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It’s going to be “Fish On” this Saturday: Captain’s Column
(photo courtesy of Jay Zimmerman) It’s going to be “Fish On” this Saturday as the day marks the opening of Montana’s fishing season. Spring-run
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Mother’s Day Fishing and Cooking: Captain’s Column
(photo courtesy of nextrentacar.com) This Sunday is Mothers Day! Spending a day with your mom on a river or lake this weekend just might
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Despite Colder Temps, there are some Excellent Fishing Reports: Captain’s Column
(photo courtesy of AngelaMontana) Finally warmer spring weather has moved into Western Montana. It is not exactly a heat wave but compared with what
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Water Levels Are on the Rise at Fort Peck–the Fishing should be “Excellent” this Summer: Captain’s Column
(photo courtesy of fortpeckproperties.com) I was on the road last weekend to attend the State Walleye Unlimited Banquet in Glasgow. Doug Stewart of Missoula and
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Rampant Rainbows-Montana Spring Fishing: Captain’s Column
(Photo courtesy of angelamontana) Lakes all across Montana are freeing themselves of ice. This past week, I cleaned the dust off my boat and fishing
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April in Montana Brings Spring Hunting and Fishing Opportunities: Captain’s Column
April is the month where many of us start to enjoy both hunting and fishing. Hunting opportunities start with Spring Turkey season, which opens April
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Great Rockies Sport Show brought Smiles and the Fishing Out There is “Very Good”: Captain’s Column
The Great Rockies Sport return to Missoula was greeted with record crowds last weekend. Folks attending the two day hunting and fishing expo were all
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Ice Fishing, Shore Fishing and Boat Fishing: Captain’s Column
Ice fishing, shore fishing, and boat fishing highlight the weeks fishing activity around much of Montana. The Helena reservoirs fishing report this week from Montana
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Palm Trees, Ice Fishing, Dog Training and Renewing Fishing Licenses: Captain’s Column
I think that most of you might agree with me that this past winter has been mild, at least up to this point anyway. We
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My 30-Year Love Affair with Montana: Captain’s Column
Today is Valentine’s Day, and it since love is in the air I thought it might be appropriate to point out a few things that
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Mourning the Loss of “one of Missoula’s own” and Montana Fishing Reports: Captain’s Column
Above photo of Ken Staninger in 2007 taken by Sarah Daisy Lindmark–(via Missoula Independent) Missoula received some sad news on Saturday when word spread that
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Skiing, Snowmobiling & Ice Fishing are What Winters in Montana are All About: Captain’s Column
I had a great weekend last weekend! I made my first ski trip to Blacktail Mountain by Lakeside, Montana on the west side of Flathead
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Billings Great Rockies Sport Show Highlights and Ice Fishing: Captain’s Column
It was definitely an adventure traveling to Billings last weekend for the Great Rockies Sport Show, which was held at the Metra Park complex. The
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Helena Great Rockies Sport Show Recap: Captain’s Column
Bringing in the New Year last week was hectic but very productive for me. The first weekend of the year, I traveled to Helena with
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Enjoying The Outdoors Year Round: Captain’s Column
The year is fast coming to a close. 2012 was an interesting year to say the least. The year was full of events that were
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The Captain’s Christmas Gear Guide: Captain’s Column
Christmas is only 5 days away! Time is running out, so I thought it would be a good idea to give you some ideas when
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Cold Temps Kick Start The Ice FIshing Season: Captain’s Column
Snow in the Missoula Valley and Western Montana has finally arrived. If you remember in last week’s column, in my hope of getting Western Montana to
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Waiting On Winter: Captain’s Column
The mild temperatures we have experienced certainly have been surprising. Here we are in the first week in December and all we have received in the
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Filling The Freezer With Elk: Captain’s Column
Last Sunday, the big game deer and elk season came to a close in Montana and I am happy to say that I am not
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Last Weekend To Hunt: Captain’s Column
Today is Thanksgiving Day! Does Thanksgiving seem early this year? The answer is yes. So here is a little Thanksgiving Day trivia for you. Thanksgiving
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Elk Hunting is a Grand Adventure: Captain’s Column
The adventures of an elk hunting trip are always something to look forward too! One of my elk hunting buddies Bob Culp, of Frenchtown, always says
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Winter Storm Should Improve Hunting: Captain’s Column
Mild weather in the low country apparently has not affected the elk and deer hunting as much as I thought it might this past week. The
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Hunting and Fishing Opportunities Abound: Captain’s Column
November is upon us. Halloween is behind us and the valley has already experienced its first dusting of snow. Hunters have been out in force the
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Hunting Season Opens with a BANG: Captain’s Column
The big game season was welcomed by hunters this year. It opened last Saturday and FWP expected more than 100,000 hunters to take to the
