Jul 6, 2023 · Montana Grant
GETTING SKUNKED!!!
Every fisherman has a bad day, occasionally. Getting Skunked Stinks! Not catching anything is not an intentional choice. We don’t […]
Jul 6, 2023 · Montana Grant
MONTANA ESCAPE!!!
The trend of people moving to Montana may be changing. According to the National Census numbers, more people are leaving […]
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, […]
Jul 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
BIG FRY COUNTRY!!!
Montana sunbathing smells like frying bacon. Getting a sunburn is easier at higher altitudes. Big Fry Country means that being […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Montana Grant
KNOT KNOWLEDGE !!!
Fishing knots are critical to fishing success. Different knots are required for certain line types, gear, and presentations. Not all […]
Jun 29, 2023 · Montana Grant
BACKPACK FISHERMEN!!!
I have noticed that many fly guys are fully decked out when fly fishing. In some drift boats, there is […]
Jun 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
SQUITOS!!!
Big Sky Country is also home to huge blood sucking mosquitoes. They grow big in the Rocky Mountains. These blood […]
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 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 22, 2023 · Montana Grant
HYALITE HOWDY!!!
Hyalite Lake is a favorite destination for many tourists and locals. This beautiful lake, in the mountains south of Bozeman, […]
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 18, 2023 · Montana Grant
BEAR WITH US!!!
A lifetime ago, I lived in Maryland. Being from western Maryland, I was used to seeing bears in the Appalachian […]
Jun 17, 2023 · Montana Grant
ALL THE MARBLES!!!
Trout fishing is at risk in Montana and many other traditionally favorable trout waters. Generally, trout prefer cool, clean, clear […]
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
WILD LIFE!!!
Wildlife means that the critters are not domesticated. These “Wild” animals or fish have not come from a preserve, hatchery, […]
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 10, 2023 · Montana Grant
BIGHOLE RIVER EARNS A D!!!
The Bighole River is in trouble. It has been in trouble, and there is no plan in place to save […]
Jun 8, 2023 · Montana Grant
BIG SKY BUGS!!!
Montana is home to many wonderful and wild things. Folks travel from around the world to see our unique and […]
Jun 8, 2023 · Montana Grant
BUFFALOED!!!
Personal safety comes with personal responsibility. During a time with reduced police, more people, less enforcement, less security, and greater […]
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 4, 2023 · Montana Grant
EAT IT RAW!?
Many people enjoy eating raw seafood, fish, and shellfish. There is more on the menu than you may know about. […]
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 3, 2023 · Montana Grant
MEMORIAL DAY!!!
We just celebrated Memorial Day. This holiday honors the memory of great soldiers that helped to keep America free and […]
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, […]
Jun 1, 2023 · Montana Grant
CORNER CROSSING!!!
A recent Corner Crossing case has been resolved in Wyoming. For those that don’t know, “Corner Crossing” means that you […]
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 28, 2023 · Montana Grant
SAME OLD LINE!!!
Fly lines have come a long way. The first fly lines were made from waxed and braided horse tail […]
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 27, 2023 · Montana Grant
WINGING IT!!!
Lately I have been finding pictures of sportsmen with wings. Airplanes do help outdoorsmen find remote and unique places […]
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 25, 2023 · Montana Grant
CUTS COMING BACK!!!
Yellowstone Lakes cutthroat trout population is coming back. This unique native trout has survived the relentless attack from invasive Lake […]
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 11, 2023 · Montana Grant
A BUTTE LIMIT!!!
Butte was once the wealthiest city in North America. It was also the capital of Montana. The “Treasure State” is […]
May 11, 2023 · Montana Grant
BROWNS DOWN!!!
Brown trout populations in Montana are on the decline. The Bighole, Bighorn, and now the upper Clarks Fork are all […]
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, […]