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LOVEY DOVEY!!!
Dove season is just around the corner. Veteran dove hunters appreciate this fast shooting and tasty game bird. In most […]
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DRESSING!!!
I always wondered why gutting a critter is called “Dressing”. It does sound better “gutting” but you certainly do […]
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RV!!!
Recreational vehicles or “R.V.s” are a great way to comfortably and safely venture into the outdoors. Lewis and Clark would […]
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SNACKLE BOX!!!
Outdoorsmen, women, and kids need snacks and treats to keep them fat, happy, and satisfied. Without a goodie box, hunger […]
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CABELAS!!!
Some outdoorsmen are gear fanatics. They pack along everything but the kitchen sink. When they pack in too much […]
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BIG FLY COUNTRY!!!
Montana is home to several species of nuisance flies. House flies and Horse Flies abound. At this time of year, […]
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WADE A LITTLE DEEPER!!!
Wading can be dangerous. Fishermen that wet wade or wear expensive waders, always try to get a little deeper. Their […]
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OUTDOOR ACCIDENTS!!!
Outdoorsmen and women never plan to get injured, hurt, or stranded when enjoying Outdoor Recreation. Accidents happen when we get […]
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BUBBLE BOBBERS!!!
Back in the day, Bubbles were a modified bobber that we used to fly fish with a spinning rod. You […]
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WASTED STEAKS!!!
Great steaks are becoming hard to find in Montana. The best steaks often came from small, family-owned cafes and restaurants. […]
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FOOD ON FIRE!!!
Humans have been cooking over fire since fire was discovered. Fire cooked foods are healthier and more flavorful. The charcoal […]
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COMPASS FLIP FLOP!!!
Earth is in constant change. Our planet has an orbiting moon, as we both revolve around a dynamic and changing […]
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SAVE A FISH!!!
Catch and Release fishing is extremely important to conserve Wild and Native trout fisheries. A great and healthy trout may […]
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IS NEW BETTER?
Sportsmen love new stuff. It seems that we never have enough hats, fishing rods, guns, gadgets, garments, and outdoor stuff. […]
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BACKPACK FISHERMEN!!!
I have noticed that many fly guys are fully decked out when fly fishing. In some drift boats, there is […]
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ROUGHING IT!!!
Camping is simple and fun. It is supposed to be about enjoying nature without modern conveniences. Yes, you may need […]
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SAME OLD LINE!!!
Fly lines have come a long way. The first fly lines were made from waxed and braided horse tail […]
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NET JOBS!!!
Pictures of trout and other fish in nets are on the rise. Many Catch and Release fishermen want a picture […]
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LEADER LOVE!!!
Fly Fishing is the opposite of spin fishing. Spinning rods require that the weight of the bait or heavy lure […]
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THE TWIST!!!
C’mon Baby, Let’s Do the TWIST! This may be the perfect song for some dancing, but not what a fisherman […]
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BOOT RIP BOOGIE!!!
Some anglers just need to wet wade since no boots are ever going to stay waterproof on their bodies. It […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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GET THE FUNK OUT!!!
Waders, ice fishing bibs, and other outdoor gear get FUNKY!!! Consider what is going on when you are wearing them. […]
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RESTOCKING!!!
One of my favorite times of the year is when Winter shuts everything down. It’s too cold to do much […]
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EGG BEADERS!!!
Bead head flies have become a fly fishermen must have fly. The weight, added by a bead, helps to sink […]
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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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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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FLY FISHING FUN
Fly fishing is a year around sport. If you want to be a great fly guy, you need to stay […]
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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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SOCK IT TO ME!!!
What kind of socks and underwear did Native peoples and Mountain Men wear? Fruit of the Loom did not exist […]
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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. […]