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A BUTTE LIMIT!!!
Butte was once the wealthiest city in North America. It was also the capital of Montana. The “Treasure State” is […]
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BROWNS DOWN!!!
Brown trout populations in Montana are on the decline. The Bighole, Bighorn, and now the upper Clarks Fork are all […]
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X MARKS THE SPOT!!!
Finding that specific fishing hot spot is just half of the battle. Remembering where it is another problem. Oh sure, […]
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RIVER LIVER!!!
As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]
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APRIL ICE!!!
Usually, Ice Men are done fishing by the end of March. The lakes begin to melt, and Spring Runoff can […]
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TICK TIME AGAIN!!!
Ticks Suck! No outdoor sportsmen enjoy ticks. They may have a role in the ecosystem but… Anyway, Ticks seem to […]
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NAP TIME!!!
As we get older, we become children again. At age 60, you are allowed to count backwards. This means some […]
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JUST A LITTLE FURTHER!!!
Sometimes an angler must cast a really long way. Perhaps they just saw a huge fish surface, or closer casts […]
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SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]
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and a SPORTSMAN LIVES HERE!!!
Montana is full of outdoorsmen and women. Many folks migrated here to enjoy the diversity of hunting, fishing, and […]
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LADIES FIRST!!!
Times have certainly changed in America. It’s become hard to know when to hold a door, take off your hat, […]
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THE NEW BIG BANANA!!!
Back in the day, I was fishing in a creek in Maryland called Deer Creek. It was near Pennsylvania and […]
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ANSWERING THE CALL!!!
When a hunter calls in the game it is very exciting. Animal calls let the hunter talk to the animals. […]
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FISH LOAF!!!
Fishermen love meat loaf. The leftover meat loaf sandwiches the next day are great. So why not make a meat […]
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WADING UPRIGHT!!!
Spring fishing means slick surfaces. The rocks and bank are often covered in ice and snow. As the waters warm […]
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PRESENTATION!!!
Catching fish on a fly is simply about ONE thing. The fisherman must Present the fly so that it […]
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SPINNER WINNER!!!
Spin fishing is great fun. Tossing metal around ponds and rivers attracts hungry fish and aggressive strikes. These treble hooked […]
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FREE GEAR!!!
All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra […]
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CASTING!!!
Casting a line takes some skill. You also need to practice. Eventually, muscle memory and feel will take over. Casting […]
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RISING WATERS!!!
This year’s record-breaking snowpack means a strong melting event or run off. Like it or not, the mountain snows will […]
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FISH COOKERY!!!
Hopefully, some of snowpack will melt and great fishing will begin. So far, ice covered lakes, snow drift lined rivers, […]
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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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HARDER TO HUNT!!!
Hunting is becoming harder to do. Ammunition and guns are more expensive and restrictive. License fees are increasing. Restrictions and […]
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HEAVY WATERS!!!
The Gardiner River was one of my favorite rivers to fish. This river flows through the high-altitude desert of the […]
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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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TURKEY TIMING!!!
Spring turkey season is simply amazing. Hunting is so different when you can call and talk to the animals. I […]
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BUFFALO BULL!!!
Scientists recently discovered a near perfectly mummified bull buffalo in the Siberian permafrost. The front half of this 8,000-year-old bull […]
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KEEPING YOGI AWAY!!!
All birders deal with occasional feeder pests, from mice and squirrels to insects, deer, and raccoons. Bears, on the other hand, […]
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SINGLE SHOT GOBBLER!!!
One shot, one kill! This is the goal of great hunters. Primitive weapons certainly allow this to happen. An archer […]
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GARDEN GREEN LIGHT!!!
If you enjoy Montana Gardening, it’s time to get going! We have a very short growing season which means getting […]
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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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GOBBLER GASHIN!!!
The other day I went for a drive to check out the streams near Bozeman. The East Gallatin can offer […]
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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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FISH TALK!!!
Fish don’t talk but fishermen certainly talk a lot about fish. Fishery agencies also use fishy vocabulary that is […]
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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 CITY LIGHTS!!!
Montana towns and cities were named for interesting people, places, and businesses. Some of these names, like Absarokee, came from […]
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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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CONES OF SHAME!!!
We have recently become experts with dogs needing to wear Cones of Shame. This medical tool is needed after pet […]
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WESTSLOPERS!!!
Officially designated as Montana’s state fish, the Westslope Cutthroat Trout’s historical range included all of Montana west of the Continental […]
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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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MOREL MOTELS!!!
Morel mushrooms are a delicacy. Hunting Morels takes time, energy, and luck. There is also plenty of competition to locate […]
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RAVENS and CROWS!!!
We have all seen the big black birds hopping on the ice or soaring around our forest and fields. Which […]
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BOBBER SEASON!!!
Once the weather begins to improve, the trees and bushes along out streams, rivers, and ponds become decorated with bobbers! […]
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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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PREDATORS and PREY!!!
Hunters can also become hunted. Early hunters and mountain men had to compete with predators for their harvests. Daniel Boone, […]
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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 […]