October 31, 2019 by
Montana Grant
$75 million for road construction, has been designated for Yellowstone Park next year. Anyone that has visited the Park in the past knows that the crowds and oversized vehicles have put great stress on the Parks roads and infrastructures. 3 Road projects are planned for 2020. The Pelican Creek Bridge is to be replaced. 6...
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October 24, 2019 by
Montana Grant
The paved road at the Hyalite Reservoir is going to be increased. Additional paving will extend the paved area from the dam to where the road splits for Grotto and Palisades falls. Paving will begin in the end of October. Delays could be as long as 30 minutes because of tree cutting along the right...
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October 24, 2019 by
Montana Grant
Back in the we camped! Tents, shelters, cheapo trailers. Camping today has taken on a whole new image. Canvas is out, silence is forgotten, and where are the food trucks? The fun used to be roughing it in style. My wife and I used to camp all the time. The simplicity of camping was wonderful....
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October 20, 2019 by
Montana Grant
Hunting or fishing in Montana can be damn uncomfortable! Cold, rain, snow, wind, and harsh conditions will make you ready to quit. If you are miserable, you are not enjoying the day. Modern clothing and accessories make all the difference. Polar fleece, hand warmers, quality bad weather gear, insulated footwear, layered garments that wick away,...
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October 17, 2019 by
angelamontana
It turns out that bears like beer…. An article on countryrebel.com proved that humans aren’t the only ones who like a buzz every now and then. The incident happened a few years ago, but it’s still a reminder to keep your camping areas and your homes bear-proof when you live in bear country. Here’s part...
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September 21, 2019 by
Montana Grant
What’s on your Bucket List? We all have one even if you don’t know it. A special hunt, fishing trip, or just a thing that challenges you. What’s yours? This year I scratched a Halibut fishing trip to Alaska off mine. The only problem is that one trip is probably not enough, and an annual...
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July 22, 2019 by
angelamontana
Here are six fantastic cooler hacks that you will be glad you tried! Do you have your own hacks?
July 17, 2019 by
angelamontana
It’s camping season in Montana, and here are a few camping hacks we found that could help you out while you’re “roughing it”.
June 16, 2019 by
Montana Grant
Coffee is a necessary morning get us going beverage. It seems like it has been around forever. Pioneers always had a pot on the campfire, Marines brewed it up in their helmets, and the coffee kiosks are always busy. My Mom drank coffee all day. She had an old electric percolator that was always making...
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June 16, 2019 by
Montana Grant
Our most special Wild Places offer more than a pretty view, a place to fish, or critters to hunt. Wilderness represents pure Freedom. Freedoms are getting more difficult to find. Big cities and populated areas feel less free. Most of your day is being filmed from a battery of security and traffic cameras. Law enforcement...
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June 2, 2019 by
Montana Grant
Grilling fresh fruits is amazing. Plan this recipe for a dessert on your next Killer Grillin session. Pears or Peaches make perfect Grill candidates. 1 tbsp. lemon juice 4 tbsp. melted butter ¼ tsp vanilla 4 pears or peaches 2 tbsp. sugar Cut them in half and remove the pits. In a small bowl, combine...
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May 26, 2019 by
Montana Grant
“Human feces taints lakes and streams in the Beartooth Mountains!” A recent study targeted 21 lakes up to 12,807 feet. Out of 21 lakes tested in the Froze to Death plateau and Granite Peak area, 11 tested positive for E. coli. This hearty bacterium can survive long cold winters. These bacteria are found in the...
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March 28, 2019 by
Montana Grant
Buckets are a Sportsman’s friend. We use them for so many things. Hauling water, dirt, gear, ice fishing, fish, food, and just about anything. Buckets come in several sizes. My favorites are the 2 1/2 Gallon or 5-gallon sizes. These are easy to carry and store. Putting a lid on buckets can be a challenge....
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February 17, 2019 by
Montana Grant
Winter is the perfect time to enjoy a great dessert! Bread Pudding will give the taste, flavors, and calories that will keep you warm. My Mother made this treat often and served it warm with milk, ice cream, or whip. It is also a hunting and fishing favorite! One of our family traditions is to...
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August 19, 2018 by
Montana Grant
Do not have to look over their shoulder. They hunt, fish, and enjoy the outdoors without needing supervision. They do the right things because they are the right things to do. Rules, limits, regulations, and enforcement are not for Great Sportsmen. They understand the importance of proper wildlife, fishery, and forest management. Public service...
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August 18, 2018 by
Montana Grant
Camping and outdoor adventure can be more fun with a little planning. You don’t have to “Rough It!”. This is especially true when you take new campers, friends, and kids. Show them a good time without being too uncomfortable. Many campers feed on canned beans, hot dogs, and granola bars. That’s fine, but with some...
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July 3, 2018 by
angelamontana
If you plan on heading to Alaska and you know you’ll be camping, this is a possibility of what you could wake up to…I would say if this is a real video and not staged, it is a good thing they didn’t have food in their tent. As Montanans, we need to be bear aware...
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June 28, 2018 by
Montana Grant
Drinking fluids allows us to refill our “bags of water” bodies. Re-hydrating is essential for our bodies to stay afloat. Mammals weights are more than 55% fluids. Our blood is like sea water. Every cell in our bodies contains fluids. Water is truly our life blood. For years, I was able to hunt and fish...
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June 25, 2018 by
angelamontana
Oh, it’s definitely camping season in Montana. Many people go with traditional foods when they camp–s’mores are typically a must…so, why not mix up your traditional graham cracker, Hershey bar and marshmallow treat? Change it up and make your favorite classic camping snack/dessert even better with these different s’mores styles:
June 21, 2018 by
Montana Grant
BIG APPLE DUMPLINGS are the best. Deserts at hunting and fishing camp are always important. We all enjoy S’mores, cobblers, and campfire baked treats. Try this crazy recipe at home or on your next outdoor adventure. I was taught this recipe years ago on a Boy Scout camp out. The Dutch Oven was scraped clean....
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