At 80 years of age, Smokey the Bear is still reminding us to “Please Prevent Forest fires!” Several generations of […]

Most of north America has a crew of Nature’s Custodians. Turkey Vultures are Carion eating birds that can be seen […]

Guns, crossbows, pistols, rifles, swords and knives can be dangerous, lethal weapons. There was a time when shooting, hunting, and […]

Rattling antlers can mimic two or more bucks fighting. They use their antlers to assert dominance over other bucks for […]

Land ownership is always a concern. Sportsmen/women, residents, and public are increasingly being blocked from access due to changing ownership. […]

Wild apples are abundant across Montana. You may need to have a ladder to reach the high ones since deer […]

What if the law only allowed each angler one species of fish to catch? What fish would you pick? You […]

This story never goes away. Hunters, hikers, bikers, and people keep finding a way to encounter, encroach, and eventually have […]

What sex was the last limit of fish that you caught? Were they boys, girls, or …? How can you […]

Seeing is believing. Hunting success is about hitting a target, while you are excited, off a rest, with an accelerated […]

Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day. You have been fasting all night long and now need […]

Fly Anglers come in all shapes and sizes. Some long Fly rodders are wealthy, poor, old, young, skilled or beginners. […]

A recent survey of hunters and sportsmen /women have produced a list of destinations where you can find the “Best […]

Lunch is an important part of every outdoor outing. When hunters head out, the lunch always seems to end up […]

Chewy meat is not for everyone. It may be because some folks have tooth issues, or they just appreciate a […]

Dove hunting is fun but tough. Some anti hunters consider Dove hunting a sin but… Doves are hard to hit […]

Summertime is sweet corn time. Fresh corn cannot be beaten. Ironically out of all the corn grown in America, less […]

Camping is fun but there are many types of camping. After a lifetime of roughing it camping, my wife “Montana […]

My Dad, Joe, was a hard man. He had survived fifty combat missions in WW2, was a coal miner, and […]

When we take our fly-fishing Treks, I always bring along my fly-tying gear. I learned this need from Lefty Kreh, […]

Grilling is a tasty way to cook. Grillers pride themselves on special ways to finish their meat. This often means […]

The rules for hunting deer, antelope, moose, and elk are simple.  Look for Critters Shoot the Critter If you miss, […]

An RV or recreational vehicle is a Real Vacation. Whether you rent or own an RV, your time outdoors will […]

Montana Grayling are fading away. This once unique fish is dealing with warmer waters, competition from other species, and lack […]

Water and fishing have been a common theme for our dreams. Hydration is important in many aspects of our lives. […]

Montana has way too many drowning accidents. This includes summer waters and ice fishing waters. Chilly water can quickly cause […]

Catfish are angler-friendly fun fish to catch and eat. The lower Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers are popular places to tackle […]

Anglers have become creative when taking pictures of their catch. Cell phone selfies require one arm and hand to be […]

As the Earth travels around the Sun, our days begin to grow shorter. The long days of Summer began in […]

When it gets hot, you need to find some ways to beat the heat. Humans are simply bags of water […]

If you had to fish in just one place in Montana, where would it be? This is a tough question. Many […]

So, you think that you are a Bad Ass Angler. No fish is too large, and you never have enough […]

Montana is not only home to many people, but also a destination. Though the state only has a population of […]

Everyone has a birthday. This day is an annual celebration of when we arrived on planet Earth. The real award […]

This summer has been wonderful for Butterflies! I have seen more Swallowtails and Monarchs than ever before. It may just […]

Yoga is a relaxing and fun way to keep calm and in shape. Worldwide cultures practice Yoga as a calming […]

Accidents happen. Whenever we are around water, rural areas, an adventure activity, an injury can happen fast. Many of these […]

Montana is facing its fifth consecutive year of serious drought. With temperatures persisting in the high 90 degrees, our state […]

Tea is a comforting and soothing drink. Humans and survivalists have been sipping helpful wild teas for centuries.  Willow tea […]

Big Sky Country was the home of huge carnivores before humans ever arrived. The people that did show up ended […]

Southwest Montana and Yellowstone Park are part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. This area is some of the wildest and […]

Camp food always needs some new ideas. Fish Frys can be improved with something other than Mac n Cheese or […]

When you gotta go, you gotta go! Sometimes a public bathroom is not always available.  Park planners try to anticipate […]

Grilling is a wonderful way to prepare meals. Cooking outdoors makes everything taste better. Even a simple hot dog is […]

Anglers debate over the best way to catch fish. Fly guys are mostly about artificial flies that mimic bait. Spinning […]