Mar 13, 2026 · Angela Montana

When Man’s Best Friend Pulls the Trigger: Bizarre Hunting Accidents Involving Dogs

Unusual hunting accidents have occurred when dogs accidentally discharged firearms. From an Indiana hunter injured in the blind to a fatal incident in Turkey, these cases highlight the importance of gun safety.

Feb 17, 2026 · Angela Montana

Ice Fishing Safety Alert: Carbon Monoxide in Shelters Can Turn Deadly—How to Stay Safe with Heaters

A heater inside an ice fishing tent can create a lethal carbon monoxide buildup—an invisible, odorless danger. Learn the key steps to reduce risk: ventilation, cracked windows, open vents, and a battery-powered CO detector every trip.

Mar 25, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Man found dead in Lincoln County believed to have gotten stuck in snow, tried to walk out

Even if things are starting to thaw, remember to keep an emergency kit and warming materials in your car.

Jan 21, 2025 · Moosetrack Megan

Gallatin Search and Rescue respond to injured snowmobiler

On January 17, 2025, at 9:13 am, West Yellowstone Police Department Dispatch received a report of an injured snowmobiler who had struck a tree. The patient was located 4.5 miles west of West Yellowstone, MT on the Two Top forest service trail.

Aug 10, 2023 · Montana Grant

DEATH WISH!!!

We have all made some poor choices when afield. Injury or worse can result from not planning, preparing, or considering […]

Aug 10, 2023 · Montana Grant

SNAKE SEASON !!!

Snake time is upon us! Summer means that rattle snakes are active and pose a risk. Fortunately, Rattlers are mainly […]

Aug 5, 2023 · Montana Grant

OTTER OPPOSITION!!!

The Jefferson River, near the Sappington Bridge, was the site of an Otter Attack. # ladies were tubing down the […]

Jul 27, 2023 · Montana Grant

RASH CHOICES!!!

Life can be an ITCH! Humans can get affected by many insects, bugs, snakes, nettles, and other encounters that make […]

Jul 23, 2023 · Montana Grant

OUTDOOR ACCIDENTS!!!

Outdoorsmen and women never plan to get injured, hurt, or stranded when enjoying Outdoor Recreation. Accidents happen when we get […]

Jun 18, 2023 · Montana Grant

CHOKE HOLD!!!

Dogs are great family pets. Owners are always looking out for their wellness. Sadly, our pets can require emergency first […]

Jun 11, 2023 · Montana Grant

TOUCH ME FEEL ME!!!

Humans seem to have a need to touch and feel wildlife. The problem is that inappropriate touching and feeling are […]

Jun 8, 2023 · Montana Grant

BUFFALOED!!!

 Personal safety comes with personal responsibility. During a time with reduced police, more people, less enforcement, less security, and greater […]

May 13, 2023 · Montana Grant

BOOT RIP BOOGIE!!!

Some anglers just need to wet wade since no boots are ever going to stay waterproof on their bodies. It […]

May 13, 2023 · Montana Grant

CRASH TESTS!!!

The other day I was driving along the interstate and saw a dead doe deer. A short distance later were […]

Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant

SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!

Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]

Apr 16, 2023 · Montana Grant

WADING UPRIGHT!!!

Spring fishing means slick surfaces. The rocks and bank are often covered in ice and snow. As the waters warm […]

Apr 13, 2023 · Montana Grant

RISING WATERS!!!

This year’s record-breaking snowpack means a strong melting event or run off. Like it or not, the mountain snows will […]

Mar 16, 2023 · Montana Grant

CONES OF SHAME!!!

We have recently become experts with dogs needing to wear Cones of Shame. This medical tool is needed after pet […]

Mar 9, 2023 · Montana Grant

PREDATORS and PREY!!!

Hunters can also become hunted. Early hunters and mountain men had to compete with predators for their harvests. Daniel Boone, […]

Feb 4, 2023 · Montana Grant

3 TIPS! Chillin N Drillin Series # 13!

13 can be an unlucky number. Friday the 13th was when King Phillip outlawed the Pope’s army known as the […]

Feb 2, 2023 · Montana Grant

SSSSNAKE ENCOUNTERS!!!

Snakes freak many of us out. It may be because of the snake that encouraged Adam to eat the apple […]

Jan 26, 2023 · Montana Grant

WOLFE KILLS CAT!!!

Derek Wolfe, a retired NFL player, recently killed a Mountain Lion.  Many of you may know Derek Wolfe as […]

Jan 20, 2023 · Montana Grant

WICKED TUNA CATCHES ANGLER!!!

Every fisherman has a nightmare about a giant fish pulling them overboard. Captain Ahab certainly went to extremes to catch […]

Jan 20, 2023 · Montana Grant

SNAKE CHARMERS!!!

Snakes are amazing critters. Many people are just creeped out over a snake, any snake, especially snakes near, or in […]

Jan 12, 2023 · Montana Grant

SO, YOU DON”T SKI!!!

Montana is a state with year around sporting fun. If you are not hunting, you can be fishing, hiking, biking, […]

Jan 7, 2023 · Montana Grant

Mr. CHIPS!!!

Montana windshields are rock pocked with chips, scratches, and dings from gravel along our roadways. Finding a perfectly flawless windshield […]