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STRESS BE GONE!!!
Why do feel so excited about Hunting and Fishing? There are probably many answers that others have but there is […]
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SNAGGING A SECRET FLY!!!
There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you […]
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MONTANA PLAY LIST!!!
When we travel around Big Sky Country, it’s nice to listen to some Montana Music. The trip to and from […]
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TAT TAILS!!!
Many friends and fishing acquaintances have Trout Tats! Arms, legs, necks, wrists, and private parts. To each their own. You […]
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CERTIFYING A RECORD FISH!!!
If Old Walter, Moby Dick, or Big ED end up in your net, you may have a record book fish. […]
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HOW TO CATCH A FISHING BUDDY or MORE!!!
Hate does not happen instantly. It takes time and repetition. In a relationship, it can end with divorce or perhaps […]
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THE BEST HUNTING SHOWS!!!
Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that things die when hunters are successful at harvesting their prey. Humans are […]
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A FISH of a LIFETIME!!!
The fish of a lifetime is in your net, boatside, or on the stringer. So, what do you do next? […]
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SOMETHING NEW!!!
Plan on doing something new this hunting and fishing season. Life is to too short to pick just one item […]
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BIG!!!
Big Sky Country is about the Biggest! Size matters when you live next to the BIG Rocky Mountains. Many tourists […]
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CORNHOLES!!!
Corn Dogs are a popular treat, but Corn Holes may be even better! A traditional Corn Dog is a cornbread […]
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MARCH!!!
We all are looking forward to Spring, warmer weather, and more comfortable outdoor recreation. Sadly, March in Montana may not […]
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PLEASURE ROOMS!!!
Every Hunter or Fisherman has a Pleasure Room. This Man Cave always delivers. You can leave a mess and do […]
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BEST FISHING MOVIES!!!
Winter means cold and miserable weather. If you are staying indoors and tying flies, cleaning gear, building tackle, and waiting […]
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BIG ICE ON CANYON FERRY!!!
Montana waters have no shortage of ice this Winter. Most lakes accept bands of the biggest Icemen safely, currently. This […]
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BREAKFAST BONANZA!!!
Campers, hunters, and fishermen require a hearty breakfast to get going. A tasty breakfast wakes them up and gets them […]
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SAY CHEESE!!!
Great pictures require a little thought, planning, and skill. We all know what a good picture is supposed to look […]
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TIPS!!! Chillin N Drillin Series #15
Many Icemen never see the lighter bites. As the Winter gets later, snow gets deeper, ice gets thicker, and […]
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CHICKEN POPS!!!
Once you try this recipe, you will be infected! Chicken Wing lovers are wild about their tasty wings. Chicken legs […]
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BLUE BLOODS DINNER!!!
Family always needs work! Like it or not, there is always something that needs to be addressed to keep a […]
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FAVORITE FISH DINNER!!!
Fish is a healthy and tasty meal. There are so many ways to cook and prepare them from raw sushi, […]
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ICEMEN FISH FORTH!!!
The best part about Winter, if you don’t ski, is ice fishing. Solitude on the frigid ice is overrated but […]
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THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!!
Most fly fishermen have loaded fly boxes with many variants of many flies. Every time they go to a new […]
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LONG RODS!!!
Longer rods have more leverage than short rods! Archimedes proved this Scientific fact. “I could lift the world with a […]
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NIGHT MOVES! Chillin N Drillin Series #14
Night fishing on the ice can be illuminating! If you can stand the cold, you can enjoy some great fishing […]
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THUNDER DOWN UNDER!!!
Most fly guys have an assortment of egg flies in their boxes. There are so many variations and hardly any […]
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FANCY FISH!!!
Fish are wonderful to eat. They are especially good when cooked fresh. Here is a recipe that allows you […]
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FRUGAL, FAST, FULL, and FAMILIAR!!!
Camping food needs to be fast and filling. The outdoors makes folks hungry. Once we return to camp, the clock […]
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SUPERWORMS!!!
Fishermen are always looking for a new bait. There may soon be a new candidate for the worm can. Scientists […]
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WHAT IF?
Rural states like Montana, the Dakotas, and Wyoming have become overwhelmed with “out of staters” moving in. So, how could […]
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HOLD ON TO YOUR ROD!!! Chillin N Drillin Series #12
Every Iceman’s worst nightmare is watching your rod get pulled down into the ice hole. Big fish are strong and […]
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SHARP FILETS!!!
Fileting a fish is easy with a sharp knife. The cuts and presentation look so much better. The flexible […]
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BONING UP!!!
Antlers are the fastest growing bone in mammals. Deer, elk, and antlered critters shed their antlers after breeding season. They […]
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TIP UP TIPS!!! Chillin n Drillin Series #11
Tip ups are a way to ice fish. You can bait and set the rig and wait for a bite. […]
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GROW DIRT!!!
Gardening is a year around exercise. Even when the garden is dormant, you need to be thinking about next year’s […]
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SNAKE CHARMERS!!!
Snakes are amazing critters. Many people are just creeped out over a snake, any snake, especially snakes near, or in […]
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SMITTY SLED UPGRADE!!! Chillin n Drillin Series #10
Custom sleds are an Iceman’s special identity. We all have different needs and ideas. I love the creativity and unique […]
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TROUT PUPPIES!!!
Southern seafood and fish lovers pig out on their corn meal filled Hush Puppies. So does this Southwestern Montanan. This […]
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GO TO FISH DINNER!!!
What is your Go to Fish dinner? For many folks, fish is a Friday tradition. Having the fish once a […]
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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, […]
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SLIDERS!!!
Hamburgers are always tasty. Have you ever made burgers from FISH? Sliders are simply small hamburgers. They are easy to […]
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BEST ICE FISHING BAITS! CHILLIN N DRILLIN SERIES #8
The winter season is approaching, and ice fishing is a great hobby to try. It’s a fun and inexpensive way […]
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Mr. CHIPS!!!
Montana windshields are rock pocked with chips, scratches, and dings from gravel along our roadways. Finding a perfectly flawless windshield […]
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WATCH THE BIRDS!!!
Finding where to fish requires some good experience, luck, and observation. When Captain Ahab was looking for Moby Dick, he […]
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PIG PORTIONS!!!
Big Pig Fish Filets are a nice problem to have. It means that the fishing was darn good. The other […]