Big Sky Country is also home to huge blood sucking mosquitoes. They grow big in the Rocky Mountains. These blood […]
-
HOWARD’S GREENS!!!
Years ago, we would take annual trips to fish Canada. The local outdoor shows would come to town, and we […]
-
CHOKE HOLD!!!
Dogs are great family pets. Owners are always looking out for their wellness. Sadly, our pets can require emergency first […]
-
BEAR WITH US!!!
A lifetime ago, I lived in Maryland. Being from western Maryland, I was used to seeing bears in the Appalachian […]
-
CATCH LIMITS!!!
Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
-
WILD LIFE!!!
Wildlife means that the critters are not domesticated. These “Wild” animals or fish have not come from a preserve, hatchery, […]
-
BUTTERFLY FISH TRICK!!!
Filleting trout is a learned skill. Butterflying a fish is even tougher and takes a lot of practice with a […]
-
TOUCH ME FEEL ME!!!
Humans seem to have a need to touch and feel wildlife. The problem is that inappropriate touching and feeling are […]
-
PIONEER PLANT!!!
Rhubarb is in full leafy growth, just in time for Strawberry season. Each Summer, I harvest several crops of this […]
-
BIGHOLE RIVER EARNS A D!!!
The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]
-
BIG SKY BUGS!!!
Montana is home to many wonderful and wild things. Folks travel from around the world to see our unique and […]
-
EAT IT RAW!?
Many people enjoy eating raw seafood, fish, and shellfish. There is more on the menu than you may know about. […]
-
MEMORIAL DAY!!!
We just celebrated Memorial Day. This holiday honors the memory of great soldiers that helped to keep America free and […]
-
HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!
Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]
-
MATERS!!!
We used to call Tomatoes “Maters” back in the day. Summer tomatoes are tasty and a wonderful garden crop. These […]
-
BOOT RIP BOOGIE!!!
Some anglers just need to wet wade since no boots are ever going to stay waterproof on their bodies. It […]
-
CRASH TESTS!!!
The other day I was driving along the interstate and saw a dead doe deer. A short distance later were […]
-
RIVER LIVER!!!
As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]
-
TICK TIME AGAIN!!!
Ticks Suck! No outdoor sportsmen enjoy ticks. They may have a role in the ecosystem but… Anyway, Ticks seem to […]
-
SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]
-
FREE GEAR!!!
All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra […]
-
FISH COOKERY!!!
Hopefully, some of snowpack will melt and great fishing will begin. So far, ice covered lakes, snow drift lined rivers, […]
-
TAT TAILS!!!
Many friends and fishing acquaintances have Trout Tats! Arms, legs, necks, wrists, and private parts. To each their own. You […]
-
GARDEN GREEN LIGHT!!!
If you enjoy Montana Gardening, it’s time to get going! We have a very short growing season which means getting […]
-
HOW TO CATCH A FISHING BUDDY or MORE!!!
Hate does not happen instantly. It takes time and repetition. In a relationship, it can end with divorce or perhaps […]
-
CONES OF SHAME!!!
We have recently become experts with dogs needing to wear Cones of Shame. This medical tool is needed after pet […]
-
THE INVADERS!!!
Back in the day there was a TV show called The Invaders! It was a Quinn Martin production that […]
-
BLUE BLOODS DINNER!!!
Family always needs work! Like it or not, there is always something that needs to be addressed to keep a […]
-
FAVORITE FISH DINNER!!!
Fish is a healthy and tasty meal. There are so many ways to cook and prepare them from raw sushi, […]
-
FANCY FISH!!!
Fish are wonderful to eat. They are especially good when cooked fresh. Here is a recipe that allows you […]
-
3 TIPS! Chillin N Drillin Series # 13!
13 can be an unlucky number. Friday the 13th was when King Phillip outlawed the Pope’s army known as the […]
-
FRUGAL, FAST, FULL, and FAMILIAR!!!
Camping food needs to be fast and filling. The outdoors makes folks hungry. Once we return to camp, the clock […]
-
SSSSNAKE ENCOUNTERS!!!
Snakes freak many of us out. It may be because of the snake that encouraged Adam to eat the apple […]
-
FISH CONSUMPTION WARNINGS!!!
Be careful what you eat! Freshwater Fish have become a new high-risk food for human consumption. Liver damage, high cholesterol, […]
-
WHAT IF?
Rural states like Montana, the Dakotas, and Wyoming have become overwhelmed with “out of staters” moving in. So, how could […]