Turkeys are one of the hardest Big Game critters to hunt.  Now I know that some people have turkeys in […]

Montana was the destination for many a Mountain Man. Whether they were shooting Buffalo on the plains or trapping Beavers […]

So, what wild critter, in modern times, is responsible for more human deaths than anything else?  There was a time […]

Rattlesnakes freak out many Montanans. The thought of being bitten by a Rattler is not a pleasant thought. If you […]

We have heard of Bounty Hunters. These skilled hunters track and capture escaped felons, lost people and pets, or invasive […]

We have all had hunting and fishing buddies that forget to buy their licenses. Some lost their license, or the […]

 Archery is a great shooting sport. It has been practiced for thousands of years. Prior to a bow and arrow […]

Fishing is supposed to be FUN! If it isn’t Fun, you are doing it wrong. For some of us, just […]

The old song went “Great Big Piles of Greasy grimy gopher guts”… I never knew what that meant as a […]

Pansies are one of the first flowers to bloom in Big Sky Country. These multicolored flowers are perfect to put […]

Recent genetic studies have shown that about 2-3 % of modern humans have Neanderthal DNA! Close examination of human DNA […]

Montana’s enjoy our wonderful outdoors. There is a wonderful adventure around every bend and over every ridge. Our parks, public […]

The great thing about tying your own flies is that you get to name them. Fly names often end up […]

Spring is the perfect time to plant a tree. You can add a tree to your personal landscape or get […]

Montana has millions of acres of “public land” that is inaccessible to the public.  Nearly one million acres of public […]

Spring is perfect for the first campout. The RV has been stored and the tents have been packed away. It’s important […]

Lead has been used by fishermen, boaters, and hunters for thousands of years. Bullets, jigs/weights, and anchors have utilized Lead […]

Kids today have it way too safe and risk free. That’s probably a good thing when we consider larger community […]

Turkey time is a special time to be in the woods. Hunting gobblers at sunrise is one of the most […]

Lymes disease is a deadly and growing disease. It can be found throughout Nort America. Over a billion dollars a […]

F words can get you in trouble. More than one kid has had their mouths washed out with soap for […]

Montana’s enjoy our wonderful outdoors. There is a wonderful adventure around every bend and over every ridge. Our parks, public […]

Montana flies can be a Big Sky Pain in the Butt. As the weather warms, flies emerge and often move […]

It’s tough to find fishing and hunting buddies. There are many reasons for avoiding certain names but… I don’t know […]

Everyone has a need for church. There are many kinds of churches. Freedom of religion is an important part of […]

Wildlife managers know that the key to healthy wildlife populations is a healthy and balanced ecosystem. This means quality habitat […]

Moose go where they want, when they want, and how they want. A bull in a China shop could refer […]

What would your last meal be?  Recently, a dinosaur fossil of a Gorgosaurus dinosaur was unearthed in Alberta, Canada. This […]

As the snow begins to melt and the temperatures rise. Nature will begin anew. Bears will come out of hibernation, […]

Whenever I write or present seminars on ice fishing, I brag about what great sports Icemen are. They are sharing, […]

Fishing knots require practice. Many anglers invent their own knots that have no names, weaken the line, and cost them […]

Rockhounds are Hunters too! Searching for unique and different rocks, minerals, and fossils is great fun. It’s a hobby that […]

Hunters and fishermen need other groceries to prepare their wild game and fish meals. As Montanans, we are perhaps the […]

Kiss a frog and you may find a Prince! If not, you may just be kissing a frog! Spring Peepers […]

 As the weather begins to improve, more folks will want to visit Montana’s wonderful Fishing Access’s. These public places are […]

Montana is blessed to have an access law that allows anglers, boaters, hikers, and others to gain access to our […]

Smoked fish is a tasty way to enjoy your catch. There is an art to smoking fish correctly, but once […]

Daylight Savings Time is on Sunday, March 10th. We will need to set our clocks forward by one hour. Most […]

It’s that time of year when we need to get a new sporting license. Like it or not, a fishing/hunting […]

If you had to eat just one species of Montana fish, what would it be? There could be only one. […]