Nelson Reservoir attracted a unique group recently when Warriors & Quiet Waters hosted ice anglers for five days. The Bozeman-based nonprofit started out taking post 9/11 military personnel facing a challenge fly fishing as a means of healing. Six years ago, WQW expanded to ice fishing at Fort Peck, but eventually moved to Nelson and its comfier accommodations at the Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs & Resort. Participants have everything provided, from gear and warm clothing to food and transportation. To learn more about the trip, check out my story at https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/warriors-on-ice-bozeman-program-takes-veterans-fishing-as-move-to-reintegration/article_cb49780b-ddff-5891-bda0-e4377ba06ba7.html

Written by Brett French | Outdoors Editor | Billings Gazette Communications