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 […]

Fly Fishing levels the field for everyone. Being rich and famous does not help you become a better angler.  All […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Swatting mosquitos is an awful way to spend time outdoors. The transitions in weather can be the worst. In the […]

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 […]

Big Sky Country has its own flavors. The sage from the plains, the sear on fresh beef, and the texture […]