As a sportsman, citizen, husband, parent, friend, what will be your legacy? For older Sportsmen, we have already fulfilled much […]
Walking our dogs has become a dangerous task. We want to exercise our dogs but become limited as to where […]
Not all campsites are created equally. The developed KOA’s and modern sites have paved pads, metal fire rings, full hook […]
Floating and tubing in the Hoot Owl waters requires skill. Not every tuber should be tubing. Some may be too […]
Fly fishing attracts people from around the world. After Robert Redford’s movie “A River Runs Through It.” More people than […]
We will never catch enough fish! No matter how often you go fishing, it will never be enough. The problem […]
Fly Fishing levels the field for everyone. Being rich and famous does not help you become a better angler. All […]
As a kid, my family spent the entire summer in Yellowstone Park. Our 1962 14-foot Winnebago trailer was home as […]
Montana has become Big Heat Country! Our summer temperatures are finally here, and the air conditioners are finally paying off. […]
Weapons meant survival for Montana Mountain Men and early pioneers. If you were not packin, you were” bound to go […]
Lightening or glow bugs have always amazed kids. Chasing these glowing bugs is fun. I remember filling a jar with […]
Most sportsmen and women do not intentionally break the law. Many are simply not aware or ignorant about the laws, […]
Campfires are great for heat, cooking, and providing light but they also make smoke. This smoke can be bad for […]
Fall is the legal time to begin hunting. Usually, September means the start of deer, elk, and other hunting. In […]
Who doesn’t like S’MORES? This toasty and tasty snack is the perfect campfire treat. Every important food group is in […]
No one wants to die! An end of life in the wild can be the scariest. This is why outdoor […]
When fly fishermen use a dry fly, they need to perform fly maintenance, to keep flies afloat. Some fly guys […]
Big Sky Country is getting Bigger! The state population continues to grow, but it is slowing. Here is the most […]
Fish is a healthy and tasty food source. Many folks enjoy Fish Friday, for religious reasons, or simply eating fish […]
Is the first day of the rest of your life. So, what does that mean? We seldom think about our […]
Setting the hook is important when trying to catch a fish. Some anglers prefer to say that they need to […]
We were all once Bulletproof. No mountain was too high, no current was too strong, and our fearless nature took […]
Hunting and fishing are easy. Filling tags and limits is often hard. Just because you spend time afield or afloat […]
Nothing is worse than having your dry fly sink during a hatch. Presentation is key. Would you tackle a wet […]
Stoneflies are amazing flies to try. They are available year around and are a prized food source for trout, bass, […]
Summer begins on June 20th, but here in Big Sky Country, our Winter won’t leave. They always say that if […]
Humans are always trying to help wildlife when we shouldn’t. Feeding wild critters is never a good idea. Biology and […]
Every great sportsman wasn’t just hatched or born. Someone needed to help them become hooked. Unselfish Mentors gave them knowledge […]
The Treasure State of Montana is known for its wonderful gems. Yogo Sapphires, Gold, silver, amethyst, agates, geodes, and so […]
We have all thrown a rock into a pond and watched the ripples and rings flow outward from the center. […]
Montana flies can be a Big Sky Pain in the Butt. As the weather warms, flies emerge and often move […]
The Yellowstone Park region and other wild open places in Montana are not just a place to see geysers, glaciers, […]
“To have a friend, you need to be a friend.” There are many kinds of friends that we all enjoy, […]
The window of time from Memorial Day until Labor Day is the Deadliest time for accidents in Montana. More people […]
than almost getting caught! Every angler has a great story about the one that got away. All these stories involve […]
This may sound like the title of a new Rock and Roll song, but… “Tourons” continue to not hear this […]
Hunters and fishermen have a language all their own. There are many words that we use, when taken in perspective, […]
Parking at trailheads and at access sites has become a hotspot for break ins. Sadly, losers and thieves’ prey on […]
Fishermen may catch some fish but at what expense? The tackle used today is expensive and abundant. We never have […]
Fishing has boatloads of great metaphors that reflect on our lives. When things get tough, “take another cast, change baits, […]
Make your first cast the best cast. This is true whether you are fly fishing, spin fishing, or chucking bait. […]
Tomatoes are a tasty garden crop that is so useful, and fun. Every year I try to Trump last years […]
Big Sky Country is home to Grizzly and Black Bears. Both are dangerous predators that can easily injure or kill […]
NOT IN MONTANA! Trout fishermen love catching Trout. Brown, Rainbows, Brooks, Lakers, Grayling, Goldens, etc. Trout are beautiful and live […]
Swatting mosquitos is an awful way to spend time outdoors. The transitions in weather can be the worst. In the […]
Every fisherman has heard this line. The only line worst was the bite really started when you left. They call […]
Fly tyers are always looking for ways to improve efficiency and quality. More flies mean more time on the water. […]
Bears are strong beasts. Grizzly bears are huge, unpredictable, and are predators. Considering that most human bear attacks will end […]
Campfires are warm, cozy, and comforting. When people first began using fires, their lives changed. The first fires were probably […]
Hunting in America has changed. Americans were once a population of Hunters and Gatherers. The native peoples and early pioneers […]