Montana’s archery season countdown is ON! In the video below, Khoa Le, while hunting in Texas, decides that he wants rabbit stew for dinner. Are you ready for some venison and elk stew? Just 38 days and counting!
Archery Rabbit Stew!
Hunting Film Tour Comes to Montana Next Week
If you have been jonesing for some good hunting footage, your fix is in. Hunting Film Tour will be coming to theaters around Montana next week and they have a lineup of conservation minded, fair-chase films that capture the essence of the experience hunters love so much. The films will be showcasing a series of wicked […]
Get Ready For the Big Game!
The wonderful time of autumn is nearly upon us and with it comes Montana’s hunting seasons. In a couple of weeks, the antelope archery season will begin. Then the upland bird season, followed by general archery, back country and special permits, waterfowl, pheasant, and finally the general hunting season. Of course the wolf season will […]
Bozeman/Butte Recreation Report by Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors (7.25.14)
Hunting: With upland opening September 1st and archery September 6th the time is now to get in and gear up for the upcoming seasons. Get updates on every season opening date buy joining Bob Ward’s email community in store. Bozeman Fishing: Get on the Gallatin first thing in the morning and hit them with yellow […]
Helena Recreation Report by Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors (7.25.14)
Hunting: With upland opening September 1st and archery September 6th the time is now to get in and gear up for the upcoming seasons. Get updates on every season opening date buy joining Bob Ward’s email community in store. Fishing: Canyon Ferry Lake: Trout have been consistently biting especially on the north end. For shoreline […]
Elk and Deer B Tag Drawing Results are Posted!
FWP has posted the drawing results for elk and deer B tags!
Bozeman/Butte Recreation Report by Bob Ward & Sons (7.18.14)
Hunting: Bob Ward’s 11th Annual Shooter’s Weekend is August 2nd in Missoula, and August 3rd in Butte. All proceeds benefit Operation Valor. Visit https://www.facebook.com/bobwards for event details. Archery Season begins September 6th. Its a little ways down the road but better to be prepared than wait until the last minute. Federal Duck Stamps are $15 […]
Helena Recreation Report by Bob Ward & Sons (7.18.14)
Hunting: Bob Ward’s 11th Annual Shooter’s Weekend is August 2nd in Missoula, and August 3rd in Butte. All proceeds benefit Operation Valor. Visit https://www.facebook.com/bobwards for event details. Archery Season begins September 6th. Its a little ways down the road but better to be prepared than wait until the last minute. Federal Duck Stamps are $15 […]
Anti-Sportsmen Are Angered Over Famous Director’s Triceratops Hunt
With all the controversy involving Kendall Jones, of Texas, and now other women huntresses around the world, and their African safari hunting photos that they posted on Facebook, sometimes the anti-sportsmen Facebook activists surprise me…even when I know I shouldn’t be surprised. Have you seen this picture circulating around the world wide web, that was originally posted by Jay Branscomb, […]
MORS Weekly Wrap Up – Top Stories and Fishing Summaries
Temperatures are heating up around Montana this week, and so is the fishing! Hopefully you have been able to get out and enjoy one of the many rivers and lakes. I spent some time up at Flathead and was able to snap this aerial view of Nine Pipe National Wildlife Refuge ! If you have […]
Bozeman/Butte Recreation Report by Bob Ward’s Sports & Recreation (7.11.14)
Hunting: Archery Season September 6, 2014 So we know it is a little ways down the road but better to be prepared than wait until the last minute. Make sure all of your gear is in working order. Practice with your bow, we have some great deals on our stock of Field Logic Targets. Even […]
Helena Recreation Report by Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors (7.11.14)
Hunting: Archery Season September 6, 2014 So we know it is a little ways down the road but better to be prepared than wait until the last minute. Make sure all of your gear is in working order. Practice with your bow, we have some great deals on our stock of Field Logic Targets. Even […]
How Stealthy of a Hunter are YOU?
How close have you ever gotten to deer? Or rather, how close have they gotten to you without realizing you’re there? We found a really awesome clip of a very stealthy hunter that we wanted to share: Post by OFF GRID Hunter.
Saying Goodbye to One of Montana’s Great Shooters and Sportsmen
I have very sad news to report; Montana has lost one of her great shooting sports competitors. Dene Cogdill died on June 24, 2014. Our condolences and sympathies go to his wife Lyn and the Cogdill family. Dene was a world champion skeet shooter; he was an All-American team member more times than one can […]
Bozeman/Butte Recreation Report by Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors (7.4.14)
Hunting: If you are interested in getting on the hunt roster for game damage hunts then go to fwp.mt.gov and click on Hunt Roster. You can sign up all the way through July 15th. These are special hunts that are used as a management tool for maintaining appropriate deer, elk, and antelope populations on private […]
Helena Recreation Report by Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors (7.4.14)
Hunting: If you are interested in getting on the hunt roster for game damage hunts then go to fwp.mt.gov and click on Hunt Roster. You can sign up all the way through July 15th. These are special hunts that are used as a management tool for maintaining appropriate deer, elk, and antelope populations on private […]
Better Than an App: Multi-Tool Phone Case Cuts Wood, Opens Bottles
Sure your phone might be smart but can it open bottles or cut wood? Well now there is a way to make your smart phone functional too! TaskOne is a case for the iPhone 4, 4s or 5 that houses a 2.5” serrated knife, saw, screwdrivers, pliers and ten other tools. The design is the creation […]
Eagle Takes Down Running Deer
Do NOT underestimate birds–specifically eagles….
Bozeman/Butte Recreation Report by Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors (6.27.14)
Hunting: Don’t forget if you did not draw your dream tag you still have a chance by buying a $5 supertag on sale until July 3rd. Moose/Sheep/Goat results are out so check out the FWP website to see if you are one of the lucky ones. Fishing: Upper and Lower Madison is the hot spot. […]
Helena Recreation Report by Bob Ward & Sons (6.27.14)
Hunting: Grab those supertags at Bob Ward’s available until July 3rd. Fishing: Canyon Ferry Lake: Trout have been consistently biting especially on the north end. For shoreline fishing try using some spawn sacs, night crawlers, or leeches. If you are out on a boat try trolling some cowbells or spoons tipped with a worm or […]
Bozeman/Butte Recreation Report by Bob Ward’s Sports & Outdoors (6.20.14)
Hunting: Don’t forget if you didn’t draw your dream tag you still have a chance by buying a $5 supertag on sale until July 3rd. Bozeman Fishing: The Rivers are pretty muddy, high, and fast moving. If you venture out play it safe. Streamers and some nymphing is getting a little action but not much. […]
Resolving Conflict: A Non-Trapper’s Take on I-169
Trapping, hunting and fishing can all be controversial topics, and it is, sometimes, difficult for people to acknowledge that parties will not always find a common ground on these topics, mostly due to strong emotions involved with misconceptions and opinions being masked as facts. Agreeing to disagree is easier said than done. Trapping, in particular, is a very […]
MORS Weekly Wrap Up
Fishing is heating up around the state of Montana and we couldn’t be more excited to give you current fishing conditions. If you have been out on the lake or river and haven’t had a chance to see all the best stories from this week on Montana Outdoor Radio Show, don’t worry we have them […]
Bozeman/Butte Recreation Report by Bob Ward & Sons (6.13.14)
Hunting: It might be time to think about purchasing a Super Tag from us. This is a Lottery program put on by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. You can purchase one for Deer, Elk, Moose, Sheep, Goat, or Bison, antelope and mountain lion. You have until July 3rd to buy a chance to win a […]