Hunt and Fish in Montana
Toby Walrath, President Phone (406) 369 – 5119 PO Box 182 Email: wildpride13@yahoo.com Corvallis MT 59828 Web: www.montanatrappers.org For Immediate Release March 10, 2014 Trappers Association demands apology for ‘Hitler’ reference Hamilton – The Montana Trappers Association on Monday demanded an apology from anti-trap activists for an online posting and email invoking an Adolf Hitler […]
Brining is a great way to utilize deer or elk shoulders. But, to have corned venison in time for St. Patricks day brining will take anywhere from 5-7 days and should start sometime this week. The process takes a little time but is well worth it. The curing gets rid of the gamey flavor of the […]
This time of year most Montanans are usually only cutting holes in the ice to drop a fishing line through it. But there are a few crazy SCUBA divers out there eager to explore the water under the ice. Sara Wilkinson, a dive master, is one of them. And she talked Whitefish Police Department Assistant […]
Last week we looked at early European semi-auto pistol designs. Now let’s look at what happened on the American side of the pond. American semi-auto pistol design starts with one man, the genius John M. Browning. Once again, we find Browning’s brilliant mind is the source of a pistol design that dominates the market even […]
The Milk River Wagon Train is an annual community event that was launched by locals in 1969. It is an old time feed and dance, and a way to spend time with friends, family and their horses. The celebration will start with a wagon train race and end up with a community dinner at the Lucky Bullet […]
According to a post on kbzk.com, on Thursday, March 6th at 3:50 p.m., the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office received a request from a 79-year-old Clarkston resident. He had some health issues and found that his home had been surrounded by water several feet deep. The Clarkston Fire Department, Sheriff’s Deputies and Sheriff’s Search and Rescue […]
CONDITIONS: FLOW Current Madison River flows Hebgen Dam 794 cfs Kirby Ranch 839 cfs Varney Bridge 875 cfs Caption: VISIBILITY Good The Upper Madison River is closed from Quake Lake downstream to Mcatee Bridge Fishing Access Site and also from Ennis Bridge to Ennis Lake until the general season opens Saturday in May 17th. The […]
Winter was predicted to last well into March, that is according to Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog and his shadow. But, grizzly bears in Yellowstone don’t seem to agree and have been emerging from hibernation this week. Yellowstone Park issued a news release warning hikers, skiers, and snowshoers to stay in groups and keep a eye out […]
If it sounds crazy, that is because it is. But, it is a method that natives developed at least 5,000 years ago, and likely has ties to the modern ski culture. This history is being brought to light by writer Mark Jenkins who lived and hunted last winter with Asian tribesmen who use skis and […]
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks relocated a total of 61 sheep via helicopter from Wild Horse Island State Park last week near Big Arm. The sheep were captured and transported in an effort to supplement other herds in Montana, and control population on the island. But the amazing feat of controlling herds is how the […]
This breaking news from the Missoulian reported an avalanche that swept down Mount Jumbo Friday afternoon, burying an 8-year-old boy and an elderly couple as it demolished a two-story house near Van Buren Street. Here are details from the report: The child was pulled from the snow and debris after about an hour, and is alive, […]
Winter carnival is Red Lodge Mountain’s best and biggest party of the season and it kicks off at 6pm today with a parade through the downtown Red Lodge. But the highlight of the carnival will be the annual Cardboard Races, where participants create a craft out of cardboard, decorate it, and race it down the […]
CONDITIONS: FLOW Current Beaverhead River flows out of Clark Canyon Dam 27cfs Caption: Beaverhead River Rainbow Trout VISIBILITY Good The Beaverhead River is closed from The Dam Fishing Access Site down to Pipe Organ (FAS) until the third Saturday in May. Check the Montana Fish Wildlife and Park’s site for fishing regulations. Fishing is good […]
It is a weekend of outdoor shows this weekend around Western Montana. Montana Sportsman’s Expo will be taking place in Kalispell and the Great Rockies Sports Show will be this weekend in Helena. The Montana Outdoor Radio Show booth will be set up at the Great Rockies Sports Show in Helena, so be sure to […]
Miles City– Forty mule deer in Regions 6 and 7 were recently captured and fitted with GPS (global positioning system) collars as part of a larger study looking at the effects of energy development on mule deer. Last year, in light of the increasing energy development overlapping with primary mule deer range in North Dakota, […]
It has been a snowy winter wonderland around Montana this week. Hopefully you have been able to get out and enjoy the white stuff! Unfortunately this accumulation has increased avalanche dangers so please be careful out there. If you have been too busy playing out in the snow and missed the best articles from this […]
Earlier this week I finished instructing a NRA Metallic Reloading Class at the Lifelong Learning Center in Missoula. After 3 months of rehab (still ongoing) for knee replacement surgery, it was really refreshing to get back to a class. The eight students were really inquisitive and enthusiastic. When the class ended and the students had […]
Arron Booth has been capturing fantastic images of Butte and surrounding areas in a way that most people never see, mainly because they are asleep by the time he has set up his photography equipment. The most beautiful images by Arron are long exposure photos taken well past midnight. Please enjoy his following bio and […]
The following story was recently released by KPAX.com: KALISPELL – The Flathead Avalanche Center is reporting that they’ve received preliminary information of a Saturday afternoon avalanche fatality in the West Cabinet Mountains. The Center reports the death happened at around 1:15 p.m. near Savage Mountain and the Idaho/Montana Border – about 15 miles southwest of Troy. Two […]
One of my favorite local ski hills has to be Snowbowl. One of the reasons has to be its proximity to Missoula, the others would be Après-ski culture involving a deck and best bloody mary or slice of hand-made pizza one can find slope side . And what better way to spend a lovely day outdoors than […]
Fact No. 1: Rapelje — If you want to sound like you’ve been around for a while, pronounce this town’s name, RAP-ul-jay. If it doesn’t look like there’s a road to this sweet spot in the heart of rolling ranch country, zoom in a little more on your map. There is indeed a road to […]
Looking for a great community event outdoors this weekend? Big Hole Valley is hosting its annual 2-day ski joring event and winter festival. The race will be run down Main Street in the middle of Wisdom, Montana. Competitors of all skill levels are invited to compete. Horse, rider and skier run a 900-foot course with skier […]
CONDITIONS: FLOW Current Big Hole River real-time flows are not available USGS due to icing. Estimated at 175cfs – 200cfs VISIBILITY Good 4+ft The Big Hole River remains locked up with ice in the lower reaches up through Salmon Fly Fishing Access Site (FAS) and the Fish & Game FAS further up. George Grant FAS […]
Let’s say that Jane Doe is all about hiking with her dogs, or even cross country skiing. She typically walks her pups, or skis, on a public road that, although not very often in the winter, vehicles do travel on year-round. Maybe she even lives very close to the road and doesn’t necessarily like people […]