Hunt and Fish in Montana
Montana anglers are representing in the 2014 North Dakota Governor’s Walleye Cup, which was held on Lake Sakakawea. According to the Bismarck Tribune, out of the 252 teams that competed in the event, Glasgow resident Ken Schmidt and Billings resident Mark Jones took the tournament title with a total walleye weight of 32.51 pounds over two […]
Following the devastating fires of 1910, early fire detection became a priority within the Forest Service. To help aid detection, lookout towers began to be built on national forests throughout the country. These building efforts were further aided during the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, who worked on numerous lookout building projects across the […]
The Spring Meadow Lake Cardboard Cup Regatta is a family fun event sponsored by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and Spring Meadow Resources. Building a boat requires some imagination, there are no size restrictions and the boat may be as big or small as the participants wish. However, the boat must be made of corrugated cardboard […]
If you are headed down the Bitterroot Valley this weekend, don’t miss Darby Logger Days. This event is held every 3rd weekend in July, and is family-friendly entertainment. The annual Logger’s Days is held at the south end of Darby on U.S. Highway 93. Friday evening begins at 6pm family games and live music. Saturday […]
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 […]
In past posts I have discussed some of the “advice” offered by individuals on outdoor television programs, internet videos, and chat rooms. So many of these self-proclaimed experts spread old wives tales, long held myths, and in many cases, outright prevarications. I have found a few people who are really experts in their fields and […]
Looking for a last minute FREE outdoor entertainment this weekend? Butte is hosting its annual Montana Folk Festival. The festival site will be located adjacent to, and partially within, the fascinating Uptown Butte Historic District. A mix of open air and tented sites will provide a variety of performance venues ranging from intimate stages to amphitheater size. The […]
Floaters and fishermen have had a spectacular view of recent MRL wreckage on the Clark Fork, but it was also quite a sight from the air! On a recent flight over the area I was able to snap some pics of the wreckage. It was a little weird flying in an airplane looking at airplane […]
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ON THE PROPOSED WOLF STAMP, AND PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO COMMENT. The proposed wolf stamp would allow the individuals, including non-hunters and even anti-hunters, who purchase the wolf stamp to contribute to wildlife management in Montana instead of just hunters and anglers having a […]
We hope you had a great 4th of July holiday weekend! Flathead Lake was hopping and had plenty of fishing and recreating going on. I had a chance to check it out from the air. Kerr dam on the Flathead River is still pumping plenty of water through, and further down the Flathead valley it was a […]
A train derailment near Fish Creek Thursday afternoon left airplane fuselages in the river 10 miles west of Alberton near Fish Creek Road and Interstate 90. Montana Rail Link is working to clean up remaining debris from the area, and MRL spokeswoman Linda Frost said MRL will begin to remove the remaining cars and aircraft fuselages from […]
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 […]
Have you perfected your outdoor cooking skills? Now its time to put them to the test at Absarokee Montana’s annual Montana BBQ Cook-Off being held on main street (Woodard Ave). This fun family event is growing from a BBQ competition and microbrew tasting to include a day of free musical entertainment. Bands will be playing […]
There are a number of ways you can celebrate the 4th of July, but there aren’t too many states that celebrate with Rodeos and Powwows. Here are a few events that will be going on today if you want to experience the Wild West culture of Montana. For a full listing of events go to […]
Visiting a Montana fishing access site on the July Fourth weekend is a great idea – just leave the fireworks at home. Fireworks are illegal on all Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sites including fishing access sites, wildlife management areas and other sites. Anyone using fireworks on FWP lands may be charged with a misdemeanor […]
A recent news clip posted by Caitlin Conrad/KTVL.com in southern Oregon discusses the fear that the Oregon Hunters Association and others have been fearing a wolf population such as Montana’s and Idaho’s current and expanding wolf population. They do not want to see that. What are your thoughts on this article from KTVL.com last week: SOUTHERN Ore […]
We are officially on the downhill slope of summer, the days are getting shorter and shorter so we hope you are taking full advantage of summer in Montana! There have been some great fishing tournaments, and other activities you can join in on from around Montana we reported on, so if you are looking for something […]
Over the last couple of weeks we have taken a quick look at United States Practical Shooting Association competition. Now let’s look at how you can get started in USPSA and what gear you will need. First, join USPSA; you can join online at USPSA.org. A regular membership is $ 40.00 annually, an associate membership, […]
Libby Logger Days is a community celebration of its long time heritage of logging in the Cabinet Mountains of northwest Montana.Taste the great food from the food courts and check the beer garden. Local craftsmen and artisans surround a competition of traditional logging skills. Come try your luck at Bull and Bullette of the Woods, […]
Any avid camper has enjoyed their fair share of S’mores, but we have a new little twist you have to try next time you go out camping. The standard S’more is made by sandwiching a freshly roasted marshmallow, and melted Hershey’s chocolate squares between two Graham crackers. Try this instead: use Ritz crackers for the […]
Well, it’s official, the first day of summer has come and gone. Montana weather patterns have not let us down, we had a little rain, snow, and sun all in 48 hours! But, we also had some great fishing action, and nice weather for camping. Hopefully you were able to get out and sink […]
Stonehenge in England is one of the earth’s great mysteries. It has generated theories and wonder for years. What was its purpose and how did primitive people 5000 years ago construct this monument? And even more mysterious, how did an exact replica end up in the Northwest corner of Montana? The replica was built by […]
Fifty-four teams took part in the pikemasters two-day tournament! The leaders after day one are: 1st: Heinrich, Wilcox,Wing, and Wilcox 45.8 pounds2nd: Klepplid and Haffernann 44.5 pounds3rd: Dooley, Dooley 44.5 pounds Here are the biggest fish caught so far: Largest northern 42 inchesLargest walleye 29.25 poundsLargest bass 16.75 inches (feature photo: Brandt Hamernick of Missoula who caught a […]
There are six handgun divisions in the United States Practical Shooting Association. Before I give you a brief description of each, I want to offer a short definition of power factor. The formula for USPSA power factor is: Bullet Weight (grains) x Muzzle Velocity (ft. /sec) ÷1000. As an example, if one propels a 125 […]