Jul 16, 2023 · Montana Grant
WASTED STEAKS!!!
Great steaks are becoming hard to find in Montana. The best steaks often came from small, family-owned cafes and restaurants. […]
Jul 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
THE BUTT FLY!!!
Every fly angler has a ton of their favorite flies. One box may be full of nymphs, another is loaded […]
Jul 9, 2023 · Montana Grant
FOOD ON FIRE!!!
Humans have been cooking over fire since fire was discovered. Fire cooked foods are healthier and more flavorful. The charcoal […]
Jul 8, 2023 · Montana Grant
SAVE A FISH!!!
Catch and Release fishing is extremely important to conserve Wild and Native trout fisheries. A great and healthy trout may […]
Jul 8, 2023 · Montana Grant
IS NEW BETTER?
Sportsmen love new stuff. It seems that we never have enough hats, fishing rods, guns, gadgets, garments, and outdoor stuff. […]
Jul 2, 2023 · Montana Grant
MEN VS. WOMEN FISHING!!!
Competition between men and women seems to be in the news a lot lately. Biological Men are seen as unfair […]
Jul 2, 2023 · Montana Grant
DOG HAIR!!!
Anyone with a dog knows that shed hair is a problem. Hairy dust bunnies gather in corners of the floor, […]
Jun 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
MONTANA NAMES!!!
Everyone has a little cowboy or cowgirl spirit. Humans are Hunters and Gatherers. Our pioneer spirit continues to bring folks […]
Jun 24, 2023 · Montana Grant
KISS MY BASS!!!
Bass fishing is a great sport but is limited in Montana. Since bass are not native to our state, the […]
Jun 24, 2023 · Montana Grant
LOOKING FOR BIG BUGS!!!
Now is the time for huge stoneflies and Salmon flies. Big Sky Country sports BIG BUGS during June-July. If you […]
Jun 23, 2023 · Angela Montana
Salmon Fish Head Recipes
Why throw away the head of your salmon when you can turn it into food? Here’s a recipe to try: […]
Jun 22, 2023 · Montana Grant
HOWARD’S GREENS!!!
Years ago, we would take annual trips to fish Canada. The local outdoor shows would come to town, and we […]
Jun 18, 2023 · Montana Grant
CHOKE HOLD!!!
Dogs are great family pets. Owners are always looking out for their wellness. Sadly, our pets can require emergency first […]
Jun 17, 2023 · Montana Grant
CATCH LIMITS!!!
Montana fisheries are being overfished. Many anglers practice Catch and Release fishing. Trout, walleyes, or perch are hooked, landed, and […]
Jun 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
BUTTERFLY FISH TRICK!!!
Filleting trout is a learned skill. Butterflying a fish is even tougher and takes a lot of practice with a […]
Jun 11, 2023 · Montana Grant
TOUCH ME FEEL ME!!!
Humans seem to have a need to touch and feel wildlife. The problem is that inappropriate touching and feeling are […]
Jun 11, 2023 · Montana Grant
THE LAST BEST FISHING HOLES!!!
Secret Fishing Holes have become fewer and further between. There seem to be more folks that have discovered the joys […]
Jun 10, 2023 · Montana Grant
PIONEER PLANT!!!
Rhubarb is in full leafy growth, just in time for Strawberry season. Each Summer, I harvest several crops of this […]
Jun 4, 2023 · Montana Grant
LAST TIME TO TIE!!!
It’s time to double check your fly boxes. Complete an inventory and see what you need. The extra rain and […]
Jun 3, 2023 · Montana Grant
BOAT READY!!!
Well, the waters will soon become navigable again in Montana. This means that the fleet of drift boats will […]
Jun 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
HAIL and HIGH WATERS!!!
Years ago, I was guiding some ladies from Georgia. We put in at Warm Springs access, along the lower Madison, […]
May 28, 2023 · Montana Grant
ROUGHING IT!!!
Camping is simple and fun. It is supposed to be about enjoying nature without modern conveniences. Yes, you may need […]
May 27, 2023 · Montana Grant
NET JOBS!!!
Pictures of trout and other fish in nets are on the rise. Many Catch and Release fishermen want a picture […]
May 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
THE FLYING FISHERMAN!!!
Outdoorsmen love their outdoor shows. Some shows focus on education, others on unique destinations, some promote hunting or fishing, others […]
May 21, 2023 · Montana Grant
RAMP TRAMPS!!!
Boat Ramp Tramps take up too much space and take too long to launch or retrieve their boats. Others will […]
May 21, 2023 · Montana Grant
WHAT FLOATS YOUR BOAT!!!
Boating safety is important when on Montana’s rivers, lakes, and waters. Any activity done near or on the water makes […]
May 20, 2023 · Montana Grant
LEADER LOVE!!!
Fly Fishing is the opposite of spin fishing. Spinning rods require that the weight of the bait or heavy lure […]
May 20, 2023 · Montana Grant
THE TWIST!!!
C’mon Baby, Let’s Do the TWIST! This may be the perfect song for some dancing, but not what a fisherman […]
May 18, 2023 · Montana Grant
FLASH and TRASH!!!
High and off-color water doesn’t mean no fishing, you just need to change strategies. A fish must eat, and a […]
May 18, 2023 · Montana Grant
BURNT DOGS and BRATS!!!
Grilling dogs and brats are a learned skill. Most rookie grillers throw a dozen or so tube steaks onto the […]
May 14, 2023 · Montana Grant
MATERS!!!
We used to call Tomatoes “Maters” back in the day. Summer tomatoes are tasty and a wonderful garden crop. These […]
May 14, 2023 · Montana Grant
FIREPOWER!!!
Most outdoorsmen have a preferred way to build a fire. Different fires have different uses. Some may be for cooking […]
May 13, 2023 · Montana Grant
BOOT RIP BOOGIE!!!
Some anglers just need to wet wade since no boots are ever going to stay waterproof on their bodies. It […]
May 13, 2023 · Montana Grant
CRASH TESTS!!!
The other day I was driving along the interstate and saw a dead doe deer. A short distance later were […]
May 7, 2023 · Montana Grant
X MARKS THE SPOT!!!
Finding that specific fishing hot spot is just half of the battle. Remembering where it is another problem. Oh sure, […]
May 7, 2023 · Montana Grant
RIVER LIVER!!!
As the rivers become more float friendly, floaters and boaters are drawn to the flows. Great weather means more water […]
May 6, 2023 · Montana Grant
TICK TIME AGAIN!!!
Ticks Suck! No outdoor sportsmen enjoy ticks. They may have a role in the ecosystem but… Anyway, Ticks seem to […]
May 4, 2023 · Montana Grant
NAP TIME!!!
As we get older, we become children again. At age 60, you are allowed to count backwards. This means some […]
May 4, 2023 · Montana Grant
JUST A LITTLE FURTHER!!!
Sometimes an angler must cast a really long way. Perhaps they just saw a huge fish surface, or closer casts […]
Apr 23, 2023 · Montana Grant
SPRING IN YOUR STEP!!!
Getting out for the first time requires some patience. Anxious anglers have been preparing all Winter for their first Spring […]
Apr 22, 2023 · Montana Grant
LADIES FIRST!!!
Times have certainly changed in America. It’s become hard to know when to hold a door, take off your hat, […]
Apr 20, 2023 · Montana Grant
ANSWERING THE CALL!!!
When a hunter calls in the game it is very exciting. Animal calls let the hunter talk to the animals. […]
Apr 20, 2023 · Montana Grant
FISH LOAF!!!
Fishermen love meat loaf. The leftover meat loaf sandwiches the next day are great. So why not make a meat […]
Apr 16, 2023 · Montana Grant
WADING UPRIGHT!!!
Spring fishing means slick surfaces. The rocks and bank are often covered in ice and snow. As the waters warm […]
Apr 16, 2023 · Montana Grant
PRESENTATION!!!
Catching fish on a fly is simply about ONE thing. The fisherman must Present the fly so that it […]
Apr 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
SPINNER WINNER!!!
Spin fishing is great fun. Tossing metal around ponds and rivers attracts hungry fish and aggressive strikes. These treble hooked […]
Apr 15, 2023 · Montana Grant
FREE GEAR!!!
All sportsmen love FREE stuff. Fishermen can always use more hooks, sinkers, lures, or flies. Hunters always need some extra […]
Apr 13, 2023 · Montana Grant
CASTING!!!
Casting a line takes some skill. You also need to practice. Eventually, muscle memory and feel will take over. Casting […]
Apr 9, 2023 · Montana Grant
FISH COOKERY!!!
Hopefully, some of snowpack will melt and great fishing will begin. So far, ice covered lakes, snow drift lined rivers, […]
Apr 8, 2023 · Montana Grant
SNAGGING A SECRET FLY!!!
There are times when a certain fly or lure really makes a difference. These lures are most important when you […]