Nov 26, 2024 · Angela Montana
ROULADE!!! by Montana Grant
Wild game is not always the most tender cut of meat. Large elk and deer live a hard life in […]
Nov 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
HARD HUNTING!!! By Montana Grant
Hunting has changed over the years. Many of us older hunters began chasing bunnies and bushytails. Small game hunting trained […]
Nov 22, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT. TUBE STEAKS and … by Montana Grant
Hunting, fishing, and any camping will involve Hot Dogs on the menu at some point. This meal is easy, fast, […]
Nov 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
TROUT PIE!!! by Montana Grant
This recipe can be made ahead of time and is perfect at a camp or for when company drops by. […]
Nov 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT GRANT’S WORKSHOP #2 (by Montana Grant)
Ice season is just around the corner. Last year I caught my first ice limit on the last week of […]
Nov 19, 2024 · Angela Montana
WRAPPED TOO TIGHT!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing lines come in many colors, diameters, and styles. It’s all designed to catch fish but not birds, critters, or […]
Nov 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
CAMP JOE!!! by Montana Grant
The first thing that most hunters and Anglers need in the morning is Coffee. Folks drink it to break their […]
Nov 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
FAST, FILLING, and FUN CAMP DESSERTS!!! by Montana Grant
Dessert is an essential part of every hunting and fishing camp meal. If you are just camping, plan a simple […]
Nov 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
NEW LINE!!! by Montana Grant
Fishing line does not last forever. Not all fishing lines are created equal. Quality lines cost more than the cheapo […]
Nov 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
EATING RUBES!!! by Montana Grant
“Rube” was a label that Shakespeare and Mark Twain used to label rural folks. Since they ate Turnips, they must […]
Nov 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
HUNTING CAMP CASSEROLE by Montana Grant
Hunters are not too fussy when it is time to feast at camp. The dinner needs to be on time, […]
Nov 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
FLY TYING MADE EASY!!! by Montana Grant
When most fly tyers begin, they have a small number of materials or options to address. Like any sport, over […]
Nov 11, 2024 · Angela Montana
BLOOD KNOTS!!! by Montana Grant
The Blood Knot is one of the hardest fly-fishing knots to tie. Every finger needs to be working together. This […]
Nov 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
MT. GRANT’S WORKSHOP!!! by Montana Grant
#1 BANDS Making things on your own is fun. Solving problems. Inventing new gear, and making gifts brings us pride […]
Nov 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
HUNTING CANDY!!! by Montana Grant
Every hunter needs some sweets to stay focused and energized. A sugar high will keep them tuned into what they […]
Nov 6, 2024 · Angela Montana
HOOKED UP!!! by Montana Grant
Every angler will eventually get a hook stuck into them. Hooks are sharp and have a way of getting stuck […]
Nov 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
IN THE RUT!!! by Montana Grant
So, it’s 2AM, you have been partying all night and the bar is closing. This is when the Human Rut […]
Nov 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
BALANCED LEECHES DON’T SUCK! by Montana Grant
Stillwater anglers enjoy using bait or fly that works great. It must be presented correctly, have action, and have the […]
Nov 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
CORN BREAD!!! by Montana Grant
Great corn bread is a Montana staple. It goes with chili, stews, soups, or… Whenever I make corn bread, there […]
Nov 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
BLEEDING A FISH by Montana Grant
Anglers enjoy eating fresh fish that tastes great. How you care for your catch will determine how well the fish […]
Nov 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
RODE HARD and PUT AWAY WET!!! by Montana Grant
This cowboy quote was about a rough day on the ranch. Everything must have gone wrong, the weather turned bad, […]
Oct 31, 2024 · Angela Montana
PUS BUNS!!! by Montana Grant
Every sportsmen or woman has their favorite morning snack. Donuts are very popular and great donuts are sought after. My […]
Oct 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
HUNT SAFE, HUNT SMART!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting is a Blood Sport. It is important that the spilled blood is not yours. Whenever you are dealing with […]
Oct 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
FRESH FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Anglers enjoy a fresh meal of fish. This means freshly caught, cleaned, and prepared. Catch and Releasers miss out on […]
Oct 25, 2024 · Angela Montana
LAKE HELL YEA!!! by Montana Grant
Those that live near Lake Helena know its history. This unique but shallow lake can be great fishing. This is […]
Oct 24, 2024 · Angela Montana
THE POOP!!! by Montana Grant
Most anglers would agree that they would use whatever they had to catch a fish. Some spend $30 or more […]
Oct 23, 2024 · Angela Montana
WHERE TO FISH? by Montana Grant
We have all seen the local fishing reports. “Great Fishing at Lucky Lake, Big Pig River, or Lunker Pond. In […]
Oct 21, 2024 · Angela Montana
BINOCULAR BASICS!!! by Montana Grant
The other day I took my Grandson out for a walk. I carried a pair of basic binoculars along to […]
Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
BIG BITES!!! by Montana Grant
The Fall Bite is on at Canyon Ferry. The Big Bows are on the move and cruising the shorelines. I […]
Oct 20, 2024 · Angela Montana
Doomsday Fish!!!! by Montana Grant
Fish have long been symbols of change. When certain species migrate, spawn, or feed, this may show seasons or predictable […]
Oct 18, 2024 · Angela Montana
OLD PICTURES!!! by Montana Grant
Old pictures bring back old memories. It’s nice to get a snapshot of a special moment from decades ago. It […]
Oct 17, 2024 · Angela Montana
BIG BUCK BALLS!!! by Montana Grant
Modern hunters enjoy carrying a variety of energy snacks afield. Jerky, meat sticks, seeds, candy bars, Granola bars, and … […]
Oct 16, 2024 · Angela Montana
IN THE BLOOD!!! by Montana Grant
Blood trailing is an important part of the hunt. Big Game hunters need to be able to track a wounded […]
Oct 15, 2024 · Angela Montana
GRILLED COCKBIRD SANDWICH by Montana Grant
Pheasants are active wild game birds. Roosters run and are strong flyers. They tend to have more muscle than fat. […]
Oct 14, 2024 · Angela Montana
THAT WON’T LEAVE A SCAR!!! by Montana Grant
Wounds are a common first aid issue for outdoor sports. Anglers can get stabbed by hooks, slashed with filet knives, […]
Oct 13, 2024 · Angela Montana
BEST TROPHIES and LUNKERS!!! by Montana Grant
When we visit Facebook sites and groups, the pictures show the same things. There is a guy holding a BIG […]
Oct 12, 2024 · Angela Montana
SMACKDOWN!!! by Montana Grant
There was once a time when Manual Punishment was the norm. Parents went to the extreme to adjust their children’s […]
Oct 10, 2024 · Angela Montana
TOO BIG TOO HANDLE!!! by Montana Grant
Hunters and anglers love to brag about getting the Big One. We dream about a Buck with a huge rack […]
Oct 9, 2024 · Angela Montana
MR. POTATO HEADS!!! by Montana Grant
Potato harvesting has begun. In the Gallatin Valley, Dutch farmers are reaping the harvest. I wonder if every potato farmer […]
Oct 8, 2024 · Angela Montana
WEAR ORANGE!!! by Montana Grant
Big game hunting requires Hunter’s Orange vest or hat for safety. This hot color stands out in the environment as […]
Oct 7, 2024 · Angela Montana
WOOLLY BULLY!!! by Montana Grant
Woolly Bears/ Woolly Worms are a unique caterpillar that are accurate weather forecasters. Folklore claims that these hairy caterpillars can […]
Oct 5, 2024 · Angela Montana
WHEN YOU GOT TO GO… by Montana Grant
Hunting and all outdoor adventures may be interrupted when the sportsmen and women must go to the pottie, #1 and […]
Oct 4, 2024 · Angela Montana
TMI!!!! by Montana Grant
Hunting is a Blood Sport. This means that blood and gore can be and will be involved. Our culture and […]
Oct 3, 2024 · Angela Montana
WELCOME TO MONTANA GRANT
Small Stories from Big Sky Country By Grant Soukup, aka Montana Grant Montana writer Grant Soukup, of Belgrade, Montana, […]
Oct 2, 2024 · Angela Montana
ROLL YOUR FISH!!! by Montana Grant
Anglers are always looking for a new way to enjoy their catch. Frozen fish are best if used before 6 […]
Oct 1, 2024 · Angela Montana
RING TONES! by Montana Grant
Our new cellphone technology has so many options. The camera is amazing, the sound and compactness are great. My son […]
Sep 30, 2024 · Angela Montana
TAKE RESPONSIBILITY! by Montana Grant
Humans do not learn from successes. Every time we succeed, we celebrate the moment and are glad that nothing went […]
Sep 29, 2024 · Angela Montana
MAKIN BACON!!! by Montana Grant
Wild game offers many fine cuts of meat. The loins, steaks, roasts, and Butterfly Chops are the best. What is […]
Sep 28, 2024 · Angela Montana
FALL FUN!!! by Montana Grant
Not everyone loves to hunt in the Fall. Some folks enjoy other pastimes and may even pick up a fishing […]
Sep 27, 2024 · Angela Montana
SMOKEY BEARS UP!!! by Montana Grant
At 80 years of age, Smokey the Bear is still reminding us to “Please Prevent Forest fires!” Several generations of […]