boating safety

Harrison Lake was closed until further notice beginning Wednesday night as law enforcement conducted a water search for a missing person.

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Just wanted to share a recent boating incident that really hits home the importance of safety on the water. Over […]

Just a reminder to be aware of others on the water. Yikes.

As boat season heats up, it’s important to stay safe and responsible out on the water. Unfortunately, we’ve all seen […]

Hey boaters! It’s still winter in Montana, but open water is showing up in some places. With spring on the […]

Wow–this angler had a lucky break after a huge wave tossed him out of his boat!   View this post […]

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

Wading can be dangerous. Fishermen that wet wade or wear expensive waders, always try to get a little deeper. Their […]

The Crooked Creek Boat Ramp is not usable. This photo was taken on Sunday June 25 2023. The boat you […]

On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]

  Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]

Wow–this angler had a lucky break after a huge wave tossed him out of his boat!   View this post […]

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

Wading can be dangerous. Fishermen that wet wade or wear expensive waders, always try to get a little deeper. Their […]

The Crooked Creek Boat Ramp is not usable. This photo was taken on Sunday June 25 2023. The boat you […]

On July 1st, anyone using Montana State fishing access sites, State Lands, or Wildlife Management Areas will be required to […]

  Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]

Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]

Boat Ramp Tramps take up too much space and take too long to launch or retrieve their boats. Others will […]

Boating safety is important when on Montana’s rivers, lakes, and waters. Any activity done near or on the water makes […]

As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]

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